Photos: N.C. Central beats Alcorn State in Atlanta

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Photos: N.C. Central beats Alcorn State in Atlanta

AJC photos from the HBCU Kickoff game between N.C. Central and Alcorn State.

The North Carolina Central Eagles celebrate after beating the Alcorn State Braves at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. North Carolina Central won 23-14. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The North Carolina Central Eagles celebrate after beating the Alcorn State Braves following a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. North Carolina Central Eagles beat the Alcorn State Braves 23-14. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The North Carolina Central Eagles celebrate after beating the Alcorn State Braves following a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. North Carolina Central Eagles beat the Alcorn State Braves 23-14. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

North Carolina Central Eagles head coach Trei Olive, right, meets with Alcorn State Braves head coach Fred McNair following a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. North Carolina Central Eagles beat the Alcorn State Braves 23-14. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Alcorn State Braves wide receiver Juan Anthony Jr. (16) scores a touchdown in the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles during a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

North Carolina Central Eagles quarterback Davius Richard (11) carries the ball for a first down during the first half during a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

An Alcorn State Braves fan celebrates after the team scored a touchdown in the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles during a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

North Carolina Central Eagles wide receiver Ryan McDaniel (15) competes a catch against the Alcorn State Braves during the first half of a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

North Carolina Central Eagles quarterback Davius Richard (11) scores a touchdown against the Alcorn State Braves during the first half of a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Alcorn State Braves wide receiver LeCharles Pringle (82) is pushed out of bounds after gaining yards on a completed pass against the North Carolina Central Eagles during a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

North Carolina Central Eagles quarterback Davius Richard (11) throws the ball during the first half during a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

North Carolina Central Eagles running back Jorden Freeman (0) gains yards on the carry during the first half. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Alcorn State Braves quarterback Felix Harper (2) looks to complete a pass during the first half against the North Carolina Central Eagles during a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

The North Carolina Central Eagles flag is flown in the end zone after the team scored a touchdown against the Alcorn State Braves during the second half of a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

A child dances in the stands during the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

North Carolina Central Eagles tight end Isiah Macklin (18) is tackled to the ground after catching a pass against the North Carolina Central Eagles during the second half of a football game the at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Alcorn State Braves fans cheer during the second half of a football game against the North Carolina Central Eagles at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

North Carolina Central Eagles head coach Trei Olive raises the Cricket MEAC/SWAC Challenge trophy after beating the Alcorn State Braves following a football game at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. North Carolina Central Eagles beat the Alcorn State Braves 23-14. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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The North Carolina Central Eagles celebrate after beating the Alcorn State Braves at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta, Saturday, August 28, 2021. North Carolina Central won 23-14. (Alyssa Pointer/Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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