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Makari Bodiford, a running back for Walton, breaks free during a 42-35 road win over Buford in the second round of the state playoffs on Friday night. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Justice Haynes of Buford celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the Walton vs. Buford game on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Buford High School. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Justice Haynes, running back for Buford, runs for a touchdown during the Walton vs. Buford game on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at Buford High School. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Justice Haynes, running back for Buford, runs for a first down. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Buford quarterback Dylan Wittke looks for an open man. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Makari Bodiford, running back for Walton, is tackled. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Ayden Jackson of Walton makes a catch. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
KJ Boldon, wide receiver for Buford, attempts a catch. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Tyshun White of Buford runs the ball. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Makari Bodiford of Walton runs the ball in for a touchddown. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Walton High School takes the field for the game against Buford. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
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Makari Bodiford, a running back for Walton, breaks free during a 42-35 road win over Buford in the second round of the state playoffs on Friday night. (Jamie Spaar for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)
By AJC Sports
Nov 18, 2022

Welcome to the second round of the high school football state playoffs in the state of Georgia.

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The No. 1 teams are Buford in 7A, Hughes in 6A, Ware County in 5A, Cedartown in 4A, Cedar Grove in 3A, Fitzgerald in 2A, Prince Avenue Christian in A Division I and Bowdon in A Division II. All won by 28 points or more in the first round.

The teams of nine of the AJC’s Super 11 are still alive. Buford’s Justice Haynes, Hughes’ Bo Hughley and Cedar Grove’s Kayin Lee play for No. 1 teams. The teams of Mill Creek’s Downs, Warner Robins’ Vic Burley and South Atlanta’s Keyjuan Brown also are favored to win this week. Things look dicier for Lamar County’s C.J. Allen and North Gwinnett’s Kayden McDonald. North Cobb quarterback Malachi Singleton remains sidelined with an injury.

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