GHSA 7A Final: Grayson vs. Roswell - Dec. 10, 2016

In a game filled with Power 5 prospects and future NFL draft picks, Will Van Pamelen’s OT field goal provided the winning points as Grayson beat Roswell 23-20 in the first ever 7-A title game and the last high school game ever in the Georgia Dome. Grayson took its first lead with 1:04 to play, but Roswell tied the score on the final play of regulation on a scoring pass by Malik Willis. Roswell’s defense, led by future NFL pick Xavier McKinney, shut down Grayson in the first half. The Rams trailed 13-6 in the fourth quarter when Clemson commit Chase Brice found Jaquarrius Lane open for a 62-yard TD, but the Rams then missed their second PAT of the game. The Rams finally took their first lead of the game with 1:04 to play when Brice again found Lane open for a 27-yard TD and again for a two-point conversion to make it 20-13. Willis’ 20-yard scoring strike to Kendall Barber sent it to OT. Van Pamelen made his FG, but Roswell’s sailed wide to give the Rams their second state title.