PHOTOS: North Paulding defeats No. 8 North Cobb

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PHOTOS: North Paulding defeats No. 8 North Cobb

The North Paulding football team defeats No. 8 North Cobb on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.

North Paulding outside linebacker Paul Dabbelt (second from left) scores the winning touchdown in overtime against North Cobb on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School in Dallas. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding running back and wide receiver Steve Agbor (center) is tackled at the goal line by North Cobb linebacker Jayden Harris on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding wide receiver Bryson Niehr carries the ball for a short gain in yardage against North Cobb on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding wide receiver Bryson Niehr (center) celebrates his touchdown against North Cobb with wide receiver Jaden Scoggins (left) and tight end Ryan Moncrief on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding running back Darien Smith (center) carries the ball for a touchdown against North Cobb on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb linebacker Jayden Harris (center) intercepts the ball and runs for a touchdown against North Paulding on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding wide receiver Presley Carr (center) is unable to catch a pass under pressure from North Cobb linebacker Jayden Hamlette (left) and North Cobb cornerback Marcus Singleton on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding quarterback Braden Stark passes under pressure from North Cobb during the second half of play on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb quarterback Ben Halevi carries the ball against North Paulding on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding middle linebacker Gavin Clark (right) makes a tackle on North Cobb running back Zach Belyeu on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding wide receiver Bryson Niehr (center) is tackled by North Cobb cornerback Dylan Rainey on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding quarterback Braden Stark (left) carries the ball on a short run against North Cobb on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding wide receiver Bryson Niehr (center) reaches out for a pass under pressure from the North Cobb defense on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb running back Zach Belyeu (right) caries the ball against North Paulding during the first half of play on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb quarterback Ben Halevi maneuvers the ball around North Paulding’s defense on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding coach Matt Harrell walks the sideline as his team faces North Cobb on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb coach Shane Queen watches from the sideline as his team takes on North Paulding on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb wide receiver Aziz Helm carries the ball for a touchdown against North Paulding on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Paulding quarterback Luke Medina passes against North Cobb on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School in Dallas. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

North Cobb running back Zach Belyeu (center) carries the ball against North Paulding on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta J

North Paulding outside linebacker Paul Dabbelt (second from left) scores the winning touchdown in overtime against North Cobb on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at North Paulding High School in Dallas. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

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