Never a doubt: Dahlonega Lumpkin County builds early lead, keeps it to stop Temple

Temple wouldn’t go away, but Dahlonega Lumpkin County’s early lead eventually stood up for a 27-20 verdict in a Georgia high school football matchup on September 9.

The first quarter gave Dahlonega Lumpkin County a 20-6 lead over Temple.

The Tigers battled back to make it 27-20 at halftime.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through barren third and fourth quarters.

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