Wesleyan’s Mikayla Coombs, a Connecticut commit,  represented the girls east team during the 2017 McDonald’s All-American Game on March 29, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Coombs was one of a record...David Banks/Getty Images

Big East's Collin Sexton, of Mableton, drives to the basket against Big West's MJ Walker, of Jonesboro, during the second half of the McDonald's All- American boys high school basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday...Nam Y. Huh/AP

Big East’s Maya Dodson (center) drives between Big West’s Deauzya Richards (left) and Destiny Littleton during the second half of the McDonald's All-American girls basketball game Wednesday, March 29, 2017, in Chicago...Charles Rex Arbogast/AP

Big East's Collin Sexton, a senior at Pebblebrook, passes the ball against Big West during the first half of the McDonald's All- American boys high school basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, March 29, 2017. Big...Nam Y. Huh/AP

Big West's Jade Williams (25) and Kiana Williams (23) battle the Big East's Kasiyahna "Kasi" Kushkituah for the ball during the first half of the McDonald's All-American girls high school basketball game Wednesday...Charles Rex Arbogast/AP

Mableton’s Collin Sexton scored 8 points in 23 minutes for the boys east team during the 2017 McDonald’s All-American Game March 29, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago. The West Team won 109-107.David Banks/Getty Images

Atlanta’s Wendell Carter (top) defends Deandre Ayton during the 2017 McDonald’s All American Game on March 29, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago. Carter, a senior at Pace Academy, is committed to Duke.David Banks/Getty Images

Big East's Lonnie Walker (lef), looks to pass as Big West’s MJ Walker, of Jonesboro, during the second half of the McDonald's All- American boys high school basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, March 29, 2017...Nam Y. Huh/AP

Collin Sexton, a senior of Cobb’s Pebblebrook, battles Billy Preston (23) of the boys west team go for the ball during the 2017 McDonald’s All-American Game March 29, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago.David Banks/Getty Images

Big East's Wendell Carter Jr. (34) shoots over Big West's MJ Walker (24) as Michael Porter Jr. (center) also defends during the first half of the McDonald's All-American boys basketball game Wednesday, March 29...Nam Y. Huh/AP

Maya Dodson, a 6-foot-3 forward at St. Francis from Alpharetta, gets some encouragement as she prepares to participate in the 2017 McDonald's All American games POWERADE Jam Fest on March 27, 2017, in Chicago. Dodson...David Banks/Getty Images

Maya Dodson, from Alpharetta, gets the support of her McDonald’s All-American teammates as the lone girl participating in the slam dunk competition against the boys. Dodson, a senior at St. Francis, has previously...Charles Rex Arbogast/AP

Maya Dodson gets air as he attempts to dunk during the 2017 McDonald's All American games POWERADE Jam Fest on March 27, 2017, in Chicago. She made four attempts to slam the rim.David Banks/Getty Images

Alpharetta’s Maya Dodson’s slam dunk attempt falls just short. She failed to nail a dunk and exited in the first round of the 2017 McDonald's All American games POWERADE Jam Fest. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP

