Never count out a determined team, as Hoschton Mill Creek showed while coming back against Norcross for the 49-17 win in Georgia high school football on August 26.

Norcross showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 17-14 advantage over Hoschton Mill Creek as the first quarter ended.

The Hawks’ offense jumped in front for a 28-17 lead over the Blue Devils at halftime.

Hoschton Mill Creek stormed to a 35-17 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Hawks hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with a 14-0 advantage in the frame.


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