AJC Georgia HS football: Photos from first week of state playoffs

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Photos: First round of high school football state playoffs

Here’s a look at some high school football action from Friday, Nov. 15 during the first week of state playoffs in Georgia.

It's playoff time: North Gwinnett players run onto the field before Friday's 51-14 win over Shiloh in the Class AAAAAAA playoffs. (Jason Getz/Special)

Shiloh defensive back Darrell McDowell (9) deflects a pass intended for North Gwinnett wide receiver Josh Downs (11) during Friday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

North Gwinnett running back Devin Crosby scores a rushing touchdown in the first quarter against Shiloh Friday in the state playoffs. (Jason Getz/Special)

North Gwinnett running back Devin Crosby rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter. (Jason Getz/Special)

North Gwinnett quarterback JR Martin (17) rushes against Shiloh defensive end Jasheen Davis (4) in the second quarter of Friday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

It's playoff time: Gainesville wide receiver Donsha Gaither (13) and Allatoona's Hunter Paulsen (26) both react after a pass sails away during Friday's state playoff game at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

Gainesville defensive players Deondre Reed (24) and Xavier Stephens (30) run down Allatoona running back Dequori Garrett (23) in the second half during Friday's state playoff game at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

Allatoona ruling back Dequori Garrett (23) celebrates his touchdown with teammates in the second half of Friday's state playoff game at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

It's playoff time: North Gwinnett quarterback JR Martin (17) gets his team before Friday's home game against Shiloh in the Class AAAAAAA playoffs. (Jason Getz/Special)

Shiloh defensive end Jasheen Davis prepares for Friday's game at North Gwinnett in the Class AAAAAAA playoffs. (Jason Getz/Special)

North Gwinnett defensive end Jared Ivey prepares for Friday's home game against Shiloh in the Class AAAAAAA playoffs. (Jason Getz/Special)

Gainesville corner back Jonquavies Drinkard (10) tackles Allatoona wide receiver Zack Jackson during the first half of Friday's state playoff game at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

Allatoona running back Alex Wilson (7) gains yardage during the first half of Friday's state playoff game against Gainesville at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

Allatoona quarterback Dante Marshall tosses the ball to his running back during the first half of Friday's state playoff game at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

Gainesville quarterback Gionni Williams (9) is hit by Allatoona offensive linebacker Calvin Rucker (31) as he throws during the first half of Friday's state playoff game at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

Allatoona's Fisher Paulsen (13) hits Gainesville wide receiver Lenny Chatman (22) as he goes for a pass during the first half of Friday's state playoff game at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

The Allatoona Buccaneers kick a field goal in the first half of Friday's state playoff game against Gainesville at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

Gainesville running back Dez Brown (26) is tackled by Allatoona defensive end Eric Carty (91) in the second half of Friday's state playoff game at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

Allatoona center Nick Lundeburg (74) sets up to snap the ball to quarterback Elan Hall during Friday's state playoff game at Allatoona. (Daniel Varnado/Special)

November 15, 2019 - Suwanee, Ga: North Gwinnett wide receiver Bobby Ezzard (8) runs for a long touchdown after a catch in the first quarter against Shiloh at North Gwinnett at North Gwinnett High School Friday, November 15, 2019 in Suwanee, Ga. This is the first round of the GHSA Class 7A playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

North Gwinnett quarterback JR Martin celebrates his rushing touchdown in the first quarter of Friday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

North Gwinnett wide receiver Josh Downs (11) celebrates his receiving touchdown with offensive lineman Wright Deas (73) in the second quarter of Friday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

North Gwinnett defensive end Jared Ivey (15) makes a move on Shiloh offensive lineman Xavier Bew (63) in the first half of Friday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

North Gwinnett punter CJ Carrasco (22) celebrates a field goal by kicker Cody Leach (97, center) in the first half of Friday's game. (Jason Getz/Special)

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It's playoff time: North Gwinnett players run onto the field before Friday's 51-14 win over Shiloh in the Class AAAAAAA playoffs. (Jason Getz/Special)

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