Norcross football players run onto the field before their home playoff game against Lowndes Friday night.Jason Getz/Special

Norcross head coach Keith Maloof gets the team ready for its game against Lowndes.Jason Getz/Special

Lowndes head coach Randy McPherson (left) greets Norcross head coach Keith Maloof before the game.Jason Getz/Special

Parkview senior offensive player Hanock Berhane high-fives teammates during warmups before Friday's playoff game at McEachern.Daniel Varnado/Special

McEachern senior Montayo Hood prepares to snap the ball during warmups before Friday's game against Norcross.Daniel Varnado

Parkview sophore WR Malik Washington blasts past McEachern senior OLB Zach Holloway during the first half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Parkview senior QB Caleb Mitchell sets up for a pass during the first half.Daniel Varnado

McEachern head coach Kyle Hockman talks with senior WR Ej Scott during a break in Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

McEachern's Brandon Smith runs in for a touchdown as Parkview's Malik Washington trails on the play.Daniel Varnado/Special

Junior RB Demtrius West makes a catch for the Parkview Panthers during the first half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado

Parkview takes the field for Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Parkview's Christian Malloy carries the ball against McEachern's Jeffery Young.Daniel Varnado/Special

Norcross quarterback Baron Radcliff drops back to pass in the first half of Friday's game against Lowndes.Jason Getz/Special

Norcross wide receiver Jacobe Burrell (11) is tackled by Lowndes linebacker Tommy Owens (44) after Burrell made a catch in the first half of Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Lowndes wide receiver Xavier Jenkins (25) celebrates a touchdown catch with tight end Marcus Brownrigg (82) in the first half of Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Lowndes quarterback Michael Barrett (1) is tackled by Norcross linebacker Monty Montgomery (20).Jason Getz/Special

Lowndes quarterback Michael Barrett celebrates his long touchdown run in the first half.Jason Getz/Special

Kennesaw, Ga. -- North Cobb senior RB Jai Erwin (4) celebrates his touchdown with senior WR Drew Tejchman (1) late the second half of their game against Tift County Friday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- North Cobb head coach Shane Queen pumps his fist late in the fourth quarter signaling a 35-7 win over the Tift County Blue Devils in the first-round of playoffsFriday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- North Cobb senior OLB Jamal Kuku (5) unsuccessfully stops Tift County senior RB Brenton Jones (3) from scoring a touchdown during the second half of their game at North CobbFriday November 11, 2016...Daniel Varnado