Atlanta, Ga. -- McEachern head coach Phyllis Arthur (far left) reacts in the second half of the Indians's Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The McEachern Indians celebrate their 75-68 win over the Norcross Blue Devils in a Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The South Atlanta Hornets celebrate their Class AA state championship win over Swainsboro at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- South Atlanta junior Jalen Stegall (2) makes layup in the second half of the Class AA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Norcross junior Tehya Lyons (12) signals as she brings the ball up court in the first half of her Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- South Atlanta head coach Michael Riddick receives his championship trophy after beating Swainsboro in a Class AA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- South Atlanta senior Tyler Thornton (15) and Swainsboro sophomore Jamal Watkins (35) react to a play in the first half of their Class AA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The South Atlanta Hornets celebrate their win over the Swainsboro Tigers in thier Class AA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- South Atlanta junior Jalen Stegall (2) makes a layup over Swainsboro junior Jaylan McKinney (11) in the second half of their Class AA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Swainsboro senior Justin Harris (12) drives to the basket against South Atlanta junior Dondre Barnes (1) in the first half of their Class AA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Swainsboro senior Justin Harris (12) goes up for a shot against South Atlanta senior Tyler Thornton (15) in the first half of their Class AA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Swainsboro sophomore Jamil Watkins (4) talks with head coach Brice Hobbs in the first half of the Tigers' Class AA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The Swainsboro Tigers and South Atlanta Hornets warm up prior to their Class AA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- McEachern junior Victoria Agyin (24) attempts a jump shot over Norcross junior Devyn Wilson (34) in the first half of their Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Norcross senior Vanessa Blagmon (25) shoots as McEachern sophomore Kemia Ward (50) attempts to block her in the first half of their Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Norcross senior Vanessa Blagmon (25) dribbles the ball as McEachern senior Alexis Burke (33) guards in the first half of their Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The McEachern Indians celebrate their 75-68 win over the Norcross Blue Devils in a Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The McEachern Indians celebrate their 75-68 win over the Norcross Blue Devils in a Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The McEachern Indians compete against the Norcross Bue Devils in a Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- McEachern senior Lyndsey Whilby (5) drives past Norcross junior Tehya Lyons (12) in the second half of their Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Norcross junior Tehya Lyons (12) becomes emotional after loosing to McEachern a Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Tift County sophomore Tyree Marshall (0) struggles to keep possession of ball in the first half of their Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Tift County junior Tray Taylor (12) makes a pass over a Tift County defender in the first half of their Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Tift County junior Rashod Batteman maneuvers past Norcross defenders in the first half of their Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Tift County junior Rashod Bateman (5) dunks the ball in the first half of his Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Tift County head coach Eric Holland (holding trophy) celebrates with his team after their 55-52 win over Norcross in a Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion....Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The Tift County Blue Devils celebrate their 55-52 win over Norcross in a Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Norcross junior Dalivn White (12) looks back at a fumbled ball in the second half of a Class AAAAAAA state championship game against Tift County at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Tift County senior Micah Johnson (2) shoots a layup against Norcross junior Chad Copeland (10) in the second half of their Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Norcross' bench reacts to point scored late in the second half of their Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Norcross senior Lance Thomas (1) reacts to his loss against Tift Coutny in a Class AAAAAAA state championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Greenforest's Abayomi Iyiola (23) kisses A-Private Basketball Championship trophy in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Holy Innocents’ Khayla Pointer (3) drives a ball down in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Wesleyan won 51 - 48...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Holy Innocents' Kaila Hubbard (12) and Patterson Williams (14) try to save a loose ball in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Holy Innocents’ Khayla Pointer (3) reacts in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Wesleyan won 51 - 48 over the Holy...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Wesleyan's head coach Jan Azar shouts instructions in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Wesleyan won 51 - 48 over...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Holy Innocents’ head coach Nichole Dixon instructs Holy Innocents’ Khayla Pointer (3) in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Wesleyan's Natalie Armstrong (44) and Holy Innocents’ Kennedy Suttle (1) go for a loose ball in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Wesleyan players celebrate their win in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Wesleyan won 51 - 48 over the Holy Innocents...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Wesleyan players celebrate their win in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Wesleyan won 51 - 48 over the Holy Innocents...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Holy Innocents fans react in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Wesleyan won 51 - 48 over the Holy Innocents. HYOSUB...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Holy Innocents’ Khayla Pointer (3) shoots against Wesleyan's Mikayla Coombs (3) in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Wesleyan's Sutton West (15) and Holy Innocents’ Kennedy Suttle (1) fight for a loose ball in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Holy Innocents’ Kaila Hubbard (12) goes to the basket in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Wesleyan won 51 - 48...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Wesleyan's AC Carter (55) drives against Holy Innocents’ Shai Blanding (left) and Holy Innocents’ Kennedy Suttle (right) in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Wesleyan's Natalie Armstrong (44) and Holy Innocents’ Kennedy Suttle (1) fight for a rebound in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Southwest Atlanta Christian's head coach Tony Robinson instructs in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Greenforest...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Greenforest's Victor Enoh (12) celebrates with fans in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Greenforest won 81 - 57...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Greenforest's Victor Enoh (12) shoots over Southwest Atlanta Christian's Josh Scott (35) in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Greenforest's David Quimby (55) shoots over Southwest Atlanta Christian's Josh Scott (35) in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Greenforest's Jandan Duggan (2) gets off a pass to Greenforest's Justin Forrest (4) in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Southwest Atlanta Christian's Ronald Elloie (11) shoots between Greenforest's Ikey Obiagu (21) and Greenforest's Victor Enoh (12) in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Greenforest's Ikey Obiagu (21) blocks the shot by Southwest Atlanta Christian's Johnathan King (5) in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Southwest Atlanta Christian's Johnathan King (5) hangs on the basket after dunking the ball in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Greenforest's Robinson O'Keke (5) steals a ball from Southwest Atlanta Christian's Koby Isaac (1) in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Greenforest's Justin Forrest (4) celebrates after he scored in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Greenforest won...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

