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Commerce defense stifles Athens Christian

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By Sports Bot
Oct 14, 2023

Commerce’s defense throttled Athens Christian, resulting in a 39-0 shutout in Georgia high school football on Oct. 13.

The first quarter gave Commerce a 20-0 lead over Athens Christian.

The Tigers opened a mammoth 27-0 gap over the Eagles at halftime.

Commerce breathed fire to a 33-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Tigers got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 6-0 edge.

Last season, Commerce and Athens Christian squared off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Athens Christian School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Commerce faced off against Macon First Presbyterian Day and Athens Christian took on Loganville Christian on Sept. 29 at Athens Christian School.

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