AAAAAA

Norcross 21, Lovejoy 14

Recap: Alvin Kamara scored on a 61-yard reception and a 10-yard run as Norcross (15-0) rallied from a 14-3 fourth-quarter deficit. Myles Autry caught an 11-yard touchdown pass to cut the lead to 14-9 with 7:17 to play, and Kamara scored his touchdowns in the final five minutes. Kamara finished with 119 yards rushing on 33 carries. Lovejoy's Travis Custis had 60 yards rushing on 20 carries for the game and 11 carries for 4 yards in the second half.

History: Norcross won its first state title in its 56th season of varsity football. Coach Keith Maloof joined father George Maloof to become the third father and son to win state titles. The others are Hal and Ray Lamb and Chip and Rodney Walker. Norcross became the fourth Gwinnett County school in seven seasons to win the highest classification after Peachtree Ridge (2006), Brookwood (2010) and Grayson (2011) and the sixth overall from Gwinnett in that time on a list that includes Wesleyan (2008) and Buford (2007-10, 2012).

Scoring:

Second quarter

L - Jumichael Ramos 60 pass from Alejandro Bennifield (Jaime Nunez kick)

Third quarter

N - Joseph Mahfood 31 field goal

L - Brandon Davis 6 pass from Bennifield (Nunez kick)

Fourth quarter

N - Myles Autry 11 pass from Joseph Wilber (pass failed)

N - Alvin Kamara 61 pass from Wilber (run failed)

N - Kamara 10 run (kick failed)

AAAAA

Gainesville 49, Ware County 13

Recap: QB Deshaun Watson passed for 317 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 85 yards and two scores for Gainesville (12-3). Watson broke the state record for career passing yardage, became the third player to pass for 4,000 yards in a season and became the second to throw 50 TD passes in a season. Xavier Tobler scored both touchdowns for Ware County on 2-yard runs.

History: Gainesville won its first state title after six losses in championship games. Coach Bruce Miller won his first state title in his 26th season as a Georgia coach, the longest wait of its kind in state history. Gainesville became the first team since 1967 Marietta to win a state title after losing its final two regular-season games. Gainesville is the first Hall County school to win a GHSA title but the third to win a state championship. Riverside Military Academy won a state title in 2005 in the Georgia Independent School Association. Fair Street of Gainesville won state titles in 1956 and 1957 in the Georgia Interscholastic Association, the governing body for black schools during segregation.

Scoring:

First quarter

G - Caleb Hayman 17 pass from Deshaun Watson (Gage Turner kick)

G - Watson 4 run (Turner kick)

Second quarter

G - Fred Payne 38 fumble return (Turner kick)

G - Rodney Lackey 5 pass from Watson (Turner kick)

W - Xavier Tobler 2 run (Seth Starling kick)

Third quarter

G - Watson 1 run (Turner kick)

G - Michael Byrd 3 run (Turner kick)

Fourth quarter

G - Hayman 20 pass from Watson (Turner kick)

W - Tobler 2 run (kick failed)

AAAA

Sandy Creek 45, Ridgeland 10

Recap: Sandy Creek (15-0) broke the game open with 17 points in the final 4:34 of the first half but dominated throughout and finished with a 473-272 advantage in total offense. Eric Swinney and Delvin Weems ran for two touchdowns each, Cole Garvin and Trey Walker threw TD passes and Mitchell McMillin kicked a 35-yard field goal. Weems finished with 10 carries for 96 yards and scored on runs of 30 and 11 yards. Swinney rushed for 65 yards on 10 carries with touchdowns of 1 and 6 yards. Garvin was 13-of-18 passing for 249 yards, including a 37-yard touchdown to Kyle Wilson.

History: Sandy Creek became the 14th school to win three state titles in four seasons. Coach Chip Walker became the 29th coach to win three GHSA titles and the eighth to do it in his first eight seasons as a head coach. Sandy Creek is the only team to be ranked No. 1 from wire to wire this season.

