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HS football state playoffs: Grayson remains unbeaten

Blessed Trinity with the big win: Deldrick Franklin (42) runs through the Decatur defense during a play in Friday's 44-0 state playoff victory in Roswell.

Justice Haynes rushed for 314 yards and three touchdowns on 25 carries in Friday's 44-0 victory over Decatur.

State playoffs round two: The North Cobb Warriors line up in the end zone before the start of Friday's playoff game against Lowndes in Kennesaw.

North Cobb quarterback Malachi Singleton (3) carries the ball for yardage against the Lowndes defense Friday in Kennesaw.

North Cobb wide receivers Xavier Clark (4) and Montrel Jenkins (1) celebrate after Jenkins' touchdown catch in the first half of Friday's game against Lowndes.

Matthew Trimble of Lowndes (28) is tackled by North Cobb wide receiver Christian Moss (5) after Trimble intercepted a pass in the first half.

Lowndes quarterback Jacurri Brown (11) scores during the first half of Friday's game.

Lowndes free safety Josh Pickett (14) and wide receiver Elijah Ellis (16) scramble to recover a North Cobb fumble in the first half of their game Friday.

North Cobb fans bundle up against the cold temperatures as they watch Friday's North Cobb-Lowndes game in Kennesaw.

Blessed Trinity running back Justice Haynes stretches into the end zone for a touchdown during Friday's state playoff game against Decatur in Roswell.

Blessed Trinity sophomore Evan Dickens looks for yardage during Friday's game against Decatur.

Decatur running back Marquis Hood heads upfield against the Blessed Trinity defense during the first half of Friday's game.

Decatur receiver Issac Dimmock catches the ball with pressure from Blessed Trinity defenders Mavrick Torrico (right) and Ryan Dupont (left) during the first half.

Blessed Trinity's Ryan Dupont scores during the first half of Friday's game against Decatur.

Blessed Trinity's David Coltrane (11) receives an assist from teammate Ty Furnish (78) during a play in Friday's 44-0 victory over Decatur.

Big win for Blessed Trinity: The top-ranked team in Class 5A rolled into the next round of the state playoffs Friday with a 44-0 victory over Decatur in Roswell.

Justice Haynes (22), sophomore running back for Blessed Trinity, walks out of the endzone after scoring a touchdown during the Blessed Trinity vs. Decatur high school football game on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Blessed Trinity high school in Roswell, Georgia. Blessed Trinity defeated Decatur 44-0 in the second round playoff game. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.

Lowndes running back Israel Mitchell maneuvers through North CobbÕs defense in the second half of their game Friday, December 4, 2020 in Kennesaw. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

North Cobb wide receiver Trevor Lovett (7) dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of his game against Lowndes Friday, December 4, 2020 in Kennesaw. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

Lowndes's Travion Pope (45) raises his helmet in celebration with Viking teammates after their 21-13 win over North Cobb Friday, December 4, 2020 in Kennesaw. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

North Cobb wide receiver Xavier Clark (4) is forced out of bounds by Lowndes free safety Tj Quinn (8) during Friday's state playoff game in Kennesaw. Lowndes advanced in the Class 7A playoffs with a 21-13 victory over North Cobb.

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Blessed Trinity with the big win: Deldrick Franklin (42) runs through the Decatur defense during a play in Friday's 44-0 state playoff victory in Roswell.

Updated Dec 5, 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.

Blessed Trinity 44, Decatur 0

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