Photos: Manchester players pay tribute to teammate before state title game
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Manchester center Demonta Boyd (75) and Manchester running back Ken'derius Hines (17) carry the jersey of former Manchester defensive lineman Brandon Smith (52) before their game against Bowdon during the Class A Division II GHSA State Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Monday, December. 11, 2023, in Atlanta. Brandon Smith was found dead on Sunday night, just hours before Manchester was scheduled to play Bowdon. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)