Photos: High school football is back with the Corky Kell Classic

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Photos: High school football is back with the Corky Kell Classic

Photos from Georgia high school football Corky Kell Classic on August 17, 2022.

Kell's Davion Hampton (4) returns the opening kickoff against Cherokee Bluff defensive back Jhace Justice (1) in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell head coach Bobby May celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Peyton Zachary (19) during the first half against Cherokee Bluff at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.:Kell defensive end Joshua Barker (10) tackles Cherokee Bluff running back Conner Hulsey (6) for a loss on a fourth down conversion by Cherokee Bluff in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell defensive back Cedric Franklin(18) and Cherokee Bluff tight end Max Eubanks (15) collide after a catch by Eubanks in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell wide receiver Peyton Zachary (19) eludes the tackle of Cherokee Bluff defensive back Max Eubanks (15) in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell quarterback Bryce Clavon (1) runs for yards during the first half against Cherokee Bluff at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. There was a penalty on the play by Kell that negated the play. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell quarterback Bryce Clavon (1) is sacked by Cherokee Bluff linebacker Connor Griffin (44) in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell wide receiver Peyton Zachary (19) dives for extra yards against Cherokee Bluff defensive back Landon Kemp (2, right) in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. The play was negated on a penalty by Kell, but Zachary would later score a touchdown on the drive. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell wide receiver Peyton Zachary (19) eludes the tackle of Cherokee Bluff defensive back Jhace Justice (1) after a catch in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. The play was negated on a penalty by Kell, but Zachary would later score a touchdown on the drive. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell wide receiver TJ Murray (23) dives to score a receiving touchdown against Cherokee Bluff defensive back Max Eubanks (15) in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell linebacker Sawain Simmons (8) returns a fumble recovery for a defensive touchdown in the first half against Cherokee Bluff at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Cherokee Bluff wide receiver Kaden Thompson (14) is tackled by a host of Kell defenders after a catch by Thompson in the first half against Cherokee Bluff at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell defensive lineman Harry Tucker (7) grabs the face mask of Cherokee Bluff running back Perry Haynes (8) on a run by Haynes in the first half against Cherokee Bluff at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. Kell’s Tucker was called on a face mask penalty on the play. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell wide receiver Marquavious Saboor (5) is tripped up by Cherokee Bluff defensive back Jhace Justice (1) after a long catch and run by Saboor in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell linebacker Sawain Simmons (8) picks up a fumble and returns it for a touchdown next to teammate Davion Hampton (4) in the first half against Cherokee Bluff at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Cherokee Bluff kicker Xavier Diaz (88) kicks the opening kick to start their game against Kell at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. The game between Cherokee Bluff and Kell is the first game of the Corky Kell Classic that has kicked off the Georgia high school football season every year since 1992. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell quarterback Bryce Clavon (1) reacts after throwing a long touchdown pass to wide receiver Jaden George (not pictured) during the second half against Cherokee Bluff at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell quarterback Bryce Clavon (1) reacts after throwing a long touchdown pass to wide receiver Jaden George (not pictured) during the second half against Cherokee Bluff at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

081722 Johns Creek, Ga.: Kell quarterback Bryce Clavon (1) throws a long touchdown pass to wide receiver Jaden George (not pictured) during the second half against Cherokee Bluff at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Kell's Davion Hampton (4) returns the opening kickoff against Cherokee Bluff defensive back Jhace Justice (1) in the first half at Johns Creek high school Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Johns Creek, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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