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Too wild to tame: Tyrone Sandy Creek topples Newnan 38-27

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By Sports Bot
Aug 21, 2022

Tyrone Sandy Creek had its hands full but finally brushed off Newnan 38-27 in a Georgia high school football matchup on August 20.

Tyrone Sandy Creek darted in front of Newnan 20-10 to begin the second quarter.

The Cougars showed their spirit while rallying to within 26-17 at the intermission.

Tyrone Sandy Creek darted to a 32-20 lead heading into the fourth quarter.

The Cougars tried to respond in the final quarter with a 7-6 flurry, but the game was a fait accompli.

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