The Blue Devils' coaches and players celebrate after a play during the second half of their game at North Cobb in the first-round of playoffs Friday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- Tift County senior LB Eric Atkins (21) fails to make a sack on North Cobb senior QB Will Lovett (7) in the second half of their game at North Cobb Friday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- North Cobb sophomore LB Christian Singleton (34) forces Tift County senior RB Brenton Jones (3) out of bounds during the first half of their game at North CobbFriday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- North Cobb students cheer on the Warriors after a play in the first half of their game against Tift County Friday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- North Cobb senior WR Drew Tejchman (1) scores a touchdown in the first half of his game against Tift County Friday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- Tift County junior DB Jakwon Golson (5) and the Blue Devil defense try to stop North Cobb senior QB Will Lovett (7) as he dives for the end zone in the first half of the game Friday November 11...Daniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. --North Cobb junior DL Thurman Geathers (91) closes in on Tift County senior RB Brenton Jones (3) in the first half of their game at North Cobb in the first round of football playoffs Friday November...Daniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- North Cobb senior RB CJ Cole (21) gains yardage in the first half of his game against Tift County in the first round of playoff football games Friday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- North Cobb sophomore OL Michael Dixon (60) tackles Tift County sophomore QB Griffin Collier (10) in the first half of their football game at North Cobb Friday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Kennesaw, Ga. -- The North Cobb Warriors face off against the Tift County Blue Devils in at North Cobb in the first round of playoff games Friday November 11, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell head coach John Ford hoists the region trophy after their game at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell, Ga. Roswell won 20-14 to win the Region 4-AAAAAAA...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- McEachern’s cheerleaders celebrate a touchdown in the second half of their football game against Hillgrove Friday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell wide receiver Christian Ford (3) runs down the sideline against Cherokee linebacker Mckinley Hunter (23) in the first half of their game at Roswell High School Friday November...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- McEachern sophomore CB David Britton (43) attempts a tackle on Hillgrove senior WR Tavion Walker (11) during a play in the first half of their game at McEachern Friday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Powder Springs, Ga. -- McEachern players and coaches react after a touchdown in second half of the game Friday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell head coach John Ford, right, congratulates wide receiver Christian Ford (3) after a play in the first half of their game against Cherokee at Roswell High School Friday November...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell running back Sheldon Evans (1) runs for yards down the sideline in the second half of their game against Cherokee at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- Hillgrove junior QB Hunter Arters (12) is surrounded by McEachern defenders early in the first half of their game at McEachern Friday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Powder Springs, Ga. -- McEachern junior CB Dewayne White (32) makes an unsuccessfully tackle on Hillgrove junior WR Jalen Jackson (16) late in the first half of their football game at McEachern Friday, November...Daniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell wide receiver Kentrell Barber (10) catches a touchdown pass against Cherokee defensive back Brendan Kenney (17) in the first half of their game at Roswell High School Friday...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell free safety Xavier Mckinney (15) celebrates their win against Cherokee at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell, Ga. Roswell won 20-14 to win the Region...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- McEachern senior WR Brandon Smith (15) misses a pass as Hillgrove sophomore S Lance Wise (21) and senior LB Jared Pryer (8) cover him during the first half of their gameFriday, November 4...Daniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell defensive back Justus Harris (17) can't make an interception against Cherokee wide receiver Demond Ellison (1) in the first half of their game at Roswell High School Friday...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell defensive back Justus Harris (17) can't make an interception against Cherokee wide receiver Demond Ellison (1) in the first half of their game at Roswell High School Friday...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell defensive back Justus Harris (17) can't make an interception against Cherokee wide receiver Demond Ellison (1) in the first half of their game at Roswell High School Friday...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell head coach John Ford, center, receives the region trophy after their game at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell, Ga. Roswell won 20-14 to win the Region...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- Hillgrove junior DB Kameron Budram (13) tries to strip the ball from McEachern senior WR EJ Scott (3) during the second half of their game at McEachern Friday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell defensive tackle Lamon Titus (50) and defensive end Koby Cumberland (32) sack Cherokee quarterback Nolan Donley (14) in the second half of their game at Roswell High School...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- McEachern senior FS Kevin Sherman (23) grabs the leg of Hillgrove junior WR Chigoziem Okonkwo (1) as he runs the ball towards the end zone during the second half Friday, November 4, 2016...Daniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell coach John Ford gets the team psyched up before their game against Cherokee at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell, Ga. The winner is the Region 4-AAAAAAA...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell tight end Tyneil Hopper (88) makes a catch against Cherokee's Grant Mogelnicki (20) and Ethan Bridges (35) in the first half of their game at Roswell High School Friday November...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell quarterback Malik Willis (7) attempts a pass pursued by Cherokee linebacker Tyler Rozanske (44) in the first half of their game at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- McEachern senior CB CJ Miller (8) argues with a referee after a play Friday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Powder Springs, Ga. -- McEachern sophomore RB Paris Brown (18) stiff arms Hillgrove sophomore S Lance Wise (21) as he runs the ball in the second halfFriday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Cherokee wide receiver Montrell Washington (10) gets tackled by Roswell defensive back Leanthony Williams Jr. (4) after a catch by Washington in the second half of their game at Roswell...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- Hillgrove sophomore Jaylen McCollough (2) goes up for a ball with McEachern senior Brandon Smith (15) during a play in the second half of their game Friday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell running back Sheldon Evans (1) leaps over Cherokee defensive back Brendan Kenney (17) in the first half of their game at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Cherokee wide receiver Montrell Washington (10) catches a pass in the first half of their game against Roswell at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell, Ga. The...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Cherokee quarterback Nolan Donley (14) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Aaron Knowles (3) in the first half of their game against Roswell at Roswell High School Friday...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- Hillgrove senior WR Tavion Walker (11) falls to the ground after being hit hard buy McEacherns defense during the second halfFriday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell running back Sheldon Evans (1) is stopped by Cherokee defensive back Aaron Knowles (3, center) and linebacker Jack Carroll (7) in the first half of their game at Roswell High...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Cherokee head coach Josh Shaw argues a call with an official in the first half of their game against Roswell at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell, Ga. The winner...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Cherokee quarterback Nolan Donley (14) eludes the tackle by Roswell linebacker Justin Ellis (9) in the first half of their game at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in...Jason Getz

