AJC Georgia high school football: Photos from state finals

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Photos: High school football state championships

Photos from Friday's state championship games - Blessed Trinity vs. Marist and Colquitt County vs. North Gwinnett

Players gather around North Gwinnett High School kicker Cameron Clark, center, after he kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 19-17.

North Gwinnett High School players celebrate after kicker Cameron Clark (93) kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 19-17.

North Gwinnett High School kicker Cameron Clark (93) after he kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 19-17.

Fans and players storm the field after North Gwinnett High School kicker Cameron Clark (93) kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 19-17.

North Gwinnett High School players celebrate after kicker Cameron Clark kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 19-17.

Colquitt County's Daijun Edwards (3) avoids tackle by a North Gwinnett High School player during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.

Colquitt County's Ty Leggett (31) makes the catch before being tackled by North Gwinnett High School's Nicholas Pucciarello (37) during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.

North Gwinnett's Tyler Goodson (5) runs the ball during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game against Colquitt High School, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.

Colquitt County quarterback Steven Krajewski (8) is tackled by North Gwinnett High School's Jayden Mcdonald (8) during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.

North Gwinnett quarterback Jimmy Urzua passes the ball during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game against Colquitt High School, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.

North Gwinnett's Tyler Goodson (5) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.

North Gwinnett's Tyler Goodson (5) takes the snap during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game against Colquitt High School, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.

Colquitt High School running back Daijun Edwards (3) scores a touchdown against North Gwinnett High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) avoids tackle by North Gwinnett High School's Joshua Shuler (32) during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.

Colquitt High School running back Ty Leggett (31) is taken down near the goal line during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game against North Gwinnett High School, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. BRANDEN CAMP/SPECIAL

Colquitt County's Daijun Edwards (3) avoids tackle by North Gwinnett High School's Joshua Shuler (32) during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga.

December 15, 2017 - Atlanta, Ga: Blessed Trinity linebacker Jake Rudolph (32) kisses the trophy after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Blessed Trinity lineman Jack Filipowicz (53) celebrate after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Blessed Trinity players celebrate after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin gets dunked with gatorade after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7.

Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin celebrates with players after he got dunked with gatorade after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Blessed Trinity coach Tim McFarlin celebrates with his wife Kay after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Blessed Trinity players celebrate after their win against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist defensive back Eric Boyd (31) watches as Blessed Trinity fans rush the field after Blessed Trinity defeated Marist in the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist's Dean Johnson (22) is consoled after Marist's loss to Blessed Trinity in the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist linebacker James Calhoun (49) consoles linebacker Joseph McDermond (41) after their loss to Blessed Trinity in the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Blessed Trinity won 16-7. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist players run onto the field before their game against Blessed Trinity during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.

Blessed Trinity running back Elijah Green (21) runs for yardage in the first half against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.

Blessed Trinity running back Steele Chambers (22) is tackled by Marist defensive end John Fitzpatrick (87) and defensive back Dean Johnson (22) on a short gain in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.

Blessed Trinity wide receiver Ryan Davis (6) catches a touchdown pass in the first half against Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.

Blessed Trinity running back Elijah Green (21) is tackled by Marist defensive back Eric Boyd (31) after a run by Green in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.

Marist defensive back Eric Boyd (31) makes an interception intended for Blessed Trinity wide receiver Ryan Davis (6) in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.

Marist wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (10) is tackled by Blessed Trinity linebacker Jake Rudolph (32) after a catch by Hamilton in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.

Marist quarterback Chase Abshier (11) attempts a pass under pressure from Blessed Trinity defensive back Steele Chambers (22) in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.

Blessed Trinity quarterback Jake Smith (9) is tackled by Marist defensive back Eric Boyd (31, bottom) and defensive end John Fitzpatrick (87) in the first half of the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta.

Fans begin to fill the stands before the game between Blessed Trinity and Marist during the Class AAAA Championship game at Marist School Friday, December 15, 2017, in Atlanta. Six of the eight Georgia state football championships are being played a week later due to the inclement weather at Mercedes-Benz Stadium December 8 and 9th.

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Players gather around North Gwinnett High School kicker Cameron Clark, center, after he kicked the game winning field goal against Colquitt High School during a Class AAAAAAA football championship game, Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett defeated Colquitt County 19-17.

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