Macon Southwest delivers statement win over Zebulon Pike County

Macon Southwest unleashed a high-powered offensive show to knock off Zebulon Pike County 54-7 Friday in a Georgia high school football matchup.

The Patriots fought to a 29-7 halftime margin at the Pirates’ expense.

Both teams were shutout in the first and third quarters.

The Patriots got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 25-0 edge.

Recently on Aug. 18, Zebulon Pike County squared off with Temple in a football game.

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