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Photos: McEachern wallops Walton in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
McEachern defeats Walton 50-17 on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
McEachern quarterback Calvin Pittman Jr. watches during the final minutes of his game against Walton in the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton kicker kicker Daniel Stricklin (18) sends the ball downfield during the second half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
A Walton defender is unable to stop McEachern running back Ty Nolan (21) from running the ball into the end zone during the second half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton quarterback Christion Peacock (4) looks for a receiver during the second half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The McEachern Indians face off against the Walton Raiders during the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McEachern’s Casesy Barner (6) runs the ball to the end zone as defensive backs Kah’Vaeir Williams (36) and Jachai Hackney (0) provide coverage during the second half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McEachern’s Casey Barner (6) leaps over Walton defensive end Cj Jordan (12) as gains yardage during the second half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton cornerback Caden Young (2) and McEachern defensive back Kiyante’ Ingram (3) take off from the line of scrimmage during the second half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McEachern quarter back Calvin Pittman Jr. passes during the second half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McEachern wide receiver Lamar Williams (13) misses a catch as Walton tight end Cj Jordan (12) rushes in during the second half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McEachern head coach Kareem Reid is seen during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton Raider fans react to a play during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McEachern’s Casey Barner (6) and Indian teammates gesture towards the Walton student section after Barner scores during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton head coach Daniel Brunner takes a moment before taking the field against McEachern during the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Trainers check on Walton center Rocco Tenebruso (51) after a play during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton head coach Daniel Brunner is seen during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton quarterback Christion Peacock (4) drops back for a pass during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McEachern’s Arinzechi Opene (11) catches in the end zone but falls out of bounds under pressure from a Walton defender during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton defensive end Sam Nicholson (47) and free safety Sam Strickland (5) bring down McEachern running back Henry Mullen during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic  Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
McEachern running back Henry Mullen (6) gains yardage against the Walton defense during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The McEachern Indians face off against the Walton Raiders during the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton Raider cheerleaders perform iduring the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Walton tight end Jude Cascone (19) and McEachern’s Casey Barner (6) fight for possession of the ball during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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McEachern quarterback Calvin Pittman Jr. watches during the final minutes of his game against Walton in the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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McEachern’s Casesy Barner (6) runs the ball to the end zone as defensive backs Kah’Vaeir Williams (36) and Jachai Hackney (0) provide coverage during the second half of the Corky Kell Classic football game Saturday, August 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Photos: McEachern wallops Walton in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

McEachern defeats Walton 50-17 on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Houston County quarterback Ryan Maxwell (15) catches the ball during the first half of their game against Brookwood in the Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Houston County won 31-24. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Photos: Houston County defeats Brookwood in Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Houston County defeats Brookwood on Aug. 16, 2025 in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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

Hebron Christian Academy running back Devon Caldwell (17) runs the ball through Hebron High School defensive back Jakori Kareem (4) during the first half of their game in the Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic at West Forsyth High School in Cumming, GA, on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Hebron won 29-22. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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Atlanta Falcons fans cheer during the first half of an NFL preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, August 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Falcons lose preseason game to Titans, 23-20

In their second preseason game of the year, the Falcons lost 23-20 to the Titans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday night.

Buford quarterback Dayton Raiola (10) prepares for an offensive snap against the Milton defense during the first half of their game at Phillips Beard Stadium, Thursday, August, 14, 2025, in Buford, Ga. This is the first game at Buford’s new city-owned 10,000-seat, $62 million stadium. ESPN2 is televising the game. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Buford hosts Milton in new stadium

Buford hosted Milton on Thursday in the first game in the new 10,000-seat, $62 million stadium, Phillips Beard Stadium.

Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Hudson Hill (2) reacts after making a long catch against Callaway for a Prince Avenue Christian touchdown during the first half in the Corky Kell Dave Hunter Classic at Kell High School, Wednesday, August, 13, 2025, in Marietta, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Prince Avenue Christian vs. Callaway high school football

Prince Avenue Christian took on Callaway High School in a football game at Kell High School on Wednesday.

A banner with the image of fallen DeKalb County police Officer David Rose, 33, outside the headquarters of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was placed for people to express their respect on Sunday August 10, 2025. 
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Community mourns in aftermath of CDC shooting

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters was somber Sunday as people visited the memorial for DeKalb County police Officer David Rose.