AJC Georgia high school football: First round of state playoffs

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Photos: First round of high school football state playoffs

Nov. 10 -- Photos from the first round of state playoffs in the state of Georgia.

Parkview players and coaches celebrate their overtime win against Newton in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. Parkview won 42-35 in overtime. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Parkview head coach Eric Godfree celebrates with his two children Brooke, 12, left, and Jacob, 9, after Parkview's overtime win against Newton in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. Parkview won 42-35 in overtime. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Parkview linebacker Ben Markiewicz (7) tackles Newton quarterback Neal Howard (10) in the first half of their first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Parkview wide receiver Miles Marshall (23) scores a receiving touchdown against Newton defensive back Rod Kirkland (24) in the first half of their game in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Parkview wide receiver Miles Marshall (23) scores a receiving touchdown against Newton defensive back Rod Kirkland (24) in the first half of their game in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Parkview players run onto the field before their game against Newton in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Langston Hughes senior Algie Richardson (45) sacks Allatoona sophomore QB Dante Marshal (9) in the first half of their game at Allatoona High School Friday, November 10, 2017. Special/Daniel Varnado

Newton running back Adarius Thomas (5) runs for yards against Parkview in the first half of the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Allatoona senior Payton Eeles (4) and Langston Hughes senior Christian Royalston (1) fight for possession of a pass in the first half of their game at Allatoona High School Friday, November 10, 2017. Special/Daniel Varnado

Newton quarterback Neal Howard (10) attempts a pass in the first half of their game against Parkview in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Parkview quarterback Fred Payton (9) runs against Newton defensive lineman Brandon Green (58) in the first half of their game in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

West Hall RB Cooper Adams (28) rushes against St Pius safety Zachary Ranson (23) during the first round of a state playoff football game, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

ST Pius X safety Nick Joiner (12) and running back Jacob Pajer (24) come out onto the field with the their team before a first round state playoff football game against West Hall, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

The Allatoona Buccaneers take the field at the state of their home game against Langston Hughes Friday, November 10, 2017. Special/Daniel Varnado

Langston Hughes senior Christian Royalston (1) is tackled at the Buccaneers' end zone late in the first half of his game at Allatoona High School Friday, November 10, 2017. Special/Daniel Varnado

Allatoona junior Dawson Coltran (19) recovers a fumbled ball in the first half of his game against Langston Hughes at Allatoona High School Friday, November 10, 2017. Special/Daniel Varnado

St Pius X RB Jason Jones, left, is forced out of bounds as West Hall CB Cameron Shirley goes makes the unconventional looking tackle during the first round of a AAAA state playoff football game, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

St Pius X RB Jason Jones (9) rushes against the defense of LB Austin Sinclair (36) and Tackle Damien Fouts (72) during the first round of state playoff football game, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

St Pius X RB Scott Braswell (2) scores a touchdown as West Hall Linebackers Austin Sinclair (36) and Cory Davis (59) defend during the first round of state playoff football game, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

West Hall players Matthew Sinclair (71), Damien Fouts (72) Eli Bowles (79) and Hunter Rainey (89) celebrate a field goal during the first round of a AAAA state playoff football game against St Pius X, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

St Pius X DE Carson Craig (57) celebrates on the sideline with team mates as their team scores a touch down on an interception in the fourth quarter during first round of a AAAA state playoff football game against West Hall, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

Acworth, Ga . -- Allatoona senior Adrain Boyd (6) dives and makes a catch for a touchdown in the second half of his game at Allatoona High School Friday, November 10, 2017. Special/Daniel Varnado

Parkview running back Tommy Rogers (5) celebrates his rushing touchdown with quarterback Fred Payton (9) in the second half of their game against Newton in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. Parkview won 42-35 in overtime. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Parkview running back Tommy Rogers (5) celebrates his rushing touchdown with tight end Ben Markiewicz (7) in the second half of their game against Newton in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. Parkview won 42-35 in overtime. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

St. Pius X RB Samuel Schwaner (26) runs as West Hall safety Cameron Shirley (16) and LB John Stoecker (27) defend during the first round of a AAAA state playoff football game, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

West Hall players burst onto the field before a first round of state playoff football game against St Pius X, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

West Hall QB Quentin Smith (18) runs against St Pius X LB Patrick Molnar (15) during the first round of a AAAA state playoff football game, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017, in Chamblee. (John Amis)

Acworth, Ga . -- Allatoona senior Adrian Boyd (6) carries the ball for yardage in the second half of his game against Langston Hughes at Allatoona High School Friday, November 10, 2017. Special/Daniel Varnado

Allatoona senior Lilton Moore (7) hits the ground after being tackled in the first half of his game against Langston Hughes at Allatoona High School Friday, November 10, 2017. Special/Daniel Varnado

Allatoona senior Brandon Nash (44) is a few yards shy of a touchdown late in the second half of his game against Langston Hughes Friday, November 10, 2017. Special/Daniel Varnado

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Parkview players and coaches celebrate their overtime win against Newton in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA playoffs at Parkview High School Friday, November 10, 2017, in Lilburn, Ga. Parkview won 42-35 in overtime. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

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