By Score Atlanta
Class AAAAAA
Hillgrove 40, Marietta 21
How the game was won: An early safety set the tone for the Hawks as Hillgrove would go on to force three interceptions and three fumbles to grab a region victory at home. At the 5:24 mark of the first quarter, a bad snap went awry when snapped to punter Luke Mozley and ended up being a foreboding sign of what was to come.
Top Performers: Matt Wilson completed 15-of-21 passes for 165 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. Wilson also carried nine times for 59 yards and two scores. …Jaylen McCollough led the Hawks with 74 yards rushing on 15 carries. …Jeremiah Bridges caught five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. …Eirik Abney tacked on a 27-yard field goal. …For Marietta, Malachi Diggs went 12-of-20 for 180 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. …Devon Henderson caught three balls for 94 yards and one score.
