While the Maxwell Ratings reflect team strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by games, region alignments and playoff brackets.

Earlier this month, the GHSA adopted a 1-32 seeding format for all classifications beginning next season, with the higher seeds playing at home.

‘We don’t think it’s the right thing to do, to give up on our kids,’ school’s athletic director says.

41 Brunswick players were suspended, and the school was fined $5,000.

The four players whose suspensions were lifted include two star defensive players committed to Alabama, AJC Super 11 selection Xavier Griffin and Jamarion Matthews.

Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every quarterfinal matchup in Class 2A.

Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every quarterfinal matchup in Class 3A.

Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every quarterfinal matchup in Class 4A.

The Astros were the first team to shut out Calhoun, the reigning Class 3A champion, since the 2022 state playoffs.

‘Our kids stood there with their hands hands up, and what I just don’t understand is at what point are our kids allowed to defend themselves?’ Gainesville AD asks.