By Score Atlanta
Class AAAAA
Stockbridge 20, Northgate 2
How the game was won: The stingy Stockbridge defense flexed its muscles leading the team to a win and their second straight Region title. They allowed just 166 yards and forced two turnovers. Of those 166 yards, Northgate totaled only three passing yards.
Top Performers: Quarterback Malachi Brown went 4-of-9 for 158 yards and a pair of touchdown passes. His first went to Marquez Ezzard for 62 yards to put the team up in the first quarter. His second was a 74-yard connection with Jalen Holston. He also scored the final touchdown on a 4-yard run. …Holston finished as the team's leading rusher with 19 attempts for 98 yards. …Ezzard caught two passes for 75 yards. …Northgate's lone bright spot came on a sack in the end zone for a safety.
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