Photos: Central-Carrollton defeats Jonesboro with game-winning field goal

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Photos: Central-Carrollton defeats Jonesboro with game-winning field goal

Central-Carrollton defeated Jonesboro on Sept. 25, 2025.

Central (Carrollton) running back Jonaz Walton (5) listens to head coach Umbrah Brown after their 24-21 win against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Jonaz Walton is an 2025 AJC Super 11. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) head coach Umbrah Brown, left, celebrates with Central (Carrollton) players after their win against Jonesboro at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) head coach Umbrah Brown, facing, greets Jonesboro head coach Timothy Floyd after their game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) kicker Jake Davis (39) celebrates with teammates after he kicked the game-winning field goal against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

In the closing minute of their game, Central (Carrollton) kicker Jake Davis (39) kicks the game-winning field goal against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) wide receiver Alanson Simmons (10) makes a catch against Jonesboro defensive back Jontavius Wyman (1) during the second half in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. The catch would setup the game winning field goal. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro quarterback Ethan Sharpe (10) looses his helmet as he is hit by Central (Carrollton) defenders Jonaz Walton (5) and Nicholas Smith (15) during the second half in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro quarterback Ethan Sharpe (10) attempts a pass during the second half against Central (Carrollton) in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) kicker Jake Davis (39) celebrates with teammates after their 24-21 win against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Davis kicked the game-winning field goal. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro wide receiver Jontavius Wyman (1) makes a catch against Central (Carrollton) defensive back Coby Bailey (15) during the second half of their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Wyman is a 2025 AJC Super 11. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) running back Jacez Walton (6) scores a touchdown against Jonesboro linebacker Jerimia Collier (5, right) during the second half in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Jacez scored two touchdowns in the game as Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) running back Jacez Walton (6) scores a touchdown against Jonesboro linebacker Jerimia Collier (5) during the second half in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Jacez scored two touchdowns in the game as Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro wide receiver Jontavius Wyman (1) makes a touchdown catch against Central (Carrollton) defensive back Alanson Simmons (10) during the second half of their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Wyman is a 2025 AJC Super 11. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro wide receiver Jontavius Wyman (1) makes a touchdown catch against Central (Carrollton) defensive back Alanson Simmons (10) during the second half of their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Wyman is a 2025 AJC Super 11. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro wide receiver Jontavius Wyman (1) makes a touchdown catch against Central (Carrollton) defensive back Alanson Simmons (10) during the second half of their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Wyman is a 2025 AJC Super 11. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro running back Na’Quoye Govan (6) runs for a large gain as Central (Carrollton) defensive back Coby Bailey (15) makes the tackle during the second half in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro running back Na’Quoye Govan (6) runs for a large gain during the second half against Central (Carrollton) in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) running back Jacez Walton (6) is tackled by Jonesboro defensive backs Cortez Redding (4, left) and Benjamin Boyd (7) after a catch and a run by Walton during the first half of their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro head coach Timothy Floyd talks to an official during their game against Central (Carrollton) at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro running back Lucious Murray (2) reacts after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half against Central (Carrollton) in a GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro running back Lucious Murray (2) dives for extra yards against Central (Carrollton) defensive back Atticus Rooks (11) in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro running back Lucious Murray (2) runs for yards during their game against Central (Carrollton) in a GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro running back Na’Quoye Govan (6) eludes the tackle of Central (Carrollton) defensive back Alanson Simmons (10, right) during their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro running back Na’Quoye Govan (6) eludes the tackle of Central (Carrollton) defensive back Alanson Simmons (10) during their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) head coach Umbrah Brown greets Central (Carrollton) quarterback JR Harris (2) after Harris threw a touchdown pass in the first half against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) quarterback JR Harris (2) attempts a pass during the first half against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) running back Jonaz Walton (5) runs for yards during the first half against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Jonaz Walton is an 2025 AJC Super 11. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) running back Jacez Walton (6) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Jacez scored two touchdowns in the game as Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) running back Jonaz Walton (5) runs for yards against Jonesboro linebacker Jaylen McWilson (8, left) during the first half in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Jonaz Walton is an 2025 AJC Super 11. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) running back Jonaz Walton (5) is tackled by Jonesboro defensive back Jontavius Wyman (1) during the first half of their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Jonaz Walton and Jontavius Wyman are 2025 AJC Super 11. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) running back Jonaz Walton (5) runs after a catch against Jonesboro defensive back Jontavius Wyman (1) during the first half of their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Jonaz Walton and Jontavius Wyman are 2025 AJC Super 11. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro wide receiver/defensive back Jontavius Wyman (1) looses his helmet as he does a flip as he and the rest of the Jonesboro run onto the field before their GHSA football game against Central (Carrollton) at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Wyman is a 2025 AJC Super 11. Central (Carrollton) won 24-21. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) football players run through their banner before their game against Jonesboro at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) head coach Umbrah Brown is shown during warm-ups before their GHSA football game against Jonesboro at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Central (Carrollton) head coach Umbrah Brown is shown during warm-ups before their GHSA football game against Jonesboro at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro head coach Timothy Floyd is shown during warm-ups before their GHSA football game against Central (Carrollton) at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jonesboro head coach Timothy Floyd is shown during warm-ups before their GHSA football game against Central (Carrollton) at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Central (Carrollton) running back Jonaz Walton (5) listens to head coach Umbrah Brown after their 24-21 win against Jonesboro in their GHSA football game at Tara Stadium, Thursday, September 25, 2025, in Jonesboro, Ga. Jonaz Walton is an 2025 AJC Super 11. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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