Marietta knocked off Powder Springs Hillgrove 17-7 in Georgia high school football on Oct. 6.

Both teams were shutout in the first quarter.

The Blue Devils opened a modest 9-0 gap over the Hawks at halftime.

Momentum turned in the third quarter as Powder Springs Hillgrove climbed back to within 9-7.

The Blue Devils got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with an 8-0 edge.

The last time Marietta and Powder Springs Hillgrove played in a 14-10 game on Oct. 7, 2022.

In recent action on Sept. 22, Powder Springs Hillgrove faced off against Carrollton and Marietta took on Buford on Sept. 22 at Buford High School.

Check out our complete boys football roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.


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