LFO Downs Sumter Co in Opening Round of the State Tournament
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) After trailing much of the first half, LFO regrouped to beat Sumter Co 57-45 in the opening round of the state tournament.
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Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) After trailing much of the first half, LFO regrouped to beat Sumter Co 57-45 in the opening round of the state tournament.
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