PHOTOS: Carver-Columbus defeats Hapeville Charter in Class 2A title game

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PHOTOS: Carver-Columbus defeats Hapeville Charter in Class 2A title game

Carver-Columbus took on Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A state football championship game on Tuesday.

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones hoists the trophy as Carver-Columbus celebrates their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus players JaMarcus Davis (6), Sebastian Heard (12) and Tristian Givens (11) celebrate after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus defensive back JaMarcus Davis (6) and running back Jakobe Caslin, right, celebrate after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones celebrates with the trophy after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones celebrates with the trophy after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones celebrates with players after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones celebrates with players after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones celebrates with players after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones celebrates with players after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones celebrates with players after their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus running back Jakobe Caslin (1) celebrates after his rushing touchdown during the second half against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus running back Zach Watts (14) reacts after a long run during the second half against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus running back Zach Watts (14) runs for a large gain during the second half against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hapeville Charter wide receiver JaMarcus Davis (6) is tackled by Carver-Columbus linebacker Jaiden Taylor (5, left) defensive back Steven Wright (10) after a catch by Davis during the first half against in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus wide receiver Marte Sears (15) is tackled by Hapeville Charter defensive back Xzavier Crawford (17) after a catch by Sears during the first half against in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus running back Zach Watts (14) returns a punt against Hapeville Charter defensive lineman Jaqueon Fletcher (57) during the first half against in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus wide receiver Kei'Maurii Miles (8) celebrates his touchdown with running back Martez Huff (19) during the first half against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus quarterback Sebastian Heard (12) hands the ball to Carver-Columbus running back Zach Watts (14) during the first half against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones reacts to a play during the first half against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones talks with assistant coaches during the first half against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hapeville Charter head coach Winston Gordon reacts to a play during the first half against Carver-Columbus in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hapeville Charter wide receiver Cedric Walker (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Carver-Columbus in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hapeville Charter defensive back Zion Crawford (1) returns a punt against Carver-Columbus defensive back Kelston Tarver (2) during the first half of the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hapeville Charter running back Ray Damond Stiggers (24) runs for yards against Carver-Columbus defensive lineman Lamar McGee (95) during the first half of the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Hapeville Charter quarterback Keylan Pope (12) attempts a pass during the first half against Carver-Columbus in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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

Carver-Columbus head coach Jarvis Jones hoists the trophy as Carver-Columbus celebrates their 24-7 win against Hapeville Charter in the Class 2A GHSA football championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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