Watkinsville Oconee County scores early, pulls away from Carnesville Franklin County

Watkinsville Oconee County took control early and methodically pulled away to beat Carnesville Franklin County 42-7 on Nov. 2 in Georgia football action.

Watkinsville Oconee County opened with a 14-0 advantage over Carnesville Franklin County through the first quarter.

The Warriors registered a 42-0 advantage at halftime over the Lions.

Both teams were shutout in the third quarter.

The Lions outpointed the Warriors 7-0 in the fourth quarter, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Last season, Watkinsville Oconee County and Carnesville Franklin County squared off on Nov. 4, 2022 at Carnesville Franklin County High School.

In recent action on Oct. 20, Watkinsville Oconee County faced off against Monroe Area and Carnesville Franklin County took on Dacula Hebron Christian on Oct. 20 at Dacula Hebron Christian Academy.

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