Wrightsville Johnson County grabbed a quick lead then had to fight to retain its advantage before securing a 27-21 win against Twin City Emanuel County Institute in a Georgia high school football matchup.

Wrightsville Johnson County opened with a 21-7 advantage over Twin City Emanuel County Institute through the first quarter.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren second quarter.

Twin City Emanuel County Institute battled back to make it 21-14 in the third quarter.

The Bulldogs rallied with a 7-6 advantage in the fourth quarter. However, the Trojans prevailed.


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