March 10, 2017 Atlanta - Greenforest's head coach Larry Thompson instructs in GHSA 2017 State Basketball Championship game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavilion on Friday, March 10, 2017. Greenforest won 81 - 57 over...HYOSUB SHIN / AJC/hshin@ajc.com

Atlanta, Ga. -- St. Pius X sophomore Brian Gonzalo (2) high fives teammates as he takes the court in the first half of the Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion Friday...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Upson-Lee junior Tavias Fagan (24) makes pass as St. Pius X sophomore Matthew Gonzalo (1) guards in the first half of the Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillon...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- St. Pius X senior Carson Seramur (22) and Upson-Lee sophomore Zyrice Scott (1) scramble for a loose ball in the first half of the Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- 'Upson-Lee sophomore Zyrice Scott (1) makes a pass around St. Pius X junior Kennedy Willis (23) in the first half of the Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Upson-Lee junior Tavias Fagan (24) drives to the basket in the first half of his Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion Friday, March 10, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- St. Pius X plays against Upson-Lee in a Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion Friday, March 10, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- St. Pius X sophomore Matthew Gonzalo (1) looks for an open teammate as Upson-Lee senior Michael Smith (3) defends in the second half of the Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The Upson-Lee Knights celebrate their 53-48 win over St. Pius X in a Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion Friday, March 10, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Upson-Lee coach Darrell Lockhart (right) shakes hands with St. Pius X coach Aaron Parr after his 53-48 win over the Golden Lions in the Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The Upson-Lee Knights display their trophy after their 53-48 win over St. Pius X in the Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion Friday, March 10, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- The Upson-Lee Knights display their trophy after their 53-48 win over St. Pius X in the Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion Friday, March 10, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- St. Pius X players react to a call in the second half of their Class AAAA state tournament basketball game at Georgia Tech's McCamish Pavillion Friday, March 10, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Lakeview Academy Lions Sadie Thrailkill (20) shoots over Wesleyan Wolves Sutton West (15) and center Natalie Armstrong (44) in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Wesleyan Wolves Mikayla Coombs (3) goes for the shot against the Lakeview Academy Lions in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County Civic Center Saturday...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Greenforest Eagles David Quimby (55) slams home two against St. Francis Knights defense in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County Civic Center Saturday...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Greenforest Eagles head coach Larry Thompson reacts to play as the St Francis Knights play the Greenforest Eagles in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Greenforest Eagles Abayomi Iyiola (23)rejects the shot of St. Francis Knights guard Dwon Odom (23) as the St Francis Knights play the Greenforest Eagles in the state semi-finals of the high...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Greenforest Eagles Justin Forrest (4) takes a shot over the defense of St. Francis Knights guard Wallace Tucker (00) as the St Francis Knights play the Greenforest Eagles in the state semi-finals...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA St. Francis Knights head coach Drew Catlett watches action in the first half as the St Francis Knights play the Greenforest Eagles in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Greenforest Eagles Justin Forrest (4) takes a shot as St. Francis Knights Ben Jones (5) and Wallace Tucker (00) defend in the the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Greenforest Eagles Jandan Duggan (2) takes a shot over the defense of St. Francis Knights guard CJ Riley (3) as the St Francis Knights play the Greenforest Eagles in the state semi-finals...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Players watch for the rebound as the St Francis Knights play the Greenforest Eagles in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County Civic Center Saturday...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA A referee is shown during a timeout as the St Francis Knights play the Greenforest Eagles in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County Civic Center Saturday...