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By Score Atlanta

Class AAA

Blessed Trinity 35, Dawson County 7

How the game was won: Blessed Trinity scored the game's first 35 points, including 28 in the first half, to overwhelm host Dawson County. The Titans led 14-0 after one quarter and 35-0 heading into the fourth before the Tigers got on the scoreboard with 1:05 remaining.

Top performers: Milton Shelton accounted for all five of Blessed Trinity's touchdowns. He carried 21 times for 216 yards and four scores while also catching a 28-yard touchdown pass from Jake Smith. ... The Titans' finished with three interceptions--two by Elijah Hamilton and another courtesy of Colin Dore. ... Dylan Nix had an interception for Dawson County, while Andrew Goley rushed from three yards out for the Tigers' lone score.

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