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AJC Super 11: What to know about the 2025 selections

11 super insights into the 2025 edition of the AJC's Super 11, the 40th edition of our preseason listing of the top high school football players in Georgia.

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Top 10 Georgia high school football games of Week 5

With several strong matchups on the schedule, including the highest-rate game of Douglas County at Buford, here are the 10 best high school football games in Week 5.

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High school football rankings: Team claims top spot for 1st time since 1990

Worth County, the new No. 1 in Class A Division I, has avenged two of its losses from last season. In Class 3A, Calhoun stayed No. 1 despite a late loss to Cartersville.

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Atlanta Braves

In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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A Braves fan took a ball to the face. The team may be liable, judges say.

The Atlanta Braves and former right fielder Jorge Soler face a lawsuit by a fan hit in the eye with a ball during a World Series game at Truist Park in 2021.

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Bryce Elder’s revival effort takes hit in Braves’ loss to Astros

Bryce Elder has bounced between the Braves and Triple-A Gwinnett 13 times since 2022 but has finally found consistency. He had a 1.36 ERA in his four starts before Saturday.

Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (left) runs against Tennessee defensive back Colton Hood during the fourth quarter at Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart praised Stockton after the game, saying, "I thought he grew up tonight. He grew up a lot." (Jason Getz/AJC)

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AP Poll Top 25 rankings for Week 4: Georgia moves up heading into off week

The Bulldogs head into the bye week looking to improve its offensive line and secondary play before taking on Alabama on Sept. 27.

PHOTOS: Georgia visits Knoxville to take on Tennessee

The Georgia Bulldogs traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, to take on the Tennessee Volunteers in an early-season key matchup in the SEC.

Gunner Stockton meets the moment in Georgia’s victory in Knoxville

In just his fifth game, the Bulldogs' young quarterback throws a 28-yard TD pass on 4th down and adds the 2-point conversion to tie the game late.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Brandon Dorlus (54) sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

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Falcons’ report card: Four rookies on defense came through with big plays

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Defense, kicking, plus other thoughts and observations from Falcons’ win

Just for kicks: Falcons throttle Vikings, 22-6, behind Romo’s 5 field goals

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King throws during the second half against Clemson on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Allen for the AJC)

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Georgia Tech back in the AP Top 25 after thrilling win over Clemson

The 3-0 Yellow Jackets enter the AP Top 25 at No. 18, their first national ranking since being No. 23 last September. Tech then lost its next game and fell out of the Top 25.

Georgia Tech now going for first 4-0 start in 11 years

Though the win over No. 12 Clemson ended a nine-game losing streak to the Tigers, the Yellow Jackets are already putting that behind and focusing on the next opponent, Temple.

After finally beating Clemson, Georgia Tech’s CFP dream is more real

The Yellow Jackets' chances at an ACC title game big are no longer a long shot, as Tech avoids playing ranked Miami and FSU, as well as contenders SMU and Louisville.

Atlanta United FC

Atlanta United defender Pedro Amador runs with the ball against Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Amador later scored in the 46th minute. (Taylor McLaughlin/Atlanta United)

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Lack of consistency crushes Atlanta United this season, Deila says

Atlanta United is out of the playoff race with five games left, the earliest the team has been eliminated from MLS Cup contention in the franchise's nine-year history.

Atlanta United eliminated from playoff possibility with 5-4 loss to Columbus

Atlanta United’s MLS playoffs equation starts with a win Saturday

Atlanta United’s equation is simple: It needs to defeat Columbus on Saturday and for Chicago to lose to NYCFC.

Atlanta Hawks

Jason Collins drives against Charlotte Bobcats Kwame Brown (right) during the first half at Philips Arena in Atlanta on Friday, Dec. 17, 2010. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Former Hawks center Jason Collins undergoing treatment for brain tumor

Jason Collins — a former Atlanta Hawks player and the league’s first openly gay athlete — is being treated for a brain tumor, the NBA said.

Hawks’ Trae Young to appear on ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’

The four-time All-Star hasn't been shy about his love for Norman and his alma mater, Oklahoma. He'll appear ahead of the matchup between Oklahoma and Michigan on Saturday.

Hawks’ Porzingis, Risacher move on to knockout rounds at EuroBasket

Two potential starters are playing well as teams advance in European tournament.

High Schools

Sequoyah fullback Will Rajecki (#3) gets tackled while making a run during the first half against Sprayberry at Skip Pope Stadium in Canton, GA on Friday, Sept. 12th, 2025. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Sequoyah star, UGA legacy Rajecki explains why he committed to Memphis

‘Electric’ Faulkner leads North Oconee to 40th straight regular-season win

Defending 4A champions dominated Class 3A No. 2 Jefferson 35-0.

Friday night football recap: Sequoyah, Walnut Grove score pivotal victories

Buford, Carrollton, Colquitt, Milton, North Oconee beat top 10 challengers

State Report

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys celebrates after scoring a touchdown with 2:32 left in the game against Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn. Georgia won 44-41 in overtime to extend its winning streak over the Volunteers to nine games. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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As Tech, UGA celebrate, a historic first for state’s Division I teams

All seven of the state's FBS and FBC teams — Georgia, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State, Mercer and West Georgia — prevailed Saturday.

Kennesaw State picks up season’s first win in convincing fashion

Amari Odom accounts for two touchdowns as Kennesaw State beats Merrimack 27-13

Morehouse golf once was a national power. A new facility invests in its future.

The Morehouse golf team is being rebuilt, thanks to generous financial support from the corporate community and the vision of new coach Edgar Evans.

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Atlanta Dream players gather on the center court after winning against the Indiana Fever in a WNBA playoff game at Gateway Center Arena, 80-68, on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Atlanta.  (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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After finally beating Clemson, Tech’s CFP dream is more real

The Yellow Jackets' chances at an ACC title game big are no longer a long shot, as Tech avoids playing ranked Miami and FSU, as well as contenders SMU and Louisville.

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High school football rankings: New No. 1 emerges; Sequoyah has biggest jump

Sandy Creek took over the top spot in Class 3A after losses by No. 1 Calhoun and No. 2 Jefferson, while Sequouyah moved up from No. 8 to No. 4 in Class 5A.

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Who is Parker Romo? 10 things you need to know about new Falcons kicker

Parker Romo has bounced around NFL practice squads since 2022, with his only regular-season experience coming at the end of 2024 with the Vikings. He went 11-of-12 on kicks.

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Georgia ‘never quit,’ overcomes Tennessee in overtime

The Bulldogs survive a missed potentially game-winning field goal at the end of regulation and make it 9 straight wins over the Volunteers.

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Aidan Birr’s kick at the buzzer gives Georgia Tech win over No. 12 Clemson

Long field goal gives the Yellow Jackets the victory Saturday afternoon.

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Bryce Elder’s revival effort takes hit in Braves’ loss to Astros

Bryce Elder has bounced between the Braves and Triple-A Gwinnett 13 times since 2022 but has finally found consistency. He had a 1.36 ERA in his four starts before Saturday.

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Haynes King’s heroics on display again in Georgia Tech win

The senior quarterback beat Clemson with his arm and legs, finishing with 211 yards passing and 101 yards rushing and leading the game-winning drive.

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Atlanta TV sports listings

A look at the TV listings for major sporting events for Atlanta today and this week.

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Georgia is flawed. Good news: So is rest of SEC

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After thriller, Georgia remains Tennessee’s bogeyman