Buford claims third straight title during GHSA state championship weekend

GHSA Football State Championships continue

Brooks County and Trinity Christian are the new reigning football champs in Class A Public and Private, respectively. Brooks defeated Irwin County 56 to 28 Thursday at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. Trinity beat Prince Avenue Christian, 55 to 28.

Three more state championships were decided over the weekend.

In Class 2A, Fitzgerald defeated Thomasville, 21-7, to claim its first state title since 1948. Benedictine defeated Carver (Columbus) in 4A, 35-28. And Buford eeked out a 21-20 win over Hughes to hold onto the Class 6A crown for the third consecutive year.

In Class 3A, Cedar Grove beat Carver Atlanta, 56-26, to win its fourth state title in the last six seasons. Warner Robins won its second consecutive 5A state title Saturday in a 38-14 win over Calhoun. And Collins Hill defeated Milton, 24-8, to win the Region 7A state championship.

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