Powder Springs, Ga. -- Hillgrove headcoach Phillip Ironsides and McEachern head coach Kyle Hockman talk while their teams warm up prior to their game at McEachern Friday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Powder Springs, Ga. -- Hillgrove junior K Jason Pierce (85) warms up before his game at McEachern Friday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Powder Springs, Ga. -- The McEachern Indians take the field before their home game against the Hillgrove HawksFriday, November 4, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Under a clear sky, Roswell quarterback Malik Willis (7) warms-up before their game against Cherokee at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell, Ga. The winner is the...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: Roswell free safety Xavier Mckinney (15) greets teammates before their game against Cherokee at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell, Ga. The winner is the Region...Jason Getz

November 4, 2016 - Roswell, Ga: A 50 yard-line marker is shown before the game between Cherokee and No. 1 Roswell at Roswell High School Friday November 4, 2016, in Roswell, Ga. The winner is the Region 4-AAAAAAA...Jason Getz

Brookwood's Blake Chavis (9) and Connor Artime (47) celebrate after the Broncos defeated Parkview 24-23 in overtime Friday.Jason Getz/Special

Brookwood head coach coach Philip Jones celebrates with Blake Chavis (9) and others after Friday's thrilling overtime win over Parkview.Jason Getz/Special

Parkview offensive lineman Ashton Coleman (56) reacts after his team's loss to Brookwood Friday.Jason Getz/Special

Parkview running back Christian Malloy (24) scores a touchdown against Brookwood defensive back Isaiah Rorey (29) in overtime of Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Walton students throw powder into the air at the kickoff of Friday's game at Lassiter.Daniel Varnado/Special

Lassiter players stretch before Friday's home game against Walton.Daniel Varnado/Special

The Walton Raiders warm up before Friday's game at Lassiter.Daniel Varnado/Special

Coaches Eric Godfree of Parkview and Philip Jones of Brookwood share a laugh before the game.Jason Getz/Special

Brookwood's Dante Black warms up before Friday's game against Parkview.Jason Getz/Special

Brookwood linebacker Leonard Warner warms up before Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Walton senior WR Jaelin Bumper (8) is wrapped up by Lassiter defenders .Daniel Varnado/Special

Walton junior CB Chandler Smith makes a tackle on Lassiter senior WR Cervantes Holt.Daniel Varnado/Special

Veterans, who were recognized before the game, salute while the National Anthem is played Friday at Lassiter.Daniel Varnado/Special

Lassiter students cheer after a touchdown during the first half of Friday's game against Walton.Daniel Varnado/Special

Lassiter senior RB Mason Waters (20) pushes the ball past a Walton defender early in the first half .Daniel Varnado/Special

Brookwood tight end Chris Cotter (45) gets tackled by Parkview defensive back Tommy Rogers (22) after a catch by Cotter in the first half of Friday's game at Brookwood.Jason Getz/Special

Parkview quarterback Caleb Mitchell (11) attempts a pass in the first half .Jason Getz/Special

Brookwood wide receiver Matthew Hill (2) runs after a catch.Jason Getz/Special

Brookwood quarterback Angelo DiSpigna (10) attempts a pass in the first half of Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Brookwood linebacker Leonard Warner (35) makes a move against Parkview wide receiver Justin Long (4) after Warner made an interception in the first half of Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Brookwood tight end Chris Cotter (45) scores a touchdown against Parkview's Maurice McIntyre (20) and Malik Washington (2) in the first half of Friday's game at Brookwood.Jason Getz/Special

Walton sophomore QB Austin Kirkey (2) delivers a pass in Friday's game against Lassiter.Daniel Varnado/Special

Walton junior WR Chandler Smith (13) braces for a hit from Lassiter junior CB Derrik Allen (7) during Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Walton senior WR Jaelin Bumper (8) breaks through Lassiter's defense.Daniel Varnado/Special

