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Woodstock Etowah claims tight victory against Canton Cherokee 28-26

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By Sports Bot
Aug 26, 2023

Woodstock Etowah topped Canton Cherokee 28-26 in a tough tilt in Georgia high school football on Aug. 25.

Tough to find an edge early, Woodstock Etowah and Canton Cherokee fashioned a 3-3 stalemate through the first quarter.

A halftime tie at 10-10 allowed for a respite as both teams looked to regroup in the locker room.

Woodstock Etowah jumped over Canton Cherokee 25-19 heading to the final quarter.

The Eagles enjoyed a big enough lead to offset the Warriors’ 7-3 advantage in the final quarter.

Last season, Woodstock Etowah and Canton Cherokee faced off on Aug. 26, 2022 at Woodstock Etowah High School.

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