Live score recap: North Oconee defeats Marist in Georgia high school football Class 4A championship (12/16/2024)

Get score updates from the Georgia high school football Class 4A championship between the Eagles and the Titans
North Oconee's Khamari Brooks (5) celebrates with his teammates after winning a GHSA high school football game against Eastside in Bogart, Ga., on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. North once won 40-35.
North Oconee's Khamari Brooks (5) celebrates with his teammates after winning a GHSA high school football game against Eastside in Bogart, Ga., on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. North once won 40-35. / Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The North Oconee Titans (15-0) defeated the Marist War Eagles (14-1) 14-7 in the 2024 Georgia high school football Class 4A championship on Monday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

North Oconee wins its first football state championship in school history.

The Titans and Eagles' defenses dominated much of the game. The Eagles forced two turnovers, but it was not enough.

FINAL TEAM STATS

North Oconee
Rush — 103
Pass — 203

Marist
Rush — 164
Pass — 78

North Oconee vs. Marist Class 4A Georgia High School Football Championship

First Quarter Updates

Marist receives the opening kickoff and we're underway.

BLOCKED FIELD GOAL! North Oconee's Maddox Brice blocks a Marist field goal attempt. The Titans take over on their 20-yard line with 6:43 remaining in the quarter. Game is tied at 0.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Marist 0, North Oconee 0

Second Quarter Updates

Eight minutes remain in the second quarter, and the game is tied at 0.

TOUCHDOWN NORTH OCONEE! Harrison Faulkner pass complete to Khamari Brooks for a 4-yard touchdown. PAT is good. North Oconee leads 7-0 with 4:56 remaining in the first half.

TOUCHDOWN MARIST! Parks Kaiser rushes for 2 yards. PAT is good. North Oconee 7, Marist 7 -- 0:27 - 2Q

HALFTIME: Marist 7, North Oconee 7

First Half Total Yards
Marist 153
North Oconee 160

First Half Rushing Yards
Marist 118
North Oconee 39

First Half Passing Yards
Marist 35
North Oconee 121

Third Quarter Updates

North Oconee receives the kickoff and we're underway again.

INTERCEPTION BY MARIST! Faulkner pass intercepted by Dawson Batemon in the end zone. Marist takes over with 6:14 remaining.

INTERCEPTION BY MARIST! Faulkner throws another interception, this one caught by Trace Gaynes. Marist will take over at its 25-yard line. The game is tied at 7 with two minutes remaining in the third quarter.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Marist 7, North Oconee 7

Fourth Quarter Updates

Six minutes remain in the game and it is tied at 7.

TOUCHDOWN NORTH OCONEE! Faulkner rushes for 2 yards. PAT is good. North Oconee 14, Marist 7 — 3:58 - 4Q

Two minutes remain and Marist has the ball on the North Oconee 30-yard line after a big gain on third down.

North Oconee forces a turnover on downs. Marist only has one timeout and 1:12 remains, so North Oconee will run out the clock.

FINAL: North Oconee 14, Marist 7


Download the SBLive App

To get live updates on your phone - as well as follow your favorite teams and top games - you can download the SBLive Sports app: Download iPhone App | Download Android App


Published |Modified
Jack Butler, SBLive Sports
JACK BUTLER, SBLIVE SPORTS

Jack Butler is a Regional Editor for SBLive Sports, covering Minnesota and Michigan.