Lassiter senior RB Mason Waters (20) is tackled by Walton sophomore CB Aj Brown (23) in the second half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Lassiter junior QB Bradley Riopelle sets up for a pass in the second half of the Friday's game against Walton.Daniel Varnado/Special

Archer QB Dillon Waye is tackled by Grayson LB Eugene Mafah jr., (49)and DL Ellison Hubbard (58) during the first half of Friday's game.John Amis/Special

Grayson QB Chase Brice (2) is brought down by Archer DE Irvin Santos during the first half of Friday's game.John Amis/Special

Already with a commanding lead, Grayson WR Evan Sturgill (3) scores a TD while trailed by Archer CB Jalyn Phillips (5) during Friday's game.John Amis/Special

Grayson drum major Collin Ferguson leads the band in the national anthem before Friday's game against Archer.John Amis/Special

Archer cheerleaders Millie Reyes (left) and Jennah Dermyer are lifted up as they practice prior to Friday's game against Grayson.John Amis/Special

Marietta warms up prior to Friday's game at Hillgrove.Daniel Varnado/Special

Members of Hillgrove's homecoming court enter the stadium prior to Friday's game against Marietta.Daniel Varnado/Special

Hillgrove junior DB Cameron Wilson (31) goes up for a pass against Marietta WR Dea Wyane Smith (7) in the first half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Hillgrove's Jaylen McCollough (2) maneuvers the ball around Marietta's defense.Daniel Varnado/Special

Marietta QB Harrison Bailey (5) hands off to Daniel Charles.Daniel Varnado/Special

Hillgrove players and coaches react to a play in the first half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Hillgrove senior Mimi Francis reacts to being named homecoming queen.Daniel Varnado/Special

Hillgrove sophomore RB Jaylen McCollough (2) punches through Marietta's defense during Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer quarterback Dillon Waye (6) celebrates his touchdown run with teammates in the first half of their game against Newton at Archer High School Friday, October 7, 2016, in...Jason Getz

Archer defensive end Colby Wooden (95) tackles Newton quarterback Blake Brock (10) after a short run in Friday's game,Jason Getz/Special

Archer running back Keegan Strickland (27) runs for a touchdown in the first half of Friday's game against Newton.Jason Getz/Special

Newton quarterback Blake Brock (10) attempts a pass in the first half of Friday's game against Archer.Jason Getz/Special

Archer defensive end Colby Wooden (95) tackles Newton quarterback Blake Brock (10) after a short run.Jason Getz/Special

Newton head coach Terrance Banks, right, talks with players in the first half of Friday's game against Archer.Jason Getz/Special

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer running back Keegan Strickland (27) runs for a touchdown in the first half of their game against Newton at Archer High School Friday, October 7, 2016, in Lawrenceville...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer quarterback Dillon Waye (6) celebrates his touchdown run in the first half of their game against Newton at Archer High School Friday, October 7, 2016, in Lawrenceville...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer linebacker Quinn Miller (37, right) and linebacker Amos Dahn (41) tackle Newton running back Centavos Terrell (28) in the first half of their game at Archer High School...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer linebacker Quinn Miller (37, right) and linebacker Amos Dahn (41) cause a fumble by Newton running back Centavos Terrell (28) in the first half of their game at Archer...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer linebacker Jordan Roman (36) chases down a fumble by Newton running back Centavos Terrell (not pictured) in the first half of their game at Archer High School Friday,...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer defensive back Braylen Weems (1) celebrates after he recovered a fumble by Newton running back Centavos Terrell (not pictured) in the first half of their game at Archer...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer defensive back Andrew Booth (21) makes an interception intended for Newton wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (11) in the first half of their game at Archer High School Friday...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer running back Keegan Strickland (27) scores a rushing touchdown against Newton defensive back Deonta Clark Jr. (2) in the first half of their game at Archer High School...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer running back Keegan Strickland (27) celebrates his rushing touchdown with wide receiver Branden Shellnut (8) in the first half of their game against Newton at Archer High...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer defensive end Colby Wooden (95) tackles Newton wide receiver Michael Mathieson (4) after a run by Mathieson in the first half of their game at Archer High School Friday...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer linebacker Quinn Miller (37) sacks Newton quarterback Blake Brock (10) in the first half of their game at Archer High School Friday, October 7, 2016, in Lawrenceville...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer wide receiver Andrew Booth (21) returns a punt past Newton defensive tackle Remy Naza Jr. (54) in the first half of their game at Archer High School Friday, October 7...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer wide receiver Ronald Schjang (15) runs against Newton linebacker Jeremiah Bundrage (41) in the first half of their game at Archer High School Friday, October 7, 2016,...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer head coach Andy Dyer, center, cheers on his team after a touchdown in the first half of their game against Newton at Archer High School Friday, October 7, 2016, in Lawrenceville...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer wide receiver Taiyon Palmer (3) returns a punt past Newton defensive tackle Remy Naza Jr. (54) in the first half of their game at Archer High School Friday, October 7...Jason Getz

