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Trivia: Coaches who led Harrison, Marietta to most recent state finals

Friday Night Lights: The sun sets over Northcutt Stadium in Marietta as the Marietta Blue Devils warm up before a regular-season game against Hillgrove. (Daniel Varnado/Special)
Friday Night Lights: The sun sets over Northcutt Stadium in Marietta as the Marietta Blue Devils warm up before a regular-season game against Hillgrove. (Daniel Varnado/Special)
By Todd Holcomb
Updated Dec 11, 2019

Harrison and Marietta are playing in the finals for the first time since 2000 and 1967, respectively. Each was led to the state title game by a coach for whom its stadium or field is named. Who were those coaches? (Answer Thursday)

Answer to Tuesday's question: Crisp County and Harrison are the only finalists that have never won a state title.

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