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Photo galleries from state championship week

Milton head coach Ben Reaves poses with players as they celebrate their win against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Milton won 56-35. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton head coach Ben Reaves kisses the trophy next to Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) after their win against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Milton won 56-35. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton wide receiver CJ Wiley (4) celebrates their win against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Milton won 56-35. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton head coach Ben Reaves lifts the trophy next to Milton defensive lineman Caleb Bell, left, and Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) after their win against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Milton won 56-35. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) celebrates with the trophy after their win against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Milton won 56-35. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton players and coaches get together for a team photograph after their win against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Milton won 56-35. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton wide receiver CJ Wiley (4), a member of the 2024 AJC Super 11 team, makes a move against Langston Hughes defensive back Terrance Brown (24) during the first half in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton wide receiver CJ Wiley (4) makes a move after a catch against Langston Hughes defensive lineman Quavion Pitts (5) and defensive back Terrance Brown (24) during the first half in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton wide receiver CJ Wiley (4) celebrates a touchdown reception during the first half against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) reacts after throwing a long touchdown pass to Milton wide receiver Tristen Payne (not pictured) during the first half against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes running back Carsyn Baker (9) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half against Milton in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton wide receiver Tristen Payne (2) makes a catch for a long touchdown during the first half against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton wide receiver Tristen Payne (2) reacts after making a catch for a long touchdown during the first half against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes wide receiver Chry’Shawn Sellars (11) fights for yards against Milton defensive back Dylan Lewis (0) after a catch by Sellars during the first half in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton tight end Ethan Barbour (1) scores a rushing touchdown against Langston Hughes defensive back Jahkari Freeman (20) during the first half in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton tight end Ethan Barbour (1) scores a rushing touchdown against Langston Hughes defensive back Jahkari Freeman (20) during the first half in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Milton quarterback Luke Nickel (5) attempts a pass during the first half against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes running back Carsyn Baker (9) reacts after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half against Milton in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

Langston Hughes running back Carsyn Baker (9) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half against Milton in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Milton head coach Ben Reaves poses with players as they celebrate their win against Langston Hughes in the GHSA Class 5A State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Milton won 56-35. (Jason Getz / AJC)

By AJC Sports

Updated Dec 19, 2024

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