Nerve-racking affair ends with Atlanta Lakeside on top of Forest Park

Mighty close, mighty fine, Atlanta Lakeside wore a victory shine after clipping Forest Park 24-20 on September 1 in Georgia football action.

Neither defense permitted points in the first and second quarters.

Atlanta Lakeside jumped ahead of Forest Park 17-8 as the fourth quarter started.

The Panthers outpointed the Vikings 12-7 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

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