Defense dominated as Jefferson pitched a 42-0 shutout of Atlanta St. Pius X Catholic in a Georgia high school football matchup.

Jefferson darted in front of Atlanta St. Pius X Catholic 14-0 to begin the second quarter.

The Dragons fought to a 35-0 intermission margin at the Golden Lions’ expense.

Each offense authored its Rip Van Winkle imitation, napping through a barren third quarter.

The Dragons got the better of the fourth-quarter scoring, finishing the game in style with a 7-0 edge.

The last time Jefferson and Atlanta St Pius X Catholic played in a 23-0 game on Sept. 2, 2022.

In recent action on Aug. 18, Atlanta St Pius X Catholic faced off against Dacula.

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