Sports
Sports

No pain, no gain: Marietta Wheeler overcomes Canton Cherokee

ajc.com
By Sports Bot
Oct 8, 2022

Marietta Wheeler pushed past Canton Cherokee for a 35-21 win at Marietta Wheeler High on October 7 in Georgia football action.

Neither team dominated early as the two squads struggled evenly to a 7-7 tie through the first quarter.

An intermission tie at 14-14 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.

Marietta Wheeler darted to a 28-14 bulge over Canton Cherokee as the fourth quarter began.

The Wildcats and the Warriors each scored in the final quarter.

Recently on September 23, Marietta Wheeler squared off with Smyrna Campbell in a football game. For a full recap, click here.

ExploreRead more game stories and news about Georgia high school football from the AJC

This news brief was powered by ScoreStream and Lede AI using automation technology. To see more game results from your favorite high school team, download the ScoreStream app and start scoring your local games. Also, for statewide results and expert analysis of sports coverage across Georgia, sign up for our free newsletter Sports Daily and follow AJC's high school sports coverage.

More Stories

Keep Reading

Tony Barnhart speaks into the microphone during a broadcast of his and Wes Durham's radio show in the 790/The Zone studios in Buckhead. Barnhart, a journalist for more than four decades, announced Thursday that he will retire after this upcoming football season. (AJC 2010)

Credit: Special

Tony Barnhart, ‘Mr. College Football,’ retiring after 50 years in sports media

Tony Barnhart, known as "Mr. College Football," is retiring from sports media after 50 years in the business — including roles at the AJC, ESPN, CBS and the SEC Network.

Norvell and Meyer repeat as champions of Southern Company Peach Bowl Challenge

The team of Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell and former Florida head coach Urban Meyer captured their second straight championship at the charity golf tournament

The Latest

Stewart Cink, here finishing his final round at the 2024 Mitsubishi Electric Classic, tied for sixth in this year's tournament two weeks ago at TPC Sugarloaf in Duluth. On Sunday, the former Georgia Tech star won the prestigious Insperity Classic at The Woodlands in Texas. (Miguel Martinez/AJC 2024)

Credit: Miguel Martinez

Stewart Cink earns PGA Tour Champions win in playoff at The Woodlands

1h ago

Sports Daily: Say hi to the new guy

Georgia lands another large in-state OL for 2026 recruiting class

Featured

Demonstrators protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Presidents Day in front of the Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, February 17, 2025, as part of nationwide demonstrations organized by the 50501 movement. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

AJC poll reveals most Georgia voters are skeptical of DOGE’s efforts

The latest Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll shows a majority of voters disapprove of Elon Musk's involvement in government and DOGE's cost-cutting efforts.

Democratic state senator launches bid for Georgia lieutenant governor in Savannah

Democratic Sen. Josh McLaurin is the first politician to launch his 2026 campaign for lieutenant governor. Current Lt. Gov. Burt Jones is expected to run for governor.

1h ago

Georgia man arrested as ‘unauthorized alien’ calls police encounter traumatic

A Georgia native was caught up in Florida’s immigration crackdown. His family is still feeling the consequences.