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA ThGreenforest Eagles center Ikey Obiagu (21) takes a shot over the defense of St. Francis Knights forward Graham Owenby (22) as the St Francis Knights play the Greenforest Eagles in the state...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Holy Innocents Golden Bears Kaila Hubbard (12) splits St. Francis Knights defenders center Alexis Ratliff (42) and Nichel Tampa (1) while driving to the basket in the state semi-finals of...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Holy Innocents Golden Bears guard Shai Blanding (32) goes up for the shot over St Francis Knights defenders Maya Dodson (15) and Amirah Abur-Rahim (0) in the state semi-finals of the high...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Holy Innocents Golden Bears Kaila Hubbard (12) splits St. Francis Knights defenders Maya Dodson (15) and Kasiyahna Kushkituah (11) while driving to the basket in the state semi-finals of...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Holy Innocents Golden Bears Kennedy Suttle (1) drives to the basket around the defense of St Francis Knights center Kasiyahna Kushkituah (11) in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Holy Innocents Golden Bears guard Patterson Williams (14) takes a free throw with seconds left in the game as the St Francis Knights play the Holy Innocents Golden Bears in the state semi-finals...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA St. Francis Knights guard Dwon Odom (23) goes up for a shot in the 4th quarter. The St Francis Knights play the Greenforest Eagles in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA St. Francis Knights guard Wallace Tucker (00) goes flying while trying to avoid fouling Greenforest Eagles Justin Forrest (4) as he shoots in the 4th quarter in the state semi-finals of the...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA St. Francis Knights guard Wallace Tucker (00) goes flying while trying to avoid fouling Greenforest Eagles Justin Forrest (4) as he shoots in the 4th quarter in the state semi-finals of the...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA St. Francis Knights Chase Ellis (24) loos for an opening as Greenforest Eagles David Quimby (55) defends in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Greenforest Eagles Abayomi Iyiola (23) and St. Francis Knights guard Dwon Odom (23) go for the loose ball in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA St. Francis Knights Chase Ellis (24) goes for the loose ball against Greenforest Eagles Abayomi Iyiola (23) in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Greenforest Eagles center Ikey Obiagu (21) goes for the tip-in as St. Francis Knights forward Thomas Owen (21) defends in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA St. Francis Knights guard Dwon Odom (23) goes for the loose ball while Greenforest Eagles Justin Forrest (4)and Greenforest Eagles Victor Enoh (12) defend in in the state semi-finals of the...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Wesleyan Wolves guard Jameson Kavel (21) and Natalie Armstrong (44) fight Lakeview Academy Lions Ryann Moody (34) for the loose ball in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Wesleyan Wolves AC Carter (55) brings the ball up court against the defense of Lakeview Academy Lions Ryann Moody (34) in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Wesleyan Wolves head coach Jan Azar talks to the team during a timeout agains the Lakeview Academy Lions in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Lakeview Academy Lions head coach John Carrick watches play against the Wesleyan Wolves in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County Civic Center Saturday...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Wesleyan Wolves AC Carter (55) looks to shoot against Lakeview Academy Lions Sadie Thrailkill (20) in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb County Civic...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Wesleyan Wolves Mikayla Coombs (3) loses the ball out of bounds against Lakeview Academy Lions Jackie Allen (40) in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Lakeview Academy Lions head coach John Carrick talks with his team during a timeout against the Wesleyan Wolves in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at the Cobb...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Wesleyan Wolves guard Amaya Register (14) shoots the first of two shots for an intentional foul against the Lakeview Academy Lions in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Wesleyan Wolves guard Amaya Register (14) and Lakeview Academy Lions Jackie Allen (40) and Kennedy Payne (45) go for the loose ball in the second quarter in the state semi-finals of the high...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

