Ferris held their own for nearly a half at Bruce Field before the Athens pulled away to post a 52-29 victory over the Yellowjackets, who slipped to 1-3.
A see-saw first half witnessed Ferris take the lead, 14-13, when they converted a fourth-and-nine play, QB Nate Aguinaga connecting with Matthew Nunez from 35 yards out with 8:22 left before recess.
Athens went 75-yards in only three plays, a 16-yar…