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Riverwood vs. Johns Creek -- Friday, Sept. 24, 2021
Riverwood vs. Johns Creek -- Friday, Sept. 24, 2021
Riverwood vs. Johns Creek -- Friday, Sept. 24, 2021
Riverwood vs. Johns Creek -- Friday, Sept. 24, 2021
Riverwood vs. Johns Creek -- Friday, Sept. 24, 2021
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek quarterback Kyle Durham (2) runs for a long touchdown run during the first half of their game against Riverwood at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek quarterback Kyle Durham (2) runs for a long touchdown run during the first half of their game against Riverwood at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Riverwood quarterback Avery Smith (14) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half against Johns Creek at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Riverwood quarterback Avery Smith (14) runs for yardage during the first half against Johns Creek at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Riverwood defensive back Jaden Harris (2) deflects a pass intended for Johns Creek wide receiver Josh Thompson (5) during the first half at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Riverwood tight end Levi Linowes (15) runs after a catch pursued by Johns Creek defensive back LeBron Morgan (12) during the first half at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Riverwood quarterback Avery Smith (14) attempts a pass during the first half against Johns Creek at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: An end zone pylon is shown as the sun sets at Johns Creek high school during their game against Riverwood Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Riverwood quarterback Avery Smith (14) is tackled by Johns Creek defensive lineman Andrew Guth (44) during the first half at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek offensive lineman Tyler Gibson (75) reacts to a play during the second half against Riverwood at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek running back Tylan Johnson (25) runs past Riverwood defensive back Zach Cigelske (16) for a long run during the second half at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek offensive lineman Tyler Gibson (75) blocks Riverwood linebacker Gage Dwyer (14) during the second half at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek running back Tylan Johnson (25) runs past Riverwood defensive back Zach Cigelske (16) for a long run during the second half at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek running back Tylan Johnson (25) runs past Riverwood defensive back Augustus Olidge (7) for a long run during the second half at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek running back Tylan Johnson (25) runs past Riverwood defensive back Zach Cigelske (16) for a long run during the second half at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Riverwood quarterback Avery Smith (14) attempts a pass during the second half against Johns Creek at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek wide receiver Josh Thompson (5) reacts after a touchdown catch during the second half against Riverwood at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek wide receiver Josh Thompson (5) reacts after a touchdown catch during the second half against Riverwood at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Riverwood head coach Robert Edwards, center, talks with tight end Levi Linowes (15) during their game against Johns Creek at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Riverwood vs. Johns Creek -- Friday, Sept. 24, 2021
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek students react during a kickoff after a touchdown by Johns Creek in the first half against Riverwood at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
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Former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver and current Johns Creek assistant coach Roddy White (center) greets Johns Creek quarterback Kyle Durham (2) after Durham's touchdown run in the first half of Friday's 40-32 victory over Riverwood.
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Updated Sept 25, 2021

Five top-10 teams in the highest classification lost Friday night in a high school football weekend accentuated by Warner Robins’ victory over Lee County in a rare game between No. 1-ranked teams.

ExploreCollins Hill 34, East Coweta 0

Two were inevitable in Class 7A as No. 1 Collins Hill beat No. 10 East Coweta 34-0 and No. 2 Mill Creek beat No. 8 Grayson 28-14. Collins Hill and Mill Creek lost to those opponents in 2020.

ExploreMill Creek 28, Grayson 14

More surprising in 7A on Friday were Brookwood’s 31-26 victory over No. 7 Marietta, Houston County’s 20-13 victory over No. 9 Newton and Walton’s 24-13 victory over No. 6 Roswell.

ExploreJohns Creek 40, Riverwood 32

The defending champion in Class 5A, Warner Robins beat Class 6A’s top-rated team 56-30 at McConnell-Talbert Stadium in Warner Robins.

Warner Robins has won five straight games against No. 1 teams. Other victims are Blessed Trinity, Ware County and Valdosta (by forfeit) in 2020 and Rome in 2018.

ExplorePebblebrook 50, North Atlanta 21

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