MARCH 4, 2017 MARIETTA Wesleyan Wolves Sutton West (15) and guard Amaya Register (14) double team Lakeview Academy Lions Christen Copeland (13) in the state semi-finals of the high school basketball playoffs at...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC/KDJOHNSON@AJC.COM

Atlanta, Ga. -- Wendell Carter Jr., of Pace Academy, slam dunks the ball during the first half of a quarterfinal basketball against Westside-Macon at Pace Academy Wednesday, March 1, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. --Collins Hill freshman Savannah Samuels (25), sophomore Claire Starjevich (4), and junior Jada Rice (31) celebrate thier win over Lambert in a quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High School Tuesday...Daniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. -- Lambert senior Mandy Clarke (5) is guarded by Collins HIll junior Natasha Anglin (13) during the first half of their quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High School Tuesday, February 28, 2017...Daniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. -- Collins Hill freshman Savannah Samuels (25) is guarded by Lambert junior M.E. Craven (22) during the first half of their quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High School Tuesday, February 28,...Daniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. -- Collins Hill sophomore Bria Harmon (11) looks for an opening in the Lambert defense during the second half of her quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High School Tuesday, February 28, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. -- Collins Hill junior Desiree Connor (3) and junior Natasha Anglin (13) put pressure on Lambert junior Katie Schwind (23) during the first half of their quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High...Daniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. -- Lambert junior Katie Schwind (23) lines up for a free throw during the first half of her quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High School Tuesday, February 28, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. -- Lambert junior Jaleah Greene (32) drives to the basket as Collins Hill junior Kayla Dixon (21) attempts to steal the ball during the first half of their quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High...Daniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. -- Collins Hill junior Kayla Dixon (21) goes up for a basket against Lambert juniors M.E. Craven (22) and Jaleah Greene (32) during the second half of their quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High...Daniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. -- Collins Hill sophomore Bria Harmon (11) looks for an opening in Lamberts's defense during the second half of her quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High School Tuesday, February 28, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Suwanee, Ga. -- Collins Hill head coach Brian Harmon (centers) talks to his team during a time out in the second half of their quarterfinal basketball game at Lambert High School Tuesday, February 28, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Pace Academy's Mark Sommerville (3) drives the ball past Westside-Macon defenders during the first half of a quarterfinal basketball game at Pace Academy Wednesday, March 1, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Pace Academy's Isiah Kelly (33) manuevers the ball as Westside-Macon's Samone Reed (1) and Trey Foster (5) defend during the first half of a quarterfinal basketball game at Pace Academy Wednesday...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Westside-Macon's Greg Holloway (23) and Pace Academy's Miles Todd (0) battle for possesion of a loose ball during the first half of a quarterfinal basketball game at Pace Academy Wednesday, March...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Wendell Carter Jr. (34), of Pace Academy, takes the court during the Knights' quarterfinal basketball game against the Westside-Macon Seminoles at Pace Academy Wednesday, March 1, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Pace Academy heach coach Demetrius Smith (left) shakes hands with Westside-Macon heach coach Josh Grube after the Knights' 53-52 win over the Seminoles in a quarterfinal basketball game at Pace Academy...Daniel Varnado

Pace Academy's Miles Todd (0) rebounds and looks downcourt during the second half of his quarterfinal basketball game against Westside-Macon at Pace Academy Wednesday, March 1, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoSPECIAL/Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Westside-Macon's Khavon Moore (21) runs the baseline as Pace Academy's Isiah Kelly (33) guards during the second half of a quarterfinal basketball game at Pace Academy Wednesday, March 1, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Westside-Macon's Samone Reed (1) drives the ball to the basket for a layup during the second half of a quarterfinal basketball game at Pace Academy Wednesday, March 1, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Atlanta, Ga. -- Pace Academy's bench erupts after a play during the second half of a quarterfinal basketball game at Pace Academy Wednesday, March 1, 2017. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Jacob Oldknow, a senior at Brookwood High School, is introduced to the crowd in the starting line up before the start of the game against Lakeside on senior night in Snellville, Georgia, on Friday, February 3, 2017...David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow, a senior at Brookwood High School, walks toward the basketball court with his teammates before the start of the game against Lakeside on senior night in Snellville, Georgia, on Friday, February 3...David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow, a senior at Brookwood High School, is introduced to the crowd for senior night celebrations before the start of the game against Lakeside in Snellville, Georgia, on Friday, February 3, 2017. Oldknow...David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow, a senior at Brookwood High School, walks on the court before the start of the game against Lakeside on senior night in Snellville, Georgia, on Friday, February 3, 2017. Oldknow was part of the starting...David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow, a senior at Brookwood High School, arrives on the court for the game against Lakeside on senior night in Snellville, Georgia, on Friday, February 3, 2017. Oldknow was part of the starting lineup....David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow, center, a senior at Brookwood High School, fist bumps members of Lakeside's team before the start of the game on senior night in Snellville, Georgia, on Friday, February 3, 2017. Oldknow was part...David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow, center, a senior at Brookwood High School, sits during the game against Lakeside on senior night in Snellville, Georgia, on Friday, February 3, 2017. Oldknow was part of the starting lineup and fulfilled...David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow, a senior at Brookwood High School, stands during the national anthem before the start of the game against Lakeside on senior night in Snellville, Georgia, on Friday, February 3, 2017. Oldknow was...David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Daniel Bowles, right, head coach for the Brookwood men's basketball team, speaks with Jacob Oldknow, left, a senior at Brookwood High School, before the start of the game against Lakeside on senior night in Snellville...David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Daniel Bowles, left, head coach for the Brookwood, laughs with Jacob Oldknow before the start of the game against Lakeside. (DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL)David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow sits among his teammates in the locker room before the start of the game against Lakeside.  (DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL)David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow, a senior at Brookwood High School, smiles with his teammates in the locker room before the start of the game against Lakeside. (DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL)David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Jacob Oldknow, a senior at Brookwood High School, stands with his teammates during prayer in the locker room before the start of the game against Lakeside on senior night in Snellville, Georgia, on Friday, February...David Barnes/DAVID BARNES / SPECIAL

