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Credit: Stephen Black - Score Atlanta

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Credit: Stephen Black - Score Atlanta

By Score Atlanta

Class AAAA

Marist 45, Mary Persons 21

How the game was won: Marist held a slim lead at halftime (10-7) and pushed the lead to 24-14 after three quarters when Michael Addicks turned it on. Addicks reeled off three fourth quarter touchdowns to pull away from a tough Mary Persons squad, the final coming on a 6-yard rush with :51 left in the game.

Top Performers: Addicks scored on three goaline dives as well as the 6-yard rush. ... Spencer Taylor notched a 33-yard touchdown run. ... Jack Dinges added a 10-yard rushing score. ... Abner Perez kicked 37-yard field goal in the win. ... Mary Persons found scoring from Quen Wilson on rushing touchdowns of one and 61 yards. ... Roger Akins caught a pass from Jake Johnston and ran in from 42-yards for a score.