North Gwinnett started the season unranked, lost its opener, then lost its Division I quarterback for the season to injury.

-North Gwinnett 51, Marietta 40: Marietta, the at-large playoff team, did not go gently to its fate. Sophomore QB Bailey Harrison threw five TD passes. Jimmy Urzua is 11-0 as North Gwinnett's starting quarterback, or since Texas A&M commit Cade Fortin was lost for the season. See David Mitchell's account of this game on ajc.com.

-McEachern 43, Parkview 28: McEachern began the season ranked No. 5 but was dropped from the rankings mid-October and appeared dead in the water at halftime a week ago against No. 1 Lowndes. The Indians' offense has been near unstoppable since. Paris Brown rushed for 150 yards in this one. See Chip Saye's account of this game on ajc.com.

 Brookwood is in the semifinals for the first time since 2010. Photo courtesy of Brookwood Football Twitter.

Credit: Todd Holcomb

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Credit: Todd Holcomb