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East Paulding 17, Allatoona 10

How the game was won: A three-yard touchdown run on third-and-goal with 1:12 remaining by quarterback Dylan Prater lifted the Raiders to a home opening victory.

Top performers: East Paulding was powered by rushing touchdowns from Dylan Prater and running back Sean Cheely. …Juanyea Tarver recorded an interception for the Buccaneers. … Brandon Rainey connected with Derrand Garrett for a score while Skyler Davis added a 20-yard field goal to round up the Allatoona scoring.

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