Waynesboro Burke County controlled the action to earn an impressive 49-14 win against Savannah Islands in a Georgia high school football matchup on Oct. 13.

Waynesboro Burke County stormed in front of Savannah Islands 22-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Bears registered a 43-0 advantage at halftime over the Sharks.

The scene changed momentarily in the third quarter when Savannah Islands got within 49-8.

The Bears enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Sharks’ 6-0 advantage in the fourth quarter.

Last season, Waynesboro Burke County and Savannah Islands faced off on Oct. 14, 2022 at Waynesboro Burke County High School.

In recent action on Sept. 29, Savannah Islands faced off against Brooklet Southeast Bulloch and Waynesboro Burke County took on Jesup Wayne County on Sept. 29 at Waynesboro Burke County High School.

Check out our complete boys football roundup to stay up-to-date on all the action.


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