Watkinsville Oconee County surfed the tension to ride to a 28-19 win over Monroe Area on October 21 in Georgia football action.

Monroe Area showed it was ready to play, using an early thrust to carve out a 7-0 advantage over Watkinsville Oconee County as the first quarter ended.

The Warriors’ offense darted in front for a 21-13 lead over the Purple Hurricanes at halftime.

Monroe Area clawed to within 21-19 through the third quarter.

Conditioning showed as the Warriors outscored the Purple Hurricanes 7-0 in the final quarter.

In recent action on October 7, Monroe Area faced off against Dacula Hebron Christian and Watkinsville Oconee County took on Hartwell Hart County on October 7 at Watkinsville Oconee County High School. For a full recap, click here.


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