COMMERCE, Ga. — East Jackson came back from behind, scoring 21 fourth-quarter points to get past Franklin County 35-17 Friday night.
The Lions led 7-0 after the first and 14-7 at halftime before the Eagles stormed back. They trailed 17-14 after three quarters before the big fourth quarter gave them the win.
East Jackson had 361 yards on the ground with five touchdowns rushing, while the defense gave up just 166 yards of total offense.
The Eagles will host Johnson next week in the second of four straight home games.