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: Archer quarterback Dillon Waye (6) attempts a pass in the first half of their game against Newton at Archer High School Friday, October 7, 2016, in Lawrenceville, Ga.. PHOTO...Jason Getz

Archer wide receivers Malik Proles (7, left) and Ronald Schjang (15) get ready for Friday's game against Newton.Jason Getz/Special

October 7, 2016 - Lawrenceville, Ga: General view before Archer's game against Newton at Archer High School Friday, October 7, 2016, in Lawrenceville, Ga.. PHOTO / JASON GETZJason Getz

Emilee Robertson, 16 (left), and Patron Morgan, 18, cheer on the Warriors in the second half of their game at McEachern Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

McEachern junior WR Genuine Potts (7) celebrates a touch down in the second half of his game against North Cobb Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

North Cobb senior WR Imad Strozier (12) carries the ball for yardage in the first half of the Warrior’s game at McEachern Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

North Cobb senior QB Will Lovett (7) drops back for a pass in the first half of play at McEachern Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

McEachern senior RB Quay Holmes (1) is brought down by senior OL Christian Albright (51), sophomore DL Michael Dixon (60) , and senior LB Jai Erwin (4), in the first half of play Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel...Daniel Varnado

Senior Natalie Brown, 17 (bottom right), cheers at kick off during McEachern’s game against North Cobb Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

North Cobb senior OL Christian Albright (51), senior OLB Chandler Wooten (17), and senior LB Jai Eriwn (4) jump to block a field goal attempt early in the second half of their game at McEachern Friday, October...Daniel Varnado

McEachern junior WR Genuine Potts (7) and junior CB Dewayne White (32) hype themselves up during warm ups Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

North Cobb senior QB Will Lovett (7) unleashes a pass in the second half of play at McEachern Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

McEachern High School stadium Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

McEachern High School stadium Friday, October 7, 2016. SPECIAL/Daniel VarnadoDaniel Varnado

Kell senior DL Ismail Dabdoub (57) sacks East Paulding senior QB Dylan Prater (17) in the second half of Friday's 37-3 victory at Kell.Daniel Varnado/Special

The Kell Longhorns take the field before the start of Friday's game against East Paulding.Daniel Varnado/Special

Norcross quarterback Baron Radcliff attempts a pass as Parkview defensive back Tommy Rogers (22) defends in the second quarter of Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Norcross quarterback Baron Radcliff (9) warms up before Friday's game at Parkview.Jason Getz/Special

Parkview players break through the banner and head onto the field before Friday's game against Norcross.Jason Getz/Special

Norcross quarterback Baron Radcliff is shown during warmups before Friday's game at Parkview.Jason Getz/Special

Parkview running back Deion Slade (6) gets his team fired up before Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

In front of the Parkview scoreboard, Parkview players warm up before Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Parkview wide receiver Miles Marshall is shown during warmups before Friday's game against Norcross.Jason Getz/Special

Parkview quarterback Caleb Mitchell (11) hands off to running back Deion Slade (6) in the first quarter of Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Defensive backs from Norcross get in some pre-game work.Jason Getz/Special

Parkview quarterback Caleb Mitchell (11) attempts a pass as offensive lineman Brazen Marshall (68) blocks a Norcross defender.Jason Getz/Special

Norcross quarterback Baron Radcliff (9) attempts a pass in the second quarter of Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Norcross wide receiver Jacobe Burrell (11) celebrates his touchdown catch with wide receiver Tamir Jones (7).Jason Getz/Special

