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By Score Atlanta

Class AAAAA

Allatoona 42, New Manchester 27

How the game was won: Russell Halimon rumbled to four touchdowns to power the Buccaneers. Tied at the half 14-14, Allatoona opened a 28-21 lead in the third before closing the door with 14 fourth quarter points.

Top Performers: Russell Halimon ran for four touchdowns, highlighted by a 75-yard score at the 4:12 mark of the third quarter. …Brandon Rainey accounted for two touchdowns, one coming of a 6-yard touchdown toss to Michael Pynes in the fourth quarter. …Juanyea Tarver picked up a sack while Tate Tatum intercepted a pass with under a minute to play in the win. …Allen Johnson also blocked a PAT.

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