Woodstock River Ridge outlasts Powder Springs Hillgrove in topsy-turvy battle 27-14

It wasn’t an ESPN highlight, but Woodstock River Ridge will take its 27-14 victory over Powder Springs Hillgrove at Woodstock River Ridge High on August 19 in Georgia football action.

Defense put both offenses in a deep slumber in the first quarter, with no one scoring.

The Knights’ offense darted in front for a 7-0 lead over the Hawks at halftime.

Powder Springs Hillgrove climbed out of its hole by earning a 14-7 scoring edge in the third quarter.

The Knights held on with a 13-0 scoring edge in the final quarter.

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