Photos: Day 2 of GHSA title games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: Day 2 of HS state title games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Images from some action during Wednesday’s Day 2 of the Georgia High School football state championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

State champions: Milton defensive back Joseph Charleston (28) celebrates with the state championship trophy next to lineman Paul Tchio (57) after their 14-13 win over Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Fourth-quarter touchdown: Milton running back Josh Edwards (6) scores on an 11-yard run against Colquitt County defensive backs Rashard Revels (15) and Jay Ward (4) that gave the Eagles a 14-10 lead. Colquitt County would add another field goal, but the Milton defense held the Packers scoreless for the remainder of the game. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Colquitt County coach Rush Propst reacts with players as they receive the runner-up trophy against Milton in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton defeated Colquitt County 14-13. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Colquitt County defensive backs Nyquan Washington (21) and Jay Ward (4) react as they receive the runner-up trophy after their game against Milton in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton defeated Colquitt County 14-13. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton coach Adam Clack celebrates with the trophy with players from left; Paul Tchio (57), Jordan Davis, Jordan Yates, and Dylan Leonard after their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Class AAAA champions: Blessed Trinity players (from left) Jr Bivens (8), Ryan Davis (6), Steele Chambers (22), and JD Bertrand (16) celebrate with the state championship trophy after their 23-9 win against Cartersville at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special)

Blessed Trinity's Carson Harof (2) kisses the Class AAAA State Championship trophy after their 23-9 win against Cartersville at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin (center) celebrates with staff and players after their 23-9 win against Cartersville in the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity students cheer in the fourth quarter of their game against Cartersville in the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 23-9. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity wide receiver Ryan Davis (6) celebrates with teammates after his 54-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter against Cartersville in the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 23-9. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity quarterback Jake Smith (9) runs for a first down in the fourth quarter against Cartersville during the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 23-9. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Class AAAA title game: Cartersville players (left) and Blessed Trinity players participate in the coin toss with officials before the start of the Class AAAA State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cartersville quarterback Tee Webb (9) attempts a pass under pressure from Blessed Trinity linebacker JR Bivens (8) in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Blessed Trinity wide receiver Ryan Davis (6) is pushed out of bounds by Cartersville defensive back Marko Dudley (7) after a catch by Davis in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Blessed Trinity defensive back Jake Smith (9) tackles Cartersville running back Marcus Gary (1) on a run in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity quarterback Jake Smith (9) attempts a pass in the first half against Cartersville of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity defensive back Ryan Davis (6) deflects a pass intended for Cartersville running back Luke Elliott (23) in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity full back Ryan Dupont (33) scores a touchdown after a catch from quarterback Jake Smith (not pictured) in the first half against Cartersville of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Cartersville wide receiver Devonte Ross (5) catches a pass against Blessed Trinity defensive back Quinton Reese (17) in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. There was a penalty on the play against Cartersville that negated the play. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Steele Chambers (22) is pushed out of bounds by Cartersville defensive back Marko Dudley (7) after a long run by Chambers in the first half of the Class AAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Class A private school champions: Eagle's Landing Christian Academy LB Michael Meneely kisses the championship trophy after ELCA defeated Athens Academy 44-17 Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It was the fourth straight state title for ELCA. (John Amis/Special)

Class A private championship: Justin Menard of Eagle's Landing Christian Academy makes a catch as Athens Academy's Barrett McLanahan defends during the third quarter of Wednesday's state title game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. ELCA prevailed 44-17, its fourth straight state title. (John Amis/Special)

The Athens Academy lines up for a play against the Eagle's Landing Christian Academy defense during Wednesday's Class A private school championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. ELCA eventually won 44-17, its fourth straight state title. (John Amis/Special)

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy RB David Wingfield evades the defense of Athens Academy during a class A Private high school championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Athens Academy LB Len'neth Whitehead (4) takes down Eagle's Landing Christian Academy QB Brayden Rush during a class A Private high school championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Athens Academy QB Palmer Bush passes against Eagle's Landing Christian Academy during a class A Private high school championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy LB Deion Fisher, right, intercepts a pass intended for Athens Academy WR Jack Thomas, left, and was deflected by CB Jacob Belin during the final moments of a class A Private high school championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in Atlanta. ELCA won 44-17. (John Amis/Special)

Athens Academy QB Jack Thomas (11) reacts as their class A Private high school championship football game against Eagle's Landing Christian Academy at Mercedes-Benz Stadium comes to an end, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in Atlanta. ELCA won 44-17. (John Amis/Special)

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy players from left, Johnathan Youngblood, Brayden Rush, and Kobi Mitchell celebrate with the class A Private high school championship football trophy, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in Atlanta. ELCA beat Athens Academy 44-17. (John Amis/Special)

Athens Academy RB Len Whitehead dives for a touchdown as Eagle's Landing Christian Academy LB Michael Meneeley defends during a class A Private high school championship football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 in Atlanta. ELCA won 44-17. (John Amis/Special)

Rockmart lines up for an offensive play against Heard County during the Class AA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium during Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County running back Ty Leggett (31) dives for extra yards after a run in the first half against Milton during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates (13) runs against Colquitt County defenders Marcus Anderson (9) and Michael Roberts (57) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton wide receiver Jordan Cox catches a 66-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Yates (not pictured) in the first half against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton wide receiver Holden Shaw (16) makes a move on Colquitt County defensive back Camari Louis (3) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton coach Adam Clack reacts on the sideline in the first half against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County defensive back Jay Ward (4) blocks a field goal attempt by Milton kicker Hayden Hairston (35) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County quarterback Jaycee Harden attempts a pass in the first half against Milton during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County running back Ty Leggett celebrates a 10-yard touchdown run in the first half against Milton during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates attempts a pass in the first half against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates (13) runs against Colquitt County linebacker Kendrick Neloms (20) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates (13) tries to get out of the tackle by Colquitt County linebacker Marcus Anderson (9) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton running back Josh Edwards (6) celebrates his 11-yard go-ahead touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton students celebrate after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County coach Rush Propst reacts during the fourth quarter against Milton in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton defeated Colquitt County 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County quarterback Jaycee Harden (4) is hit hard after a pass attempt by Milton defenders Allen Walker (9, left) and Paul Tchio (57) in the fourth quarter during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton defensive lineman Paul Tchio (57) reacts after a defensive play in the fourth quarter against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) is stopped by a host of Milton defenders short of a first down on a fourth down conversion giving Milton the ball with minutes left in the game during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton linebacker Jordan Davis (5) celebrates a defensive stop against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton coach Adam Clack celebrates their 14-13 win against Colquitt County during the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton players celebrate their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates, right, and wide receiver Holden Shaw celebrate their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Colquitt County defensive back Nyquan Washington reacts after their loss to Milton in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton defeated Colquitt County 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates, left, and wide receiver Dylan Leonard (2) celebrate their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton coach Adam Clack, center, celebrates with players Joseph Charleston, left, and Paul Tchio after their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 12, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Milton quarterback Jordan Yates celebrates their 14-13 win against Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday, December 12, 2018, in Atlanta. Milton won 14-13. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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State champions: Milton defensive back Joseph Charleston (28) celebrates with the state championship trophy next to lineman Paul Tchio (57) after their 14-13 win over Colquitt County in the Class AAAAAAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Wednesday in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

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