It would have taken a herculean effort for Acworth Allatoona to claim this one, and Rome wouldn’t allow that in a 42-19 decision at Rome High on September 23 in Georgia football action.

The first quarter gave Rome a 14-7 lead over Acworth Allatoona.

The Wolves opened a massive 28-7 gap over the Buccaneers at halftime.

Rome roared to a 35-13 lead heading into the final quarter.

The clock was the only thing that stopped the Wolves, who enjoyed the upper hand in a 7-6 fourth quarter, too.

In recent action on September 9, Rome faced off against Mableton Pebblebrook and Acworth Allatoona took on Powder Springs Hillgrove on September 9 at Acworth Allatoona High School. Click here for a recap


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