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By Score Atlanta

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Bainbridge 35, Griffin 7

How the game was won: Bainbridge built a 14-0 halftime lead that they continued to stretch out over the course of the second half. Led by running back Dameon Pierce and the defense, the team showed why they were region champs.

Top performers: Pierce scored two touchdowns in the game on runs of eight and seven yards. He also assisted on a score when he fumbled the ball into the end zone that was recovered by teammate Clark Wiggins. …Lerone Broadnax blocked a punt and returned it 20-yards for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.

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