Photos: High school football returns to Georgia

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Photos: High school football returns to Georgia

Photos from high school football around the state of Georgia on Sept. 2, 2020.

Cherokee running back Zi Johnson (25) runs for yards in the third quarter against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee high school students react after a field goal in the first half of the Cherokee game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee defensive back Riley Lyons (19) reacts with teammates after intercepting a pass intended for Carver-Atlanta wide receiver Qintavious Davis (6) in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. The Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee game is the first football game of the 2020 Corky Kell Classic. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee football players line up to kick off the ball after a field goal by Cherokee in the first half of the Cherokee game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Luke Coury, 14, of Cumming, watches the football game between Carver-Atlanta and Cherokee at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

A Cherokee ball boy wears a mask as he carries footballs on the sideline in the first half of Cherokee's football game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee defensive back Riley Lyons (19) intercepts a pass intended for Carver-Atlanta wide receiver Qintavious Davis (6) in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. The Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee game is the first football game of the 2020 Corky Kell Classic. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee quarterback AJ Swann (10) attempts a pass in the first half against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee high school students react after a field goal in the first half of the Cherokee game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee running back Keith Adams Jr. (3) runs against Carver-Atlanta defender Demetrius Hinton (5) in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee running back Keith Adams Jr. (3) runs against Carver-Atlanta defender Demetrius Hinton (5) in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Carver-Atlanta running back Jarveous Brown (3) runs against the Cherokee defense in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Members of the Cherokee marching band perform social distancing in the first half of Cherokee's football game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee center Ben Rice (61) prepares to snap the ball against the Carver-Atlanta defense in the first half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee fans react after a touchdown in the first half against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee defensive lineman Toby Thompson (4) celebrates a play with Tanner Dollyhigh (60) in the second half of their game against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Carver-Atlanta quarterback Lorenza Lennon (17) is sacked by Cherokee defensive lineman Toby Thompson (4) in the second half at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Cherokee running back Alonzo Upshaw (7) celebrates his touchdown in the second half against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Cherokee running back Zi Johnson (25) runs for yards in the third quarter against Carver-Atlanta at Cherokee high school Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Canton, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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