Photos: First round of high school football state playoffs

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Photos: First round of high school football state playoffs

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.

Ty Watkins, quarterback for South Forsyth, runs the ball. 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.

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

Ty Watkins, quarterback for South Forsyth, runs the ball. 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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