Reclassification conspired to move up several state contenders. Here are 14 that made the final Top 10 in 2013 but will be playing in a higher classification in 2014. Each will play one class higher except Carver (Columbus), which will move up two classes to AAAAA.

Class AAAAA

2. Tucker (14-1)

6. North Paulding (11-2)

Class AAAA

8. Stockbridge (10-2)

9. Statesboro (10-2)

10. Alexander (8-5)

Class AAA

1. Buford (15-0)

4. Carver, Columbus (11-2)

6. Woodward Academy (9-3)

7. St. Pius (9-4)

8. Cartersville (11-1)

Class AA

5. Calhoun (11-2)

7. Jefferson (10-3)

10. Laney (10-3)

Class A

9. Seminole County (11-1)

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