AJC Georgia high school football: State semifinal photos

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Photos: High school football state semifinals

Dec. 1 -- Photos from state semifinal action of high school football in the state of Georgia.

North Gwinnett players celebrate on the sideline during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett won 38-17. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

McEachern players react on the field after a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett won 38-17. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

North Gwinnett's Cameron Butler (2) is pushed out of bounds by McEachern's Tony Davis (23) during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

North Gwinnett's DJ Turner (14) intercepts a pass during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

McEachern's Ishmael Bridges (27) breaks up a pass intended for North Gwinnett's Javonni Cunningham (21) during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

McEachern's Paris Brown (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

North Gwinnett and McEachern captains come together for the coin toss before a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

North Gwinnett's Javonni Cunningham (21) catches a pass ahead of defense from McEachern's DeWayne White (1) during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

North Gwinnett's Javonni Cunningham (21) catches a pass ahead of defense from McEachern's DeWayne White (1) during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

McEachern players jump on a loose ball after a fumble during a North Gwinnett handoff during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

McEachern's Paris Brown (8) runs for a first down during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

North Gwinnett's Jimmy Urzua (7) reacts after in the endzone after running for a touchdown during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

Marist split end Ben Rosing (35, left) celebrates his touchdown catch from quarterback Chase Abshier (11) in the second half against St. Pius during the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. Marist won 35-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

St. Pius players Jason Jones (9), DeMarcus Mitchell (29) and Nick Joiner (12) react after their loss to Marist in the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. Marist won 35-14. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (10) jumps for the ball against St. Pius defenders Jason Jones (9) and Jacob Pajer (24) and is caught for a touchdown by Marist wide receiver Matthew Houghton (80) in the second half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (10) jumps for the ball against St. Pius defenders Jason Jones (9) and Jacob Pajer (24) and is caught for a touchdown by Marist wide receiver Matthew Houghton (80) in the second half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (10) jumps for the ball against St. Pius defenders Jason Jones (9) and Jacob Pajer (24) and is caught for a touchdown by Marist wide receiver Matthew Houghton (80) in the second half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (10) jumps for the ball against St. Pius defenders Jason Jones (9) and Jacob Pajer (24) and is caught for a touchdown by Marist wide receiver Matthew Houghton (80) in the second half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist wide receiver Matthew Houghton (80) catches a tipped pass for a touchdown against St. Pius defender Jacob Pajer (24) and wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (10) in the second half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist wide receiver Matthew Houghton (80) catches a tipped pass for a touchdown against St. Pius defender Jacob Pajer (24) and wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (10) in the second half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist wide receiver Matthew Houghton (80) scores a touchdown after a tipped pass by St. Pius defender Jacob Pajer (24) and Marist wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (not pictured) in the second half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist wide receiver Matthew Houghton (80) scores a touchdown after a tipped pass by St. Pius defender Jacob Pajer (24) and Marist wide receiver Kyle Hamilton (not pictured) in the second half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist prepares for an offensive play against the St. Pius defense in the first half during the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist halfback Dean Johnson (22) dives for a touchdown against St. Pius during the first half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

St. Pius running back Samuel Schwaner (26) is tackled by Marist defensive back Kyle Hamilton (10) in the first half during the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Marist halfback Dean Johnson (22) runs for a long gain against St. Pius during the first half of the semi-final of the Class AAAA state playoffs at Marist School Friday, December 1, 2017, in Atlanta. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

Tucker quarterback Travon Ford (17) runs the ball during the first half of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

Tucker quarterback Travon Ford (17) makes a pass during the first half of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

Tucker strong safety Jalen Jefferson (18) waves his arms "no good" after preventing a catch from Coffee County wide receiver Milton Jackson (8) during the second half of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Coffee County beat Tucker 14-3 to advance to the Class 6A Championship. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

Tucker quarterback Travon Ford (17) rears back for a pass during the first half of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

Coffee County wide receiver Milton Jackson (8) runs the ball as a Tucker player loses his grip on Milton during the second half of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Coffee County beat Tucker 14-3 to advance to the Class 6A Championship. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

Coffee County quarterback Wade Sumner (2) dives for extra yards during the second half of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Coffee County beat Tucker 14-3 to advance to the Class 6A Championship. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

A Coffee County player cries after the end of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Coffee County beat Tucker 14-3 to advance to the Class 6A Championship. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

A coach and teammates encourage Tucker defensive end/tight end Jeremy Murphy (52) after the end of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Coffee County beat Tucker 14-3 to advance to the Class 6A Championship. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

Coffee County free safety Azi Johnson (27) and teammates encourage a dejected Tucker player after the end of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Coffee County beat Tucker 14-3 to advance to the Class 6A Championship. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

A Tucker coach comforts a player after the end of a Georgia Class 6A Semifinal game between Tucker High School and Coffee County High School at Tucker High School in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Coffee County beat Tucker 14-3 to advance to the Class 6A Championship. (CASEY SYKES, CASEY.SYKES@AJC.COM)

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North Gwinnett players celebrate on the sideline during a GHSA playoff semifinal game between North Gwinnett and McEachern on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, in Suwanee, Ga. North Gwinnett won 38-17. (AJ Reynolds/Special)

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