Photos: First round of high school football state playoffs

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Photos: First round of high school football state playoffs

The scene from state playoff action on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Peachtree Ridge quarterback Darnell Kelly (15) runs away from Lambert defensive lineman Thomas Hall (98) for a 22-yard touchdown run during the first half in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Collins Hill’s Deuce Geralds (2) rushes North Cobb quarterback Nick Grimstead (15) during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill’s Quentin Grambo (7) celebrates his touchdown against North Cobb during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill’s Chase Nash stiff arms North Cobb’s James Roe (24) during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill’s sidelines reacts to an Eagles touchdown against North Cobb during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill’s Cam Jones (20) scrambles to recover his fumbled ball after a kickoff in the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

North Cobb’s quarterback Nick Grimstead (15) celebrates his touchdown during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

North Cobb James Askew (17) chases Collins Hill quarterback RJ Wilcox (12) out of bounds during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill quarterback RJ Wilcox (12) celebrates his touchdown against North Cobb with Jacari Thomas (0) during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill quarterback RJ Wilcox (12) carries the ball into North Cobbs end zone for a touchdown during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

The postseason has begun and will end with the state championship games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 11-13. Here's a pre-game look before Friday's Peachtree Ridge-Lambert Class 7A matchup in Suwanee. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The postseason has begun and will end with the state championship games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Dec. 11-13.

Lambert running back Cameron Bland (1) looses a shoe as he runs for a first down during the first half against Peachtree Ridge in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Lambert running back Cameron Bland (1) runs into an official on a run during the first half against Peachtree Ridge in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Peachtree Ridge quarterback Darnell Kelly (15) looks to pass during the first half against Lambert in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Peachtree Ridge wide receiver King Thomas (17) runs after a catch against Lambert defensive back Harrison Richards (5) during the first half in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Lambert running back Tommy Lafayette (0) reacts after scoring a rushing touchdown during the first half against Peachtree Ridge in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Lambert running back Tommy Lafayette (0) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half against Peachtree Ridge in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Peachtree Ridge quarterback Darnell Kelly (15) celebrates his 22-yard touchdown run during the first half against Lambert in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Peachtree Ridge quarterback Darnell Kelly (15) runs for a 22-yard touchdown run during the first half against Lambert in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Peacthree Ridge wide receiver Tyeion Cofield (14) catches a 38-yard touchdown pass against Lambert defensive back Jack Ryan (7) during the first half of their first round game between Peachtree Ridge and Lambert in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Peacthree Ridge wide receiver Tyeion Cofield (14) catches a 38-yard touchdown pass against Lambert defensive back Jack Ryan (7) during the first half of their first round game between Peachtree Ridge and Lambert in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The North Cobb warriors take the field prior to the start of their game against Collins Hill Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill’s Kantrell Webb (23) is unable to block a field goal by North Cobb kicker Mustafa Hohamad (89) during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill head coach Drew Swick celebrates with Deuce Geralds (2) after scoring against North Cobb during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill’s Deuce Geralds (2) breaks through North Cobb’s defense and gains yardage during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill quarterback TJ Wilcox (12) completes a pass against North Cobb during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill head coach Drew Swick calls a play during the second half of the game Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins Hill’s Ethan Campbell (11) reacts to his interception against North Cobb during the second half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Collins HIll’s CJ Hector (1) makes a tackle on North Cobb’s David Eziomume (2) during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

North Cobb’s quarterback Nick Grimstead (15) avoids a tackle by Collins Hill’s Charles Goodman (8) during the first half of play Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at North Cobb High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Peachtree Ridge quarterback Darnell Kelly (15) runs away from Lambert defensive lineman Thomas Hall (98) for a 22-yard touchdown run during the first half in the Class 7A playoffs at Peachtree Ridge high school, Friday, November 10, 2023, in Suwanee, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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