A tight-knit tilt turned in Elberton Elbert County’s direction just enough to squeeze past Hartwell Hart County 31-28 in a Georgia high school football matchup on August 19.

Elberton Elbert County opened with a 10-7 advantage over Hartwell Hart County through the first quarter.

The Blue Devils opened a slim 17-14 gap over the Bulldogs at the intermission.

Neither team could gain any advantage in the third quarter.

The Blue Devils and the Bulldogs each scored in the final quarter.


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