Norcross defensive end Dareus Barnhill (55) tackles Parkview running back Deion Slade (6).Jason Getz/Special

Norcross defensive back Keon Carter (10) tackles Parkview running back Deion Slade (6).Jason Getz/Special

Norcross wide receiver Robert Sims (18) scores a touchdown past Parkview defensive back Demarius Smith (7).Jason Getz/Special

Parkview head coach Eric Godfree talks with wide receiver Miles Marshall (23).Jason Getz/Special

Norcross running back Clay Harris (2) runs for yards in the first quarter of Friday's game.Jason Getz/Special

Kell junior WR Zane Williams Jr. (13) gains yardage during the first half of Friday's game against East Paulding.Daniel Varnado/Special

East Paulding players signal a Raider possession after Kell sophomore QB Ben Olson (17) fumbles during a kickoff in the first half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Despite losing his helmet, East Paulding senior QB Dylan Prater (17) runs the ball during a play in the first half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

East Paulding senior RB Jody Waddell (29) looks for yardage against the Kell defense.Daniel Varnado/Special

East Paulding senior QB Dylan Prater (17) avoids a tackle by Kell senior DB Shammer Bennett (4) in the second half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Kell fans cheer on the Longhorns in the second half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Fans in the stands during Friday's 37-3 victory by Kell over East Paulding.Daniel Varnado/Special

Members of the St. Pius X football team take a knee as they say a prayer following their loss to Greater Atlanta Christian Friday.Tami Chappell/Special to the AJC

GAC's Scott Thomas (55) tackles St. Pius' Bobby Campbell (33) during Friday's game at GAC. The top-ranked Spartans won 37-7.Tami Chappell/Special to the AJC

Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans Davis Markham (right) misses a tackle on St. Pius quarterback Connor Egan, who fell in for a touchdown.Tami Chappell/Special to the AJC

St. Pius X wide receiver Henry Penter (9) is taken down by Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans cornerback Ryan Milovich in second half action at a high school football game at Spartan Stadium Friday.Tami Chappell/Special to the AJC

Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans head coach Tim Hardy keeps an eye on the action.Tami Chappell/Special to the AJC

St. Pius X quarterback Connor Egan (18) tries to break loose from Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans Graham Finklea (54) in second half action at a high school football game at Spartan Stadium Friday.Tami Chappell/Special to the AJC

Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans quarterback Davis Mills (16) hands off to Kyler McMichael during play against St. Piux X in first half action during Friday's game. Tami Chappell/Special to the AJC

Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans cheerleader Ashley Dobbs cheers during play against St. Pius.Tami Chappell/Special to the AJC

Marist junior DB Charlie Addicks (23) gains yardage against Woodward.Daniel Varnado/Special

Greater Atlanta Christian Spartans fans in the Spartan Jungle cheer against St. Pius.Tami Chappell/Special to the AJC

The Marist War Eagles jog off the field after warming up prior to their game at Woodward Academy Friday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Woodward Academy senior QB Ryan Glover (7) breaks for an opening in Marist's defense in the first half.Daniel Varnado/Special

Woodward's student sections cheers during the first half.Daniel Varnado/Special

Marist cheerleaders and mascot watch from the sidelines during the first half.Daniel Varnado/Special

Woodward Academy senior WR Josh Johnson (3) is tackled by Marist senior DB Drew Geeslin (26) during a play in the first half.Daniel Varnado/Special

The Marist War Eagles break through a banner at the start of their game against Woodward Academy Friday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Woodward Academy senior QB Ryan Glover (7) is brought down by Marist junior LB James MacCallum (42) and sophomore DB Kyle Hamilton (10).Daniel Varnado/Special

Marist senior DB Stone Bridges (44) looks for yardage against the Woodward defense.Daniel Varnado/Special

Woodward Academy senior WR Josh Johnson (3) high steps the ball into the end zone for a touchdown in the second half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Woodward Academy senior Josh Johnson (3) and Hunter Falconer (6) celebrate Johnson's touchdown.Daniel Varnado/Special

