Which remaining teams had the lowest chances of reaching the state title games?
Worth County is ranked No. 1 in Class A Division I, so it’s strange to think of the Rams’ journey to the finals as surprising. But their meeting with Toombs County next week will be the school’s first championship game appearance since 1990.
Below are the chances each team was given to reach the finals in preseason by the computer Maxwell Ratings.
54.5% - Jefferson
46.7% - Buford
45.6% - Carver (Columbus)
43.5% - Carrollton
42.7% - Bowdon
37.5% - Toombs County
36.6% - Calvary Day
30.4% - Creekside
19.0% - Hebron Christian
16.1% - Benedictine
16.0% - Thomas County Central
14.1% - Sandy Creek
10.9% - Lincoln County
10.2% - Gainesville
5.4% - Hapeville Charter
3.6% - Worth 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.