Scoring:

First quarter

S - Eric Swinney 6 run (Mitchell McMillin kick)

Second quarter

S - Delvin Weems 30 run (McMillin kick)

S - McMillin 35 field goal

S - Weems 11 run (McMillin kick)

S - Swinney 1 run (McMillin kick)

Third quarter

S - Kyle Wilson 37 pass from Cole Garvin (McMillin kick)

Fourth quarter

R - Evan Courtney 29 field goal

S - Justin Sumpter 21 pass from Trey Walker (McMillin)

R - Vonn Bell 38 pass from Darrell Bridges (Courtney kick)

AAA

Buford 10, St. Pius 3

Recap: Dontravious Wilson scored on a 39-yard run on a fourth-and-2 play with 9:10 remaining  to lead Buford (12-3). Wilson finished with 69 yards rushing. St. Pius had the ball inside Buford territory twice in the final five minutes but got no closer than the 33-yard line. Buford's Matthew Bonadies kicked a 43-yard field goal with four seconds to play in the first half, and St. Pius' Thomas O'Leary kicked a 47-yarder with 4:38 remaining in the third quarter.

History: Buford became the second school in Georgia history to win eight state titles in 12 years. The other is Valdosta, which won nine in 12 years twice (1951-62 and 1960-71). Coach Jess Simpson became the sixth Georgia coach to win five GHSA state championships, joining Valdosta's Wright Bazemore (14), Lincoln County's Larry Campbell (11), Valdosta's Nick Hyder (7), Thomas County Central's Ed Pilcher (5) and Carrollton's Charlie Grisham (5).

Scoring:

Second quarter

B - Matthew Bonadies 43 field goal

Third quarter

S - Thomas O'Leary 47 field goal

Fourth quarter

B - Dontravious Wilson 39 run (Bonadies kick)

AA

Jefferson 31, Calhoun 14

Recap: Quarterback Bryant Shirreffs rushed for 139 yards, passed for 171 yards and had three short touchdown runs.

Jefferson (14-1) also got a 1-yard touchdown run and 85 yards rushing from Tristen Jackson and a 35-yard field goal from Chandler Schlutow. Calhoun QB Taylor Lamb was 26-of-37 passing for 279 yards and had touchdown passes of 17 yards to Logan Walraven and 75 yards to Tydus Curtis.

History: Jefferson won its first state title in its 66th season of varsity football. Coach T. McFerrin became the 14th coach in history to win state titles at two schools and the first since Jeff Herron (1999 Oconee County, 2003 Camden County). McFerrin won with Elbert County in 1995. Jefferson won a day after Gainesville, giving northeast Georgia two state champions for the first time in history (or three depending on how Buford is defined on the map).

Scoring:

First quarter

J - Tristen Jackson 1 run (Chandler Schlutow kick)

C - Logan Walraven 17 pass from Taylor Lamb (Jonah Gallman kick)

Second quarter

J - Bryant Shirreffs 2 run (Schlutow kick)

J - Shirreffs 1 run (Schlutow kick)

Third quarter

C - Tydus Curtis 75 pass from Taylor Lamb (Gallman kick)

J - Shirreffs 1 run (Schlutow kick)

Fourth quarter

J - Schlutow 35 field goal

A (public)

ECI 47, Dooly County 7

Recap: Running backs Greg Purcell and James Brown combined for 330 yards of offense and five touchdowns for Emanuel County Institute (13-1). Purcell rushed for 142 yards on 25 carries and scored on runs of 1, 50 and 6 yards. Purcell scored on a 26-yard run and finished with 135 yards on 14 carries. He also scored on a 53-yard reception. Dooly County's Chanin Hamilton rushed for 85 yards on 21 carries and scored the Bobcats' touchdown on a 19-yard run.

History: ECI won the first public division of Class A. It is ECI's second state title in six seasons and first under second-year coach Chris Kearson. The game was the 10th in finals history (out of 291 games) with a margin of victory of 40 points or more.