Woodward Academy senior DB J.R. Pace (9) trips up Marist senior QB Jack O'Keefe (18) in the second half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Marist senior QB Chase Abshier (11) is tackled by a player from Woodward Academy during the second half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Marist fans react to a play in the second half of their game at Woodward Academy Friday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Archer running back Malik Sproles stiff arms Mill Creek defender Jack Griffith on a reverse that failed to gain in the first half  of Friday's game.bsanderlin@ajc.com

Rome junior DL Adam Anderson (19) makes a tackle on Kell junior RB Dre Huston (22) in the first half of their football game at Kell Friday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Archer High School receiver Brandon Johnson beat his defender deep, but couldn't hold onto the pass against Mill Creek.bsanderlin@ajc.com

Archer quarterback Braylen Weems throws the ball away as he tackled by Mill Creek's Ryan Cox in Friday's game.bsanderlin@ajc.com

Archer fans dressed the part for Military Appreciation Night against Mill Creek High School Friday.bsanderlin@ajc.com

Mill Creek High linebacker Shaka Heyward closes in on Archer receiver Malik Sproles.bsanderlin@ajc.com

Rome junior WR Jordan Watkins (8) moves the ball downfield during the first half of Friday's game.Daniel Varnado/Special

Mill Creek Kicker Brenton King celebrates his 56 yard field goal in the second quarter against Archer.bsanderlin@ajc.com

Archer High School running back Tyler Ranel with no where to go as the Mill Creek defense closes in.bsanderlin@ajc.com

Mill Creek running back Joe Thomas looks for running room against Archer.bsanderlin@ajc.com

Mill Creek defensive back Jonathan Gipson celebrates his interception while en route to the end zone for a touchdown against Archer.bsanderlin@ajc.com

Kell senior WR Jared Hill (6) and junior WR Zane Williams Jr. (13) celebrate a touchdown in the first half of their game against Rome.Daniel Varnado/Special

Kell High students are ready to cheer on the Longhorns during their game against the Rome Wolves Friday.Daniel Varnado/Special

Rome students watch during a play in the first half of their football game at Kell Friday,Daniel Varnado/Special

The Kell Longhorns take the field during their home game against Rome High Friday.Daniel Varnado/Special

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Walton's Jason Rooks (30) is greeted at home plate by his teammates after hitting a grand slam out of the park, ensuring their 11-1 victory over Pope during the first game of the Class AAAAAA...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Pope's Cameron Allison hurls the ball towards the plate during the first game against Walton in the Class AAAAAA baseball championship in Marietta on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JONATHAN PHILLIPS...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Walton's Zac Kristofak hurls the ball towards the plate during the first game against Pope in the Class AAAAAA baseball championship in Marietta on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JONATHAN PHILLIPS...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Pope's Patrick Orr connects with the ball during the first game against Walton in the Class AAAAAA baseball championship in Marietta on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIALJonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Walton's Michael Guldberg runs to make the catch during the first game against Pope in the Class AAAAAA baseball championship in Marietta on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIALJonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Pope's Josh Lowe tries to make the throw from third to first during the first game against Walton in the Class AAAAAA baseball championship in Marietta on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JONATHAN...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Walton's Parker McCoy (7) turns the double play as Pope's Kyle Hinton (left) runs in late during the first game in the Class AAAAAA baseball championship in Marietta on Saturday, May 21,...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Walton's Drake Frix (left) goes to hug teammate Zac Kristofak after their 11-1 victory over Pope during the first game of the Class AAAAAA baseball championship in Marietta on Saturday, May...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Pope's Buddy Floyd can't come up with the ball during the first game against Walton in the Class AAAAAA baseball championship in Marietta on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JONATHAN PHILLIPS / SPECIALJonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Marietta - Pope's Antonio Jareno (22) waits on the ball as Walton's Michael Guldberg (left) dives safely to second during the first game in the Class AAAAAA baseball championship in Marietta on Saturday...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Locust Grove's Trevor Sellers (3) flies intot he air as he collides with Buford's Thames Hudlow (21)) slides into second a little late during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Locust Grove starting pitcher Ethan Lindow hurls the ball towards the plate during their game against Buford during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament in Buford on Saturday...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Buford's Austin Wilhite (20) leaps into the air as he throws the ball towards first base during their game against Locust Grove during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament in...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Locust Grove's Odlanier Rodriguez connects with the ball during their game against Buford during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament in Buford on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JONATHAN...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Buford starting pitcher Justin Glover hurls the ball towards the plate during their game against Locust Grove during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament in Buford on Saturday...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Buford's Nick Wilhite connects with the ball during their game against Locust Grove during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament in Buford on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JONATHAN...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Locust Grove's Nolan Crisp keeps the ball from going into the outfield on a base hit during their game against Buford during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament in Buford on...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Locust Grove's Trevor Sellers (3) turns the double play as Buford's Cole Gunter (19) slides into second a little late during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament in Buford on...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Buford's Nick Wilhite (right dives back to first base as Locust Grove's Clay Shearouse tries to pick him off during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament in Buford on Saturday...Jonathan Phillips

