Waycross Ware County earns stressful win over Baxley Appling County

Waycross Ware County eventually took victory away from Baxley Appling County 20-17 in a Georgia high school football matchup on Aug. 18.

The first quarter gave Waycross Ware County a 7-3 lead over Baxley Appling County.

Both teams were shutout in the second quarter.

Baxley Appling County responded in the third quarter by cutting the margin to 13-10.

Neither team could gain any advantage in the fourth quarter.

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