Photos: Buford edges Langston Hughes for 6A state title

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Photos from the Buford vs. Langston Hughes Georgia high school football state championship game on December 10, 2021.

Buford's Javias Robinson (87) and others run toward their student section as they celebrate their 21-20 victory over Langston Hughes during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Langston Huges wide receiver Armani Tookes (5) reacts after their kicker missed the field goal as Buford players celebrate their 21-20 victory as time expires during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford defensive back Jake Pope (2) celebrates with quarterback Ashton Daniels (12) after their 21-20 win against Langston Hughes during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford head coach Bryant Appling hoists the trophy after their 21-20 win against Langston Hughes during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford-s Jack Damron (31) and others run toward their student section as they celebrate their 21-20 victory over Langston Hughes during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford's Victor Venn (6) celebrates after Langston Hughes missed the field goal attempt as Buford won 21-20 as time expires during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Langston Hughes tight end Michael Watson (9) reacts after Hughes kicker Alan Gonzalez (not pictured) missed the field goal in the closing seconds as Buford won 21-20 as time expires during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford's Eli Parks (3), Will Harkness (16), and Jackson Favors (71) celebrate after Langston Hughes missed the field goal attempt as Buford won 21-20 as time expires during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Fog fills the sky as officials hold GHSA markers on the sideline during the first half of the game between Buford and Langston Hughes in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Fog fills the sky as BufordÕs Malik Spencer (43), Nate Norys (33), Jackson Favors (71) and Ashton Daniels (12) walk out for the coin toss against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Fog fills the sky as Buford and Langston Hughes warm-up before the start of the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford running back CJ Clinkscales (5) scores a touchdown against Langston Hughes during the first half of the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford running back CJ Clinkscales (5) scores a touchdown against Langston Hughes defensive back Rodney Shelley (6) during the first half of the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Langston Hughes quarterback Prentiss Noland (7) looks to pass during the first half against Buford in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Langston Hughes running back Antonio Martin (1) celebrates his rushing touchdown in the first half against Buford in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Langston Hughes wide receiver Armani Tookes (5) celebrates his receiving touchdown with offensive lineman Johnathan Hughley (55) during the first half against Buford in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Langston Hughes running back Antonio Martin (1) runs against Buford defensive back KJ Bolden (19) to score a rushing touchdown in the first half during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Langston Hughes running back Antonio Martin (1) scores a rushing touchdown in the first half against Buford in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford quarterback Ashton Daniels (12) attempts a pass during the first half against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford players burst through the banner before their game against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford quarterback Ashton Daniels celebrates his touchdown pass to wide receiver Tobi Olawole (not pictured) during the fourth quarter against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford wide receiver Tobi Olawole (4) catches the go-ahead touchdown against Langston Hughes defensive back Lataj Wright (4) during the fourth quarter of the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford wide receiver Tobi Olawole (4) celebrates with teammates after he made a go-ahead touchdown catch against Langston Hughes during the fourth quarter of the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford fullback Nate Norys (33) celebrates after quarterback Ashton Daniels, right, scored a rushing touchdown during the third quarter against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford's Jake Pope and others run toward their student section as they celebrate their 21-20 victory over Langston Hughes during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford head coach Bryant Appling, center, and players hold up three fingers after their third state championship in a row after their 21-20 win against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Buford players and staff pose for a group photograph after their 21-20 win against Langston Hughes in the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Buford's Javias Robinson (87) and others run toward their student section as they celebrate their 21-20 victory over Langston Hughes during the Class 6A state title football game at Georgia State Center Parc Stadium Friday, December 10, 2021, Atlanta. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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