May 21, 2016 Buford - Locust Grove's Odlanier Rodriguez (left) tags out Buford's Nick Wilhite during the GHSA Class AAAA Championship Baseball Tournament in Buford on Saturday, May 21, 2016. JONATHAN PHILLIPS /...Jonathan Phillips

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions Jerrod Thompson (12) celebrates the win over the Pebblebrook Falcons in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016. The Westlake Lions beat...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions head coach Darron Rogers (left) and the Westlake Lions hold the trophy and game ball in the win over the Pebblebrook Falcons in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Pebblebrook Falcons Jatrious Smith (5) slams one for two as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5,...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions Daniel Lewis (3) grabs a rebound as Pebblebrook Falcons Jatrious Smith (5) looks on as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Pebblebrook Falcons head coach George Washington directs his team as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday,...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Pebblebrook Falcons Collin Sexton (1) shoots over Westlake Lions Michael Durr (20) on defense as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Pebblebrook Falcons Jatrious Smith (5) shoots as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016. The Westlake...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions James Lewis (2) shoots over the defense of Pebblebrook Falcons Dwight Murray (0) as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions Raquan Wilkins (22) shoots as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016. The Westlake...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions Chuma Okeke (1) shoots over the defense of Pebblebrook Falcons Collin Sexton (1) as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions Raquan Wilkins (22) slams home two as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016. The...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions head coach Darron Rogers disputes a call as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions forward Ronald Bell (4) plays defense as Pebblebrook Falcons Dwight Murray (0) tries to pass as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Pebblebrook Falcons Jatrious Smith (5) shoots as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016. The Westlake...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions Raquan Wilkins (22) splits Pebblebrook Falcons defenders Jared Harper (11) and Collin Sexton (1) as the Westlake Lions and the Pebblebrook Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions students cheer towards the end of the game between the Westlake Lions and Pebblebrook Falcons in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Pebblebrook Falcons players sit dejected on the bench as the Westlake Lions and the Falcons play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016. The Westlake...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions players start the celebration as Pebblebrook Falcons Desmund Beasley (23) and Mervin James (2) head to their bench at the end of play in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Westlake Lions Jerrod Thompson (12) celebrates the win over the Pebblebrook Falcons in the Class AAAAAA boys championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016. The Westlake Lions beat...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON McEachern Indians Jada Lewis (3) and Chanel Wilson (11) streak towards the court as they celebrate their win over the Tucker Tigers play the Class AAAAAA girls championship at the Macon Coliseum...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON McEachern Indians celebrate their win over the Tucker Tigers play the Class AAAAAA girls championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016. The McEachern Indians won their 3rd straight...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Tucker Tigers Jayla Morrow (1) shoots as the McEachern Indians and Tucker Tigers play in the Class AAAAAA girls championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016. The McEachern Indians...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Tucker Tigers Kierra Johnson-Graham (21) handles the ball as the McEachern Indians and Tucker Tigers play in the Class AAAAAA girls championship at the Macon Coliseum Saturday, March 5, 2016...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Tucker Tigers Kierra Johnson-Graham (21) looks to shoot over the defense of McEachern Indians Tierra Lindsey (13) as the McEachern Indians and Tucker Tigers play in the Class AAAAAA girls championship...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC

MARCH 5, 2016 MACON Tucker Tigers Chiqueria Cook (12) looks to pass the ball while McEachern Indians Jasmine Clements (35) defends as the McEachern Indians and Tucker Tigers play in the Class AAAAAA girls championship...KENT D. JOHNSON / AJC