High school football: Third round of the state playoffs

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Photos: High school football state playoffs quarterfinals

Nov. 23, 2018: Photos from some action in the third round of the high school football state playoffs in Georgia.

Milton's Elijah Mellem celebrates the team's win, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. Milton won, 20-19. (Annie Rice/AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford wide receiver Xyrie Wilson (8) reacts after failing to catch a pass in the end zone on Buford's final offensive play in the fourth quarter against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Elijah Turner (20) runs down the sideline after Buford wide receiver Austin Turner (4) blocked Bainbridge defensive back Deyon Bouie (3) in the second half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. A penalty was called on Buford's Turner for the block and the run was negated. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive lineman Harry Miller (76) celebrates a tackle against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Derrian Brown (3) runs for a long gain in the first half against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive back Dane Rotundo (40) tackles Bainbridge running back Caleb McDowell (5) in the first half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Derrian Brown (3) runs for a touchdown in the first half against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Hillgrove's Chase Rivers looks down before the game against Milton High School, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. (Annie Rice/AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Derrian Brown (3, center) celebrates a rushing touchdown in the first half against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Hillgrove's Matthew McCarvy, right, passes the ball to Trevor Smith (9) during the first half of the game against Milton High School, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. (Annie Rice/AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford wide receiver Xyre Wilson (8) is upended and can't make the catch against Bainbridge defensive back Aaron Spivie (7) in the first half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford quarterback Aaron McLaughlin (12) celebrates his rushing touchdown with tight end Dom Maggio in the first half against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive tackle Carlton Holley (57) pressures Bainbridge quarterback Quayde Hawkins (1) on a pass attempt in the first half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Derrian Brown (3) runs for a long gain in the first half against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford quarterback Aaron McLaughlin (12) celebrates his rushing touchdown in the first half against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford quarterback Aaron McLaughlin (12) attempts a pass in the first half against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford wide receiver Jamaal Singleton (1) bundles up for the cold weather before their game against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford head coach John Ford, center, and other coaches and officials separate as Bainbridge, left, and Buford football players confront each other at mid field before their game at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive tackle Carlton Holley (57) gets the team fired up before their game against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford linebacker Jack Scroggs (24) carries the U.S. flag onto the field before their game against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

Hillgrove's Matthew McCarvy, right, passes the ball to Trevor Smith (9) during the first half of the game against Milton High School, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. (Annie Rice/AJC)

Milton's Jordan Yates gestures after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the game against Hillgrove High School, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. (Annie Rice/AJC)

Milton's Zander Barnett, left, attempts to tackle Hillgrove's Issaiah McCray during the first half of the playoff game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. (Annie Rice/AJC)

Hillgrove's Elijah Mellem gets tackled by a Milton football player during the first half, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. (Annie Rice/AJC)

Hillgrove's Chase Rivers, left, grabs Milton's Jordan Yates during the second half of the playoff game, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. (Annie Rice/AJC)

Milton's Joseph Charleston reaches for the ball during the second half of the game against Hillgrove, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. Charleston did not complete the pass. (Annie Rice/AJC)

Milton's Jordan Yates gestures to a wide receiver during the second half of the game against Hillgrove, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. (Annie Rice/AJC)

Hillgrove's Tre Walker returns the ball during the second hal of a game against Milton, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. Hillgrove lost the game, 20-19, making it their only loss of the season. (Annie Rice/AJC)

Milton's Holden Shaw catches the ball during the second half of the game against Hillgrove, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. (Annie Rice/AJC)

Milton's Holden Shaw kisses his girlfriend, Erica Korowitz, after the team's win against Hillgrove, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. Milton won, 20-19. (Annie Rice/AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Bainbridge running back Rashad Broadax (4) stiff arms Buford defensive back Jamaal Singleton (1) on a run in the second half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Bainbridge running back Rashad Broadax (4) stiff arms Buford defensive back Jamaal Singleton (1) on a run in the second half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Bainbridge running back Rashad Broadax (4) stiff arms Buford defensive back Jamaal Singleton (1) on a run in the second half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Elijah Turner (20) runs down the sideline in the second half against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. A penalty was called on Buford for the block and the run was negated. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive back Jamaal Singleton (1) kicks the penalty flag after he was penalized for running into Bainbridge kicker Caleb Harris (31, left) on a field goal attempt as Buford's Ahmad Craig (49) reacts on the play in the second half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Derrian Brown (3) runs against Bainbridge defensive back Deyon Bouie (3) in the second half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Derrian Brown (3) runs against Bainbridge defensive back Deyon Bouie (3) in the second half at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford wide receiver Austin Turner (4) and offensive lineman Harry Miller (76) and Reece McIntyre (56) react after Buford missed a field goal in the fourth quarter against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. Buford lost to Bainbridge 23-20. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford defensive lineman Jalar Holley (90) is consoled by Buford defensive tackle coach JJ Chatmon after their 23-20 loss to Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Derrian Brown (3, facing) hugs defensive tackle Carlton Holley after their 23-20 loss to Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford coach John Ford, right, consoles kicker Hayden Olsen (85) after their 23-20 loss to Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford coach John Ford greets lineman Reece McIntyre (56) before their game against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford lineman Harry Miller (76) walks with fellow captains before their game against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford running back Derrian Brown (3) walks with fellow captains before their game against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Buford coach John Ford talks with lineman Seth McLaughlin (58)greets lineman Reece McIntyre (56) during their game against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)

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Milton's Elijah Mellem celebrates the team's win, Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, in Powder Springs, Georgia. Milton won, 20-19. (Annie Rice/AJC)

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