PHOTOS: Calvary Day and Hebron Christian battle for Class 3A-A title

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PHOTOS: Calvary Day and Hebron Christian battle for Class 3A-A title

Calvary Day and Hebron Christian met on Wednesday in the Class 3A-A state football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Hebron Christian defensive back Jarvis Mathurin (right) intercepts a pass intended for Calvary Day wide receiver Jalen Hicks (left) during the fourth quarter of the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Hebron Christian won 28-21. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian linebacker Beau Bennett (right) tackles Calvary Day wide receiver Shawn Williams (left) on a punt return by Williams during the first half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian wide receiver Jarvis Mathurin (second from left) runs for a long touchdown as Hebron Christian offensive lineman Fletcher Turk (second from right) blocks Calvary Day defensive back Brexton Bell (right) during the first half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian defensive back Max Steve (right) breaks up a pass intended for Calvary Day wide receiver Jalen Hicks (left) during the first half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian defensive back Jarvis Mathurin (left) intercepts a pass intended for Calvary Day wide receiver Emerson Lewis (right) during the first half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Also pictured is Hebron Christian defensive back Dylan Hudson (center). (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian defensive back Jarvis Mathurin celebrates an interception during the first half against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian assistant coach David Greene, former Georgia quarterback, communicates with the offense during Hebron Christian’s game against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Greene’s son, Jordan, is a Hebron Christian quarterback. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Calvary Day head coach Jason Cameron reacts on the sideline during the first half against Hebron Christian in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian running back Devon Caldwell (left) rushes against Calvary Day defensive lineman Jeffrey McCormick (second from right) during the first half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian head coach Kenny Dallas reacts after a Hebron Christian touchdown during the first half against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian head coach Kenny Dallas walks onto the field with players before their game against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian wide receiver Jarvis Mathurin rushes for a long touchdown during the first half against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian running back Max Steve celebrates after a receiving touchdown during the first half against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian quarterback Jordan Greene attempts a pass during the first half against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian wide receiver Masen Hardy makes a catch against Calvary Day defensive back Scottie Walker during the second half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Hebron Christian won 28-21. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Calvary Day quarterback James Mobley attempts a pass during the second half against Hebron Christian in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Hebron Christian won 28-21. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian running back Devon Caldwell runs against Calvary Day linebacker Kenneth Baker during the second half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Hebron Christian won 28-21. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Calvary Day running back Ca'Den Jones is tackled by Hebron Christian linebacker Stroud Morris on a run by Jones during the second half in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian wide receiver Jarvis Mathurin runs against Calvary Day defensive back Brexton Bell, left, and defensive lineman Jeffrey McCormick during the second half of the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Hebron Christian won 28-21. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian wide receiver Austen Kitchings scores a touchdown after a catch during the second half against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian linebacker Stroud Morris celebrates after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian wide receiver Jarvis Mathurin celebrates after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian Jack Mostiler celebrates with the trophy after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian’s Jarvis Mathurin, left, and Devon Caldwell celebrate after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian’s Jarvis Mathurin, left, Fletcher Turk, middle, and Devon Caldwell celebrate with the trophy after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian players and coaches pose for a team photograph after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian players celebrate with the trophy after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian head coach Kenny Dallas gets a team photograph with a baby after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian head coach Kenny Dallas is interviewed after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hebron Christian head coach Kenny Dallas celebrates with an assistant coach after their 28-21 win against Calvary Day in the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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

Hebron Christian defensive back Jarvis Mathurin (right) intercepts a pass intended for Calvary Day wide receiver Jalen Hicks (left) during the fourth quarter of the Class 3A-A Private GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Atlanta. Hebron Christian won 28-21. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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