PHOTOS: McEachern defeats Kell in season opener

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PHOTOS: McEachern defeats Kell in season opener

McEachern defeats Kell, 40-10, in their season-opening Corky Kell matchup against Kell High School on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.

Kell wide receiver Ke’Shon Hall (left) is tackled by McEachern safety Casey Barner (below) and cornerback Nash Johnson during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern wide receiver Jahlil Page makes a catch and runs for a touchdown against Kell during a a Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern wide receiver Jahlil Page (left) makes a catch and runs for a touchdown under pressure from Kell offensive linebacker Michai Rowe during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern running back Ty Nolan (right) avoids a hit by Kell defensive back Tonnie Baddie during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern safety Casey Barner (right) makes a hit on Kell wide receiver Zamir Jackson during the second half of their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern cornerback Cole Pollock (left) makes a tackle on Kell wide receiver Nemo Watson during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell wide receiver Nemo Watson carries the ball within yards of the goal line during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Kell on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell wide receiver Zamir Jackson (center) maneuvers through McEachern’s defense during the second half of their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell free safety Orlando McGhee Jr. (center) takes a hand off from quarterback Boston Pierce (left) during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell quarterback Boston Pierce (13) passes to a receiver during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Kell on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern coach Kareem Reid stands on the sidelines during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Kell on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern head coach Kareem Reid speaks with referees during a time out in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell running back Donte Grant carries the ball for yardage against McEachern during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern running back Ty Nolan (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Kell during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern running back Ty Nolan (front) is tackled by Kell offensive lineman Fraser Sperling during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell running back Moonie Gipson warms up on the sidelines before their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against McEachern on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell running back Moonie Gipson warms up on the sidelines before their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against McEachern on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern defensive end Marley Underwood (right) intercepts a pass and runs for a touchdown against Kell running back Donte Grant (left) and quarterback Boston Pierce during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell quarterback Boston Pierce (center) looks for a receiver during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against McEachern on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell free safety Orlando McGhee Jr. breaks through McEachern’s defense during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern safety Casey Barner runs the ball for a touchdown against Kell during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern safety Casey Barner runs the ball for a touchdown against Kell during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell wide receiver Brock Burrus (left) is unable to catch a pass under pressure from McEachern cornerback Quinn Pollock during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern quarterback Coby Pittman (center) receives the snap during the first half of their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Kell on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern safety Casey Barner celebrates his midair catch during the first half of their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern safety Casey Barner hauls in a long pass during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Kell on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern safety Casey Barner runs the ball toward the end zone during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Kell on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell coach Bobby May walks the sidelines before their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against McEachern on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern defensive players Jaiden Gurley (left) and Coby Pittman (right) make a tackle on Kell running back Kamoni Adams during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Kell running back Kamoni Adams gains yardage on a run against McEachern during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern safety Casey Barner (left) celebrates with tackle Jachi Mealing after scoring against Kell during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern sophomore running back Ty Nolan gains yardage on a carry against Kell during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

McEachern safety Casey Barner (left) runs the ball for a touchdown against Kell during the first half of their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart (center) speaks with McEachern cornerback Nash Johnson (left) and a guest before their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game against Kell 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

Kell wide receiver Ke’Shon Hall (left) is tackled by McEachern safety Casey Barner (below) and cornerback Nash Johnson during their Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic football game Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at Kell High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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