Georgia High School Football: Week 1 photos

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Photos: High school football Week 1

Photos from Week 1 of the high school football season in the state of Georgia.

South Forsyth running back Jared Honey runs through the tackle of Roswell's Sam Antona during the fourth quarter of Friday's game at Georgia State Stadium. South Forsyth won 17-14 in double overtime as part of the Corky Kell Classic.

Buford linebacker Grant Breyo (22) celebrates a Buford fumble recovery against Hillgrove in the first half of their game during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday, August 18, 2017, in Atlanta.

Buford coach John Ford reacts to a play in the first half of their game against Hillgrove during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday, August 18, 2017, in Atlanta.

Buford quarterback Aaron McLaughlin (12) attempts a pass in the first half of their game against Hillgrove during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday, August 18, 2017, in Atlanta.

Buford quarterback Aaron McLaughlin (12) celebrates his touchdown run with coach John Ford in the first half of their game against Hillgrove during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday, August 18, 2017, in Atlanta.

South Forsyth players celebrate Friday after their 17-14 double overtime victory over Roswell at the new Georgia State Stadium. It was the first game of this year's Corky Kell Classic.

South Forsyth defensive back Landon Sims (22) celebrates with teammates after their win over Roswell during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday, August 18, 2017, in Atlanta.

Roswell wide receiver Walt Warren scores on a 34-yard pass in the third quarter of their game against South Forsyth during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday, August 18, 2017, in Atlanta.

South Forsyth's Ryan LaFlamme (39) reacts after he sacked Roswell quarterback Cordel Littlejohn (11) on the final play of the first half of Friday's matchup in the Corky Kell Classic at the new Georgia State Stadium.

General view of the game between Roswell and South Forsyth during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday.

South Forsyth quarterback Cal Morris (11) attempts a pass against Roswell linebacker Cole Anderson (44) in the first half of Friday's game.

Roswell players run onto the field before their game against South Forsyth during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday.

Roswell players walk onto the field before their game against South Forsyth Friday.

Roswell captains from left to right; Cordell Littlejohn (11), Jesse Bridgman (20), Tyneil Hopper (1) and Cole Anderson (44) are filmed prior to their game against South Forsyth Friday.

Roswell defensive back Jesse Bridgman (20) tackles South Forsyth running back Daryn Rogers (32) in the first half of Friday's game.

Roswell running back Kamonty Jett (2) gets tackled by South Forsyth defenders Landon Sims (22), Jack Pehrson (25), and Jess Lucas (15) in the first half of Friday's game.

Southwest DeKalb takes the field Friday before its game against Redan at Buck Godfrey Stadium.

Redan senior Mitchell Deljuane (10) pushes through the SW DeKalb defense during the first half of Friday's game.

Redan senior RB Eian Scott (1) gains yardage during the second half of a football game against Southwest Dekalb at Buck Godfrey Stadium in Decatur Friday, August 18, 2017.

Redan QB Frederic McKnuckle III (7) looks to his sidelines after being brought down during the first half of Friday's game.

SW DeKalb QB Justin Tomlin (17) rolls away from a Redan defender during the first half of Friday's game.

Redan senior RB Eian Scott (1) is driven out of bounds by Southwest DeKalb junior SS Jamal Starks (4) and senior CB Jalen Alexander (10) during the second half of a football game at Buck Godfrey Stadium in Decatur Friday, August 18, 2017.

SW DeKalb FB Jeremy Hatchett (8) drives the ball past Redan defenders during the second half of a football game at Buck Godfrey Stadium in Decatur Friday, August 18, 2017.

After the ball was tipped, Hillgrove wide receiver Chigoziem Okonkwo (1) makes a one-handed catch against Buford defensive back Kellen Neal (31) in the first half of their game during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday, August 18, 2017, in Atlanta.

Hillgrove running back Trevor Smith (6) breaks through a hole in the Buford defense on his way for a long touchdown run in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday, August 18, 2017, in Atlanta.

Hillgrove wide receiver Chigoziem Okonkwo (1) and Buford defensive back Kellen Neal (31) fight for a ball in the first half of their game during the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State Stadium Friday, August 18, 2017, in Atlanta. Okonkwo was able to make the catch.

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South Forsyth running back Jared Honey runs through the tackle of Roswell's Sam Antona during the fourth quarter of Friday's game at Georgia State Stadium. South Forsyth won 17-14 in double overtime as part of the Corky Kell Classic.

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