Trojans’ win streak stopped at state final

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  • The Trojans take the field at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium to play against Valwood for a state championship. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
    The Trojans take the field at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium to play against Valwood for a state championship. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
  • Senior Javian Butts has amassed 4,200 rushing yards and 61 touchdowns over his high school career. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
    Senior Javian Butts has amassed 4,200 rushing yards and 61 touchdowns over his high school career. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
  • Trojan defenders swarm around a Valwood ball carrier. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
    Trojan defenders swarm around a Valwood ball carrier. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
  • Junior David Todd makes a tackle. TREY NORRIS/Staff
    Junior David Todd makes a tackle. TREY NORRIS/Staff
  • Wide receiver Bud Veal hauls in a pass for the Trojans. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
    Wide receiver Bud Veal hauls in a pass for the Trojans. BRAD HARRISON/Staff
  • Trojan defenders work to get the ball away from a Valwood ball carrier. TREY NORRIS/Staff
    Trojan defenders work to get the ball away from a Valwood ball carrier. TREY NORRIS/Staff
One of the greatest runs in Georgia high school football history came to an end last Thursday when John Milledge Academy (JMA) lost 42-21 to Valwood in the GIAA 3A state championship game at Mercer University’s Five Star Stadium in Macon. The Trojans’ nation-leading, 62-game win streak, which included a sixth-straight region title and five consecutive state championships, ended abruptly after an…

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