Photos: Carrollton beats Grayson 34-14 in playoff quarterfinals

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Photos: Carrollton beats Grayson 34-14 in playoff quarterfinals

Carrollton defeated Grayson 34-14 in the 2025 GHSA playoff football quarterfinals.

Grayson linebacker Tyler Atkinson (16) is seen during the second half of a class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton quarterback Mason Hotlzclaw passes during the second half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton head coach Joey King smiles in the final minutes of the Trojans’s class 6A quarterfinal playoff game against the Grayson Rams at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton running back Cameron Wood (0) reacts to his touchdown against Grayson in the second half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton running back Cameron Wood (0) runs the ball into the end zone unopposed during the second half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton head coach Joey King talks to his players after they beat Grayson 34-14 in a class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton head coach Joey King (right) and Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant talk at the end of their class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. Carrollton beat Grayson 34-14. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton wide receiver Ryan Mosley (4) gains yardage against Grayson’s defense during the second half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson linebacker Tyler Atkinson (16) hits Carrollton quarterback Mason Hotlzclaw (12) during the second half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton running back Cameron Wood (0) and cornerback Adien Lockette (12) celebrate their 34-14 win over Grayson during a class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton tight end Keaires Miller (13) maneuvers past Grayson defensive back Eric Johnson (3) during the second half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson running back Ashton Turner (13) carries the ball for a short gain in yardage against Carrollton during the second half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton kicker Landon Vargas-jasso (84) kicks a field goal tying the score during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game against the Grayson Ram’s at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson running back Brandon Gray (27) celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Alex Demesier (51) during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson running back Brandon Gray (27) steps into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson wide receiver Dawson Quarterman (2) catches a pass out of bounds during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson running back Ashton Turner (13) celebrates his touchdown with running back Brandon Gray (27) during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson running back Ashton Turner (13) dives for a touchdown against Carrollton during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith (14) receives the snap and hands off to running back Ashton Turner (13) during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton running back Cameron Wood (0) runs a touchdown against the Grayson Rams’ defense during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton Trojans fans wear ski apparel during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game against Grayson at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton head coach Joey King calls a play during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith (14) carries the ball against Carrollton’s defense during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith (14) carries the ball against Carrollton’s defense during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant calls a play to the Rams during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith(14) is brought down by Carrollton defensive end Tavarius Ackey (47) and outside linebacker Shem Mcmillan (3) during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson defensive back London Goggans (14) reacts to his interception during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson defensive back London Goggans (14) intercepts the ball and is tackled by Carrollton wide receiver Rontre Welch (15) during the first half of class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant high fives players as the prepare to take on Carrollton during a 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

The Grayson Rams warm up prior to the star of their 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carrollton Trojans warm up prior to their 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Grayson linebacker Tyler Atkinson (16) is seen during the second half of a class 6A quarterfinal playoff game at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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