Scoring:

First quarter

E - Greg Purcell 1 run (Caleb Pressey kick)

E - Purcell 50 run (Pressey kick)

Second quarter

D - Chanin Hamilton 19 run (Diego Cruz kick)

E - James Brown 26 run (pass failed)

Third quarter

E - Pressey 3 run (Renaldo Williams run)

E - Brown 53 pass from Pressey (run failed)

E - Purcell 6 run (kick failed)

Fourth quarter

E - Williams 2 run (Pressey kick)

A (private)

ELCA 33, Prince Avenue Christian 0

Recap: Keyante Green rushed for 84 yards and had touchdowns of 23 and 12 yards for Eagle's Landing Christian (13-1), which led 7-0 at halftime but pulled away in the third quarter with touchdowns on all three of its possessions. D.J. Curl scored on a 23-yard run on the second play of the second half, and Brad Moore and Green added third-quarter TD runs. QB Dalton Etheridge was 7-of-8 passing for 107 yards and had a 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.

History: ELCA won the first private division of Class A. It is ELCA's second state title, first in the GHSA, as it won a championship in 1996 in the Georgia Independent School Association.

Scoring:

First quarter

E - Keyante Green 23 run (Cole Dellinger kick)

Third quarter

E - D.J. Curl 23 run (Dellinger kick)

E - Brad Moore 14 run (Dellinger kick)

E - Green 12 run (kick failed)

Fourth quarter

E - Dalton Etheridge 1 run (kick failed)

Class AAAAAA

1. Norcross (15-0)

2. Lovejoy (13-2)

3. North Gwinnett (11-2)

4. Colquitt County (10-4)

5. Camden County (11-2)

6. Grayson (10-2)

7. North Cobb (11-3)

8. South Gwinnett (9-3)

9. Parkview (9-4)

10. Mill Creek (9-4)

Class AAAAA

1. Gainesville (12-3)

2. Ware County (13-2)

3. Northside-Warner Robins (13-1)

4. Whitewater (12-2)

5. Tucker (10-3)

6. Kell (10-2)

7. Stephenson (9-3)

8.  Allatoona (11-2)

9.  M.L. King (11-1)

10.  East Paulding (11-1)

Class AAAA

1. Sandy Creek (15-0)

2. Ridgeland (13-2)

3. Burke County (11-2)

4. Marist (12-2)

5. Monroe Area (12-2)

6. Stockbridge (11-2)

7. Carrollton (8-4)

8. Mary Persons (10-3)

9. Cairo (9-3)

10. South Effingham (8-5)

Class AAA

1.  Buford (12-3)

2. St. Pius (12-3)

3. Cartersville (13-1)

4. Thomson (12-1)

5. North Hall (11-3)

6. Washington County (11-2)

7. Carver-Columbus (11-2)

8. Peach County (11-2)

9. Blessed Trinity (9-3)

10. North Oconee (10-2)

Class AA

1. Jefferson (14-1)

2. Calhoun (14-1)

3. Lamar County (12-1-1)

4. Brooks County (12-1)

5. Fitzgerald (10-3)

6. Lovett (8-5)

7. Greater Atlanta Christian (10-4)

8. Early County (9-4)

9. Vidalia (11-1)

10. Washington-Wilkes (10-2)

Class A

1. (tie) Eagle's Landing Christian (13-1)

1. (tie) Emanuel County Institute (13-1)

3. Prince Avenue Christian (11-3)

4. Wilcox County (10-3)

5. Dooly County (11-3)

6. Athens Academy (11-1)

7. Lincoln County (11-2)

8. George Walton Academy (9-4)

9. Wilkinson County (8-4)

10. Landmark Christian (9-4)

4-AAAAA Division A

Offensive player of the year: RB Derrick Craine, Union Grove, Sr.

Defensive players of the year: LB Ben Kittler, Drew, Sr., and DL Tyler Vaughn, Union Grove, Sr.

First-team offense

QB - Jay Murray, Drew, Sr.

RB - Rodney Smith, Mundy's Mill, Jr.

RB - Jojo Spann, Ola, Sr.

RB - Marquis Terry, Drew, So.

