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High school football: Moving on to second round of state playoffs

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Collins Hill’s Quentin Grambo (7) celebrates his touchdown against North Cobb during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill’s Chase Nash stiff arms North Cobb’s James Roe (24) during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill’s sidelines reacts to an Eagles touchdown against North Cobb during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill’s Cam Jones (20) scrambles to recover his fumbled ball after a kickoff in the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
North Cobb’s quarterback Nick Grimstead (15) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
North Cobb James Askew (17) chases Collins Hill quarterback RJ Wilcox (12) out of bounds during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill quarterback RJ Wilcox (12) celebrates his touchdown against North Cobb with Jacari Thomas (0) during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill quarterback RJ Wilcox (12) carries the ball into North Cobbs end zone for a touchdown during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
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High school football: 2023 state playoffs
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The North Cobb warriors take the field prior to the start of their game against Collins Hill Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill’s Kantrell Webb (23) is unable to block a field goal by North Cobb kicker Mustafa Hohamad (89) during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill head coach Drew Swick celebrates with Deuce Geralds (2) after scoring against North Cobb during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill’s Deuce Geralds (2) breaks through North Cobb’s defense and gains yardage during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill quarterback TJ Wilcox (12) completes a pass against North Cobb during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill head coach Drew Swick calls a play during the second half of the game Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins Hill’s Ethan Campbell (11) reacts to his interception against North Cobb during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
Collins HIll’s CJ Hector (1) makes a tackle on North Cobb’s David Eziomume (2) during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
North Cobb’s quarterback Nick Grimstead (15) avoids a tackle by Collins Hill’s Charles Goodman (8) during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
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Peachtree Ridge quarterback Darnell Kelly (15) runs away from Lambert defensive lineman Thomas Hall (98) for a 22-yard touchdown run during the first half in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By AJC Sports
Updated Nov 12, 2023

The first round of the state high school football playoffs concluded Saturday and the second round will begin Nov. 17.

All teams are chasing the ultimate prize -- the state finals -- set for Dec. 11-13 (Monday-Wednesday) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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Here’s a look back at the first-round scoreboard:

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