The Leroy Bears outlasted the Clarke County Bulldogs 13-0 in a defensive struggle in Leroy Thursday night, Aug. 25. The Bears entered the game ranked No. 4 in 1A and voters ranked CCHS No. 2 in 2A. CCHS won the 2A state championship last year. CCHS outgained Leroy 180-151 and converted 10 first downs to Leroy’s 4, but the game hinged on two key plays in the game’s first 15 minutes. The Bears' defense opened the scoring when John Foster picked off Bulldog Quarterback Pace Young and zigzagged 15 yards for a touchdown. The extra point was no good and...

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