Stephen Petillo kicked a game-winning field goal as time expired to give the football team an exciting 24-21 victory over M.L. King. The win sent the team and its fans into a frenzy and got the season off to an incredible start. While the kick ultimately won the game, the defense contributed mightily to the win. The team was led by defensive end Derrick Lott, who had three sacks. An early interception return for a touchdown by Donatello Brown was also huge for the Warriors. Most impressive, the Warriors held the ball for 18 plays and seven minutes on the final drive, ending with the Petillo field goal. Quarterback Michael Emerson had 94 yards rushing to go along with 66 yards passing in the ballgame. The Warriors will put their unbeaten regular-season record (since 2007) on the line against Harrison next. … The softball team won the 2008 Sand Tournament in Brunswick. The Warriors had a 4-1 record during the tournament, recording two shutouts. … North Cobb volleyball has been up and down this year, going 7-8 thus far. They have won their last two matches, however, one against Hillgrove and the other against Roswell.
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