Photos: Final week of the regular season in high school football

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Photos: Final week of the regular season in high school football

AJC photos from the final week of the regular season in Georgia high school football on Nov. 20, 2020.

Big play for Buford: Defenders Tommy Beuglas (1) and Amari Wansley (2, jumping) react after Buford defensive lineman Malik Cunningham (with the ball on the ground) caught a tipped pass for an interception in the second half of Friday's game against Dacula.

Dacula wide receiver Andre Wilson (16) and Buford defensive back Malik Williams (13) battle for a pass that led to the interception by Malik Cunningham. Buford shut out Dacula 35-0 to win the region championship.

Buford running back Gabe Ervin (22) had nine carries for 94 yards and two touchdowns and caught two passes for 48 yards and one touchdown.

Just out of his reach: Dacula wide receiver Kaleb Edwards is unable to make a diving catch during the first half of Friday's game against Buford.

Final week of the regular season: Buford coach Bryant Appling (right) talks with Dacula coach Clint Jenkins before their teams met Friday at Buford High School. The winner of this game will be the Region 8-6A champion.

Buford players warm up before Friday's home game against Dacula.

Dacula defensive back Kaleb Edwards warms up before Friday's game at Buford.

Hillgrove's Larry Lafrance (11) holds onto Harrison's Marques Owens (22) as he carries the ball toward the end zone in the first half of their game Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw.

Harrison wide receiver Ed Lynch (8) breaks free from the Hillgrove defense to score a touchdown in the first half of his game Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw.

Harrison running back Jared Montour (9) drives through Hillgrove's defense in the first half of his game Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw.

Hillgrove's Jawon Gardener (7) makes a tackle on Harrison fullback Marcus Bleazard on a running play in the first half of their game Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Harrison quarterback Jake Walling (12) takes the field at the start of his game against Hillgrove Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw.

Buford quarterback Dylan Wittke reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the first half against Dacula at Buford high school Friday, November 20, 2020 in Buford, Ga..

Buford running back Eli Parks (31) runs a fake punt for a first down against Dacula defensive lineman Festus Davies (8) in the first half at Buford Friday.

Buford wide receiver Isaiah Bond (24) makes a touchdown catch in the first half of Friday's game against Dacula.

Dacula quarterback Blaine Jenkins (9) is pressured by Buford linebacker Nick Perry (11) in the first half of Friday's game at Buford.

Buford running back Gabe Ervin (22) scores a touchdown after a reception against Dacula in the first half at Buford high school Friday, November 20, 2020 in Buford, Ga.

Buford quarterback Dylan Wittke (17) attempts a pass against Dacula linebacker Kyle Efford (18) in the first half at Buford high school Friday, November 20, 2020 in Buford, Ga.

Hoya head coach Matt Dickmann speaks with his players after beating Hillgrove 35-0 in their season ending game Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Hillgrove head coach Dr. Bryon Slack (left) congratulates Harrison head coach Matt Dickmann after Harrison's 35-0 win Friday in Kennesaw.

Harrison's Emmett Hill (45) stiff-arms Hillgrove's Jordan Brock (13) as he runs the ball toward the endzone in the second half of their game Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Harrison quarterback Tripp Richardson carries the ball for a gain in yardage in the second half of his game against Hillgrove Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Hillgrove's Tj Thomas (18) finds an opening in Harrison's defense in the second half of their game Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw.

Harrison's Jay Ziglorin (1) reacts after scoring a touchdown late in the second half of Friday's game against Hillgrove.

Harrison fullback Akhnaton Shabazz (6) is brought down by the Hillgrove defense in the second half of their game Friday, November 20, 2020 in Kennesaw. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

HIllgrove's Diyontae Dallas (14) reaches out for a tackle as Harrison's Jay Ziglor (1) carries the ball in the second half of Friday's game.

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Credit: Jason Getz/Special to the AJC

Big play for Buford: Defenders Tommy Beuglas (1) and Amari Wansley (2, jumping) react after Buford defensive lineman Malik Cunningham (with the ball on the ground) caught a tipped pass for an interception in the second half of Friday's game against Dacula.

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