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Credit: Stephen Black - Score Atlanta

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Credit: Stephen Black - Score Atlanta

By Score Atlanta

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Sandy Creek 41, Auburn (AL) 6

How the game was won: Sandy Creek went on the road to Alabama and dominated Auburn in all three phases of the game. The Tigers were within 13-6 in the second quarter, but Sandy Creek scored the last 28 points of the night to complete its thorough domination. The Patriots scored four different ways--on a fumble return, an interception, two rushing touchdowns, and two passing touchdowns.

Top performers: Sandy Creek got its first two scores from the defense in the opening quarter. Elijah Gilmore returned a fumble 45 yards to the endzone and Ian Barnes took an interception all the way for 55 yards. ... Bryant Walker tossed a pair of scoring strikes for the Patriots, a 57-yarder to Korey Banks and a 48-yarder to Major Weems. ... Marvin Hubbard added a touchdown run of 16 yards and Eric Woods scored on the ground from four yards out for Sandy Creek. ... Auburn got two field goals by Sage Ledbetter of 43 and 27 yards.