Emanuel County Institute vs. Wilcox County, at Crisp County High,

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Emanuel County Institute vs. Wilcox County, at Crisp County High,

Emanuel County Institute vs. Wilcox County, at Crisp County High, Cordele

Wilcox County's Antonio Marshall can't quite get to a pass during the second quarter.

Washaun Ealey (3) pulls a big gain from a third quarter handoff.

Wilcox County's Alfonzo Dennard (top) is upended by Emanuel County Institute's Brooks Kirkland.

Saun Pierce (from left), 9, Tino Williams, 10, Quetta Perez, 11, and Jeffrey Perez, 9, all of Abbyville, wait for the start of the championship game.

Wilcox County's David Grace (5) isn't able to get away from ECI's Redmond Sanford (34, center) and Arkeem Tarver (2) while trying to return the opening kickoff.

Emanuel County Institute Assistant Coach Chad Harper (left) and Head Coach Milan Turner celebrate as the clock ticks down on their 41-21 win over Wilcox County.

Wilcox County's Marcus Griffin watches Emanuel County Institute celebrate.

ECI's Head Coach Milan Turner shows a championship ring to his team following their 41-21 win.

ECI's Washaun Ealey (3) returns a kick during the second quarter.

ECI's Dexter Moody (9, right) reaches for a ball that was fumbled by Wilcox County's David Grace on a first quarter kick return.

Beth Parks, mascott for the Wilcox County Patriots, talks to a friend on the phone before the beginning of the Class A championship game against the Emanuel County Institute in Cordele.

The visitor stands are colored red as the Emanuel County Institute football takes the field to warm up.

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Wilcox County's Antonio Marshall can't quite get to a pass during the second quarter.

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