No pain, no gain: Marietta Wheeler overcomes Canton Cherokee

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.

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