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Hillgrove 55, North Paulding 35

How the game was won: Hillgrove gained 528 yards while the Wolfpack accounted for 502 yards in this high scoring meeting. Both teams had two turnovers, but it was penalties that were the only stat line that wasn't close. North Paulding committed eight penalties, six on offense, while Hillgrove was flagged just three times.

Top Performers: Jeremiah Bridges caught five passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns. …Bingo Long and Bryson Parks both finished with a touchdown reception apiece. …Parks also tossed a 28-yard touchdown pass. …Matt Wilson, Tavion Walker, Jaylen McCollough and Trevor Smith all scored rushing touchdowns. …Hunter Arters went 13-of-16 for 237 yards and three touchdowns. …For North Paulding, Kyle Banks finished 22-of-37 for 302 yards, five touchdowns and one interception. Banks also ran for 101 yards on seven totes. …D.J. Owens caught seven passes for 83 yards and two scores. …Chad Terrell caught four passes for 90 yards and a touchdown while Dylan Autenrieth snagged five balls for 77 yards and two scores.

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