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Weekend Pigskin Roundup: Bucs Roll into Title Game
Each Monday we'll take a look at what happened on the gridiron over the weekend in Acworth Patch.
Allatoona 42, Gilmer 14 – running back Miles Jones rushed for 224 yards and two touchdowns as the Buccaneers won their ninth-straight game and secured a spot in the Region 7-AAA title game next week against Ridgeland, according to the Marietta Daily Journal.
North Cobb 21, South Cobb 16 – With Friday’s win not only stopped a three-game losing streak but jumped into a tie for the fourth and final Region 4-AAAAA playoff spot with South Cobb, according to the Marietta Daily Journal. North Cobb’s defense led the way, forcing three interceptions of South Cobb passes.
McEachern 31, Harrison 14 – McEachern has averaged just over 46 points per win since losing to Hillgrove on Oct. 7, but , even in the loss, held the Indians tight to start the game, according to the Marietta Daily Journal.
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There was no score through the first quarter of play and Harrison trailed by just a touchdown entering the fourth quarter before McEachern pulled away.
Georgia Military 48, North Cobb Christian 8 – The Eagles dropped their ninth game in a row to finish the season 1-9.