Roswell senior FS Xavier McKinney (15) is tackled by the Grayson defense in the second half of the Class AAAAAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Saturday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Grayson seniors Ishmail Abdul (13, L-R), Will Taylor (77), Jake Killian (15) and Chase Brice (2) hold their trophy up after beating Rowell during their Class AAAAAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Saturday...Jason Getx/Special

Grayson head coach Jeff Herron holds his championship trophy after beating Roswell 23-20 in the AAAAAAA title game at the Georgia Dome Saturday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Roswell senior QB Malik Willis looks for a receiver in the second half of his Class AAAAAAA state title game against Grayson.Daniel Varnado/Special

Roswell sophomore DB Jalen Alexander (32) becomes emotional after the Hornets' loss to Grayson in the Class AAAAAAA title game at the Georgia Dome.Daniel Varnado/Special

Grayson sophomore RB Ronald Thompkins (28) looks for an opening in the second half of Saturday's game against Roswell.Daniel Varnado/Special

Grayson senior LB Breon Dixon (9) sacks Roswell senior QB Malik Willis (7) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Saturday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Grayson senior WR Deangelo Gibbs (8) scores a touchdown over Roswell senior CB LeAnthony Williams (4) during a play in the first half.Daniel Varnado/Special

Roswell junior TE Tyneil Hopper (88) runs the ball under pressure from Grayson senior LB Breon Dixon (9) during a play in the first half of their Class AAAAAAA state title.Daniel Varnado/Special

Thomson senior DB Quatrell Hunt (24) and a teammate knock the helmet off Cartersville senior RB Antioine Jefferson (7) as he runs the ball during the first half of the Class AAAA state title game at the Georgia...Daniel Varnado/Special

Thomson senior DE Will Roberts (91) puts pressure on Cartersville junior QB Trevor Lawrence (16) during a play in the second half of the Class AAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Saturday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Cartersville senior RB Trey Cream (1) reaches back for a pass but is unable to lock it in during the first half of the Class AAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Saturday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Benedictine running back Tyleek Collins (1) scores a touchdown on a long run in the first half of Saturday's game against Fitzgerald in the Class AA championship at the Georgia Dome.Jason Getz/Special

Benedictine running back John Wesley Kennedy III (12) celebrates his touchdown run in the first half of the Class AA state championship game Saturday at the Georgia Dome against Fitzgerald.Jason Getz/Special

Fitzgerald running back JD King (18) gets past the tackle attempt by Benedictine defensive back Bobby Baker (8).Jason Getz/Special

Fitzgerald quarterback James Graham (2) is tackled by a host of Benedictine defenders after a run in the first half.Jason Getz/Special

Fitzgerald quarterback James Graham (2) eludes the pressure from Benedictine defensive lineman Noah Johnson (33) in the first half.Jason Getz/Special

