There was no tuning necessary, Elberton Elbert County opened in perfect harmony while drumming Atlanta Mt. Vernon with a strong start in a Georgia high school football matchup on September 29.

Elberton Elbert County breathed fire in front of Atlanta Mt. Vernon 16-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Blue Devils fought to a 29-0 intermission margin at the Mustangs’ expense.

Elberton Elbert County steamrolled to a 36-0 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Mustangs rallied with a 7-0 advantage in the final quarter. However, the Blue Devils prevailed.

In recent action on September 16, Elberton Elbert County faced off against Washington-Wilkes and Atlanta Mt Vernon took on Macon Georgia Tattnall Square on September 16 at Atlanta Mount Vernon High School. For more, click here.


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