Photos: Grayson wins Class 7A state title

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AJC photos from the Grayson vs. Collins Hill Class 7A state championship game on December 30, 2020.

Grayson wide receiver Jamal Haynes (1) celebrates after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson coach Adam Carter celebrates with players after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia, top right, celebrates with offensive lineman Griffin Scroggs after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia (8) celebrates with the trophy after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson players and coaches pose with the trophy after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Grayson running back Jayvian Allen (16, left) celebrates a rushing touchdown with wide receiver Jamal Haynes in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia (8) celebrates with his family and friends after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson running back Phil Mafah kisses the trophy after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson linebacker Franklin Neal celebrates on the field after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson coach Adam Carter reacts to their first touchdown in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson wide receiver Jamal Haynes (1) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Garcia (not pictured) in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Collins Hill quarterback Sam Horn (21) attempts a pass during the first half against Grayson during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Collins Hill quarterback Sam Horn (21) is tackled by Grayson linebacker Sebastian Sagar (11) during the first half of their Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Collins Hill running back Spenser Anderson (26) is tackled by Grayson defensive lineman Noah Collins (43) during the first half of their Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Collins Hill quarterback Sam Horn (21) attempts a pass as he is pressured by Grayson defensive lineman Noah Collins (43) during the first half of their Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) is tackled by Grayson defenders Jibrahn Claude (7) and Tyler Pugh (29) after a reception by Hunter during the first half of their Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia (8) celebrates a touchdown with offensive lineman in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after a reception against Grayson linebacker Franklin Neal (42) during the first half of their Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson wide receiver Myles Woods (35) celebrates a rushing touchdown with offensive lineman Griffin Scroggs (70) in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson defensive back Jayvian Allen celebrates after making an interception in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson running back Jayvian Allen (16, left) celebrates a rushing touchdown with wide receiver Jamal Haynes in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson running back Jayvian Allen (16) scores a rushing touchdown in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson running back Jayvian Allen (16) scores a rushing touchdown against Collins Hill defensive back Justin Richardson (4) in the first half during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia (8) attempts a pass in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson wide receiver Jamal Haynes (1) runs after a catch against Collins Hill defensive back Justin Richardson (4) in the first half during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson wide receiver Jamal Haynes (1) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Garcia (not pictured) against Collins Hill defensive back Travis Hunter (12) in the first half during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson running back Joseph Taylor (15) runs for yards against Collins Hill linebacker Logan Birdsong (42) as offensive lineman Walker Williams (56) blocks in the first half of the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia (8) passes to wide receiver Jamal Haynes, left, for a touchdown in the first half against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 30, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Grayson coach Adam Carter celebrates with the trophy after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Grayson wide receiver Jamal Haynes (1) celebrates after their 38-14 win against Collins Hill during the Class 7A state high school football final at Center Parc Stadium Wednesday, December 30, 2020 in Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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