COSBY—While the match-up was slated to be between Cosby and Gatlinburg-Pittman, Mother Nature was the ultimate victor between the two.
While the two got underway, Friday night’s Region 1-2A showdown between the Cosby Eagles and Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders was postponed due to inclement weather. The two will resume play, at Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, on Monday at 6 p.m with just over three minutes to play in the first quarter.
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