Georgia high school football recap: Highlights and upsets from Week 4
Follow along for top moments, upsets and more from Week 4 of Georgia high school football.
Cross-town rivalries and massive Class 7A vs. Class 6A showdowns highlighted Week 4 of the Georgia high school football season.
Follow along for the latest updates from Friday night football around the state.
Live scores can be found on the AJC Varsity scoreboard, which features the option to save your favorite teams for easier access.
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Track Georgia high school football upsets here
Here are some of the top potential upsets brewing across Georgia high school football tonight.
Below are two lists: The Upset Watch, which tracks potential upsets as they are happening, and The Upset Alert, which has upsets once they are finalized.
If you want to add an upset to either list, email a picture of the scoreboard to jack.leo@ajc.com or tag me in a photo on X @theleoreport. Upsets are recognized when a double-digit underdog according to the Maxwell Projections wins.
The Upset Alert
- Houston County (-16): Lost to Central of Carrollton 73-66 (OT)
- Walton (-11): Lost to North Paulding 35-7
- Sprayberry (-11): Lost to Allatoona 28-27 (OT)
- Woodstock (-23): Lost to Pope 36-14
- Denmark (-10): Lost to Cambridge 18-13
Central of Carrollton completes high-scoring overtime upset
Central of Carrollton finally scored enough to beat Houston County by a 73-66 final in overtime.
Lee County moves to 4-0 with statement win over South Georgia power
Lee County and Colquitt County both had their scoring sprees, but the Trojans emerged with a 48-30 win in Moultrie. Lee County continues to stack wins over well-known national brands, as it beat Miami Carol City (Florida) and Sequoyah the last two weeks.
Houston County fumbles on 1-yard line, Central of Carrollton preserves tie
The Houston County-Central game just got wilder.
Houston County appeared to be closing out what is likely the highest-scoring game of the season so far. Senior running back Austin Stinson was about to take a 72-66 lead for the Bears with less than 30 seconds when the ball was stripped out from his possession from behind.
Central's Kannon Jones fell on the ball in the end zone, preserving the 66-66 tie on a touchback.
Dalton survives Calhoun comeback push
Dalton improved to 4-0 with a 42-35 win over Calhoun. The Catamounts had a 41-21 lead in the fourth quarter, and the Yellow Jackets cut it to seven points with roughly three minutes left.
Dalton forced a turnover on downs to protect the lead. The Catamounts have the week off before hosting Cedartown on Sept. 25.
Calhoun lost its third straight game, an uncharacteristic skid for the 2024 state champions.
Cedartown beats previously undefeated Adairsville on last-minute touchdown
On the night that Nick Chubb's number was retired, Cedartown's late rushing touchdown earned a 34-28 win over Adairsville. The Bulldogs moved to 3-1 and will host Altoona next week.
Can someone play defense?
The shootout between Central of Carrollton and Houston County has reached an insane level.
The Lions and Bears are tied at 66-66 late in the fourth quarter.
Houston County just forced a punt and will have a chance to overcome a late 14-point deficit in the game's final minutes.
Union Grove snaps 16-game losing streak
Union Grove won its first game under new coach Darren DeMeio. The 58-12 victory over Salem was also the program's first since 2024, snapping a 16-game losing streak.
Brookwood takes lead right back
Brookwood is back in the lead after a highlight touchdown pass from Auburn commitment Gary Chatman Jr. to receiver Zy'Aire Conaway. The Broncos lead 24-21 with under six minutes to play.
This entry has been updated to correct the spelling of Zy'Aire Conaway.
Gary Chatman finds Zy’Aire Conaway for the touchdown!
— SCORE Atlanta (@scoreatlanta) September 12, 2026
Brookwood now leads 24-21!
Watch the ending at the link Below: https://t.co/l7qPTUgZT1 pic.twitter.com/TsKxtbM6io
Big Man Touchdown: Lee County offensive lineman hits pay dirt
Lee County took a three-score lead over Colquitt County thanks to this physical touchdown carry from offensive lineman Larry Jackson.
6’2”, 275-pound Larry Jackson with the BIG BOY TOUCHDOWN 😤💪🏈
— Jacob Carlton (@jacob_carlton13) September 12, 2026
You gotta love it! 😂🔥@Larryjackson65 @Andy_Villamarzo pic.twitter.com/8zsxvxuUpC
Marist takes first lead since first quarter on QB touchdown
Marist took a 21-17 lead on Hayes Rollauer's second rushing touchdown of the night. The speedy quarterback gave the War Eagles their first lead since the opening quarter on this run.
Rollauer gives Marist the lead back with his second touchdown of the game!
— SCORE Atlanta (@scoreatlanta) September 12, 2026
Marist now leads 21-17!
Watch the finish at the link below: https://t.co/l7qPTUgZT1 pic.twitter.com/UMbU2UC4U2