Point of emphasis: Barnesville Lamar County posts stop sign on Franklin Heard County’s offense

Fans of old-fashioned defense were treated to a masterful performance Friday when Barnesville Lamar County bottled Franklin Heard County 42-0 on November 4 in Georgia football action.

Defense ruled the first quarter as Barnesville Lamar County and Franklin Heard County were both scoreless.

The Trojans fought to a 14-0 intermission margin at the Braves’ expense.

Barnesville Lamar County stormed to a 28-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Trojans got the better of the final-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 14-0 edge.

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