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  • How did Mays rally past Lithonia after trailing 21–7?

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• Homegrown coach uses NFL experience as team earns best start since 2015 (ajc.com) — Lithonia football fans will recognize last week's tough loss to Mays, where Lithonia led 21–7 before Mays stormed back to win 24–21. Mays coach Reggie Austin explains how his team's confidence, conditioning, and second-half mindset fueled the comeback and their best season start since 2015.
   

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