OL - Matthew Ivey, Union Grove, Sr.

OL - Darius Anderson, Mundy's Mill, So.

OL - Demarko Hill, Drew, Jr.

OL - Darrion Bell, Drew, Jr.

OL - Nick Davis, Union Grove, Sr.

WR - Caleb Ham, Union Grove, Jr.

WR - Kwamie Jackson, Drew, Sr.

WR - Carlo Dowdell, Forest Park, Jr.

TE - Ebere Azubuike, Mundy's Mill, Sr.

ATH - C.J. Carr, Ola, Sr.

P - Bright Besong-Nso, Mundy's Mill, Sr.

First-team defense

DL - Rashaad Coleman, Drew, Sr.

DL - Raleek Taylor, Mundy's Mill, Sr.

DL - Grayson Fuller, Union Grove, Jr.

DL - Raequan Bond, Drew, Sr.

LB - Tyberius Aaron, Mundy's Mill, Sr.

LB - Terrell Jordan, Drew, Sr.

LB - Jimmy Carman, Ola, Sr.

LB - Brandon Williams, Forest Park, Jr.

DB - Chris Hutley, Mount Zion, Sr.

DB - Jonathan Celestin, Mundy's Mill, Jr.

DB - Chuck Valentine, Union Grove, Sr.

DB - Kyle Bailey, Forest Park, Jr.

ATH - Luke Parker, Union Grove, So.

K - Shawn Davis, Union Grove, Jr.

Second-team offense

QB - Jonathan Slade, Union Grove, Jr.

RB - Deon Dawson, Mount Zion, Sr.

RB - Lester Knauls, Drew, Jr.

RB - Dajuan Sims, Forest Park, Jr.

OL - Chris Robinson, Drew, Sr.

OL - Lane Henderson, Union Grove, Jr.

OL - Andrew Johnson, Ola, Jr.

OL - Justin Brooks, Mundy's Mill, Jr.

OL - Anthony Davis, Forest Park, Sr.

WR - Terry Gibbs, Union Grove, Sr.

WR - Maurice Cash, Drew, Jr.

WR - Eric Tate, Mundy's Mill, Jr.

ATH - Montel Buchanan, Mount Zion, Sr.

P - Maliek Seals, Drew, Sr.

Second-team defense

DL - Keanu Houston, Ola, Sr.

DL - Wesley White, Mount Zion, Sr.

DL - David Durden, Union Grove, So.

DL - Christopher Holmes, Mundy's Mill, Sr.

LB - Jallah Neal, Drew, Fr.

LB - Kentarious Ransom, Mundy's Mill, Sr.

LB - Radarius Abercrombie, Mount Zion, Sr.

LB - Austin Brown, Union Grove, Jr.

DB - Emmanuel Parks, Mount Zion, Sr.

DB - Dalton Tumlin, Union Grove, Sr.

DB - Harvey Salley, Drew, Sr.

DB - Jailyn Allen, Mundy's Mill, Jr.

ATH - Tracy Gaston, Drew, So.

K - Marco Salas, Drew, Sr.

Honorable mention: Drew - Phillip Harris, Sr.; Josh McClendon, Sr.; Jordan Metts, Jr.; Chiaza Nwadike, Jr.; Andrew Terrell, Sr. Forest Park - Carlton Dixon, Sr.; Corey Funches, Fr. Mount Zion - Devonte White, Jr.; Alexis Johnson, Jr.; Corey Wall, Sr.; Chris Wright, Sr. Mundy's Mill - Brian Marshall, Fr.; Jeffre Laurin, Sr.; Loic Chimi, Jr.; Rodricous Gates, So.; Devonte Haley, So.; Ronald Mais, Sr. Ola - Joe Case, Fr.; Greg Walker, Jr.; Connor Schlottman, Jr.; Okafa Charles, Jr.; Will Smith, Jr.; Coco Bailey, Jr. Union Grove - Chuck McConville, Soph.; Demetrius Jackson, Jr.; Stephen Cleary, Jr.; Blair Sandmeir, Jr.; Matt Murphy, Soph.; Miles Vaughn, Soph.; Kenneth Cousins, Jr.; Bradley Sheets, Jr.; Ryan Atkins, Jr.

