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HS football state semifinals: Grayson tops Norcross in battle of Gwinnett

Grayson rolls into state finals: Grayson running back Jayvian Allen (16) celebrates his first down run with offensive lineman Garrett Brophy (52) during the second half of Friday's game against Norcross. Grayson defeated Norcross 28-0 to advance to the Class 7A championship game against Collins Hill, which defeated Lowndes in the other semifinal.

State semifinal action: Grayson wide receiver Jamal Haynes (1) celebrates his touchdown in the first half of Friday's Class 7A state semifinal contest against Norcross.

Norcross linebacker Jalen Garner (10) prepares for Friday's Class 7A state semifinal against Grayson.

Norcross coach Keith Maloof gets his team prepared for their game against Grayson in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

The scoreboard announces mandatory wearing of masks outdoors as Grayson football players are shown before their game against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson defenders tackles Norcross running back Jahni Clarke (28) for a short run in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson wide receiver Jaden Smith (3) runs after a catch against Norcross Josh Graham (1) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia (8) celebrates his touchdown pass with Walker Williams (56) during the first half against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson wide receiver Jamal Haynes (1) scores a touchdown against Norcross defense back Zion Alexander (3) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia (8) throws a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jamal Haynes, left, in the first half against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson running back Joseph Taylor (15) runs against Norcross defensive lineman Kamren Lark (99) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Norcross running back Jahni Clarke (28) is bent backwards by a host of Grayson defenders after a run by Clarke in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson defensive end Victoine Brown (20) tackles Norcross quarterback Mason Kaplan (16) for a short gain in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia, left, celebrates with offensive lineman Walker Williams (56) after their 28-0 win against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Grayson advances to play in the Class AAAAAAA final. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia celebrates GraysonÕs 28-0 win against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Grayson advances to play in the Class AAAAAAA final. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson coach Adam Carter, right, celebrates with players after their 28-0 win against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Grayson advances to play in the Class AAAAAAA final. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: A Grayson assistant coach, left, greets Norcross quarterback Mason Kaplan (16) after NorcrossÕ loss to Grayson in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Grayson won 28-0 to advance to the Class AAAAAAA finals. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson linebacker Jalen Smith (41, center) celebrates with teammates after their 28-0 win against Norcross during the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Grayson won 28-0 to advance to the Class AAAAAAA finals. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson running back Sean Downer (46, right) celebrates his rushing touchdown with teammates in the second half against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Grayson won 28-0 to advance to the Class AAAAAAA finals. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson running back Jayvian Allen (16) celebrates his first down run with offensive lineman Garrett Brophy (52) in the second half against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Grayson won 28-0 to advance to the Class AAAAAAA finals. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson defensive back AJ Lopez (27) celebrates his interception with teammate Mumu Bin-Wahad (6) in the first half against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Grayson won 28-0 to advance to the Class AAAAAAA finals. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson running back Sean Downer (46) runs against Norcross defensive end Myles Allen (46) in the second half of the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Norcross quarterback Mason Kaplan (16) attempts a pass in the second half against Grayson in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Grayson won 28-0 to advance to the Class AAAAAAA finals. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson offensive lineman Griffin Scroggs (70) and Walt Flynn (55) block Norcross defensive lineman Jared Brooks (55) in the second half of the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Norcross linebacker Jalen Garner (10) tackles Grayson running back Joseph Taylor (15) in the second half of the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Dec. 18, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Grayson quarterback Jake Garcia (8) attempts a pass in the first half against Norcross in the Class AAAAAAA semi-final game at Norcross high school Friday, December 18, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Credit: Jason Getz/Special to the AJC

Grayson rolls into state finals: Grayson running back Jayvian Allen (16) celebrates his first down run with offensive lineman Garrett Brophy (52) during the second half of Friday's game against Norcross. Grayson defeated Norcross 28-0 to advance to the Class 7A championship game against Collins Hill, which defeated Lowndes in the other semifinal.

Updated Dec 19, 2020

Top-ranked Grayson blanked Gwinnett County foe Norcross 28-0 in the Class 7A state semifinals Friday in Norcross.

Grayson will face another Gwinnett foe - Collins Hill - in the state title game. Collins Hill topped Lowndes 31-14 in the other semifinal.

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