Photos: Cedar Grove is Class 3A champion

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Photos: Cedar Grove is Class 3A champion

Photos from the Cedar Grove vs. Carver-Atlanta Georgia high school football state championship game on December 11, 2021.

The Cedar Grove Saints pose with their trophy after beating Carver-Atlanta 42-26 in a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cedar Grove head coach John Adams (center) holds his GHSA class AAA championship trophy after beating Carver-Atlanta 42-26 Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cedar Grove quarter back Jamar Graham (15) shakes hands with Carver-Atlanta wide receiver Jontavious Smith (30) at the conclusion their GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A pass goes just beyond the reach of Cedar Grove wide receiver Janiran Bonner (13) at the goal line in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cedar Grove wide receiver Barry Jackson (14) catches a pass in end zone for a touchdown in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carver-Atlanta wide receiver Deandre Buchannon (9) carries the ball into the end zone for a Panther touchdown in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carver-Atlanta free safety Joshua Stone (24) and teammates react the Stone’s interception of a Cedar Grove pass in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cedar Grove wide receiver Barry Jackson (14) avoids a tackle by Carver-Atlanta corner back Kani Smith (24) and carries the ball for a first down in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cedar Grove wide receiver Janiran Bonner (13) is unable to catch a pass under pressure from Carver-Atlanta corner back Taurin Kemp (28) at the goal line in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carver-Atlanta defensive end Jalen Smith (56) cools off on the sidelines in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cedar Grove running back Rashod Dubinion (7) is brought down by Carver-Atlanta defenders in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carver-Atlanta quarter back Bryce Bowens (12) passes downfield in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Carver-Atlanta running back Jarveous Brown (3) catches a pass under pressure from Cedar Grove corner back Kayin Lee (4) in the first half of a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

A Cedar Grove Saint warms up prior to his GHSA class AAA championship game against Carver-Atlanta Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cedar Grove head coach John Adams is all smiles in the final minuets of his GHSA class AAA championship game against Carver-Atlanta Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cedar Grove head coach John Adams (center) gets doused with Gatorade after beating Carver-Atlanta 42-26 a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Cedar Grove fans cheer on the Saints in the final minuets a GHSA class AAA championship game against Carver-Atlanta Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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The Cedar Grove Saints pose with their trophy after beating Carver-Atlanta 42-26 in a GHSA class AAA championship game Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

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