Photos: High school football state quarterfinals

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Photos: High school football state quarterfinals

AJC photos from the Georgia high school football state quarterfinals on Nov. 24, 2023.

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) and Milton wide receiver Debron Gatling (1) celebrate their first touchdown pass and catch during the first half against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton players celebrate with fans after their win against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton defensive back Faisal Sokoya (6) reacts after Colquitt County failed to convert the two-point conversion during the second half of the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County wide receiver Ny Carr (5) scores a receiving touchdown against Milton defensive back Tristan Lester (12) during the second half of the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton wide receiver Debron Gatling (1) makes a catch against Colquitt County defensive back Jah’Boris Fuller (21) during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County head coach Sean Calhoun reacts to a play during the second half against Milton in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County tight end Landen Thomas (0) reacts after scoring a receiving touchdown during the second half against Milton in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County running back Ramsey Dennis (22) is tackled by Milton linebacker Hayden Tumminia (10) during the second half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton wide receiver Debron Gatling (1) makes a move against Colquitt County defensive back Jah’Boris Fuller (21) during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton head coach Ben Reaves reacts to a call by an official during the first half against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton wide receiver Debron Gatling (1) makes a move against Colquitt County defensive back Jah’Boris Fuller (21) during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton wide receiver CJ Wiley (4) makes a catch against Colquitt County defensive back Alfonso McNeil (28) during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County head coach Sean Calhoun reacts to a play during the first half against Milton in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) throws his first touchdown pass to Milton wide receiver Debron Gatling (not pictured) during the first half against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton wide receiver Tristen Payne (19) is tackled by Colquitt County defensive back Ka’marian Williams (12) after a catch by Payne during the first half of the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County tight end Landen Thomas (0) makes a catch in the end zone but steps out of bounds during the first half against Milton in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County wide receiver Zay Williams (3) runs after a reception for a touchdown during the first half against Milton in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County tight end Landen Thomas (0) makes a catch in the end zone but steps out of bounds during the first half against Milton in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton defensive end Drew Cohen (95) and defensive lineman Caleb Ellis (50) react after the final pass was ruled incomplete as time expires and Milton defeats Colquitt County 39-37 in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) celebrates their win against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) celebrates their win against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County wide receiver Ny Carr (5) makes a catch against Milton defensive back Tristan Lester (12) but looses possession of the ball during the second half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Carr lost possession of the ball on a hit by Lester but Lester was penalized on the play. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County quarterback Neko Fann (15) is unable to score on a two-point conversion during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County wide receiver Ny Carr (5) makes a catch against Milton defensive back Tristan Lester (12) during the second half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Carr lost possession of the ball on a hit by Lester but Lester was penalized on the play. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton head coach Ben Reaves talks with Milton defensive end Drew Cohen (95) during the second half against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5, left) celebrates his rushing touchdown with tight end Ryan Shea (87) during the first half against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton wide receiver Marc Essley (2) runs after a reception against Colquitt County linebacker Jerron Blakely Jr. (11) during the second half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton tight end Ryan Shea (87) scores a touchdown against Colquitt County defensive back Alfonso McNeil (28) during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County running back Day’shawn Brown (23) is tackled by Milton linebacker Jacorey Stewart (18) and linebacker Hayden Tumminia (10) during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37 to advance to the semi-finals. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) runs for a first down in the first half against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County wide receiver Ny Carr (5) runs against Milton defensive back Dylan Lewis (0) after a reception by Carr during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Carr is an AJC Super 11. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton wide receiver Debron Gatling (1) gets past Colquitt County defensive back Ka’marian Williams (12) for a touchdown during the first half of the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) scores a rushing touchdown at the end of the first half against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) gets by Colquitt County defensive end Tyshon Reed (10) during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County wide receiver Ny Carr (5) runs against Milton defensive back Dylan Lewis (0) after a reception by Carr during the first half in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Carr is an AJC Super 11. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County quarterback Neko Fann (15) attempts a pass during the first half against Milton during the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton wide receiver Debron Gatling (1) gets pas Colquitt County defensive back Ka’marian Williams (12) for a touchdown during the first half of the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) attempts a pass during the first half against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County wide receiver Ny Carr (5) catches a two-point conversion against Milton defensive back Faisal Sokoya (6) in the first half of the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Carr is an AJC Super 11. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County wide receiver Ny Carr (5) catches a two-point conversion against Milton in the first half of the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Carr is an AJC Super 11. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Milton runs through their banner before their game against Colquitt County during the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Colquitt County run through their banner before their game against Milton during the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Antonio Laws (1) of Camden County runs in for a touchdown during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. Camden County won 39-20. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Antonio Laws (1) of Camden County runs in for a touchdown during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Justin Content (8) of Mill Creek runs with the ball after a catch during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Antonio Laws (1) of Camden County is congratulated by his coach during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Cam Robinson (2) of Mill Creek is tackled during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Shane Throgmartin (16) of Mill Creek passes the ball during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Jaiden Patterson (1) of Mill Creek receives the kickoff during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Jaden Daily (15) of Camden County runs with the ball during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Antonio Laws (1) of Camden County is congratulated by a teammate during a game between Mill Creek vs. Camden County on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Trey Walker (10) of Mill Creek gains yards after the catch during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Jude Moore (17) of Camden County is tackled by Trajen Greco (3) of Mill Creek during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Antonio Laws (1) of Camden County finds an open hole during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Antonio Laws (1) of Camden County finds an open hole during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Shane Throgmartin (16) of Mill Creek receives the snap during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Bryce Conway (5) of Mill Creek gives a stiff arm to a defender during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Bryce Conway (5) of Mill Creek gives a stiff arm to a defender during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

DeNigel Cooper (0) of Camden County celebrates with his coach after forcing Mill Creek to a turnover on downs during a game between Camden County vs. Mill Creek on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023. (Jason Allen for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) and Milton wide receiver Debron Gatling (1) celebrate their first touchdown pass and catch during the first half against Colquitt County in the 7A quarterfinals at Milton High School Friday, November 24, 2023, in Milton, Ga. Milton won 39-37. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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