AJC Georgia high school football: Photos from Day 1 of state finals

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Georgia high school state football finals, Day 1

Georgia high school state football finals Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian's Tre' Douglas (8), Josh Mays (5) and others hoist the trophy after their win over Athens Academy Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in the Class A Private Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian defensive back Tre' Douglas (8) kisses the trophy after their win over Athens Academy in the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian defensive end Harrison Taylor (45) and a teammate celebrate their win over Athens Academy in the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian wide receiver Sean Queen (7) celebrates his receiving touchdown with quarterback Nate McCollum (4) in the second half of the Class A Private Championship against Athens Academy Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian wide receiver Sean Queen (7) scores a receiving touchdown in the second half of their game against Athens Academy during the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Eagle's Landing Christian won 41-3.

Athens Academy running back Payton Bowles (5) is tackled by Eagle's Landing Christian defenders Harrison Taylor (45, left), Kobi Mitchell (21) and Jack Buckley (27) after a short run by Bowles in the first half during the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian defensive tackle Tyrese Black (99) tackles Athens Academy wide receiver Henry Trapnell (8) on a running play in the second half of the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Eagle's Landing Christian won 41-3.

Eagle's Landing Christian quarterback Nate McCollum (4) dives for a rushing touchdown in the first half against Athens Academy during the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian head coach Jonathan Gess reacts to a touchdown in the first half during their game against Athens Academy in the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian quarterback Brayden Rush (3) attempts a pass in the second half of the Class A Private Championship against Athens Academy Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian running back Josh Mays (5) runs against Athens Academy linebacker Payton Bowles (5) in the first half during the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian linebacker George Shockley (32) runs into Athens Academy punter Charlie King (6) in the first half during the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Eagle's Landing Christian captains Zack Jones (56), George Shockley (32), Tre' Douglas (8) and Josh Mays (5) line up for the coin toss before their game against Athens Academy during the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The coin toss for the game between Eagle's Landing Christian and Athens Academy during the Class A Private Championship Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Calhoun players run onto the field before their game against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Calhoun quarterback Gavin Gray (11) attempts a pass in the first half of their game against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Calhoun defensive backs Jonkell Tolbert (7, left) and Brain Barton (4) celebrates a teammate's interception in the first half of their game against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County defensive back Shamarcus Redding (10) tackles Calhoun wide receiver Porter Law (1) after a catch by Law in the first half of the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County quarterback Antonio Gilbert (12) attempts a pass in the first half of their game against Calhoun during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Calhoun linebacker Owen Williams (18) celebrates a defensive play by linebacker Bailey Lester (6) in the first half of their game against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County running back Trevon Woolfolk (9) is stopped by a host of Calhoun defenders in the first half of the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Peach County defensive back Rodney Howell (2) is called for pass interference on Calhoun wide receiver Brannon Spector (3) in the first half of the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Calhoun defensive back Brannon Spector (3) returns an interception for a touchdown in the first half of their game against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Calhoun lineman J.C. Fuller (53) congratulates defensive back Brannon Spector (3) after he returned an interception for a touchdown in the first half of their game against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Calhoun wide receiver Porter Law (1) celebrates as time expires after their win against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. Calhoun won 10-6. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Calhoun head coach Hal Lamb, left, and wide receiver Porter Law (1) celebrate after their win against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. Calhoun won 10-6. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Calhoun's Bailey Lester (6), Porter Law (1), Zeke Nance (33) and C.J. Fuller (52) celebrate with the trophy after their win against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. Calhoun won 10-6. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Calhoun wide receiver Porter Law (1) kisses the trophy after their win against Peach County during the Class AAA Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Friday, December 8, 2017, in Atlanta. Calhoun won 10-6. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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Eagle's Landing Christian's Tre' Douglas (8), Josh Mays (5) and others hoist the trophy after their win over Athens Academy Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, in the Class A Private Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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