Monroe Area showed no mercy to Hartwell Hart County, leading from end-to-end in an authoritative 49-14 victory on November 4 in Georgia football.

Tough to find an edge early, Monroe Area and Hartwell Hart County fashioned a 7-7 stalemate through the first quarter.

The Purple Hurricanes registered a 19-14 advantage at halftime over the Bulldogs.

Monroe Area roared to a 35-14 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Purple Hurricanes held on with a 14-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

In recent action on October 21, Hartwell Hart County faced off against Toccoa Stephens County and Monroe Area took on Watkinsville Oconee County on October 21 at Monroe Area High School. For a full recap, click here.


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