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Jackson 31, Westside-Macon 29

(Branden Camp / Special to AJC)
(Branden Camp / Special to AJC)
By AJC Sports
Oct 2, 2015
(Branden Camp / Special to AJC)
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Class AAA

Jackson 31, Westside-Macon 29

How the game was won: Westside-Macon rallied to take a brief 29-25 lead, after a 3-yard Savion Knowlton touchdown before Jackson quarterback Shaderious Crowder connected with Ny'j Smith on a 30 yard game-winning touchdown minutes later.

Top Performers: Crowder tossed the game-winning touchdown pass to Smith from 30 yards after finding Smith for a70 yard touchdown pass in the first quarter. Smith also added an interception return for a touchdown in the opening quarter. ... Jaylan Grier rushed in from 2 yards out for a Jackson touchdown. ... Westside quarterback Savion Knowlton scored on runs of three, 14 and 18 yards. ... Gerimie Mitchell adde a 25 yard rushing touchdown. ... Blaine Halvorson kicked a 25 yard field goal.

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