Photos: Marist defeats Blessed Trinity, moves on to quarterfinals

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Photos: Marist defeats Blessed Trinity, moves on to quarterfinals

Marist defeats Blessed Trinity, 28-10, in the 2025 GHSA state playoffs second round.

Blessed Trinity outside linebacker D.J. Jacobs (15) chases Marist quarterback James Lasco (18) during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity outside linebacker D.J. Jacobs reacts during during pregame warmups before the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Marist at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity outside linebacker D.J. Jacobs (15) reacts during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity head coach Ed Dudley reacts during pregame warmups before the start of the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Marist at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist quarterback James Lasco (18) reads the defense in the rain during the second half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist quarterback James Lasco (18) gets tackled by Blessed Trinity strong safety Brody Bohannon, left and middle linebacker Bradyn Oblas, right, during the second half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist, left, and Blessed Trinity, right, meet at midfield for the coin toss before the start of the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist head coach Alan Chadwick, left, coaches from the sidelines during the second half of the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist defensive back Dawson Batemon (10) reacts after an interception during the second half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist defensive back Dawson Batemon (10) reacts after an interception during the second half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Ahmontae Pitts (2) gets tackled by Marist defensive back Owen Rice, right, during the second half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist offensive lineman Brady Barry, left, lifts Marist running back Jack Edwards, right, after his touchdown during the second half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist running back Jack Edwards (34) scores a touchdown during the second half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist quarterback James Lasco (18) runs with the ball during the second half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist linebackers Jack Waugh (16) and Jake McLaren (85) react after tackling Blessed Trinity wide receiver Quinn Davis, center, during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist quarterback James Lasco (18) pitches the ball during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist head coach Alan Chadwick reacts during pregame warmups before the start of the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity outside linebacker D.J. Jacobs (15) chases Marist quarterback James Lasco (18) during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity tight end Britt Smith (84) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity tight end Britt Smith, center, scores a touchdown during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Ahmontae Pitts (2) runs away from Marist linebacker Jake McLaren (85) during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity tight end Britt Smith (84) runs with the ball during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist offensive lineman Kelly Spalding (73) reacts after a Jack Edwards touchdown run during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Ahmontae Pitts (2) runs with the ball during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist running back Jack Edwards (34) scores a touchdown during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity wide receiver Quinn Davis (6) runs away from Marist free safety Engin McCarthy (80) during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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Blessed Trinity outside linebacker D.J. Jacobs (15) chases Marist quarterback James Lasco (18) during the first half in the second-round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist high school, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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