Dalton Coahulla Creek exhales after close call with Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe

Dalton Coahulla Creek edged Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 25-22 in a close encounter of the athletic kind in a Georgia high school football matchup.

The start wasn’t the problem for Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, as it began with a 7-6 edge over Dalton Coahulla Creek through the end of the first quarter.

The Colts’ offense moved in front for a 12-7 lead over the Warriors at halftime.

Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe took the lead 14-12 to start the fourth quarter.

The Warriors’ heartbreak could be traced to a disappointing final quarter, when they were outscored 13-8 by the Colts.

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