Long shots are long gone from the playoffs, with a few exceptions. The computer Maxwell Ratings still aren't high on the chances of Westlake and Hapeville Charter winning their first state titles. Here are Maxwell's odds of a state title entering the semifinals.

Class AAAAAAA

0.48 - Grayson

3.55 - Roswell

8.94 - Mill Creek

273.18 - Westlake

Class AAAAAA

1.52 - Valdosta

1.99 - Tucker

5.14 - Northside (War. Robins)

8.40 - Dalton

Class AAAAA

1.54 - Buford

2.51 - Rome

4.13 - Stockbridge

6.98 - Kell

Class AAAA

0.42 - Cartersville

3.12 - Thomson

29.00 - Jefferson

45.56 - Mary Persons

Class AAA

1.56 - Greater Atlanta Christ.

3.20 - Peach County

3.52 - Cedar Grove

5.64 - Crisp County

Class AA

0.75 - Benedictine

1.67 - Fitzgerald

19.31 - Callaway

149.99 - Hapeville Charter

Class A public

1.40 - Macon County

1.86 - Clinch County

3.88 - Emanuel Co. Institute

34.20 - McIntosh Co. Acad.

Class A private

0.78 - Eagle's Landing Christ.

3.96 - Fellowship Christian

5.40 - Prince Avenue Christian

11.28 - Tattnall Square

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