MaxPreps COLUMBUS-OPELIKA High School Football.
Gainesville (Ga.) was up 43-7 at the half after taking the lead on a
Deshaun Watson touchdown run in the first quarter.
The Red Elephants expanded their lead to 50 points entering the fourth quarter. Gainesville scored two times in the third, including once on a Watson touchdown pass to
Alex Muckle.
Watson dashed for two rushing touchdowns during GHS's triumph.
Esaias Chapman made a difference for Harris County (Hamilton, Ga.). The junior running back ran for one touchdown. His performance brought his touchdown total to 21 on the year.
Coming into the game the Red Elephants had allowed 22.9 points per game this year. The defense really stepped up, holding the Tigers well below their season average of 26.6 points scored per game.
The defeat comes as a step back for Harris County, which notched a 31-21 victory over Warner Robins in its previous outing. With the win GHS extended its winning streak to three games.
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