H.S. Football: Central Gwinnett vs. Mainland, Fla.

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H.S. Football: Central Gwinnett vs. Mainland, Fla.

Photos from metro Atlanta high school football games: Central Gwinnett vs. Mainland.

Central Gwinnett's Alonzo Armstrong celebrates after tackling Mainland's Chevin Davis in the first quarter.

Central Gwinnett is led by first-year head coach Ed Stokes, who was an assistant to the late Dennis Roland on last year's team.

Central Gwinnett's cheerleaders observe the national anthem before the start of Friday night's game against Mainland.

Central Gwinnett quarterback Steven Bott hands off to Ben Tayi in the first half.

Central Gwinnett's Justin Kelly (94) takes down Mainland's Darry Evans (22) in the first half.

Mainland's Antwone McGuire (7) takes down Central Gwinnett's Al Mayes (8) in the first half at North Gwinnett High School.

Central Gwinnett gets ready to warm up.

Central Gwinnett's Ben Tayi looks for an opening against Mainland in the first half.

Central Gwinnett's Ben Tayi (5) tries to elude Mainland's Antwone McGuire (7) in the first half of Friday night's game at North Gwinnett High School. Mainland went on to win 34-14.

Central Gwinnett players prepare to take on visiting Mainland (Daytona Beach) at North Gwinnett High School.

Mainland's Marlon Lane (4) celebrates his touchdown with Mario Garcia (44) against Central Gwinnett.

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Central Gwinnett's Alonzo Armstrong celebrates after tackling Mainland's Chevin Davis in the first quarter.

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