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Photos: Future Bulldog Vandagriff leads Prince Avenue to state title

No. 1-ranked Wolverines capture the 1A Private championship with a 41-21 victory over No. 7 Trinity Christian Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at Georgia State’s Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta.

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs for a first down in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga. Vandagriff signed to play at the University of Georgia. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian coach Greg Vandagriff, facing, celebrates with his son and quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian coach Greg Vandagriff, right, celebrates with his son and quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) reacts with teammates after a touchdown in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) attempts a pass in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) drops back to pass in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs for a first down in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) attempts a pass in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Trinity Christian wide receiver Aaron Gates (6) makes a catch against Prince Avenue Christian defensive back Phillip Kelley (7) in the first half of the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Logan Johnson (1) celebrates a touchdown catch in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Trinity Christian quarterback David Dallas (10) attempts a pass in the first half against Prince Avenue Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Trinity Christian quarterback David Dallas (10) is tackled by Prince Avenue Christian linebacker Davis Ridings (33) in the first half of the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Trinity Christian wide receiver Javan Harrison (11) is tacked by Prince Avenue Christian linebacker Luke Lanier (18) on a kick off return by Harrison in the first half of the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Landon Owens (6) leaps on a tackle attempt by Trinity Christian linebacker Jimbo Batchelor (4) during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Zach Dyer (2) runs after a catch in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Phillip Kelley (7) and teammates celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian players celebrate with fans after their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Logan Johnson (1) celebrates their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian defensive lineman BJ Green (56) celebrates after he sacked Trinity Christian quarterback David Dallas (10) during the second half of the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. Prince Avenue Christian won 41-21. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian wide receiver Landon Owens (6) gets turned around in the air as he scores a touchdown in the second half of their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) celebrates with wide receiver Landon Owens (6) after OwensÕ touchdown run in the second half of their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian coach Greg Vandagriff, facing, celebrates with his son and quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) after a touchdown in the second half of their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff reacts after a touchdown in the second half of their 41-21 win against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Prince Avenue Christian quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs for a first down in the first half against Trinity Christian during the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga. Vandagriff signed to play at the University of Georgia. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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