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County head coach Dexter Copeland, center, and Kentarious Felton (10) celebrate their win against McIntosh County Academy during the Class A public state championship game...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County quarterback K'hari Lane (2) celebrates his touchdown pass in the fourth quarter of their game against McIntosh County Academy during the Class A public state championship...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County linebacker Kentarious Felton (10) celebrates their win against McIntosh County Academy during the Class A public state championship game Saturday at the Georgia Dome...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County quarterback K'hari Lane (2) fights off a tackle by McIntosh County Academy linebacker Akhari Roberts (15) in the first half of the Class A public state championship...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County running back Jared Daniels (21) scores a touchdown on a pass from quarterback K'hari Lane, right, in the first half of their game against McIntosh County Academy during...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: McIntosh County Academy running back JP Palmer (24) is stopped by Macon County linebacker Robtavious Manning (25) and teammates in the first half of the Class A public state championship...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County defensive back Jared Daniels (21) breaks up a pass intended for McIntosh County Academy quarterback Dustin Anderson (8) in the first of the Class A public state championship...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County running back Jared Daniels (21) runs against McIntosh County Academy defensive back JP Palmer (24, right) and Michael Campbell (9) in the first half of the Class A public...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County quarterback K'hari Lane (2) eludes the tackle of McIntosh County Academy defender Daiquon Drake (6) on a run by Lane in the first half of the Class A public state championship...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County quarterback K'hari Lane (2) celebrates his touchdown pass with running back Jared Daniels (21) in the second half of their game against McIntosh County Academy during...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County quarterback K'hari Lane (2) celebrates his touchdown pass in the second half of their game against McIntosh County Academy during the Class A public state championship...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Macon County head coachDexter Copeland, center, and an assistant coach celebrate a touchdown in the second half of their game against McIntosh County Academy during the Class A public...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: McIntosh County Academy quarterback Major Robinson (12) is sacked by Macon County linebacker Marquell Jackson (18) in the second half of the Class A public state championship game...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: McIntosh County Academy defensive back Simon Cummings (1) runs out with the team flag before their game against Macon County in the Class A public state championship game Saturday...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Benedictine head coach Danny Britt is shown on the sideline in the first half of their game against Fitzgerald during the Class AA state championship game Saturday at the Georgia...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Benedictine running back John Wesley Kennedy III (12) celebrates after their win over Fitzgerald in the Class AA state championship game Saturday at the Georgia Dome December 10...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Fitzgerald head coach Jason Strickland is shown on the sideline in the first half of their game against Benedictine during the Class AA state championship game Saturday at the Georgia...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Fitzgerald running back Ethan Gordon (6) catches a pass but is upended by Benedictine defensive back Jonah Griffin (3) in the second half of the Class AA state championship game...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Fitzgerald running back Ethan Gordon (6) catches a pass but is upended by Benedictine defensive back Jonah Griffin (3) in the second half of the Class AA state championship game...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Fitzgerald running back Ethan Gordon (6) catches a pass but is upended by Benedictine defensive back Jonah Griffin (3) in the second half of the Class AA state championship game...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Benedictine defensive back Jonah Griffin (3) celebrates his interception with defensive back Philip Moore (5) in the second half of their game against Fitzgerald during the Class...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Benedictine running back Tyleek Collins (1) celebrates with quarterback Nick Iannone (15) in the closing minutes of their game against Fitzgerald in the Class AA state championship...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Benedictine offensive lineman Bailey Clark (50) celebrates their win over Fitzgerald in the Class AA state championship game Saturday at the Georgia Dome December 10, 2016, in Atlanta...Jason Getz

December 10, 2016 - Atlanta, Ga: Benedictine players celebrate with fans after their win over Fitzgerald in the Class AA state championship game Saturday at the Georgia Dome December 10, 2016, in Atlanta, Ga. Benedictine...Jason Getz

Atlanta, Ga. -- of the Class AAAA state title game at the Georgia Dome Friday, December 9, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Roswell High School football players celebrate after defeating Westlake High School 28-0, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Branden Camp/SpecialBranden Camp

Roswell High School's Jordan Tucker listens to head coach John Ford after defeating Westlake High School 28-0, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Branden Camp/SpecialBranden Camp

Westlake High football fans cheer before Friday's state semifinal against Roswell.Branden Camp/Special

Roswell High School wide receiver Jayden Comma (5) completes a catch while being pursued by Westlake High School's Tre Person (1) during the second half of a semi-final high school football game, Friday, Dec. 2...Branden Camp

Westlake High School fans watch from the stands during the second half of a semi-final high school football game against Roswell High School, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Roswell defeated Westlake 28-0. Branden...Branden Camp

Roswell High School's Xavier Mckinney (15) runs the ball while being pursued by Westlake High School's Amir Spivey (18) during the second half of a semi-final high school football game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in...Branden Camp

Roswell High School's Tyneil Hopper (88) scores a touchdown during a semi-final high school football game against Westlake High School, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Roswell defeated Westlake 28-0. Branden Camp/SpecialBranden Camp

December 2, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Anthony Gant (3) gets away from the Kell defense to score a touchdown in the first half of the Class AAAAA semi-final at Buford High School Friday, December 2,...Jason Getz

December 2, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Anthony Gant (3) celebrates his rushing touchdown with wide receiver KJ Johnson (10) in the first half of the Class AAAAA semi-final against Kell at Buford High...Jason Getz

December 2, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford fullback TD Roof (1) scores a rushing touchdown against Kell linebacker Jamontae Holt (23) in the first half of the Class AAAAA semi-final at Buford High School Friday, December...Jason Getz

December 2, 2016, Loganville - Grayson running back Kurt Taylor (5) is tackled during the state semifinal game between Grayson and Mill Creek in Loganville, Georgia, on Friday, December 2, 2016. (DAVID BARNES /...David Barnes

