Sure, Da Vinci could’ve painted Mona Lisa’s smile a bit brighter. But why tamper with near-perfection? The same could be said with Fairburn Langston Hughes’ performance in a 56-23 destruction of Dallas Paulding County in Georgia high school football action on November 4.

The Panthers registered a 28-20 advantage at intermission over the Patriots.

Offense was nothing but a rumor in the first and third quarters, as neither squad scored.

There was no room for doubt as the Panthers added to their advantage with a 28-3 margin in the closing period.

Recently on October 21, Fairburn Langston Hughes squared off with Newnan in a football game. For a full recap, click here.


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