Four head coaches who would have been in the top 10 among active coaches in career victories in Georgia retired or resigned in the offseason. They are Larry Campbell of Lincoln County (477 victories), Rayvan Teague of Carrollton (220), Cecil Flowe of Parkview (197) and Michael Gunn of Athens Academy (194). Here is the new top 10 for most Georgia victories among active head coaches:

337 - Dwight Hochstetler, Bowdon

324 - Barney Hester, Howard

322 - Alan Chadwick, Marist

252 - Jeff Herron, Prince Avenue Christian

251 - Rich McWhorter, Charlton County

244 - Ed Pilcher, Berrien

206 - Mike Earwood, Our Lady of Mercy

198 - Bruce Miller, Gainesville

194 - Steve Pennington, Statesboro

187 - Ron Gartrell, Stephenson

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