High school football photos: Sandy Creek vs. Clarke Central

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Sandy Creek and Clarke Central battled for the AAAA state championship Friday at the Georgia Dome. Check out some of the best photos from the game.

Clarke Central Gladiators linebacker # 95 Jordan Pierce strips the ball from Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots running back # 25 Rajion Neal on a kickoff return late in the 2nd quarter.

Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots defenders # 12 Bruce Dukes, left, and # 42 Clinard Stokes, right, knock Clarke Central Gladiators quarterback # 7 Martay Mattox out of bounds.

Sandy Creek fighting Patriots running back # 25 Rajion Neal breaks away for a touchdown as teammate # 26 defensive end Lance Pugh signals the score to take a 29-9 lead over Clarke Central during the fourth quarter.

Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots head coach Chip Walker and his players celebrate their 29-15 victory over Clarke Central as time expires in their Class AAAA State Football Championship game at the Georgia Dome

Sandy Creek players and fans celebrate a 29-15 victory over Clarke Central in their Class AAAA State Football Championship game.

Sandy Creek kicker # 27 Zack Lopez runs down the sidelines showing off the trophy to fans.

Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots #88 wide receiver Jarrett Davis climbs into the stands to celebrate.

Sandy Creek fans turned one side of the Georgia Dome into a sea of red.

Mike Hilton jumps into the fans to celebrate winning the Class AAAA State Football Championship game.

Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots head coach Chip Walker pats running back # 25 Rajion Neal on the helmet for a job well done.

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Clarke Central Gladiators linebacker # 95 Jordan Pierce strips the ball from Sandy Creek Fighting Patriots running back # 25 Rajion Neal on a kickoff return late in the 2nd quarter.

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