Photos: High school football state champions crowned

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Photos: High school football state champions crowned

The Georgia high school state championship games were Dec. 13-14, 2019.

Marietta head coach Richard Morgan hoists the trophy with players after their 17-9 win against Lowndes in the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity players Elijah Green (21), Nate Matthews (42), lineman Jackson Filipowicz (53), and Quinton Reese (17) celebrate after their 17-14 win against Oconee County in the Class AAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Cedar Grove's Isaiah Ratcliff celebrates with the trophy after the AAA state title football game win over Crisp County on Saturday Dec.14, 2019. John Amis / Special

Harrison head coach Matt Dickmann and player Mason Bollin (44) hold their championship trophy after the AAAAAA state championship game at Georgia State Stadium on Friday, December 13, 2019. Harrison won 20-7 over Allatoona. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Buford players and coach Bryant Appling hold their championship trophy after the GHSA AAAAA state championship game at Georgia State Stadium on Friday, December 13, 2019. Buford won 17-14 over Warner Robins in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy players hold up the trophy after beating Wesleyan High School during the Class A private state title football championship game against Wesleyan HighSschool at Georgia State Stadium Friday, December 13, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Marietta players celebrate with students after their 17-9 win against Lowndes in the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta quarterback Harrison Bailey (5) celebrates after their 17-9 win against Lowndes in the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

December 14, 2019 - Atlanta, Ga: Marietta head coach Richard Morgan dodges the gatorade dump by players after Marietta's 17-9 win against Lowndes in the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta's BJ Ojulari (58) and Taji Johnson (8) celebrate with the trophy after their 17-9 win against Lowndes in the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Buford's Hayden Olsen (85) hits the game-winning field in overtime during the GHSA AAAAA state championship game at Georgia State Stadium on Friday, December 13, 2019. Buford won 17-14 over Warner Robins. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Coach Bryant Appling (right) celebrates with Buford cornerback Jalen Huff (21). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Warner Robins' Ryan Cooper (56) is comforted by Buford players after the game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Buford's Gabe Ervin (22) celebrates with teammates in the first half during the GHSA AAAAA state championship game at Georgia State Stadium on Friday, December 13, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Warner Robins players react to their loss in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Buford players celebrate their victory over Warner Robins. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Warner Robins quarterback Jalen Addie (1) gets off a pass in the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Buford's Ryland Gandy (41) recovers the fumble by Warner Robins quarterback Jalen Addie (1). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Buford's Ace Edwards (left) and Aubry Smith (44) dive to recover the fumble by Warner Robins quarterback Jalen Addie (1). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Warner Robins running back Jahlen Rutherford (24) is brought down by Buford's Mason Mccranie (right) in the second half during the GHSA AAAAA state championship game at Georgia State Stadium on Friday, December 13, 2019. Buford won 17-14 over Warner Robins in overtime. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Buford's Jamarius Isaac (4) reacts after he scored a touchdown in the second half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Warner Robins' Deuce Petty (12) gets tackled from behind by Buford's Amari Wansley (8). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Wesleyan High School fans and players react after losing to Eagle's Landing Christian Academy during the Class A private state title football championship game at Georgia State Stadium Friday, December 13, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy players celebrate after beating Wesleyan High School during the Class A private state title football championship game at Georgia State Stadium Friday, December 13, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy's Keaton Mitchell puts a move on a Wesleyan High School player during the Class A private state title football championship game at Georgia State Stadium Friday, December 13, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy football player Deion Fisher brings down Wesleyan High School's Griffin Caldwell during the Class A Private state title football championship game at Georgia State Stadium Friday, December 13, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy cheerleaders cheer on their team during the class A private state title football championship game at Georgia State Stadium Friday, December 13, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy's David Wingfield (right) celebrates with Deion Fisher after a touchdown during the Class A private state title football championship game against Wesleyan High School at Georgia State Stadium Friday, December 13, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Eagle's Landing Christian Academy's Keaton Mitchell scores a touchdown during the Class A private state title football championship game against Wesleyan High School at Georgia State Stadium Friday, December 13, 2019. STEVE SCHAEFER / SPECIAL TO THE AJC

