Photos: Benedictine edges Cedartown in Class 4A title game thriller

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Photos: Benedictine edges Cedartown in Class 4A title game thriller

The Cadets stopped the Bulldogs on the final play of the game to secure the state championship Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at Center Parc Stadium.

Benedictine Cadets defenders celebrate their goal line stand on the final play of Friday's 14-13 victory over Cedartown in the Class 4A state title game at Center Parc Stadium. (Jason Getz/jason.getz@ajc.com)

Benedictine Cadets head coach Danny Britt celebrates with players after their 14-13 win against the Cedartown Bulldogs in the GHSA Class 4A finalst aCenter Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedartown Bulldogs kicker Sri Velasquez reacts after missing the extra point after their second touchdown against the Benedictine Cadets (6) during the second half half in the GHSA Class 4A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. The missed extra point ended up being the difference in the game, Benedictine won 14-13. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Benedictine Cadets running back Za’Quan Bryan (1) catches a touchdown pass during the first half of the GHSA Class 4A championship game against Cedartown at Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedartown Bulldogs quarterback Reece Tanner (5) is tackled for a short gain by Benedictine Cadets defensive back Keiran Glover (6) during the first half of the GHSA Class 4A finals at Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedartown Bulldogs linebacker Eli Barrow (12, left) tackles Benedictine Cadets running back Na’Seir Samuel (14) for a short gain during the first half of the GHSA Class 4A finals at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Benedictine Cadets quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (17) runs for a first down against Cedartown Bulldogs defensive back Demarcus Gardner (8) during the first half of the GHSA Class 4A championship game at Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Benedictine Cadets head coach Danny Britt reacts to a call by an official during the first half against the Cedartown Bulldogs in the GHSA Class 4A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Benedictine Cadets running back Za’Quan Bryan (1) catches a pass against Cedartown Bulldogs defensive back Harlem Diamond (10) during the first half in the GHSA Class 4A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Benedictine Cadets running back Na’Seir Samuel (14) runs for yards during the first half against the Cedartown Bulldogs in the GHSA Class 4A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Benedictine Cadets quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (17) attempts a pass during the first half against the Cedartown Bulldogs in the GHSA Class 4A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Benedictine Cadets quarterback Luke Kromenhoek (17) is sacked by Cedartown Bulldogs defensive lineman Mikey Esquivel (16) during the first half in the GHSA Class 4A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedartown Bulldogs running back Harlem Diamond (10) returns a punt as he is brought down by Benedictine Cadets linebacker John Lilly (67) during the first half in the GHSA Class 4A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedartown Bulldogs quarterback Reece Tanner (5) is stopped short of a touchdown by Benedictine Cadets defensive lineman Jeremiah Thomas (55) and others during the second half in the GHSA Class 4A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. Benedictine won 14-13. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedartown Bulldogs quarterback Reece Tanner (5) is consoled by teammate Grant Dempsey after Benedictine Cadets defenders made a successful goal line stand to preserve the Cadets 14-13 win during the final seconds in their GHSA Class 4A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Friday, December 9, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Benedictine Cadets defenders celebrate their goal line stand on the final play of Friday's 14-13 victory over Cedartown in the Class 4A state title game at Center Parc Stadium. (Jason Getz/jason.getz@ajc.com)

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