Photos: High school football state semifinals

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Photos: High school football state semifinals

Photos from Friday night action in the state semifinals.

Roswell High School football players celebrate after defeating Westlake High School 28-0, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Branden Camp/Special

Roswell High School's Jordan Tucker listens to head coach John Ford after defeating Westlake High School 28-0, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Branden Camp/Special

Westlake High football fans cheer before Friday's state semifinal against Roswell.

Roswell High School wide receiver Jayden Comma (5) completes a catch while being pursued by Westlake High School's Tre Person (1) during the second half of a semi-final high school football game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Roswell defeated Westlake 28-0. Branden Camp/Special

Westlake High School fans watch from the stands during the second half of a semi-final high school football game against Roswell High School, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Roswell defeated Westlake 28-0. Branden Camp/Special

Roswell High School's Xavier Mckinney (15) runs the ball while being pursued by Westlake High School's Amir Spivey (18) during the second half of a semi-final high school football game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Roswell defeated Westlake 28-0. Branden Camp/Special

Roswell High School's Tyneil Hopper (88) scores a touchdown during a semi-final high school football game against Westlake High School, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Roswell defeated Westlake 28-0. Branden Camp/Special

December 2, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Anthony Gant (3) gets away from the Kell defense to score a touchdown in the first half of the Class AAAAA semi-final at Buford High School Friday, December 2, 2016, in Buford, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 2, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Anthony Gant (3) celebrates his rushing touchdown with wide receiver KJ Johnson (10) in the first half of the Class AAAAA semi-final against Kell at Buford High School Friday, December 2, 2016, in Buford, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 2, 2016 - Buford, Ga: Buford fullback TD Roof (1) scores a rushing touchdown against Kell linebacker Jamontae Holt (23) in the first half of the Class AAAAA semi-final at Buford High School Friday, December 2, 2016, in Buford, Ga. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

December 2, 2016, Loganville - Grayson running back Kurt Taylor (5) is tackled during the state semifinal game between Grayson and Mill Creek in Loganville, Georgia, on Friday, December 2, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

December 2, 2016, Loganville - Mill Creek quarterback Cameron Turley (16) throws the ball during the state semifinal game between Grayson and Mill Creek in Loganville, Georgia, on Friday, December 2, 2016. (DAVID BARNES / DAVID.BARNES@AJC.COM)

Roswell High School quarterback Malik Willis (7) tosses the ball to running back Sheldon Evans (1) while being taken down by Westlake High School player Daquan Walker (5) during the first half of a semi-final high school football game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Branden Camp/Special

Roswell High School quarterback Malik Willis (7) runs the ball while being pursued by a Westlake High School player during the first half of a semi-final high school football game, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Branden Camp/Special

The sun sets as Kell place kicker Connor Mendelson (90) practices his field goals before Friday's game at Buford.

Roswell's Tyneil Hopper can't make the catch during the first half of Friday's state semifinal playoff game against Westlake.

Grayson running back Jamyest Williams runs with the ball during Friday's state semifinal against Mill Creek.

Mill Creek quarterback Cameron Turley throws downfield during Friday's game against Grayson.

Kell wide receiver Josh Blancato celebrates his touchdown reception with running back Dre Houston (22) in the first half of Friday's game against Buford.

Buford quarterback/punter Mic Roof (11) can not handle a high snap on a punt attempt in the first half of Friday's game against Kell.

Kell quarterback John Lampley attempts a pass in the first half of Friday's Class AAAAA semifinal against Buford.

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Roswell High School football players celebrate after defeating Westlake High School 28-0, Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Atlanta. Branden Camp/Special

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