Photos: High school football state finals - Day 1

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Photos: High school football state finals - Day 1

2016 Georgia high school football finals from the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

December 9, 2016 Atlanta - Buford fans react at the end of the 4th quarter during the Class AAAAA SKINNY state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday, December 9, 2016. Rome won 16 - 7 over the Buford. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Chris Broadwater scores Tucker's only touchdown in its 17-7 loss to Valdosta Friday in the Class AAAAAA title game at the Georgia Dome.

Tucker senior QB Xavier Shephard (12) throws under pressure from the Valdosta defense.

Valdosta senior DB Jaelyn Temple (21) goes up for a pass against Tucker senior RB Samuel Bryant (10) in the second half.

Tucker players are seen after losing to Valdosta in the Class AAAAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Friday.

Valdosta junior RB Jayce Rogers (5) is hit hard by the Tucker defense in the second half.

Tucker senior QB Xavier Shephard (12) sets up for a pass against Valdosta during the first half of his Class AAAAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Friday.

Valdosta junior WR Damarrias Morrow (26) reaches back to catch a pass and score a touch down against Tucker junior S Jalen Jefferson (18) and junior CB Garen Mckinney (23) in the first half of the Class AAAAAA game.

Valdosta senior RB Tevin Gray (28) runs the ball against Tucker defenders early in the first half of their of the Class AAAAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Friday.

Cedar Grove principal Pamela Benford celebrates with players after the team's 30-19 victory over GAC Friday in the Class AAA state title game at the Georgia Dome.

Cedar Grove running back Grant Walker (6) celebrates after his first-half touchdown in Friday's Class AAA state title game against GAC.

Cedar Grove wide receiver Dennis Bell (14) catches a touchdown pass against Greater Atlanta Christian defensive back Kyler McMichael (2) in the second half of the Class AAA state championship game Friday at the Georgia Dome.

Greater Atlanta Christian running back Kyler McMichael (2) is tackled by Cedar Grove defensive end Deangelo Malone (9) in the first half.

GAC quarterback Davis Mills leaves the first quarter of Friday's state title game against Cedar Grove with an injury.

GAC quarterback Davis Mills, who has committed to Stanford, was injured on the sixth play of Friday's game against Cedar Grove.

Greater Atlanta Christian quarterback Jonathan Rose (18) runs away from the pressure from Cedar Grove defensive lineman Netori Johnson (72) in the first half of the Class AAA state championship game Friday at the Georgia Dome.

Greater Atlanta Christian quarterback Davis Mills (16, center) consoles Davis Markham (3, left) after their loss to Cedar Grove during the Class AAA state championship game Friday at the Georgia Dome.

Buford WR Chee Anyanwu (4) makes an interception in the first half of the Class AAAAA state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday.

Rome QB Knox Kadum (12) gets off a pass under pressure from Buford LB Anthony Grant (3) in the first half of the Class AAAAA state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday.

Rome RB Jamious Griffin (6) is brought down by Buford defenders in the first half of the Class AAAAA state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday.

Buford running back Anthony Grant (3) runs for a first down then to the endzone in the first half of the Class AAAAA state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday.

Fellowship's Cameron Gill (27) and Chase Cochran (12) console each other after a tough 34-27 double overtime loss Friday in the Class A private school state title game.

ELCA running back Trevor Gear (4) kisses the trophy after winning the Class A private state championship game against Fellowship

December 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: ELCA wide receiver Justin Menard (18) fields the kick return after a Fellowship touchdown in the first half of the Class A private state championship game Friday at the Georgia Dome December 9, 2016, in Atlanta, Ga. Menard returned the kick return for a touchdown. This is the first of eight state championship games being played at the Georgia Dome over the next two days. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: ELCA team members (left) and Fellowship team members participate in the coin toss before their Class A private state championship game Friday at the Georgia Dome December 9, 2016, in Atlanta, Ga. This is the first of eight state championship games being played at the Georgia Dome over the next two days. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 9, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: ELCA team members (left) and Fellowship team members participate in the coin toss before their Class A private state championship game Friday at the Georgia Dome December 9, 2016, in Atlanta, Ga. This is the first of eight state championship games being played at the Georgia Dome over the next two days. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

ELCA's Jean Pearson (9) gets tackled by Fellowship's Trey Robinson (13) and others on the opening kick return during the Class A private state championship game.

Fellowship quarterback Jack Hardin (11) runs in the first half of the game against ELCA.

ELCA running back Trevor Gear (4) runs for a touchdown as he drags Fellowship linebacker Chase Cochran (12) during Friday's game.

December 9, 2016 Atlanta - Rome Nemo Reddish (23) celebrates their victory over the Buford during the Class AAAAA SKINNY state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday, December 9, 2016. Rome won 16 - 7 over the Buford. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 9, 2016 Atlanta - Buford fans react at the end of the 4th quarter during the Class AAAAA SKINNY state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday, December 9, 2016. Rome won 16 - 7 over the Buford. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 9, 2016 Atlanta - Rome head coach John Reid (left) and Buford head coach Jess Simpson shake hand after Rome beat Buford during the Class AAAAA SKINNY state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday, December 9, 2016. Rome won 16 - 7 over the Buford. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 9, 2016 Atlanta - Rome quarterback Knox Kadum (12) runs for a game winning touchdown in the second half of the Class AAAAA SKINNY state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday, December 9, 2016. Rome won 16 - 7 over the Buford. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 9, 2016 Atlanta - Rome players (from left) Zach Kadum, Jaylen Griffin and Malik Davis celebrate their victory during the Class AAAAA SKINNY state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday, December 9, 2016. Rome won 16 - 7 over the Buford. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 9, 2016 Atlanta - Rome quarterback Knox Kadum (12) celebrates after he scored a game winning touchdown in the second half of the Class AAAAA SKINNY state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday, December 9, 2016. Rome won 16 - 7 over the Buford. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

December 9, 2016 Atlanta - Rome players and coaching staff celebrate their victory over the Buford during the Class AAAAA SKINNY state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday, December 9, 2016. Rome won 16 - 7 over the Buford. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Atlanta, Ga. -- Tucker junior CB Joshua Vann (3) takes the snap and kicks in the first half of the Class AAAAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Friday, December 9, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Valdosta senior WR Joseph Ingram (6) celebrates his touchdown with senior OL Aaron Graham (62) in the first half of thier Class AAAAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Friday, December 9, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Tucker Tiger fans cheer just before the kick off of thier Class AAAAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Friday, December 9, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Valdosta senior QB Josh Belton (4) waits to take the field with Wildcat teammates before the start of thier Class AAAAAA state title game against the Tucker Tigers at the Georgia Dome Friday, December 9, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel Varnado

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December 9, 2016 Atlanta - Buford fans react at the end of the 4th quarter during the Class AAAAA SKINNY state championship game at the Georgia Dome on Friday, December 9, 2016. Rome won 16 - 7 over the Buford. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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