Lexington Oglethorpe claims close encounter of the winning kind over Greensboro Greene County

Lexington Oglethorpe showed its poise to outlast a game Greensboro Greene County squad for a 34-33 victory in a Georgia high school football matchup on September 16.

The start wasn’t the problem for Greensboro Greene County, as it began with a 14-0 edge over Lexington Oglethorpe through the end of the first quarter.

The Tigers took a 27-21 lead over the Patriots heading to the intermission locker room.

Greensboro Greene County enjoyed a 33-21 lead over Lexington Oglethorpe to start the final quarter.

The Tigers had the advantage to start the final quarter, but the Patriots won the session and the game with a 13-0 performance.

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