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By Score Atlanta

Class AAAAAA

Walton 49, Pope 10

How the game was won: After losing its last two outings with Pope (44-36 in 2014 and 24-16 in 2009), Walton steamrolled the rival Greyhounds, jumping to a 49-0 lead just six minutes into the second quarter. Walton held Pope's offense to just seven yards in the first half and forced four turnovers.

Top performers: Walton quarterback Addison Shoup ran in a 21-yard touchdown and passed for two scores. ... Freshman Dominick Blaylock returned a punt for a touchdowns and K.K Brooks ran in two early Walton touchdowns. ... Walton held a 287-to-7 advantage in first half yardage before cruising in the second half.