Hartwell Hart County smashes through Alpharetta St. Francis

Hartwell Hart County offered a menacingly balanced approach while handling Alpharetta St. Francis during this 31-7 victory in a Georgia high school football matchup.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.

Neither defense permitted points in the second quarter.

Hartwell Hart County and Alpharetta St. Francis were engaged in a huge affair at 24-7 as the fourth quarter started.

The Bulldogs hummed like a well-oiled machine through the fourth quarter, extending the lead with a 7-0 advantage in the frame.

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