Photos: First round of high school football state playoffs

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The scene from the first round of the 2022 Georgia high school football state playoffs on Nov. 11 and Nov. 12, 2022.

Makari Bodiford, a running back for Walton, runs the ball against South Forsyth on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Marietta, Georgia. Walton defeated South Forsyth 35-21. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Daniel Brunner, head coach for Walton, hugs his daughter at halftime. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Ayden Jackson, senior on the Walton football team, catches the ball. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Ayden Jackson, senior on the Walton football team, celebrates a great catch on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at Walton High School. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Ty Watkins, quarterback for South Forsyth, runs the ball. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Members of the Walton student body cheer in the stands. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Ty Watkins, quarterback for South Forsyth, passes the ball. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Matthew Traynor of Walton runs the ball. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Chris Nelson, quarterback for South Forsyth, runs the ball. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Chris Nelson of South Forsyth catches the ball. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Young Walton football team fans sit on the sidelines. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Londyn Lomax, a wide receiver for Walton, catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

(Left to right) Katie Chillion, Emerson Dial and Katie Dial get bundled up on the sidelines. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

St. Pius’s Joseph Brewster (11) scores a touchdown against Mundy’s Mill at St. Pius Catholic School in Atlanta on Friday, November 11, 2022. St. Pius won 27-21. (Photo/Jenn Finch)

Mundy's Mill's Trashaun Burnett (14) is consoled by a St. Pius player as St. Pius celebrates a 27-21 win Friday night in Atlanta. (Photo/Jenn Finch)

St. Pius players celebrate a touchdown during a GHSA High School football game between St. Pius and Mundy’s Mill at St. Pius Catholic School in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, November 11, 2022.(Photo/Jenn Finch)

Mundy's Mill’s Chris Joseph (32) celebrates with his coach during a GHSA High School football game between St. Pius and Mundy’s Mill at St. Pius Catholic School in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, November 11, 2022.(Photo/Jenn Finch)

St. Pius’ Jack Mount (4) scores a touchdown during double overtime of a GHSA High School football game between St. Pius and Mundy’s Mill at St. Pius Catholic School in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, November 11, 2022.(Photo/Jenn Finch)

Mundy's Mill’s Dajuan Springer (1) is tackled by St. Pius’ Liam Whitlark (5) during a GHSA High School football game between St. Pius and Mundy’s Mill at St. Pius Catholic School in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, November 11, 2022.(Photo/Jenn Finch)

St. Pius’ Jack Tchienchou (22) carries the ball during a GHSA High School football game between St. Pius and Mundy’s Mill at St. Pius Catholic School in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, November 11, 2022.(Photo/Jenn Finch)

Mundy's Mill’s Dajuan Springer (1) runs the ball during a GHSA High School football game between St. Pius and Mundy’s Mill at St. Pius Catholic School in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, November 11, 2022.(Photo/Jenn Finch)

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Makari Bodiford, a running back for Walton, runs the ball against South Forsyth on Saturday, November 12, 2022 in Marietta, Georgia. Walton defeated South Forsyth 35-21. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

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