(Branden Camp / Special to AJC)
icon to expand image

By Score Atlanta

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.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray (right) reacts with her teammate, guard Rhyne Howard, after a basket during the second half of a WNBA basketball first-round playoff game against the Indiana Fever at Gateway Center Arena on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta. 
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

Featured

The city of Atlanta opened Azalea Fresh Market downtown to help residents find affordable groceries. (Natrice Miller/AJC)