Photos: Class 2A’s Callaway wins first state title

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Photos: Class 2A’s Callaway wins first state title

Callaway won its first state title in program history state title with a 22-17 victory over Fitzgerald in the 2A final Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta.

Callaway Cavaliers players take to the field ahead of the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane coach Tucker Pruitt instructs the team during pregame warmups at the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers coach Pete Wiggins talks to a game official during the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers quarterback Demetrius Coleman rushes for a gain during the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers defensive back Jalin Shephard tackles Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane running back Mario Clark in the end zone for a safety during the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers receiver Carlos Billingslea runs after a catch during the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers quarterback Demetrius Coleman scrambles from the pocket during the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers receiver Carlos Billingslea celebrates his first-down reception during the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane senior Chance Gamble scrambles for a gain during the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers coach Pete Wiggins coaches his team from the sidelines during the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers quarterback Demetrius Coleman runs for a gain during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane quarterback Rashad Davis attempts a pass during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane senior quarterback Chance Gamble scrambles out of the pocket during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers quarterback Demetrius Coleman attempts a pass as Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane senior Chance Gamble (3) defends during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers running back Charlie Dixon rushes for a gain during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane receiver Todkevious Wallace hauls in a reception as Callaway Cavaliers defensive back Jalin Shephard defends during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald lines up against Callaway on the goal line during the third quarter of the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane senior Chance Gamble (3) and teammates celebrate a fumble recovery during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane senior Chance Gamble (3) scrambles for a gain during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane quarterback Rashad Davis attempts a pass during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane senior Chance Gamble extends across the end zone to complete a 4-yard rushing touchdown during the fourth quarter of the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

A game official throws a penalty flag for unsportsmanlike conduct with 0:01 remaining after Callaway defenders threw their helmets to the ground in a premature celebration during the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers running back Charlie Dixon races to the end zone for a 69-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers running back Charlie Dixon celebrates with teammate Carlos Billingslea after his 69-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter of the GHSA Class 2A championship on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

A Fitzgerald receiver makes a catch during the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Fitzgerald Purple Hurricane quarterback Rashad Davis throws a Hail Mary pass on the final play of the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

Callaway Cavaliers defensive back Jalin Shephard comes down with the interception on the final play of the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

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Credit: Special to the AJC

Callaway Cavaliers players take to the field ahead of the GHSA Class 2A championship Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Adam Krohn/Special to AJC)

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