Rome Model’s fast beginning disarmed Tallapoosa Haralson County, and it was a tell-tale element in Friday’s 34-3 decision in a Georgia high school football matchup on October 14.

The first quarter gave Rome Model a 13-0 lead over Tallapoosa Haralson County.

The Blue Devils opened an enormous 20-3 gap over the Rebels at the intermission.

Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.

The Blue Devils avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 14-0 stretch over the final quarter.


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