Photos: North Oconee finishes undefeated for state championship

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North Oconee defeated Marist, 14-7, for the Class 4A state football championship on Monday.

North Oconee’s quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) dives through Marist’s defense during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

North Oconee head coach Tyler Aurandt is all smiles as he receives his first place trophy after beating Marist 14-7 in a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

North Oconee head coach Tyler Aurandt and his team celebrate their win over Marist in a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

North Oconee’s Brody Taylor (28) along with team captains Landon Roldan (12) and Khamari Brooks (5) celebrate their win over Marist in their Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

North Oconee quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) hugs head coach Tyler Aurandt after beating Marist 14-7 during their Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

North Oconee’s quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) celebrates his touchdown run with JT Doster (10) during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

North Oconee’s quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) looks for an open receiver during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

Marist’s Brayden Lewis (32) is brought down by North Oconee’s Nolan Bloom (54) during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

Marist’s Dawson Batemon (81) intercepts the ball against North Oconeee during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

Marist’s Noah Gerrick (24) becomes emotional after losing to North Oconee during a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

Marist quarterback Jack Euart (14) is tackled by North Oconee’s defense in the red zone during the first half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

Marist’s Parks Kaiser (45) celebrates with Brayden Lewis (32) and Brady Barry (75) after carrying the ball into North Oconee’s end zone for a War Eagle touchdown during the first half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

North Oconee teammates Nate Hiers (57) and Patrick Elliott (11) celebrate with Khamari Brooks (5) after Brooks scored the Titans’ first touchdown against Marist during the first half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

North Oconee’s Khamari Brooks (5) carries the ball for a Titan touchdown against Marist during the first half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

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North Oconee’s quarterback Harrison Faulkner (1) dives through Marist’s defense during the second half of a Class 4A championship game at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (Photo/Daniel Varnado)

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