Photos: Day 1 of GHSA title games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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Photos: Day 1 of HS state title games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Images from some action during Tuesday’s Day 1 of the Georgia High School football state championships at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Cedar Grove players (from left) William Jenkins (34), Michael Brooks, Jadon Haselwood, and Isaiah Ratcliff (1) celebrate their Class AAA State Championship against Peach County at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday. The players were honoring former teammate Trevon Richardson, who was killed shortly after graduating from Cedar Grove last spring. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove players honor the memory of their teammate Trevon Richardson after they defeated Peach County 14-13 in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood, center, celebrates with the trophy after they defeated Peach County 14-13 in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Peach County coach Chad Campbell consoles wide receiver Terkel Jefferson (14) after their loss to Cedar Grove in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Cedar Grove won 14-13. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) catches the game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter against Peach County during the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Cedar Grove would eventually win 14-13. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Jadon Haselwood reacts after catching the game-tying touchdown in the fourth quarter against Peach County during the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Cedar Grove would eventually win 14-13. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

After Haselwood's TD catch, Cedar Grove kicker Luis Dominguez (30) added the extra point that gave the Saints the 14-13 lead - and the margin of victory for the state championship. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Jadon Haselwood's emotional reaction after his touchdown. The 5-star recruit is a member of the AJC Super 11 team. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove players run onto the field before their game against Peach County in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove running back Chavon Wright (5) runs against Peach County defenders in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Peach County quarterback Jaydon Gibson (18) eludes pressure from Cedar Grove's Quentin Eagle (54) in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Peach County defensive back Keyshawn Cobb (2) deflects a pass intended for Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) is tackled by Peach County Daelan Smith, left, and Sergio Allen (45) after a catch by Haselwood in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (11) makes a move on Peach County defensive back Otiserion French on a kickoff return in the first half of the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. The play was called back on a penalty by Cedar Grove. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove quarterback Austin Smith (4) attempts a pass in the first half against Peach County in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove's Kendall Boney (7) runs a play in the fourth quarter. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Cedar Grove coach Jermaine Smith reacts during the game against Peach County in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. Cedar Grove won 14-13. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

December 11, 2018 - Atlanta, Ga: Cedar Grove wide receiver Jadon Haselwood, center, celebrates after their 14-13 win against Peach County in the Class AAA State Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

Class AAAAA championship: Bainbridge's Tim Allison (24) and Bryce Worthy (22) celebrate a recovery of a fumble by Warner Robins during Tuesday's state title game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (John Amis/Special)

Class AAAAA championship: Warner Robins QB Dylan Fromm (6) passes as Bainbridge LB Eric Sanders Jr. defends during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Warner Robins RB Deondre Duehart (21) is brought down by Bainbridge LB Anthony Brooks during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Bainbridge (LB) Randy Fillingame celebrates bringing down Warner Robins (RB) Jahlen Rutherford during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Bainbridge LB Anthony Brooks returns a punt for a touchdown after a Warner Robins punt was deflected off the backside of a player during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Warner Robins' Marcayll Jones is upended by Bainbridge DE Tahari Tate during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Bainbridge players and fans celebrate their first touchdown of the day against Warner Robins during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Bainbridge's Tim Allison (24) and Bryce Worthy (22) celebrate a recovery of a fumble by Warner Robins' Dylan Fromm (6) during their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Special)

Bainbridge QB Quayde Hawkins scores a touchdown during the third overtime as Warner Robins CB Ke'Shawn Duvall (21) and CB Jatavious Bryanttheir, right, defend in a class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. Bainbridge won 47-41.

Bainbridge players and coaches celebrate after Warner Robins is unable to score in the third overtime, thus winning their class 5A high school championship football game, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. Bainbridge won in 3 overtimes 47-41.

Warner Robins RB Jahlen Rutherford is consoled after losing their class 5A high school championship football game to Bainbridge, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. Bainbridge won 47-41.

Bainbridge's Bowen Dodson lifts the trophy as from left, Roman Harrison, Jacob McLaughlin, and Randy Fillingame look on after their class 5A high school championship football game against Warner Robins, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. Bainbridge won 47-41.

Warner Robins player Jahlen Rutherford lys dejected after their class 5A high school championship football game against Bainbridge, Tuesday, Dec., 11, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta. Bainbridge won 47-41 in 3 overtimes.

Clinch County coach Jim Dickerson, center, celebrates with linebacker Trezmen Marshall (7) and wide receiver Michael Cleveland (5) after they defeated Irwin County 27-20 in the Class A public championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Clinch County linebacker Trezmen Marshall (7) celebrates after Clinch County defeated Irwin County 27-20 in the Class A public championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday, December 11, 2018, in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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Cedar Grove players (from left) William Jenkins (34), Michael Brooks, Jadon Haselwood, and Isaiah Ratcliff (1) celebrate their Class AAA State Championship against Peach County at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tuesday. The players were honoring former teammate Trevon Richardson, who was killed shortly after graduating from Cedar Grove last spring. (Jason Getz/Special to the AJC)

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