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Monroe Area defense stifles Carnesville Franklin County

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By Sports Bot
Oct 28, 2023

Monroe Area’s defense throttled Carnesville Franklin County, resulting in a 35-0 shutout on Oct. 27 in Georgia football action.

Monroe Area opened with a 14-0 advantage over Carnesville Franklin County through the first quarter.

The Purple Hurricanes fought to a 28-0 halftime margin at the Lions’ expense.

Neither defense permitted points in the third quarter.

The Purple Hurricanes got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

Last season, Monroe Area and Carnesville Franklin County faced off on Oct. 28, 2022 at Monroe Area High School.

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