PHOTOS: Worth County wins Class A Division I Championship

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PHOTOS: Worth County wins Class A Division I Championship

Worth County captured the Class A Division I state football championship on Tuesday, defeating Toombs County 17-13 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Worth County head coach Jeff Hammond hoists his Class A Division I state championship trophy after beating Toombs County 17–13 Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County running back Kaden Chester gestures towards Rams’s fans in the final min guests of a Class A Division I state championship game against Toombs County Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County outside linebacker Brady Weaver (left), running back Kaden Chester (center), tight end Jayden Farley (second from right), and guard King Toomer (right) along with Worth County head coach Jeff Hammond receive their Class A Division I state championship trophy Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County head coach Jeff Hammond receives his Class A Division I state championship trophy after beating Toombs County 17–13 Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County players become emotional after losing 17-13 to Worth County in a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County head coach Buddy Martin (right) along with running backs Justin Powell (left) and Hayden Roy (center) receive their second place Class A Division I state championship trophy Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County running back Donterrius Mincey becomes emotional after losing 17-13 to Worth County in a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Ram’s fans cheer in the final minutes of their Class A Division I state championship game against Toombs County Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Worth County student section cheers during the second half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County center Jase White hoists wide receiver Jayden Farley into the air after Farley scores against Toombs County during the second half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Worth County Rams compete against the Toombs County Bulldogs during the second half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County outside linebacker Colby Griffis (left) and wide receiver Jaquaveon Nelson (right) celebrate with wide receiver Jayden Farley (center) after Farley scores a touchdown during the second half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Worth County Rams and Toombs County Bulldogs wait during a television timeout in the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County wide receiver Jayden Farley carries the ball for a short gain of yardage during the second half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County head coach Buddy Martin watches his team play during the second half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County defensive tackle Jamarcus Johnson (second from right) plays defense during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game against Worth County Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County defensive tackle Jamarcus Johnson plays defense during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game against Worth County Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County outside linebacker Daylon Smith (right) forces Toombs County wide receiver Nick Carroll out of bounds during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County head coach Jeff Hammond reacts to a Rams touchdown against Toombs County during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County head coach Jeff Hammond hugs running back Khalijah Thomas (left) after the Rams beat the Bulldogs 17-13 in a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County head coach Jeff Hammond (left) shakes hands with Toombs County head coach Buddy Martin after the Rams beat the Bulldogs 17-13 in a class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County wide receiver Nick Carroll (right) and running back Donterrius Mincey (left) react to recovering a fumbled ball by Worth County during the second half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County head coach Jeff Hammond and players pose for pictures with their Class A Division I state championship trophy after beating Toombs County 17-13 Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County wide receiver Jayden Farley (left) guard King Toomer (second from right) and head coach Jeff Hammond (right) display their Class A Division I state championship trophy after beating Toombs County 17-13 Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County outside linebacker Brady Weaver (left) and running back Kaden Chester (front) gesture towards fans after receiving their Class A Division I state championship trophy Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Worth County Rams beat the Toombs County Bulldogs 17-13 to win their Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County strong safety Khalijah Thomas (right) causes a fumble on Toombs County wide receiver Justice Wilds (left) during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County running back Justin Powell drives though an attempted tackle by Worth County outside linebacker Malik Muhammad (right) during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

A Toombs County fan shows school spirit during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County fans react to a play against Worth County during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County running back Justin Powell loses control of the ball after being hit by Worth County cornerback Kevarius Tyler during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County wide receiver Gavin Fletcher is brought down by the Worth County defense during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Toombs County quarterback Joseph Owens (right) is forced out of bounds by the Worth County Rams’ defense during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Toombs County Bulldogs wait to take the field during their Class A Division I state championship game against at the Worth County Rams Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Worth County quarterback Lyndon Worthy drops back for pass during the first half of a Class A Division I state championship game Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Worth County head coach Jeff Hammond hoists his Class A Division I state championship trophy after beating Toombs County 17–13 Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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