Week 8: AJC Georgia high school football scoreboard Oct. 23, 2020

The Grayson Rams, the top-ranked team in the state’s largest classification, remained unbeaten and advanced in the 7A playoffs with a 30-6 victory over Harrison.

Marist, the top-ranked team in Class 4A, defeated Flowery Branch 24-0 in its second-round playoff game.

The state’s other top-ranked teams - Lee County (6A), Blessed Trinity (5A), Cedar Grove (3A), Fitzgerald (2A), Prince Avenue Christian (1A Private) and Metter (1A Public) - all advanced to the next round with victories Friday.

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