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August 20, 2021 - Kennesaw, Ga: Buford wide receiver Tobi Olawale (4) celebrates his receiving touchdown with running back Victor Venn (6) during the second half against North Cobb at North Cobb high school Friday, August 20, 2021 in Kennesaw, Ga.. Buford won 35-27. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Maxwell playoff projections heading into Week 10
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Oct. 23, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: Cedar Grove running back Rashod Dubinion (7) gets past a GAC defender for yardage in the second half at Greater Atlanta Christian, Friday, October 23, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. Cedar Grove won 33-6. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Player of the Year Watch for classes 3A to A
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November 23, 2018 - Buford, Ga: Former Buford coach John Ford, now at Effingham County, greets lineman Reece McIntyre (56) before their game against Bainbridge at Buford High School Friday, November 23, 2018, in Buford, Ga. This is the quarter finals of the Class 5A state playoffs. (JASON GETZ/SPECIAL TO THE AJC)
4 Questions with Effingham County head coach John Ford
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August 20, 2021 - Kennesaw, Ga: North Cobb quarterback Malachi Singleton (3) celebrates his rushing touchdown during the first half against Buford at North Cobb high school Friday, August 20, 2021 in Kennesaw, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
List: Highest-scoring teams in each classification
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Playoffs
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GHSA volleyball state championship schedule/scores
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GHSA Softball playoffs schedules/scores
Coach of the Week
Leroy Hood had been a Tift County assistant and Turner County’s head coach for two seasons before taking the Pebblebrook job in 2019. (Pebblebrook High School)
Falcons’ Coach of the Week: Leroy Hood, Pebblebrook High School
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Pre-playoff volleyball rankings
Cambridge's Will Taylor (2) runs the ball during a GHSA high school football game between Cambridge High School and Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek, Ga. on Friday, October 15, 2021. (Photo/Jenn Finch)
Top performances of Week 9: Cambridge’s Taylor sparks big region win
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4 Questions with Ware County head coach Jason Strickland
Former Buford and Roswell head coach John Ford is in his first season at Effingham County, and the Rebels are 4-2 overall and in second place in Region 2-6A.
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Collins Hill quarterback Sam Horn (21) runs with the ball against Brookwood during the 2021 Corky Kell Classic Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Horn rushed for 44 yards and a score in addition to 31-of-44 passing for 402 yards and three touchdowns. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Maxwell summary after Week 9
Cambridge players celebrate a touchdown during a GHSA high school football game between Cambridge High School and Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek, Ga. on Friday, October 15, 2021. (Photo/Jenn Finch)
How the new top-10 teams fared in Week 9
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4 Questions with Cambridge head coach Craig Bennett
Quarterback Cayman Prangley (3) and the Kennesaw Mountain offense get in victory formation for the final play in a 21-17 victory over Pope on Oct. 15, 2021. The win left Kennesaw Mountain on top of the standings in Region 6-6A. (Photo by Chip Saye)
Notable results from Week 9: Long County closing in on first playoff berth
Marist running back Quinn Gooding (29) scores a touchdown past Blessed Trinity's Ashton Abrew (6) in the first half at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell on Friday, August 27, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
List: Teams that have beaten No. 1-ranked opponents this season
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Week 9 football rankings: Cartersville moves to No. 1 in Class 5A
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Cartersville 49, Blessed Trinity 21
Kennesaw Mountain head coach Caleb Carmean talks to his team after its 21-17 victory over Pope in a Region 6-6A game on Oct. 15, 2021 (Photo by Chip Saye)
Kennesaw Mountain 21, Pope 17
7A blog
North Cobb football players warm up before their game against Buford at Emory Sewell Stadium at North Cobb high school Friday, August 20, 2021 in Kennesaw, Ga..
Class 7A blog: North Cobb-Walton highlights week 9 schedule
5A blog
Charlton County's (Folkston, GA) head coach Rich McWhorter watches his team play against Marion County (Buena Vista) during their GHSA Class A-Public football Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Saturday, December 14, 2013.
Class 5A blog: Jackson County’s McWhorter one win away from No. 300
3A blog
Oct. 23, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: A GHSA football is shown before the Georgia high school football game between Cedar Grove and GAC at Greater Atlanta Christian, Friday, October 23, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Class 3A blog: Seven unbeaten teams head into Week 10
1A blog
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Class A Blog: They said it (Week 8)
6A blog
Cambridge quarterback Zach Harris (15) throws the ball during a GHSA high school football game between Cambridge High School and Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek, Ga. on Friday, October 15, 2021. (Photo/Jenn Finch)
Class 6A blog: Cambridge, Kennesaw Mountain inch toward first region titles
4A blog
Cheerleaders raise their pom poms during a GHSA high school football game between Stephenson High School and Miller Grove High School at James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkston, GA., on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Photo/Jenn Finch)
Class 4A Blog: Week 9 Takeaways
2A blog
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Class 2A blog: In brief — Fannin County starting strong again
Scoreboard
Chaminade Julienne opened its high school football preseason practice at its new athletic facility, which includes a FieldTurf  practice area and the new Roger Glass Stadium on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. (Marc Pendleton/AJC)
Scores & Stats
Class 7A
North Cobb football players warm up before their game against Buford at Emory Sewell Stadium at North Cobb high school Friday, August 20, 2021 in Kennesaw, Ga..
