Photos: Bowdon defeats Lincoln County in Class A Division II state championship

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Photos: Bowdon defeats Lincoln County in Class A Division II state championship

The Bowdon Red Devils won their fourth consecutive state championship with a victory over Lincoln County at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Bowdon quarterback Joshua Hopkins reacts after throwing his third touchdown of the first half against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bowdon tight end Jonah Wilson (right) is upended after a catch against Lincoln County linebacker Aiden Jones during the first half in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Lincoln County quarterback Mekhi Wade (front, second from left) runs for a first down during the first half against Bowdon in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Mykah Patterson (center) runs after a first down catch against Lincoln County running back Christian Elam (right) during the first half in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bowdon head coach Rich Fendley talks with players during a time out in their game against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Lincoln County running back Jonathan Norman (right) scores a touchdown against Bowdon defensive back Mykah Patterson (left) during the first half in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Lincoln County running back Jonathan Norman (center) scores a touchdown against Bowdon defensive backs Jett Abrams (left) and Mykah Patterson (back right) during the first half in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bowdon quarterback Joshua Hopkins attempts a pass during the first half against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Berkley Perkins makes a catch for a long touchdown during the first half against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro makes a touchdown catch against Lincoln County linebacker Aiden Jones during the first half of the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Prothro is an AJC 2025 Super 11. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro makes a touchdown catch against Lincoln County linebacker Aiden Jones during the first half of the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Prothro is an AJC 2025 Super 11. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro makes a touchdown catch against Lincoln County linebacker Aiden Jones during the first half of the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Prothro is an AJC 2025 Super 11. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Prothro is an AJC 2025 Super 11. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Lincoln County head coach Lee Chomskis reacts to a missed extra point during the fourth quarter against Bowdon in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Lincoln County running back Kelby Glaze (8) scores a long touchdown during the fourth quarter against Bowdon in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon quarterback Joshua Hopkins (2) is tackled by Lincoln County linebacker Jeremiah Johnson (15) on a run by Hopkins during the third quarter in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Lincoln County running back Kelby Glaze (8) runs for a long touchdown during the fourth quarter against Bowdon in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro (1) runs after a catch during the third quarter against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon head coach Rich Fendley and players hold four fingers after their fourth-straight championship after their 35-31 win against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon head coach Rich Fendley is interviewed after their 35-31 win against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon’s Kaiden Prothro (1) celebrates with the trophy with teammates, Berkley Perkins (5), Jonah Wilson (4), Stewart Powell (58) and Joshua Hopkins (2) after their 35-31 win against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Also pictured is Bowdon head coach Rich Fendley, left. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon quarterback Joshua Hopkins (2) celebrates with the trophy after their 35-31 win against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro (1) and Bowdon wide receiver Berkley Perkins (5) celebrate their 35-31 win against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Perkins made the go-ahead touchdown catch. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro (1) and Bowdon wide receiver Berkley Perkins (5) celebrate their 35-31 win against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Perkins made the go-ahead touchdown catch. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon linebacker Connor Daniel (12) consoles Lincoln County quarterback Mekhi Wade (2) after Bowdon’s 35-31 win against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon linebacker Jack South (16) celebrates with offensive lineman John Harden (77) as time expires during their 35-31 win against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Berkley Perkins (5) is greeted by teammates after Perkins caught the go-ahead touchdown during the fourth quarter against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Berkley Perkins (5) catches the go-ahead touchdown during the fourth quarter against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Berkley Perkins (5) catches the go-ahead touchdown during the fourth quarter against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Berkley Perkins (5) catches the go-ahead touchdown during the fourth quarter against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon quarterback Joshua Hopkins (2) runs for a first down against Lincoln County defenders during the fourth quarter in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro (1) reacts after making a first down catch during the fourth quarter against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro (1) runs after a catch against Lincoln County defensive back Jonathan Norman (1) and Lincoln County defensive back Mekhi Wade (2) during the fourth quarter in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Bowdon wide receiver Kaiden Prothro (1) runs after a catch against Lincoln County defensive back Mekhi Wade (2) during the fourth quarter in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. Bowdon won 35-31. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Bowdon quarterback Joshua Hopkins reacts after throwing his third touchdown of the first half against Lincoln County in the Class A Division II GHSA football championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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