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Winder-Barrow overcomes Winder Apalachee’s lead to earn win

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By Sports Bot
Aug 19, 2023

Winder-Barrow shook off a slow start and pulled away for a 28-7 win over Winder Apalachee on Aug. 18 in Georgia football action.

Winder Apalachee authored a promising start, taking a 7-0 advantage over Winder-Barrow at the end of the first quarter.

An intermission tie at 7-7 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.

Winder-Barrow moved ahead of Winder Apalachee 21-7 as the final quarter started.

The Bulldoggs avoided the brakes and shifted into victory gear via a 7-0 stretch over the final quarter.

Last season, Winder-Barrow and Winder Apalachee squared off on Aug. 19, 2022 at Winder-Barrow High School.

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