Photos: Douglas County defeats North Cobb in the second round of the playoffs

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Photos: Douglas County defeats North Cobb in the second round of the playoffs

North Cobb hosted Douglas County in the second round of the 2025 GHSA football playoffs.

Douglas County wide receiver Aaron Gregory (center) celebrates with his Tiger teammates after their 30-24 win over North Cobb in a second round playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County head coach Johnny White celebrates the Tigers’ 30-24 win over North Cobb on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb players console each other after losing to Douglas County 30-24 during the second round of the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Douglas County Tigers celebrate after running back Zamarcus Lindley (center) scores the game winning touchdown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Warriors signal a touchdown during the second half of a playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County head coach Johnny White and North Cobb head coach Shane McQueen shake hands before going into overtime during their second round playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Douglas County Tigers celebrate their 30-24 win over North Cobb during the second round of the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb kicker Michael Hill misses a field goal in overtime play on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County defensive ends Jordan Carter (left) and Steven (Zee) McClendon (center) attempt to block a field goal during the second half on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County linebacker Richard Dice (left) makes a tackle on North Cobb running back Zach Belyeu during the second round of the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County defensive end Jordan Carter is attended to by a trainer during the second half of a playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The North Cobb Warriors face off against the Douglas County Tigers during a second-round playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County defensive back Kennedy Green (left) intercepts the ball and runs for a touchdown on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County running back Zamarcus Lindley carries the ball for a touchdown during the second half on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County running back Zamarcus Lindley (center) is brought down by the North Cobb defense during the second half of their playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County running back Zamarcus Lindley carries the ball during the first half of a playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County quarterback Michael Johnson (left) runs the ball under pressure from the North Cobb Warriors during their game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County head coach Johnny White walks the sidelines during the first half of a second-round playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb head coach Shane McQueen yells to the referee during the first half on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County quarterback Michael Johnson looks to pass the ball during the first half on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb running back Zach Belyeu signals a touchdown against Douglas County during the first half of their playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb running back Quavy Echols (center) carries the ball for a gain in yardage on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County defensive end Solomon Fabian (top) and linebacker Richard Dice (bottom) take down North Cobb running back Zach Belyeu on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Douglas County defensive end Marquis Johnson (left) is brought down by North Cobb linebacker Josh Hoskins during the first half of their playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb head coach Shane McQueen (left) and Douglas County head coach Johnny White watch their teams warm up before their second-round playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Douglas County wide receiver Aaron Gregory (center) celebrates with his Tiger teammates after their 30-24 win over North Cobb in a second round playoff game on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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