HS state championships: Friday's games

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HS state championships: Friday's games

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy running back Keyante Green (1) stiff arms Prince Avenue Christian defender Jonah Doster en route to the end zone during the Class A private school football championship at the Georgia Dome.

ELCA receiver DJ Curl gets tripped up by a Prince Avenue defender during the first half.

On defense, Curl celebrates after a stop in the first half.

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Zack Graham (3) hands off to running back Bryce Huff (32) in the first half.

ELCA quarterback Dalton Etheridge (3) attempts a pass during the first half.

ELCA defensive end Isaac Rochelle, who has committed to Notre Dame, stops Prince Avenue's Bryce Huff for a short game.

ELCA players (from left to right) Ryan Meneely (77), Ethan McKibbon (13) and Spencer Stefano (59) celebrate as they run onto the field as the final seconds tick off of the clock in the 33-0 victory.

ELCA coach Jonathan Gess smiles as he receives a hug after the game.

ELCA players Keyante Green (1) and Isaac Rochelle (88) celebrate as they walk onto the stage for the trophy presentation.

Rochelle, a defensive lineman, has committed to Notre Dame while running back Green has committed to Purdue.

Friday's second game at the Georgia Dome featured Buford vs. St. Pius X for the Class AAA title. Buford coach Jess Simpson walks away from a defensive huddle during a first-half timeout.

St. Pius coach Paul Standard talks to QB Jack Spear (10), other offensive players during a break in the action.

Buford quarterback Taylor Mitchell (10) is sacked by St. Pius linebacker Dalton Wilson (42).

St. Pius quarterback Jack Spear (10) is sacked by Buford's Deion King (8, left) and Thomas Wilson (21).

Buford's Cameron Poole (80) and Shane Queen (53) celebrate a field goal by teammate Matthew Bonadies (not pictured) that gave Buford a 3-0 halftime lead.

Buford running back Dontravious Wilson (1) scores the game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter of the 10-3 victory.

Buford QB Taylor Mitchell (10), running back Jordan Perlotte (41) and teammates celebrate with Wilson after the touchdown.

Buford coach Jess Simpson smiles as players Josh Cardiello (56) and Jaylen Mize (4) celebrate the victory.

St. Pius QB Jack Spear (10) and lineman David Marsau walk off of the stage following the trophy presentation for the state runnerup.

Buford players, including Colston Vukanovich (19) and Jordan Perlotte (41), point upward as they honor the memory of assistant coach Ryan Daniel, who passed earlier this year.

The Class AAAAA title game featured Gainesville against Ware County. Gainesville QB Deshaun Watson entered the game with 47 TD passes and another 22 TDs rushing.

Watson had two TD runs and three TD passes as Gainesville rolled to the easy victory.

One of Watson's TD passes went to Rodney Lackey, who reached across the goal line for the score.

Ware County quarterback Jammar Johnson (14) gets tackled for a short gain by Gainesville linebacker Brenquese Dukes (11).

Ware County wide receiver Quan Bannaman can only watch after he fumbles a ball after a catch and tackle by Gainesville defensive back T.k. Mize. Gainesville's Fred Payne scooped up the loose ball and ran it in for a touchdown.

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Eagle's Landing Christian Academy running back Keyante Green (1) stiff arms Prince Avenue Christian defender Jonah Doster en route to the end zone during the Class A private school football championship at the Georgia Dome.

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