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PHOTOS: Brookwood faces Cambridge in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic

Brookwood quarterback Gary Chatman Jr. attempts a pass during the first half against Cambridge in the GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Brookwood quarterback Gary Chatman Jr. (center) runs for a long touchdown against Cambridge defensive back Corbin Phillips (right) during the first half in the GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Brookwood running back Michael Johnson celebrates with offensive lineman Unitas Baltimore (left) after Johnson scored a rushing touchdown during the first half against Cambridge in the GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Brookwood head coach Chad Nighbert watches the action from the sideline during the first half against Cambridge in the GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Brookwood running back Kobe Dorsey (front) runs onto the field with teammates before their game against Cambridge in the GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Brookwood wide receiver Zy’Aire Conaway (right) makes a long catch against Cambridge defensive back Corbin Phillips (left) during the first half in the GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Brookwood wide receiver Zy’Aire Conaway eludes the tackle by Cambridge defensive back JT Taylor (center bottom) after a catch and run by Conaway during the first half in the GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Cambridge quarterback Marcus Turk runs out of the pocket during the first half against Brookwood in a GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Cambridge head coach Tyler Jones reacts after a play during the first half against Brookwood in a GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Brookwood safety Julian Elzey (center) drops back in coverage during the first half against Cambridge in a GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. Elzey is verbally committed to Georgia Tech. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Brookwood quarterback Gary Chatman Jr. attempts a pass during the first half against Cambridge in the GHSA football game in the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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