Photos: High school football state quarterfinals

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Photos: High school football state quarterfinals

Photos from Friday night action in the state high school football quarterfinals.

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford players celebrate their victory over Carrollton at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga. This is a quarterfinal game in the Class AAAAA high school football playoffs. Buford defeated Carrollton 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive lineman Garrett Scoggins (55) celebrates with teammates after their victory over Carrollton at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga. This is a quarterfinal game in the Class AAAAA high school football playoffs. Buford defeated Carrollton 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive lineman Zac Waters (36) celebrates a defensive play in the fourth quarter of their game against Carrollton at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga. This is a quarterfinal game in the Class AAAAA high school football playoffs. Buford defeated Carrollton 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive back Mikey McMorris (26) and linebacker Jake Simpson (17) tackle Carrollton running back Mecose Todd (20) for a short gain in the second half of their game at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga. This is a quarterfinal game in the Class AAAAA high school football playoffs. Buford defeated Carrollton 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford tailback Christian Turner (5) celebrates with teammates after their victory over Carrollton at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga. This is a quarterfinal game in the Class AAAAA high school football playoffs. Buford defeated Carrollton 34-27. Turner scored four touchdowns in the game. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Buford tailback Christian Turner (5) runs for a long touchdown run in the third quarter of Friday's state quarterfinal game against Carrollton, his fourth TD of the game.

Buford tailback Christian Turner completes his long TD run in the third quarter.

Carrollton running back Jaylan Thomas is stopped by a host of Buford defenders in the first half of Friday's Class AAAAA quarterfinal game at Buford.

Buford tight end Jake Simpson (17) catches a two-point conversion in the third quarter.

Buford wide receiver Tanner Alexander (24) is tackled by Carrollton defensive back Ladamion Hunt (5).

Buford running back Derrian Brown (21) is tackled by Carrollton linebacker Jeremiah Pierce (27).

Buford quarterback Mic Roof (11) attempts a pass in the first half of Friday's game against Carrollton.

Buford head coach Jess Simpson congratulates defensive back Bryson Richardson (6) and others on a defensive play in the first half.

The Buford marching band heads toward the stands before Friday's game against Carrollton.

Cartersville OLB coach Cedric Ward gets the team fired up as they prepare for Friday's game at Woodward Academy.

Cartersville senior Brandon Wade watches warmups before Friday's game at Woodward Academy.

Woodward Academy senior QB Ryan Glover looks for an open receiver in the first half of Friday's game against Cartersville.

Woodward Academy sophomore RB Tahj Gary is brought down by the Cartersville defense.

Cartesville senior RB Antoine Jefferson narrowly misses getting tackled by Woodward Academy senior DB Cade Sutherland (12) during a kickoff in the first half of Friday's game.

Cartesville senior RB Antoine Jefferson (7) carries the ball as Woodward Academy senior DBs Cade Sutherland (12) and J.R. Pace attempt to bring him down.

Cartersville and Woodward Academy prepare for a play during Friday's game.

Cartersville senior RB Antoine Jefferson carries the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter as Woodward Academy junior LB KJ Phillips defends.

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November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford players celebrate their victory over Carrollton at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga. This is a quarterfinal game in the Class AAAAA high school football playoffs. Buford defeated Carrollton 34-27. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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