Bainbridge 18, St. Pius X 17

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Bainbridge 18, St. Pius X 17

How the game was won: Dameon Pierce rushed for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to lead Bainbridge past visiting St. Pius X. Pierce's second score, which proved to be the game-winner, gave the Bearcats their first lead of the entire night with 1:44 remaining. The Golden Lions missed a 59-yard field goal in the final seconds.

Top performers: Pierce finished with 23 carries for 216 yards and two touchdowns. ... Brett McLaughlin accounted for Bainbridge's other score when he plunged in from one yard out in the first quarter. ... Nkem Njoku of St. Pius X blocked a punt and returned it 55 yards for a touchdown to begin the scoring. He added a three-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to give the Golden Lions a 17-3 advantage. ... St. Pius X also got a 33-yard field goal from Nick Jones.

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