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By Score Atlanta

Class AAAAA

Houston County 42, Mays 40

How the game was won: Houston County led 40-33 with 6:45 left in the game as Mays was struggling at their own 10 yard line. The Bears took advantage of a botched snap and forced the Mays quarterback into a safety to push the lead to 42-33. Mays answered late score but the safety put the game out of reach.

Top Performers: Jake Fromm (Alabama commit) connected with Amari Colbert (16, 75 yards) and Eli Watson (46 yards). ... Jordan Strevig punched in two field goals (34, 41 yards). ... Chris Brinson notched two rushing touchdowns (5, 7 yards). ... Mays' BJ Phillips connected with Randrecous Davis (31 and 51-yards) and DeAndre Brown (5 yards). ... Myles Reid recovered a blocked punt in the end zone for a touchdown.