Photos: North Gwinnett outlasts Parkview

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Photos: North Gwinnett outlasts Parkview

Photos from the Gwinnett County battle between Parkview and North Gwinnett Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.

North Gwinnett quarterback Ethan Washington (2) hands the ball off to running back Brinston Williams (22) during Friday's game against Parkview in Lilburn. North Gwinnett prevailed 34-27. Casey Sykes/Special to the AJC

North Gwinnett running back Marcus McFarlane (3) runs the ball as Parkview defensive back Champ Baker (2) closes in during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Parkview running back Donovan Paris (5) celebrates with Parkview quarterback Colin Houck (11) after a touchdown during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

North Gwinnett running back Brinston Williams (22) celebrates with North Gwinnett wide receiver Marek Briley (12) after Williams’ touchdown during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Parkview wide receiver Mike Matthews (4) runs the ball as North Gwinnett safety Christian Smith (28) dives to bring him down during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Parkview defensive back Champ Baker (2) stands in the back of the team huddle after the end of a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. North Gwinnett staged a late comeback and won 34-27 after trailing Parkview for most of the game. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A clump of grass is seen stuck in the helmet of a North Gwinnett player during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Parkview quarterback Colin Houck (11) looks for an open receiver during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Parkview quarterback Colin Houck (11) passes the ball just before the North Gwinnett defense reaches him during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

North Gwinnett quarterback Ethan Washington (2) smiles after rushing into the end zone for a touchdown during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

North Gwinnett wide receiver Cade Funderburk (11) runs the ball and attempts to stiff arm Parkview defensive back Mike Matthews (4) during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

North Gwinnett linebacker Grant Godfrey (1) holds up the ball after a big turnover during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Parkview kicker Carlos Munoz (25) kicks off during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Parkview wide receiver Mike Matthews (4) celebrates with teammates after a touchdown during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

North Gwinnett quarterback Ethan Washington (2) attempts a pass during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

North Gwinnett wide receiver Marek Briley (12) pulls in a pass before running into the end zone for a touchdown during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Parkview quarterback Colin Houck (11) scrambles during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Parkview wide receiver Jordan McCoy (3) hurdles North Gwinnett safety Christian Smith (28) on a run during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

North Gwinnett wide receiver Marek Briley (12) pulls in a pass during a GHSA 7A high school football game between the North Gwinnett Bulldogs and the Parkview Panthers at Parkview High School in Lilburn, Ga., on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (Casey Sykes for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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Credit: Casey Sykes/Special to the AJC

North Gwinnett quarterback Ethan Washington (2) hands the ball off to running back Brinston Williams (22) during Friday's game against Parkview in Lilburn. North Gwinnett prevailed 34-27. Casey Sykes/Special to the AJC

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