Class 7A blog: North Cobb-Walton highlights week 9 schedule
Roswell takes the field at the beginning of the Mill Creek vs. Roswell high school football game on Friday, November 27, 2020, at Roswell High School in Roswell, Georgia.
Class 7A blog: 5 games to watch in week 8
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Class 7A blog: Hunter’s injury, huge upsets make for eventful Friday
Class 6A
Cambridge quarterback Zach Harris (15) throws the ball during a GHSA high school football game between Cambridge High School and Johns Creek High School in Johns Creek, Ga. on Friday, October 15, 2021. (Photo/Jenn Finch)
Class 6A blog: Cambridge, Kennesaw Mountain inch toward first region titles
Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Johns Creek running back Tylan Johnson (25) runs past Riverwood defensive back Augustus Olidge (7) for a long run during the second half at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. Johns Creek won 40-32. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Class 6A blog: First place at stake in six of eight regions in Week 9
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Class 6A blog: How the playoff races are shaping up heading into Week 9
Class 5A
Charlton County's (Folkston, GA) head coach Rich McWhorter watches his team play against Marion County (Buena Vista) during their GHSA Class A-Public football Championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Saturday, December 14, 2013.
Class 5A blog: Jackson County’s McWhorter one win away from No. 300
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Week 9 football rankings: Cartersville moves to No. 1 in Class 5A
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Class 5A blog: Ware dominates Demons ... Who’s the new No. 1 team?
Class 4A
Cheerleaders raise their pom poms during a GHSA high school football game between Stephenson High School and Miller Grove High School at James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkston, GA., on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Photo/Jenn Finch)
Class 4A Blog: Week 9 Takeaways
The referee tosses a coin before a GHSA high school football game between Stephenson High School and Miller Grove High School at James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkston, GA., on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Photo/Jenn Finch)
Class 4A Blog: Week 9 Primer
Miller Grove's Cayman Spalding carries the ball for a touchdown during a GHSA high school football game between Stephenson High School and Miller Grove High School at James R. Hallford Stadium in Clarkston, GA., on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Photo/Jenn Finch)
Class 4A Blog: Jefferson is lone undefeated team left after two go down Week 8
Class 3A
Oct. 23, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: A GHSA football is shown before the Georgia high school football game between Cedar Grove and GAC at Greater Atlanta Christian, Friday, October 23, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Class 3A blog: Seven unbeaten teams head into Week 10
Oct. 23, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: A GHSA football is shown before the Georgia high school football game between Cedar Grove and GAC at Greater Atlanta Christian, Friday, October 23, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Class 3A Blog: Thomson’s victory highlights blowout weekend for ranked teams
Oct. 23, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: A GHSA football is shown before the Georgia high school football game between Cedar Grove and GAC at Greater Atlanta Christian, Friday, October 23, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Class 3A Blog: Key region matchups to watch in Week 9
Class 2A
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Class 2A blog: In brief — Fannin County starting strong again
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Class 2A blog: Week 9 recap
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Class 2A blog: What to watch in Week 9
Class 1A
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Class A Blog: They said it (Week 8)
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Class A Blog: Week 8 recap
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Class A Blog: Key games in Week 8
2021 AJC Super 11
Amehre Morrison, a running back for River Ridge, was the Class 6A offensive player of the year last season. He is among the AJC Super 11 selections - the 11 best high school football players in Georgia - in 2021. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
AJC Super 11 takes on a statewide flavor
Lowndes County quarterback Jacurri Brown said he’s a little familiar with the AJC’s Super 11. His school celebrated the selection of 2011 Super 11 class member Josh Harvey-Clemons. “Football is life. To be selected as one of the best top football players, all-around, that’s a good feeling right there,” said Brown. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Jacurri Brown, Lowndes
A four-year starter, Ware County quarterback Thomas Castellanos has passed for 5,097 yards and rushed for 2,713 yards in his career. Castellanos is Ware County’s highest-rated prospect in more than 20 years and is the first Super 11 selection since Fred Gibson in 2000. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Thomas Castellanos, Ware County
Oconee County High School tight end Jake Johnson comes from a family of football players. His father Brad Johnson helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers win Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003 and Jake’s brother Max Johnson is a quarterback for LSU. However, Jake is absolutely making a name for himself in the game. Jake, who is selected in the 2021 class of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Super 11, is the No. 7 senior prospect at any position and the No. 1 TE prospect nationally, according to 247Sports. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Jake Johnson, Oconee County
