Photos: Toombs County defeats Northeast Macon to win Class A Division 1 title

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Photos: Toombs County defeats Northeast Macon to win Class A Division 1 title

A look at the action from Tuesday's state championship matchup.

Toombs County coach Buddy Martin and players celebrate their victory over Northeast Macon in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Toombs County won 38-18 over Northeast Macon. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's head coach Buddy Martin shouts instructions during the second half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Toombs County won 38-18 over Northeast Macon. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Northeast Macon’s linebacker Elijah Jordan (12) reacts after recovering a fumble during the second half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Toombs County won 38-18 over Northeast Macon. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's Justin Powell (9) runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Toombs County won 38-18 over Northeast Macon. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's Justin Powell (9) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Toombs County won 38-18 over Northeast Macon. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's quarterback Tj Stanley (14) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Toombs County won 38-18 over Northeast Macon. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's quarterback Tj Stanley (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Toombs County won 38-18 over Northeast Macon. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County players and coaching staff celebrate at the fourth quarter in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Toombs County won 38-18 over Northeast Macon. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

State champs: Toombs County fans had plenty to cheer about Tuesday in their team's 38-18 win over Northeast Macon in the Class A-Division 1 championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County receiver Mike Polke (5) falls after a catch during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Northeast's running back Nick Woodford (6) fumble the ball as he gets tackled from behind by Toombs County's linebacker Hayden Roy (8) during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Northeast's running back Nick Woodford (6) fumble the ball as he gets tackled from behind by Toombs County's linebacker Hayden Roy (8) during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's Alex Scott (left) Toombs County's Lagonza Hayward (center) and Northeast's Reginald Glover (5) fight to recover the fumble by Northeast's running back Nick Woodford during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's Alex Scott (left) Toombs County's Lagonza Hayward (center) and Northeast's Reginald Glover (5) fight to recover the fumble by Northeast's running back Nick Woodford during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Northeast's running back Nick Woodford (6) is brought down by Toombs County's defensive lineman Zaylen Davis (21) and Toombs County's defensive lineman Hayden Bullard (99) during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's wide receiver Lagonza Hayward (2) is not able to catch under pressure from Northeast's cornerback Jarvaris Morgan (18) during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's running back Justin Powell (9) leaps over for yardage during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's strong safety Alex Scott (23) and Toombs County's wide receiver Lagonza Hayward (2) react during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Northeast's tackle Isaiah Stubbs (1) celebrates with Northeast's defensive end Jared Cooper (61) after scoring a touchdown tduring the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's wide receiver Gavin Fletcher (25) is not able to catch under pressure from Northeast's free safety Keiland “juju” miley (13) during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's quarterback Tj Stanley (14) is sacked by Northeast's outside linebacker Tayvon Shivers (35) during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's wide receiver Lagonza Hayward (2) scores a touchdown during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's wide receiver Lagonza Hayward (2) scores a touchdown during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's wide receiver Mike Polke (5) scores a touchdown during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's wide receiver Lagonza Hayward (2) runs for a touchdown during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's quarterback Tj Stanley (14) makes a handoff to Toombs County's running back Justin Powell (9) during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's wide receiver Gavin Fletcher (25) fumbles the ball during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Northeast's running back Nick Woodford (center) gets tackled by Toombs County's linebacker Zyreese Scott (7) and Toombs County's linebacker Hayden Roy (8) during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Toombs County's running back Dabvn Wadley (6) runs the ball during the first half in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Toombs County coach Buddy Martin and players celebrate their victory over Northeast Macon in GHSA Class A-Division State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Toombs County won 38-18 over Northeast Macon. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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