PHOTOS: Defending champion Grayson defeats Collins Hill in season opener

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PHOTOS: Defending champion Grayson defeats Collins Hill in season opener

Defending champion Grayson defeats Collins Hill 51-13 in season opener.

Collins Hill middle linebacker Jack Hernandez makes a tackle on Grayson tight end George Nagbe during the second half of play on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson quarterback Travis Burgess maneuvers the ball past Collins Hill’s defense to score a touchdown during the second half on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Collins Hill safety Jayden Revill signals a fumble recovery by the Eagles against Grayson during the first half of play on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson’s London Goggans (center) carries the ball for a gain in yardage against Collins Hill on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Collins Hill wide receiver Atticus Joseph (right) loses control of the ball after being hit by Grayson defensive back Demari Clemons on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson wide receiver Jonathan Stafford carries the ball for a touchdown against Collins Hill on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant watches the on-field action during the second half of play on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson quarterback Travis Burgess drops back for a pass to a receiver during the second half of play on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Collins Hill kicker Tristan McGruder shows frustration after fumbling the ball during the first half of play on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson wide receiver Jonathan Stafford celebrates his touchdown against Collins Hill on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Collins Hill defensive end Deuce Geralds (right) sets up against Grayson on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson fans celebrate the Rams’ first touchdown against Collins Hill during the first half of play on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson running back Ashton Turner (left) celebrates his touchdown against Collins Hill on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

A Grayson cheerleader waits for the Rams to take the field to start their game against Collins Hill on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson quarterback Travis Burgess (left) hands off to running back Brandon Gray during the first half on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Collins Hall quarterback Makyree Cross drops back for a pass against Grayson on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Collins Hill head coach Drew Swick watches the Eagles during the first half of play against Grayson on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

A fan waits in the bleachers during a rain delay at Collins Hill High School on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

A fan pumps up the student section during a rain delay at Collins Hill High School on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Fans huddle under umbrellas during a lightning and rain delay at Collins Hill High School on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Collins Hill middle linebacker Jack Hernandez makes a tackle on Grayson tight end George Nagbe during the second half of play on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Suwanee. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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