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By Score Atlanta

Class AAAA

Mary Persons 14, Wayne County 13

How the game was won: Mary Persons scored 14 points in the opening quarter but was held scoreless for the final three quarters as the Wayne County defense applied pressure. Wayne County pulled within 14-7 at halftime and added an early third quarter score, but a missed extra point was the difference.

Top Performers: Jatori Sims scored on a short rushing touchdown set up by a Dre' Evans interception. ... Malik Herring caught a pass from Jake Johnston and took it in for a Mary Persons touchdown. ... Wayne County found scoring from Keandre Boham on a 30-yard pass from Nolan Grooms. ... Tranquelle Holloway added a 1-yard run.