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Resurgence: Ellijay Gilmer fights back to beat Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 32-13

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By Sports Bot
Aug 20, 2022

Ellijay Gilmer overcame a spirited challenge and rallied for a 32-13 win against Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe at Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe High on August 19 in Georgia football action.

The start wasn’t the problem for Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, as it began with a 7-6 edge over Ellijay Gilmer through the end of the first quarter.

The Bobcats’ offense moved in front for a 19-13 lead over the Warriors at the intermission.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.

The Bobcats’ train of momentum chugged along the final-quarter tracks with a 13-0 points differential.

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