Defense dominated as Perry pitched a 41-0 shutout of Macon Howard for a Georgia high school football victory at Macon Howard High on Sept. 22.

The first quarter gave Perry a 14-0 lead over Macon Howard.

The Panthers registered a 17-0 advantage at intermission over the Huskies.

Perry charged to a 34-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Panthers held on with a 7-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Last season, Perry and Macon Howard faced off on Sept. 23, 2022 at Perry High School.

In recent action on Sept. 8, Macon Howard faced off against Hamilton Harris County and Perry took on Kathleen Veterans on Sept. 8 at Kathleen Veterans High School.

Check out our complete boys football roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.


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