Marietta wins first Georgia state title since 1967 beating Lowndes in 7A championship

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No. 18 Marietta (Ga.) won its first state title in 52 years beating No. 9 Lowndes (Valdosta, Ga.) 17-9 to capture the 7A state championship.

2020 Tennessee commit Harrison Bailey completed 18-of-25 passes for 230 yards while Kimani Vidal scored both touchdowns on the ground.

The Blue Devils went into halftime with a 17-0 lead and held off the Vikings second-half comeback. They outscored Marietta in the second half but Peter Warrick Jr. got a big-time interception on fourth down in the final three minutes to ice the game.

Marietta ran out the clock to pull off the 17-9 win to capture its first state championship since 1967. The Blue Devils are in consideration to play in the GEICO State Champions Bowl Series next weekend in Las Vegas at Bishop Gorman High School.

The Louisiana Gatorade Football Player of the Year Arik Gilbert had over 100 yards receiving and don't be surprised if he makes an impact for LSU as a true freshman next year.