Week 1: Georgia high school football

High School Sports

Week 1: Georgia high school football

Teams open the 2018 Georgia high school football season with the Corky Kell Classic at Georgia State and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Gwinnett running back Tyler Goodson (5) celebrates in the second half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Gwinnett wide receiver Josh Downs (11) makes a move after a catch in the second half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Brookwood quarterback Conner Chavis (12) gets tackled from behind by North Gwinnett linebacker Will Hunter (25) in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Brookwood MeKal Fuller (14) makes a move after a catch as North Gwinnett safety Taylor Goodson (2) tries to stop him in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Brookwood football players run onto the football field before the start of their game against North Gwinnett at the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Gwinnett fans cheer for their team in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Gwinnett football players run onto the field before the start of their game against the Brookwood at the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Gwinnett running back Tyler Goodson (5) dives into the end zone past Brookwood defensive back Michael Killebrew (38) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. North Gwinnett won, 37-2.

North Gwinnett running back Devin Crosby (31) rushes against Brookwood linebacker Tony Ward (22) for a touchdown in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Gwinnett running back Devin Crosby (31) rushes between Brookwood defensive lineman Joel Seton (99) and linebacker Anthony Gorney (4) for a touchdown in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Gwinnett wide receiver Javonni Cunningham (21) runs as he pushes the helmet of Brookwood linebacker Tony Ward (22) in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

North Gwinnett quarterback J.R. Martin (17) runs with the ball in the second half during the Corky Kell Classic game against Brookwood Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Brookwood wide receiver Jayden Williams (20) drops the football as North Gwinnett cornerback Jarvis Cunningham (13) pursues in the first half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) gains yardage in the second half against McEachern during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

McEachern quarterback Carlos Delrio-Wilson (18) hands off to running back Paris Brown Jr. (8) in the second half against Colquitt County during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Colquitt County wide receiver Lemeke Brockington (17) makes a touchdown catch against McEachern defensive back Ja'Leak Perry (12) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Colquitt County wide receiver Lemeke Brockington (17) makes a touchdown catch against McEachern defensive back Ja'Leak Perry (12) in the second half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Colquitt County won, 41-7.

Colquitt County head coach Rush Propst (right) shakes the hand of McEachern head coach Kyle Hockman after their game at the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Colquitt County won, 41-7.

Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) runs past McEachern linebacker Myles Henderson (33) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

McEachern wide receiver Javon Baker (7) runs after a catch against Colquitt County safety Kam Woods (7) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Colquitt County running back Daijun Edwards (3) makes a move against McEachern defensive back Erwin Bryd (2) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Colquitt County quarterback Jaycee Harden (4) attempts a pass in the first half against McEachern during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

McEachern quarterback Carlos Delrio-Wilson (18) celebrates a touchdown with defensive lineman Jamil Burroughs (99) in the first half against Colquitt County during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

McEachern running back Paris Brown Jr. (8) is stopped by a host of Colquitt County defenders in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

McEachern quarterback Carlos Delrio-Wilson (18) chases down the football after a high snap in the first half against Colquitt County during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Colquitt County running back Ty Leggett (31) runs with McEachern linebacker Stephen Benn (23) defending during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Colquitt County running back Ty Leggett (31) celebrates his touchdown run as offensive lineman Kamaar Bell (79) reacts in the first half against McEachern during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

McEachern quarterback Carlos Delrio-Wilson (18) attempts a pass in the first half against Colquitt County during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Colquitt County cornerback Jay Ward (4) deflects a pass intended for McEachern wide receiver Javon Baker (7) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Mill Creek running back Chancellor Lee-Parker (4) is stopped for a loss by Walton defensive back Jalen Wilson (15, left) and linebacker Grant Jenson (57) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Walton defensive lineman Trey Middleton (23) runs after making an interception in the second half against Mill Creek during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Walton quarterback Austin Kirksey (2) runs for a first down in the second half against Mill Creek during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Mill Creek running back Chancellor Lee-Parker (4) gets stopped by a host of Walton defenders after a run during the first half of the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) makes a touchdown catch against Mill Creek defensive back Josh Battle (28) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) makes a touchdown catch ahead of Mill Creek defensive back Josh Battle (28) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) celebrates after made a long touchdown catch against Mill Creek defensive back Josh Battle (28) in the first half during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. \

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) and Mill Creek defensive back Josh Battle simultaneously catch a pass in the end zone during the first half of their Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug.18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Walton's Blaylock was ruled to have possession scoring his second touchdown of the game.

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock - an AJC Super 11 selection - reacts on the sideline after scoring a touchdown in the first half against Mill Creek during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Walton wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (1) celebrates his touchdown with teammate Kendall Alford (5) in the first half against Mill Creek during the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Walton wide receiver Kendall Alford (5) gets tackled by Mill Creek linebacker Chandler White (21) in the second half of the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Mill Creek running back Chancellor Lee-Parker (4) picks up
yardage during the first half against Walton in the Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Buford running back Derrian Brown (left) celebrates with his teammates after a touchdown against Tucker during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.

Tucker High School fans cheer on their team during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.

Buford High School fans cheer on their team during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.

Tucker and Buford play in the first game of the evening at Georgia State Stadium during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018. Buford defeated Tucker, 40-14.

Buford's Jalar Holley (left) and Xyrie Willson celebrate after the team scored a touchdown against Tucker during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.

Tucker High School's Tyler Hughey is embraced after scoring a touchdown against Buford during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.

Buford High School head coach John Ford argues with a referee during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.

Buford's Derrian Brown is tackled by Tucker's Lucius Chitty during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.

Tucker running back Tyler Hughey is tackled by Buford's Hayden Olsen during the 2018 Corky Kell Classic Friday, Aug.17, 2018, at Georgia State Stadium in Atlanta.

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North Gwinnett running back Tyler Goodson (5) celebrates in the second half during the Corky Kell Classic game Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

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