Photos: High school football state semifinals

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Photos: High school football state semifinals

The scene from Friday night action as teams look to win and earn a spot in the state finals.

Walton’s Wyatt Sonderman (10) leaps into the air to catch the ball for a touchdown against Camden County during the second half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton Raider head coach Daniel Brunner is seen with his players after beating Camden County 41-25 in a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton’s Max McRaney (43) celebrates his touchdown with Noah Lavallee (34) during the second half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Camden County’s Ja’maric Daley (28) forces Walton’s Makari Bodiford (3) out of bounds during the second half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

The Walton Raiders (right) hosted Camden County in the Class 7A semifinals at Walton High. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Camden County’s Antonio Laws (1) attempts a tackle on Walton’s Cameron Loyd (4) during the first half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Camden County’s Sean Green (3) is unable to catch a pass during the first half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton’s Wyatt Sonderman (10) catches a pass and scores for the Raiders against Camden County during the first half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Camden County’s Ja’Marley Riddle (2) maneuvers the ball against Walton’s defense during the first half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton’s student section cheers at the kickoff of a GHSA semifinal game against Camden County Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Camden County’s Cooper Thornhill (46) sacks Walton quarterback Jeremy Hecklisnki (12) during the first half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton’s Hunter Teal (9) gestures after making a first down against Camden County during the first half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton Raider head coach Daniel Brunner (right) greets Camden County head coach Jeff Herron at the conclusion of their GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. Walton beat Camden County 41-25. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton fans rush the field after beating Camden County 41-25 in a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton’s Makari Bediford (3) celebrates the Raider’s 41-25 win over Camden County in a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Camden County’s Marcus Bovance (45) is surrounded by Walton’s defense as he carries the ball during the second half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton’s Makari Bodiford (3) is tackled brought down by Camden County’s defense during the second half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Walton’s Makari Bodiford (3) carries the ball for a gain in yardage against Camden County during the second half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Walton’s Wyatt Sonderman (10) leaps into the air to catch the ball for a touchdown against Camden County during the second half of a GHSA semifinal game Friday, December 1, 2023. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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