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Best in Georgia: 2025 AJC Varsity high school football all-state teams

Not only did the AJC Varsity name first-team all-state honorees for each GHSA classification, but it also added breakout players to watch in this year's all-state honors.

Region 5AA Championship : Holy Innocents vs. KIPP Atlanta

Rare region championship between two No. 1 teams yields playoff seeding anomaly

Region 5-2A’s championship featured two No. 1-ranked teams: Holy Innocents’ and KIPP Atlanta Collegiate. However, they will play for different state championships.

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Wild full-court buzzer-beater marks special moment in Cambridge brothers’ season

It wasn’t just a once-in-a-lifetime memory — it was a defining moment in Cambridge’s season.

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Holy Innocents’ Episcopal players celebrate their 56-46 victory over KIPP Atlanta Collegiate during the Region 5AA championship game at Therrell High School on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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