Ocilla Irwin County’s early pace exhausts Blakely Early County

After jumping in front early, Ocilla Irwin County held off Blakely Early County squad for a 31-29 win in a Georgia high school football matchup on Oct. 27.

Ocilla Irwin County opened with a 13-0 advantage over Blakely Early County through the first quarter.

The Bobcats stemmed the tide in the second quarter by closing the gap to 18-14.

Ocilla Irwin County darted to a 25-14 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Bobcats outpointed the Indians 15-6 in the final quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

In recent action on Oct. 13, Blakely Early County faced off against Quitman Brooks County and Ocilla Irwin County took on Pelham on Oct. 13 at Pelham High School.

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