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Top 5 players to watch out for in the Carrollton vs Grayson Georgia State Championship ft. future Colorado QB Julian Lewis

High School football in Georgia is nearing its conclusion as teams are preparing for the State Championships this weekend. It's been a long season but the most important game of the year is among so many.

Carrollton and Grayson High School will face off in the Georgia State Championship on December 18th, 2024. Carrollton is coming into the game 14-0 while Grayson is 13-1.

A lot of top talent will be playing in this game and we will list the top 5 players from the showdown.

1.Julian Lewis, Carrollton - QB

Julian Lewis is a 4-star prospect and the 9th-ranked quarterback in the class of 2025 per 247sports. He held offers from schools like USC, Georgia, Colorado and more. But he ultimately signed his Letter of Intent to the Buffaloes. Julian averages 247.5 passing yards per game. Lewis has been an impact player since he was a freshman and will be looking to cap off his high school career with a state championship.

2.Tyler Atkinson, Grayson - DE/LB

Tyler Atkinson is a 4-star prospect and number 2 player in Georgia in the class of 2026 according to 247sports. He has offers from schools like Auburn, Georgia, Clemson, etc. The 6-foot-2, 205-pounder has had a productive season, averaging 12.8 tackles a game and having 153 total tackles on the season.

3.Zelus Hicks, Carrollton - SS

Zelus Hicks is a 4-star recruit and the 30th-ranked safety in the country by 247sports. He was a class of 2026 recruit but recently reclassified to 2025. He held offers from Auburn, Georgia Tech, Arkansas, and others but ultimately signed his Letter of Intent to play college football for the Texas Longhorns. Hicks has totaled 67 tackles, 2 pass deflections and a forced fumble this year.

4.Shamar Arnoux, Carrollton - CB

Shamar Arnoux is a 3-star prospect and the 71st-ranked player in Georgia in the class of 2025 by 247sports. Arnoux was offered by many schools like Auburn, Arizona State, and Florida State, but committed to and signed his letter of Intent to play college football at Florida State. Shamar has been an important part of a talented Carrolton Secondary.

5.Joel Bradford, Grayson - RB

Joel Bradford is a class of 2027 prospect with offers from Auburn, Georgia, Nebraska, West Virginia, and others. Bradford has added to a very productive Grayson running back group, scoring 13 total touchdowns this season while carrying the ball 92 times for 406 yards.

Both teams are talented and many are looking forward to their showdown.

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