Photos: Calhoun tops Jefferson to win Class 3A championship

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Photos: Calhoun tops Jefferson to win Class 3A championship

A look at the action from Wednesday's title game matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

State champs: Calhoun head coach Clay Stephenson celebrates with the trophy after a 20-7 win against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun defensive back Jake Jordan (33) celebrates after their 20-7 win against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun kicker Carlos Lopez kisses the trophy after their 20-7 win against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun tight end Emaree Winston (80) celebrates with the trophy with teammates after their 20-7 win against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun players and coaches pose for a team photograph after their 20-7 win against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun defensive back Jake Jordan (33) intercepts a pass intended for Jefferson wide receiver Dalton Dye (17) during the second half in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. Calhoun won 20-7. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun defensive back Jake Jordan (33) intercepts a pass intended for Jefferson wide receiver Dalton Dye (17) during the second half in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. Calhoun won 20-7. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun defensive back Jake Jordan (33) deflects a pass intended for Jefferson wide receiver Dalton Dye (17) during the second half in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. Calhoun won 20-7. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun defensive back Jake Jordan (33) causes Jefferson wide receiver Talan Childress (24) to fumble the ball after a reception by Childress during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun quarterback Trace Hawkins (16) rushes against Jefferson linebacker Max Brown (1) during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Jefferson quarterback Gavin Markey (9) looks to pass during the first half against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun quarterback Trace Hawkins (16) attempts a pass during the first half against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun defensive back Jake Jordan (33) causes Jefferson wide receiver Talan Childress (24) to fumble the ball after a reception by Childress during the first half in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun quarterback Trace Hawkins (16) celebrates with teammates after Hawkins scored a rushing touchdown during the first half against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun running back Hudson Chadwick (23) runs for yards during the first half against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Calhoun quarterback Trace Hawkins (16) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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

State champs: Calhoun head coach Clay Stephenson celebrates with the trophy after a 20-7 win against Jefferson in the GHSA Class 3A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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