4-AA

Coach of the year: Franklin Stephens, Lamar County

Offensive player: Lawrence Austin, Lamar County

Co-defensive player: Trey Evans, Lamar County

Co-defensive player: Quay Searcy, Lamar County

Offense

QB - Tavon Ross, Bleckley County, Jr.

RB - Ladarien Reeves, Putnam County, Sr.

RB - Ken Hughes, Bleckley County, Sr.

RB - Darius Jackson, Northeast, Sr.

WR - Devontae Hudson, Macon County, So.

WR - Drake White, Northeast, Sr.

WR - Tekorion Denson, Northeast, So.

TE - Justin Hubbard, Macon County, Sr.

OL - Cortez Williamson, Macon County, Sr.

OL - Zeb Locke, Taylor County, Sr.

OL - Phillip Manning, Bleckley County, Sr.

OL - Justin Marcus, Northeast, Sr.

OL - Jordan Lockett, Crawford County, Sr.

ATH - Lance Austin, Lamar County, Jr.

Defense

DL - Justin Clark, Macon County, Sr.

DL - Bo Dunn, Lamar County, Sr.

DL - Larry Matthews, Taylor County, Sr.

DL - Detravius Burnette, Northeast, Sr.

DL - Timothy Fuller, Northeast, Sr.

LB - Roquan Smith, Macon County, So.

LB - Antwan Wallace, Lamar County, Sr.

LB - Allen Moss, Northeast, Sr.

LB - Richard Bryant, Crawford County, Sr.

DB - Sidarious Gotell, Lamar County, Sr.

DB - Derrick Farrow, Bleckley County, Sr.

DB - Davion Anderson, Northeast, Jr.

DB - Khaylil West , Northeast, Jr.

Specialists

PK - Tyler Scandrett, Lamar County, Jr.

P - Juwan Willock, Macon County, Sr.

LS - Pippen Davis, Lamar County, Fr.

RET - Karltez Hooks, Macon County, Sr.

Please send all-region teams to GHSF Daily at ghsfdaily@bellsouth.net. We recommend that all-region teams include the year in school of each player. All-region players who are recognized as underclassmen have a better chance of being recruited and getting recognition on preseason all-area or all-state teams in 2013.

South East Georgia Recruiting Fair to be held in Kingsland

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is hosting the 3rd annual South East Georgia Recruiting Fair, which will be held at Camden County High School's Athletic Offices on Tuesday, Dec. 18 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The school is conveniently located off I-95 just 30 minutes north of Jacksonville, FL. NCAA and NAIA schools, and junior colleges will be in attendance. Bring copies of your prospect sheet, player highlights, transcripts, and official test scores if applicable. Space is limited and those showing without an RSVP will be last on the priority list for being accommodated. For more information or to RSVP, contact Toby Crews (tcrews@fca.org or 912-281-9510)

Strength Clinic to be held Jan. 11 at Marietta High

The 6th Annual Georgia Strength Coaches Association Strength Clinic will be held on Jan. 11 at Marietta High School. Registration is $55. A complete listing of speakers, online payment and more information can be found at www.gscaclinic.blogspot.com. You can also contact Jay Floyd at floydrj@troup.org with any questions.

Scholarship nominations sought

The National Football Foundation Greater Atlanta Chapter is requesting nominations for its 2013 Scholar Athlete Scholarship Program. Applications can be found on its Web site atwww.NFFAtlanta.com.

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Emanuel County Institute's 40-point victory in the Class A public final represents one of the 10 most-lopsided state championship victories in history. What is the largest victory margin in a state final? (Answer Tuesday)

Answer to Friday's question:The last champion in the highest classification to win all of its games by eight or more points was 1986 Valdosta. Norcross could've matched that feat but won by seven in the final. The last champion to win by seven or more points in each game before Norcross was Camden County in 2003.