North Cobb High School Friday night fell just short of advancing to its first state title game in more than 50 years.
In a high-scoring Class AAAAAA contest, Lovejoy bested North Cobb 63-42.
It was a record-setting season for the Warriors. North Cobb had not won a postseason game since 1979. This year, the Warriors made it all the way to the semifinals after victories over Valdosta, Hughes and Mill Creek.
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Lovejoy will take on Norcross High, which will make its first state championship appearance after Friday's 41-27 victory over Colquitt County.
Click here to view highlights from Friday's North Cobb-Lovejoy game.
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