North Gwinnett Over Colquitt 14-3, Colquitt To Host Lee County September 13th

August 30, 2024 – Moultrie, GA

Colquitt County Packer Football highlights from the North Gwinnett vs. Colquitt game played on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Tom White Field at Mack Tharpe Stadium in Moultrie, Georgia. Colquitt is off this week and will face Lee County September 13, 2024, at Tom White Field at Mack Tharpe Stadium in Moultrie, Ga with a 7:30 PM Kickoff. (Game Recap Video Above)

North Gwinnett secured a 14-3 victory over Colquitt County on Friday, scoring all their points in the first half. The Bulldogs’ initial drive covered 93 yards, ending with a 30-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Hall to Nick Bookman. A second touchdown came after Colquitt threw an interception deep in their own territory, allowing Kalil Mazone to score from 1 yard out.

Colquitt County’s only points came from a 25-yard field goal by Brett Fitzgerald after a false start stalled a promising drive. The Packers had another chance in the fourth quarter, but a fumble near the goal line ended their hopes.

Despite not scoring in the second half, North Gwinnett’s defense held strong, forcing crucial turnovers to preserve the win. The loss marked Colquitt County’s first regular-season home defeat since 2021.

North Gwinnett improved to 2-0, while Colquitt County fell to 2-1. Colquitt will have a week off before facing Lee County, while North Gwinnett is set to play Mill Creek next week.