Athens controlled the action to earn an impressive 48-14 win against Lilburn Providence Christian in a Georgia high school football matchup.

Neither side could break ahead as the two teams began in a tense 7-7 duel in the first quarter.

The Spartans registered a 14-7 advantage at intermission over the Storm.

Athens pulled to a 27-7 lead heading into the final quarter.

The Spartans hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with a 21-7 advantage in the frame.

Recently on September 23, Athens squared off with Atlanta Mt Vernon in a football game. For more, click here.


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