Lee County shuts down No. 1 Warner Robins in 27-7 victory

LEESBURG — Lee County’s football team won its Friday night showdown with Warner Robins, ranked first in Class AAAAA, 27-7.

Lee was led by 128 yards rushing from Caleb McDowell and a stout defense that had three interceptions to stifle a stout Warner Robins offense. The Demons entered the game averaging almost 40 points, but were held to a season low by the Trojans.

Chauncey Magwood’s 1-yard touchdown run gave Lee an early lead, and Preston Simmons’ 8-yard scoring run in the second quarter pushed the advantage to 13-0. That lead held until halftime.

McDowell reeled off a 34-yard TD run on the first possession of the second half for a 20-0 lead. Warner Robins finally scored late in the third quarter, but Lee’s A.J. Patrick returned his second interception of the night 72 yards for a game-sealing touchdown in the fourth quarter.

Cedric Wynn also had an interception for the Trojans.

Lee is on the road next Friday with a matchup against Tift County.

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