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

Norcross vs. Grayson -- State semifinals

Norcross vs. Grayson -- State semifinals

Norcross vs. Grayson -- State semifinals

Norcross vs. Grayson -- State semifinals

Norcross vs. Grayson -- State semifinals

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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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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