Crisp County, coming off big upset, leads state with 5 one-possession losses
Crisp County’s 28-16 victory over then-No. 2 Pierce County in a Region 3-2A game was surprising given Crisp County’s 2-6 record entering the game. But five of the Cougars’ six losses have been decided by eight points or less, or one possession. Below are teams that have won and lost the most one-possession games this season. About one in five games, or 19.8%, have been decided by eight points or less this season.
One-possession losses this season
5 -Crisp County
4 - North Atlanta
3 -B.E.S.T. Academy, Bradwell Institute, Central Fellowship Christian, Dawson County, East Coweta, Elbert County, Jonesboro, Lakeside (Evans), Mount de Sales, Pepperell, Richmond Academy, Shiloh, Starr’s Mill, Telfair County, Wilkinson County, Woodstock
One-possession wins this season
5 - East Forsyth
4 - M.L. King, South Effingham, Treutlen
3 - Bacon County, Carver (Atlanta), Clinch County, Colquitt County, Liberty County, North Murray, Ringgold, River Ridge, Stephens County, Swainsboro, Towns County, Trion, Westside (Augusta), Wheeler County
About the Author
Todd Holcomb covers high school sports across the state. He rejoined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2025 and has worked with the AJC in varying capacities since 1985. He is a co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily.
