PHOTOS: Clarke Central shuts out Pebblebrook in Corky Kell matchup

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PHOTOS: Clarke Central shuts out Pebblebrook in Corky Kell matchup

Clarke Central defeats Pebblebrook, 34-0, at Kell High School on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.

Pebblebrook coach Rodney Hackney (center) reacts to a referee’s call during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Clarke Central on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

A Clarke Central cheerleader performs during the second half of their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Pebblebrook on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central wide receiver La’Gracion Little carries the ball for a touchdown against Pebblebrook during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central quarterback Kenneth Bryant III (right) passes under pressure from Pebblebrook outside linebacker Ne'cho Benton (left) during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central defensive linebacker Isaiah Jackson makes a tackle on Pebblebrook quarterback Matthew Benton (center) during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central defensive back Quintaveon Scott (back) makes a tackle on Pebblebrook wide receiver Jace Coleman during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central coach David Perno watches his Gladiators from the sidelines during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Pebblebrook on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Pebblebrook quarterback Matthew Benton throws a pass during the second half of their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Clarke Central on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central coach David Perno watches his Gladiators from the sidelines during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Pebblebrook on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Clarke Central Gladiators line up for a play against Pebblebrook during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central kicker Shepherd Trotter (center) kicks a field goal, held by backup quarterback Hudson Welter, during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Pebblebrook on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Pebblebrook linebacker Femi Ebemidayo (left) brings down Clarke Central quarterback Kenneth Bryant III during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Pebblebrook linebacker Antonio Martin (back) tackles Clarke Central quarterback Kenneth Bryant III during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central quarterback Kenneth Bryant III (center) carries the ball for a short gain in yardage against Pebblebrook during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central quarterback Kenneth Bryant III (center) carries the ball for a short gain in yardage against Pebblebrook during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central quarterback Kenneth Bryant III (right) sets up for a handoff to wide receiver La’Gracion Little during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Pebblebrook on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central running back Faustino Rangel (left) dives into the end zone to score against Pebblebrook during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Clarke Central defensive back Davion Richardson (left) and linebacker Kentavious Hardy scramble for a lose ball fumbled by Pebblebrook on a kickoff during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Pebblebrook Falcons (left) face off against the Clarke Central Gladiators during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

The Pebblebrook Falcons take the field at the start of their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Clarke Central on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Pebblebrook coach Rodney Hackney (center) reacts to a referee’s call during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Clarke Central on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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