Photos: Final week of HS football regular season

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Photos: Final week of HS football regular season

The scene from Friday, Nov. 4 during the final weekend of the 2022 high school football regular season in the state of Georgia.

Hillgrove’s Jeremiah Reeves (3) high steps as he carries the ball late in the second half against McEachern Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Hillgrove won 16-15. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Tyler Green (21) reacts to the Hawks’ 16-15 over McEachern Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

McEachern’s Deven Covington reacts to the loss against Hillgrove Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

The Hawks celebrate their 16-15 win over McEachern Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s students section is seen late in their game against McEachern Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove head coach Justin DeShon (right) celebrates the Hawks’ 16-15 win over McEachern Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

McEachern’s Jaylon Brown (8) celebrates with Calvin Pittman (7) after Pittman scored a touchdown for the Indians Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Drew Conner (15) tumbles into the end zone scoring for the Hawks late in the second half Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

The Hillgrove Hawks kick a field goal in the second half Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

McEachern quarterback Reece Kingeter (15) looks for an open receiver during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Jeremiah Reeves (3) carries the ball within yards of McEachern’s end zone during the second half Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Brandon Jett (17) celebrates a turnover with teammates Brayden Hembree (2) and Jaden Jenkins (98) in the second half Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Drew Conner (15) catches a pass under pressure from McEachern’s Manny Gomez (3) during Friday's game against McEachern at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Cameron Jones (5) celebrates his interception with teammates during Friday's game against McEachern at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

McEachern’s Reece Kingeter (15) is forced out of bounds by Hillgrove’s Xavier Alexander (54) during Friday's game at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

McEachern’s Lucas Wynn (84) kicks the ball through the uprights for his team's first field goal in Friday's game at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Jordan Walker (11) barely misses a pass Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Jonathan Owusu (14) carries the ball for a short gain during Friday's game against McEachern at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Cameron Jones (5) celebrates his interception over McEachern with teammates Daniel Okonwko (30) and Donovan Mack (1) early in the first half Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Hillgrove’s Cameron Jones (5) intercepts a pass from McEachern’s Rj Echols (4) early in the first half Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Hillgrove High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

North Gwinnett quarterback Ryan Hall (13) gains yardage during Friday’s game against Norcross High on November 4, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Norcross High School quarterback Arrington (AJ) Watkins (10) prepares to pass the ball during Friday’s home game against North Gwinnett. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Norcross High School quarterback Arrington (AJ) Watkins (10) passes the ball during Friday’s home game against North Gwinnett on November 4, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

North Gwinnett High players celebrate after recovering the ball during their game against Norcross High on Friday, November 4, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

The Norcross High School football team takes the field to play North Gwinnett High on Friday, November 4, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

North Gwinnett's Julian Waters (24) runs the ball during the first half of the game against Norcross High School on Friday, November 4, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

North Gwinnett players Grant Godfrey (1), Kayden McDonald (8) and Andrew Kosenkov (5) celebrate after the team scores a touchdown during Friday’s game against Norcross High on Friday, November 4, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Norcross High School football players link arms before the coin toss during their home game against North Gwinnett on Friday, November 4, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Norcross High football players huddle during the first half of their matchup against North Gwinnett on Friday, November 3, 2022. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

Norcross High School students cheer in the stands before Friday’s game against North Gwinnett. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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Hillgrove’s Jeremiah Reeves (3) high steps as he carries the ball late in the second half against McEachern Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. Hillgrove won 16-15. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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