Photos: Sandy Creek edges Cedar Grove for Class 3A title

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Photos: Sandy Creek edges Cedar Grove for Class 3A title

Photos from the Georgia high school Class 3A state championship game between Cedar Grove and Sandy Creek on Dec. 10, 2022. Sandy Creek won 21-17.

Sandy Creek players pose for a team photograph after they defeated Cedar Grove 21-17 in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek linebacker Marcellius Pulliam (8) kisses the state championship trophy after they defeated Cedar Grove 21-17 in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek head coach Brett Garvin, center, celebrates as the time expires with players and staff members as Sandy Creek defeated Cedar Grove 21-17 in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek players holds the state championship trophy after they defeated Cedar Grove 21-17 in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek head coach Brett Garvin shows the championship trophy to fans as defensive back Arlington Burney (9) celebrates after Sandy Creek defeated Cedar Grove 21-17 in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek wide receiver Travis Franklin (7) celebrates with family members after they defeated Cedar Grove 21-17 in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Franklin scored the go-ahead touchdown. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek wide receiver Travis Franklin (7) celebrates his go-ahead touchdown run with an assistant coach during the second half against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Sandy Creek won 21-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek linebacker Marcellius Pulliam (8) greets Cedar Grove quarterback Elliott Colson (11) after their game in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Sandy Creek won 21-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek wide receiver Cameron Watts (6, center) blocks a field goal attempt by Cedar Grove kicker Amari Forte (40) during the second half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Sandy Creek won 21-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek wide receiver Travis Franklin (7) talks with a member of the media after they defeated Cedar Grove 21-17 in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Franklin scored the go-ahead touchdown. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek defensive back Kaleb Cost (2) intercepts a pass intended for Cedar Grove wide receiver Ricky Lee (1) to send the scoring chance for Cedar Grove during the second half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Also shown on the play is Sandy Creek linebacker Joel Reid (10). Sandy Creek won 21-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek wide receiver Cameron Watts (6) makes a catch against Cedar Grove defensive back Lake Roland (15) during the second half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Sandy Creek won 21-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove quarterback Elliott Colson (11) attempts a pass against Sandy Creek in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Sandy Creek won 21-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek quarterback Giemere Latimer (1) dives for a first down against Cedar Grove defenders to convert a 4th down during the second half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Sandy Creek won 21-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek quarterback Giemere Latimer (1) celebrates his first down run during the second half against Cedar Grove in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Sandy Creek won 21-17. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek quarterback Giemere Latimer (1) attempts a pass as he is dragged down by his shirt from Cedar Grove linebacker Quintero Lawson (2) scores a touchdown during the first half against Sandy Creek in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Latimer was flagged for intentional grounding on the play. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove running back Quintero Lawson (2) scores a touchdown during the first half against Sandy Creek in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove defensive back Kayin Lee (4) celebrates a pass breakup next to Sandy Creek wide receiver Cameron Watts (6) during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Lee was called for targeting on the play. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove running back Quintero Lawson (2) scores a touchdown during the first half against Sandy Creek in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove defensive back Kayin Lee (4) hits Sandy Creek Keystone Kenny (11) and breaks up a pass as he is called for targeting on the play during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove wide receiver Ricky Lee (1) runs after a catch against Sandy Creek linebacker Marcellius Pulliam (8) and linebacker Joel Reid (10) during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove quarterback Elliott Colson (11) runs for a first down against Sandy Creek defensive back Jakob Gude (3, left) and linebacker Marcellius Pulliam (8) during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek wide receiver Cameron Watts (6) is unable to make a catch against Cedar Grove defensive back Lake Roland (15) during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove wide receiver Ricky Lee (1) runs after a catch against Sandy Creek linebacker Marcellius Pulliam (8) during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Sandy Creek wide receiver Dalen Penson (14) dives for extra yards as he is tackled by Cedar Grove linebacker Adonijah Green (9) during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove running back Quintero Lawson (2) scores a touchdown during the first half against Sandy Creek in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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

Sandy Creek players pose for a team photograph after they defeated Cedar Grove 21-17 in the GHSA Class 3A finals, at Center Parc Stadium, Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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