AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Piedmont’s Taylor Hayes rushed for 239 yards and three touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 22-12 victory over Mobile Christian Thursday in the AHSAA 3A state championship game at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Hayes set the record for most rushing attempts in a 3A Super 7 matchup with 38 carries, including 24 in the second half, on his way to the Most Valuable Player award. He scored on touchdown runs of 1, 2 and 2 yards and ran for a two-point conversion.

The win gave Piedmont its second consecutive state title.

Mobile Christian struck first on a 37-yard pass from Cam Horne to Eric Poellnitz in the first quarter. The Piedmont defense slowed the Leopards’ offense for the remainder of the game, allowing just 203 total yards.

Mobile Christian tightened the game with a late touchdown, but Piedmont recovered an onside kick with 3:52 remaining and drained the clock.