Photos: Langston Hughes advances to Class 6A title game

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Photos: Langston Hughes advances to Class 6A title game

The state's top-ranked team rolled past Rome in the state semifinals Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 and will play for the Class 6A title next week against Gainesville.

Langston Hughes offensive lineman Bo Hughley (55) eyes the competition during the coin toss with Rome before their Class 6A semifinal at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes running back Jekail Middlebrook (9) runs for yards as Rome defensive lineman Tyson Brown (92) grabs his shirt during the first half in the Class 6A semifinal at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Jekail Middlebrook was one of the key offensive performers for Hughes in its 42-3 victory over Rome. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes quarterback Prentiss “Air” Noland will lead his team into the Class 6A title game next Friday against Gainesville. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes head coach Daniel “Boone” Williams: “To get to the state championship game, that’s big. To get there again is even bigger. It’s amazing.”

Langston Hughes linebacker Gannon Weathersby (4) reacts after making a tackle on Rome wide receiver Dekaylon Daniel (3) in the first of their Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Rome head coach John Reid talks with an official during their game against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Rome quarterback Reece Fountain (2) attempts a pass during the first half against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes defensive end Joshua Horton (8) tackles Rome quarterback Reece Fountain (2) and causes a fumble during the first half in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Rome recovered the fumble. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes running back Jekail Middlebrook (9) celebrates his rushing touchdown with wide receiver Jaden Barnes (14) during the first half against Rome in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes running back Jekail Middlebrook (9) scores a rushing touchdown during the first half against Rome in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes quarterback Prentiss “Air” Noland attempts a pass during the first half against Rome in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes quarterback Prentiss “Air” Noland takes the snap during the first half against Rome in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes running back Justus Savage (21) runs for yards during the first half against Rome in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes running back Justus Savage (21) celebrates a first down run with offensive lineman Bo Hughley (55) during the first half against Rome in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes running back Justus Savage (21) runs for yards during the first half against Rome in the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Langston Hughes defensive back Terrance Love (3) intercepts a pass from Rome in the first half of the Class 6A semi-final at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Langston Hughes offensive lineman Bo Hughley (55) eyes the competition during the coin toss with Rome before their Class 6A semifinal at Lakewood Stadium, Friday, December 2, 2022, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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