Photos: Pope defeats Pace Academy in Division 3 flag football title game

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A look at the action from Tuesday's matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Pope’s Laila Nixon (10) scores during the second half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pope fans cheer during the first half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pope players celebrate their victory over Pace Academy in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pope’s Addie Daughtry (5) makes a catch and runs for a touchdown during the first half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pope’s Addie Daughtry (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pace Academy fans cheer during the first half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pope’s Julia Acker (6) scores a touchdown during the first half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pope’s Julia Acker (6) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pace Academy's Harper Auchincloss (21) gets tackled by Pope’s Addie Adair (right) during the first half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pope’s Abbey Bensman (2) gets off a pass during the first half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pope’s Julia Acker (6) runs past Pace Academy's Eva Swales (23) for a touchdown during the first half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Pope’s Laila Nixon (10) scores during the second half in 2024 GHSA Division 3 Flag Football Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Pope won 19-6 over Pace Academy. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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