Two semi-pro football teams with Screven County ties slugged it out Saturday night in Metter as the East Georgia defeated the visiting Tri County Panthers 7-6.
Neither team was able to score in the first half.
The Panthers’ Michael Scott, a former SCHS standout,  raced it into the end zone from 12 yards out with 9:27 to play in the third quarter, but the extra point attempt failed.
The Rebels got their TD in the fourth quarter with only two minutes to play in the game. The extra point was good.
With forfeits, the Rebels, coached by Screven County’s Bobby Dammarell, move to 3-1 on the season. The Panthers, who also have some forfeit victories, drop to 3-2 on the campaign.
The game was highly anticipated by players and fans of both squads, as the East Georgia team formed after they “rebelled” and left last year’s Panthers roster to form a new one.
Despite the low score, the game had a little of everything.
There were controversal rulings by officials that, at times, had adverse affects on both squads.
A player from each team was kicked out of the game by the officiating crew.
There were long pass plays, long runs and plenty of defensive stands.
The two teams are scheduled to meet again July 24 at a site yet to be determined.