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By Score Atlanta

Class AAAAAA

Wheeler 35, Milton 7

How the game was won: Wheeler jumped on host Milton 21-0 in the first quarter after Benaiah Franklin touchdown runs of seven and nine yards and a 22-yard Ryles Kirkland interception return for a touchdown. The Wildcats led 28-7 at the half.

Top performers: Franklin rushed 15 times for 157 yards and three touchdowns, adding an 80-yard run in the fourth quarter for the game's final score. … Wheeler quarterback Gabe Magerkurth was 6-for-9 passing for 131 yards and a 45-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Taylor. … Cameron Adams led Milton in rushing with 20 rushes for 113 yards, including a 39-yard touchdown in the second quarter.