Collins Hill quarterback Sam Horn is the consensus No. 8 senior quarterback prospect nationally was first-team All-State last year while leading Collins Hill to the Class 7A final. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Sam Horn, Collins Hill
Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter, a 2021 AJC Super 11 selection, helped put Collins Hill in a championship game last season. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Travis Hunter, Collins Hill
Amehre Morrison, a running back for River Ridge High School, was the Class 6A offensive player of the year last season. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Amehre Morrison, River Ridge
On finding out he was selected to the AJC Super 11, Carver-Columbus High School’s Elijah Pritchett was a bit surprised. “I still can’t believe it. A couple of years ago I wasn’t even playing football. It wasn’t even on my mind. I feel sort of accomplished.” (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Elijah Pritchett, Carver-Columbus
Jefferson High School football player Malaki Starks will be the first to tell you he’s not a traditional quarterback. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Malaki Starks, Jefferson
Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton is on track to be the most prolific quarterback in Georgia history. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Gunner Stockton, Rabun County
Tift County defensive tackle Tyre West is rated the No. 11 defensive line prospect nationally. He’s the highest-rated Tift County prospect this century. He’s also the school’s first Super 11 since Israel Troupe was selected in 2006. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Tyre West, Tift County
When Hardaway High School defensive lineman Mykel Williams found out the names of past AJC Super 11 players like Herschel Walker and Trevor Lawrence, Williams was thrilled. “It’s a huge honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as those greats. It’s a blessing,” said Williams, who is the school’s first Super 11 selectee. (Tyson Alan Horne / Tyson.Horne@ajc.com)
Mykel Williams, Hardaway
Player Watch Lists
Dec. 11, 2020 - Suwanee, Ga: Collins Hill wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) runs after a catch during their game against Parkview in the Class AAAAAAA quarterfinal game at Collins Hill high school Friday, December 11, 2020 in Suwanee, Ga.. Collins Hill won 21-14. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Preseason all-state teams: Class 7A
Lee County High's Jaron Willis, who announced his commitment to Georgia Tech on May 1, 2021. (247Sports)
Preseason all-state teams: Class 6A
Justice Haynes (22), sophomore running back for Blessed Trinity, gets tackled while running the ball during the Blessed Trinity vs. Decatur high school football game on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Blessed Trinity high school in Roswell, Georgia. Blessed Trinity defeated Decatur 44-0 in the second round playoff game. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION.
Preseason all-state teams: Class 5A
Jefferson quarterback Malaki Starks (24) sets up for a handoff during the second half of their Class 4A state high school football final Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)
Preseason all-state teams: Class 4A
Cedar Grove running back Rashod Dubinion (7) runs for a long gain in the first half of Friday's game against GAC.
Preseason all-state teams: Class 3A
Rabun County quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) looks for a receiver during the second half of Friday's game against Pope.
Preseason all-state teams: Class 2A
Dec. 28, 2020 - Atlanta, Ga: Trinity Christian quarterback David Dallas (10) is tackled by Prince Avenue Christian linebacker Davis Ridings (33) in the first half of the Class 1A Private championship at Center Parc Stadium Monday, December 28, 2020 in Atlanta, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Preseason all-state teams: Class A Private
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Preseason all-state teams: Class A Public
Player Awards
Westlake players Raven Johnson (25) and Ta’Niya Latson (20) walk off the court in celebration of their latest state title - a 64-46 victory over Carrollton - in the 6A girls championship game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Macon. (Hyosub Shin/hyosub.shin@ajc.com)
Girls basketball player of year: Westlake’s Raven Johnson
Kell High School guard Crystal Henderson (30) dribbles Tuesday Feb. 2020, against Jones County. (Rebecca Wright for the AJC)
All-Metro girls team
McEachern’s Jillian Hollingshead (35) prepares to pass as Marietta’s Lauren Walker defends in the first half of their Class 7A state semifinal game at Friday, March 5, 2021 at Marietta High School. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)
All-State girls team
Sandy Creek's Jabari Smith (10) dribbles against Cross Creek's Antoine Lorick (23) during the Class 3A boys championship game Friday, March 12, 2021, in Macon. Cross Creek won 57-49. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
Boys basketball player of year: Jabari Smith
Pace Academy's Matthew Cleveland (0) reacts during the Class 2A boys championship game Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the Macon Centreplex in Macon. Pace Academy defeated Columbia, 73-42. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)
All-Metro boys team
Ryan Mutombo (21), a senior at Lovett, is 6-foot-11 and rated by the 247Sports Composite as the No. 16 center in the country. (Courtesy The Lovett School)
All-State boys team
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