Rome defense stifles Acworth Allatoona

A suffocating defense helped Rome handle Acworth Allatoona 62-0 on Sept. 22 in Georgia football.

The first quarter gave Rome a 28-0 lead over Acworth Allatoona.

The Wolves registered a 42-0 advantage at intermission over the Buccaneers.

Rome stormed to a 56-0 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Wolves held on with a 6-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

Last season, Rome and Acworth Allatoona faced off on Sept. 23, 2022 at Rome High School.

In recent action on Sept. 8, Acworth Allatoona faced off against Powder Springs Hillgrove and Rome took on Mableton Pebblebrook on Sept. 8 at Rome High School.

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