PHOTOS: Grayson plays North Gwinnett in Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic

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PHOTOS: Grayson plays North Gwinnett in Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic

Grayson and North Gwinnett faced off in the second game of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic on Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz-Stadium in Atlanta.

North Gwinnett quarterback Elam Rahman (12) passes under pressure from Grayson’s defense during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

A North Gwinnett player is seen prior to the Bulldogs’ game against the Grayson Rams during the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett quarterback Banks Halcomb (16) is seen prior to the start of his game against Grayson during the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson defensive back Kingston Moore (23) attempts an interception against North Gwinnett wide receiver Evan Hawkins (2) during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson offensive lineman Jordan Agbanoma (78) puts pressure on North Gwinnett defensive end Jackson Hayes (17) during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson head coach Greg Carswell watches his Rams play against North Gwinnett during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith (2) drops back for a pass against North Gwinnett during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett wide receiver Evan Hawkins (2) carries the ball for a Bulldogs touchdown against Grayson during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett Bulldogs fans are seen during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett head coach Eric Godfree (center) calls a play to his team during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett wide receiver Christian Jackson (0) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Grayson during the first half of the Corku Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson head coach Greg Carswell watches his Rams play against North Gwinnett during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson offensive lineman Jordan Agbanoma (78) is seen during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett tight end Jake Godfree (1) intercepts the ball and runs for a touchdown against Grayson during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

A Grayson Rams’ fan cheers during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson quarterback Deuce Smith (2) recovers a loose ball under pressure from North Gwinnett defense back Marshall Brown (9) during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett head coach Eric Godfree (center) talks with assistant coaches during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett linebacker Jake Godfree (1) intercepts the ball and runs for a touchdown against Grayson during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett’s student section cheers after the Bullgods intercept and score during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson defensive back Rahj Rowe (22) carries the ball for a touchdown against North Gwinnett during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Grayson defensive back Rahj Rowe (22) carries the ball for a touchdown against North Gwinnett during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett head coach Eric Godfree is seen during a time out in the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett running back Josiah Saunders (28) carries the ball for a short gain in yardage during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Gwinnett offensive lineman Deantae Benemon (54) celebrates with wide receiver Evan Hawkins (2) after Hawkins score against Grayson during the second half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

North Gwinnett quarterback Elam Rahman (12) passes under pressure from Grayson’s defense during the first half of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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