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Monroe Area Wins 75-0, But There Were Worse Blowouts in Georgia in 2013
The Purple Hurricanes victory over Walnut Grove was one of 25 games decided by 60 points or more.
Monroe Area's 75-0 win over Walnut Grove last week was one of 25 games this season in the Georgia High School Association decided by 60 points of more.
But it wasn't the largest margin of victory, according to the Georgia High School Football Daily newsletter.
Not even close, actually.
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Lowndes beat Windsor Forest 87-0, Camden County beat Beach 91-6 and Mitchell County beat Stewart County 80-0.
Tucker beat North Atlanta also by a 75-0 score.
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The newsletter added that there were only 11 games decided by 60 or more in 2012.
Monroe Area is ranked No. 4 in Class AAAA and can improve to 8-0 this Friday at Madison County.
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