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Class AA

Jefferson County 48, Metter 3

How the game was won: Deabo McKinney scored on a 40-yard run to give Jefferson County a 21-0 lead in the second quarter. They finished the half leading 27-0 in what was an almost flawless two quarters of play.

Top Performers: Ty Bell accounted for three touchdowns for Jefferson County. He had touchdown runs of 64 and 10 yards and caught a 38-yard touchdown pass. …Maurice Gamble scored in a way not seen in many football games. He picked up an onside kick and ran it back 55 yards for a score.

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