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 stands on the field during the second half of a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton quarterback Mason Holtzclaw passes during the second half of Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton head coach Joey King smiles during the final minutes of the Trojans’ Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton running back Cameron Wood celebrates his touchdown against Grayson during the second half of the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton running back Cameron Wood runs the ball into the end zone unopposed during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton head coach Joey King speaks to his players after they beat Grayson 34-14 in a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant (left) and Carrollton head coach Joey King meet up following their Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton wide receiver Ryan Mosley gains yardage against Grayson’s defense during the second half of their Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson linebacker Tyler Atkinson (center) hits Carrollton quarterback Mason Holtzclaw during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton running back Cameron Wood (left) and cornerback Adien Lockette celebrate their 34-14 win over Grayson during a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton tight end Keaires Miller (right) maneuvers past Grayson defensive back Eric Johnson during a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson running back Ashton Turner (center) carries the ball for a short gain in yardage against Carrollton during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton kicker Landon Vargas-Jasso kicks a field goal tying the score during the first half of a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson running back Brandon Gray celebrates his touchdown with offensive lineman Alex Demesier during the first half of their Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson running back Brandon Gray steps into the end zone for a touchdown during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson wide receiver Dawson Quarterman catches a pass out of bounds during the first half of a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson running back Ashton Turner (left) celebrates his touchdown with running back Brandon Gray during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson running back Ashton Turner (center) dives for a touchdown against Carrollton during the first half of their Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith (left) receives the snap and hands off to running back Ashton Turner during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton running back Cameron Wood (right) runs a touchdown against the Grayson Rams’ defense during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton Trojans fans wear ski apparel to stay warm during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Carrollton head coach Joey King calls a play during the first half of a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith (left) carries the ball against Carrollton’s defense during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith (center) carries the ball against Carrollton’s defense during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant calls a play to the Rams during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith (center) is brought down by Carrollton defensive end Tavarius Ackey (left) and outside linebacker Shem McMillan during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson defensive back London Goggans celebrates his interception during the first half of the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson defensive back London Goggans (top) intercepts the ball and is tackled by Carrollton wide receiver Rontre Welch during the Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson head coach Santavious Bryant high-fives players as the prepare to take on Carrollton during a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Grayson Rams warm up before the start of their Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Carrollton Trojans warm up before their Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Grayson linebacker Tyler Atkinson stands on the field during the second half of a Class 6A quarterfinal playoff game on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, at Carrollton High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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