December 2, 2016, Loganville - Mill Creek quarterback Cameron Turley (16) throws the ball during the state semifinal game between Grayson and Mill Creek in Loganville, Georgia, on Friday, December 2, 2016. (DAVID...David Barnes

Roswell High School quarterback Malik Willis (7) tosses the ball to running back Sheldon Evans (1) while being taken down by Westlake High School player Daquan Walker (5) during the first half of a semi-final high...Branden Camp

Roswell High School quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs the ball while being pursued by a Westlake High School player during the first half of a semi-final high school football game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta...Branden Camp

The sun sets as Kell place kicker Connor Mendelson (90) practices his field goals before Friday's game at Buford.Jason Getz/Special

Roswell's Tyneil Hopper can't make the catch during the first half of Friday's state semifinal playoff game against Westlake.Branden Camp/Special

Grayson running back Jamyest Williams runs with the ball during Friday's state semifinal against Mill Creek.David Barnes/David.Barnes@ajc.com

Mill Creek quarterback Cameron Turley throws downfield during Friday's game against Grayson.David Barnes/David.Barnes@ajc.com

Kell wide receiver Josh Blancato celebrates his touchdown reception with running back Dre Houston (22) in the first half of Friday's game against Buford.Jason Getz

Buford quarterback/punter Mic Roof (11) can not handle a high snap on a punt attempt in the first half of Friday's game against Kell.Jason Getz/Special

Kell quarterback John Lampley attempts a pass in the first half of Friday's Class AAAAA semifinal against Buford.Jason Getz/Special

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford players celebrate their victory over Carrollton at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga. This is a quarterfinal game in the Class AAAAA high school football...Jason Getz

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive lineman Garrett Scoggins (55) celebrates with teammates after their victory over Carrollton at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga. This is a quarterfinal...Jason Getz

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive lineman Zac Waters (36) celebrates a defensive play in the fourth quarter of their game against Carrollton at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga...Jason Getz

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive back Mikey McMorris (26) and linebacker Jake Simpson (17) tackle Carrollton running back Mecose Todd (20) for a short gain in the second half of their game at Buford...Jason Getz

November 25, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford tailback Christian Turner (5) celebrates with teammates after their victory over Carrollton at Buford High School November 25, 2016, in Buford, Ga. This is a quarterfinal game...Jason Getz

Buford tailback Christian Turner (5) runs for a long touchdown run in the third quarter of Friday's state quarterfinal game against Carrollton, his fourth TD of the game.Jason Getz/Special

Buford tailback Christian Turner completes his long TD run in the third quarter.Jason Getz/Special

Carrollton running back Jaylan Thomas is stopped by a host of Buford defenders in the first half of Friday's Class AAAAA quarterfinal game at Buford.Jason Getz/Special

Buford tight end Jake Simpson (17) catches a two-point conversion in the third quarter.Jason Getz/Special

Buford wide receiver Tanner Alexander (24) is tackled by Carrollton defensive back Ladamion Hunt (5).Jason Getz/Special

Buford running back Derrian Brown (21) is tackled by Carrollton linebacker Jeremiah Pierce (27).Jason Getz/Special

Buford quarterback Mic Roof (11) attempts a pass in the first half of Friday's game against Carrollton.Jason Getz/Special

Buford head coach Jess Simpson congratulates defensive back Bryson Richardson (6) and others on a defensive play in the first half.Jason Getz/Special

The Buford marching band heads toward the stands before Friday's game against Carrollton.Jason Getz/Special

Cartersville OLB coach Cedric Ward gets the team fired up as they prepare for Friday's game at Woodward Academy.Daniel Varnado/Special

Cartersville senior Brandon Wade watches warmups before Friday's game at Woodward Academy.Daniel Varnado/Special

Woodward Academy senior QB Ryan Glover looks for an open receiver in the first half of Friday's game against Cartersville.Daniel Varnado/Special

Woodward Academy sophomore RB Tahj Gary is brought down by the Cartersville defense.Daniel Varnado/Special

Cartesville senior RB Antoine Jefferson narrowly misses getting tackled by Woodward Academy senior DB Cade Sutherland (12) during a kickoff in the first half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Cartesville senior RB Antoine Jefferson (7) carries the ball as Woodward Academy senior DBs Cade Sutherland (12) and J.R. Pace attempt to bring him down.Daniel Varnado/Special

Cartersville and Woodward Academy prepare for a play during Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Cartersville senior RB Antoine Jefferson carries the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter as Woodward Academy junior LB KJ Phillips defends.Daniel Varnado/Special