Allatoona's Asante Das (1) makes a touchdown catch in the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Allatoona cheerleaders react. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Allatoona fans cheer for their team. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Harrison's Malakai Taft (27) recovers a fumble. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Harrison's James Ziglor III (1) runs for a touchdown in the first half during the GHSA AAAAAA state championship game at Georgia State Stadium on Friday, December 13, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Allatoona's Alex Wilson (7) is taken down by Harrison's Bryce Stanfield (85). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Harrison's Brandon Carter (23) and Harrison Marcus Bleazard (32) celebrate in the second half. Harrison won 20-7 over Allatoona. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Allatoona's Alex Wilson (7) is comforted by coaching staff after their loss. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Harrison's Mason Bollin (44) kisses the championship trophy. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Harrison's James Ziglor III (1) runs against Allatoona outside linebacker Cameron Carty (6). (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Cedar Grove RB Chavon Wright rushes against Crisp County during the AAA state title football game on Saturday Dec.14, 2019. John Amis / Special

Cedar Grove QB Austin Smith throws against Crisp County during the AAA state title football game on Saturday Dec.14, 2019. John Amis / Special

Crisp County QB AJ Lofton runs as Cedar Grove Safety Jordan Greer (9) brings him down during the AAA state title football game on Saturday Dec.14, 2019. John Amis / Special

Crisp County QB AJ Lofton runs as Cedar Grove Safety Jordan Greer (9) defends during the AAA state title football game on Saturday Dec.14, 2019. John Amis / Special

The sun sets on the Crisp County sideline casting long shadows on their hopes of winning the AAA state title football game after they fall behind to Cedar Grove in the fourth quarter, Saturday Dec.14, 2019. John Amis / Special

Cedar Grove QB Austin Smith (4) comes off the field celebrating moments after the AAA state title football game. John Amis / Special

Cedar Grove's Isaiah Ratcliff celebrates with the trophy after the AAA state title football game. John Amis / Special

A general view of Georgia State Stadium during the Class AAAA high school football state title game between Blessed Trinity and Oconee County Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Elijah Green (21) scores a touchdown in the first half against Oconee County during the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Justice Haynes (22) runs against Oconee County defensive back Elijah Hamm (8) in the first half during the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Oconee County wide receiver West Weeks (7) makes a touchdown catch against Blessed Trinity defensive back James Bryant (81) during the first half of the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity quarterback Duncan Reavis (5) attempts a pass in the first half against Oconee County during the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity quarterback Duncan Reavis (5) talks with head coach Tim McFarlin in the first half against Oconee County during the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Oconee County quarterback Max Johnson (14) attempts a pass against the pressure from Blessed Trinity linebacker Michael Mitchler (18) in the first half of the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Elijah Green (21) scores a touchdown in the first half against Oconee County during the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Elijah Green (21) gets by Oconee County defensive back Liam Lewis (6) for Green's second touchdown in the first half of the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Elijah Green (21) gets by Oconee County defensive back Darius Johnson Jr. (22) for Green's second touchdown in the first half of the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. Also shown on the play is Blessed Trinity wide receiver Justin Cellilli (82). (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity offensive lineman JT Carney lifts up kicker Aaron Werkheiser (89) after their 17-14 win against Oconee County in the Class AAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity running back Elijah Green is interviewed after their 17-14 win against Oconee County in the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity tight end Grayson Gilder (87, left) celebrates with lineman Jackson Filipowicz (53) after their 17-14 win against Oconee County in the Class AAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Blessed Trinity tight end Grayson Gilder (87) makes a first down catch in the fourth quarter of their 17-14 win against Oconee County in the Class AAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta quarterback Harrison Bailey (5) looks to pass in the first half against Lowndes during the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta running back Kimani Vidal (28) scores a rushing touchdown in the first half against Lowndes during the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta tight end Arik Gilbert (2) is unable to make the catch against Lowndes defensive back Josh Brown (5) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta quarterback Harrison Bailey (5) is pushed out of bounds by Lowndes defensive back Tylar Belcher (15) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta tight end Arik Gilbert (2) celebrates a first down catch in the first half against Lowndes during the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta wide receiver Ricky White (7) makes a move on Lowndes defensive back Tylar Belcher (15) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta tight end Arik Gilbert (2) is tackled by Lowndes defensive back Caleb Roberts (33) after a catch by Gilbert in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta running back Kimani Vidal (28) dives for extra yards against Lowndes defensive lineman Thomas Davis (95) in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta quarterback Harrison Bailey (5) attempts a pass in the first half against Lowndes during the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Lowndes quarterback Jacurri Brown (11) is tackled by Marietta defenders for no short gain in the first half of the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title game at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta quarterback Harrison Bailey (5) celebrates with fans after their 17-9 win against Lowndes in the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Marietta tight end Arik Gilbert talks with reporters after their 17-9 win against Lowndes in the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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Marietta head coach Richard Morgan hoists the trophy with players after their 17-9 win against Lowndes in the Class AAAAAAA high school football state title at Georgia State Stadium Saturday, December 14, 2019 in Atlanta. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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