Rome escapes close call with Woodstock

Rome found the tipping point, and leaned on it to knock off Woodstock 51-48 in a Georgia girls basketball matchup.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 14-14 duel in the first quarter.

The Wolves’ offense jumped in front for a 24-19 lead over the Wolverines at the half.

Woodstock stemmed the tide in the third quarter by closing the gap to 38-36.

The Wolves’ train of momentum chugged along the final-quarter tracks with a 13-12 points differential.

In recent action on January 10, Rome faced off against Canton Creekview. For a full recap, click here.

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