Not for the faint of heart: Canton Cherokee topples Marietta Osborne

Yes, Canton Cherokee looked relaxed while edging Marietta Osborne, but no autographs please after its 29-25 victory at Canton Cherokee High on October 14 in Georgia football action.

Canton Cherokee drew first blood by forging a 7-0 margin over Marietta Osborne after the first quarter.

The Warriors fought to a 21-7 intermission margin at the Cardinals’ expense.

Canton Cherokee jumped to a 29-7 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Cardinals narrowed the gap 18-0 in the fourth quarter but it was too little, too late.

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