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 DJ Jacobs (right) chases Marist quarterback James Lasco during second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity outside linebacker DJ Jacobs attends pregame warmups before the second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Marist on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity outside linebacker DJ Jacobs (15) takes the field during the second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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

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

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

Marist (left) and Blessed Trinity meet at midfield for the coin toss before the start of their game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist head coach Alan Chadwick watches from the sidelines during the second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist defensive back Dawson Batemon (center) celebrates after an interception against Blessed Trinity on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist defensive back Dawson Batemon celebrates after an interception against Blessed Trinity at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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

Marist offensive lineman Brady Barry (left) lifts running back Hudson Kalb after his touchdown during the second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist running back Hudson Kalb scores a touchdown during the second half against Blessed Trinity at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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

Marist linebackers Jack Waugh (left) and Jake McLaren celebrate after tackling Blessed Trinity wide receiver Quinn Davis during the second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist quarterback James Lasco pitches the ball during the first half against Blessed Trinity at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist head coach Alan Chadwick attends pregame warmups before the start of their game against Blessed Trinity on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity outside linebacker DJ Jacobs (right) chases Marist quarterback James Lasco during the first half in the second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity tight end Britt Smith (right) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist High School on 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 at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Ahmontae Pitts (left) runs away from Marist linebacker Jake McLaren during the first half at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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

Marist offensive lineman Kelly Spalding celebrates after a Jack Edwards touchdown run during the second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs against Blessed Trinity at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Ahmontae Pitts (left) runs with the ball during the first half at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Marist running back Hudson Kalb 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 on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

Blessed Trinity wide receiver Quinn Davis (right) runs away from Marist free safety Engin McCarthy on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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Credit: Colin Hubbard

Blessed Trinity outside linebacker DJ Jacobs (right) chases Marist quarterback James Lasco during second round of the GHSA Class 4A state playoffs at Marist High School on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Atlanta. (Colin Hubbard for the AJC)

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