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2020 GHSA football championships at Centre Park. (Adam Krohn/special)

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2020 GHSA football championships at Centre Park Stadium.

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Players and coaches hug after a GHSA high school football game between the Collins Hill Eagles and the Grayson Rams at Collins Hill High in Suwanee, GA., on Friday, December 3, 2021. (Photo/ Jenn Finch)

High school football semifinals: Hughes, Carver-Atlanta make history

Buford quarterback Ashton Daniels (12) brings his team to the line for the final snap of the Wolves' 21-6 victory over Carrollton in the Class 6A semifinals on Dec. 3, 2021.

Class 6A blog: Buford, Hughes to meet for state championship

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Langston Hughes 47, Dacula 28

Jamar Graham of Cedar Grove threw three touchdowns passes in a 27-6 victory over Appling County on Dec. 3, 2021, at Buck Godfrey Stadium.

Cedar Grove 27, Appling County 6

Milton 52, Walton 17

Collins Hill quarterback Sam Horn (21) carries the ball during a GHSA high school football game between the Collins Hill Eagles and the Grayson Rams at Collins Hill High in Suwanee, GA., on Friday, December 3, 2021. (Photo/ Jenn Finch)

Collins Hill 31, Grayson 0

Players and coaches hug after a GHSA high school football game between the Collins Hill Eagles and the Grayson Rams at Collins Hill High in Suwanee, GA., on Friday, December 3, 2021. (Photo/ Jenn Finch)

High school football: 16 teams reach state finals

Buford head coach Bryant Appling talks with his team following its 21-6 victory over Carrollton in the Class 6A semifinals on Dec. 3, 2021.

Buford 21, Carrollton 6

Milton vs. Walton

Friday night semifinals roundup

The Georgia Independent Association on Friday announced a new division called the Georgia Independent Athletic Association to promote sports teams and programs. Officials at Friday's announcement at Mercer University were (from left) Clint Morgan, GISA director of athletics; Jeff Jackson, president;
Tommy Marshall, GIAA commissioner;
Stan Whitlock, vice president; and
Todd Whetsel, teacher services coordinator.

GISA announces new division to promote sports after 10 GHSA members join

Mark Farriba of Stratford Academy is stepping down after 30 seasons as a head football coach.

Stratford football coach Farriba steps down

2020 GHSA football championships at Centre Park. (Adam Krohn/special)

Class 3A Blog: An historic look at the final four playoff programs

Westlake's Raven Johnson (25) brings the ball upcourt during the Class 6A girls basketball championship game Friday, March 12, 2021, against Carrollton at the Macon Centreplex in Macon.

Week 3 Girls Basketball Rankings

Kennesaw State running back Iaan Cousin (3) of Mount Zion High in Carroll County goes airborne over the Davidson Wildcat defense in the fourth quarter during a first-round FCS playoff game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 at Fifth Third Bank Stadium. Cousin is one of more than 70 Georgia players on Kennesaw Mountain's roster. Kennesaw Mountain started football in 2015. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Georgia football players on college rosters jump 44% in 10 years to 4,600

Sept. 24, 2021 - Johns Creek, Ga: Riverwood quarterback Avery Smith (4) attempts a pass during the first half against Johns Creek at Johns Creek high school Friday, September 24, 2021 in Johns Creek, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

All-region teams: Riverwood’s Smith named 7-6A player of the year

August 21, 2021 Atlanta - Collins HillÕs QB Sam Horn (21) prepares to pass during the 2021 Corky Kell Classic on Saturday, August 21, 2021. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

National rankings: Collins Hill climbs four spots in Massey Ratings

Westlake Lions quarterback R.J. Johnson takes a snap during their game against the Archer Tigers on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 in the Corky Kell Classic at Dacula's Barron Field. (Adam Krohn/special)

All-region teams: Hughes’ Smith named top player in 4-6A

4 Questions with GHSFHA volunteer researcher Steve Slay

Milton running back Jordan McDonald (5) breaks through Mill Creek’s defense in the second half of a quarterfinal game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at Milton High School. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

List: Most recent semifinal appearances for remaining 32 teams

The 2021 St. Pius football team has 27 returning seniors for first-year coach Chad Garrison. The Golden Lions were photographed at the DeKalb County Media Day at Tucker High School.

All-region teams: St. Pius CB/RB Tchienchou named 5-5A’s top player

Class A Blog: A look at the semifinals

Columbus (blue) won the 2019 state championship game held this week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Flag football, sponsored the past two seasons as a club sport by the Atlanta Falcons and the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, will become an official GHSA varsity support in 2020.

Semifinals set in GHSA Flag Football State Championship after Thursday’s action

Oct. 23, 2020 - Norcross, Ga: A GHSA football is shown before the Georgia high school football game between Cedar Grove and GAC at Greater Atlanta Christian, Friday, October 23, 2020 in Norcross, Ga.. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Class 4A Blog: Semifinals Primer

March 13, 2021 Macon - Berkmar's Destin Logan (4) and Milton's Bruce Thornton (2) go for a loose ball during the 2021 GHSA State Basketball Class AAAAAAA Boys Championship game at the Macon Centreplex in Macon on Saturday, March 13, 2021 Milton won 52-47 over Berkmar. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Week 3 Boys Basketball Rankings

The Milton Eagles celebrate their 36-27 win over the Mill Creek Hawks in quarterfinal game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 at Milton High School. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

GHSA semifinals preview: 5 teams trying to make finals for first time

Class 2A blog: Semifinals preview

Buford players warm up before Friday's home game against Dacula.

Class 6A blog: A by-the-numbers preview of this week’s semifinals

Blessed Trinity running back Justice Haynes, here running for a touchdown against Decatur in 2020, has rushed for 2,200 yards this season despite missing two games. (Christina Matacotta/For the AJC)

Class 5A blog: Two classic matchups in semifinal round

Marist's Champ Davis (10) gets tackled by Blessed Trinity's Mavrick Torrico (32) in the second half at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell on Friday, August 27, 2021. Marist won 28-13 over Blessed Trinity. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Maxwell Semifinal projections

Lincoln County coach Larry Campbell, shown in a 2006 state semifinal game at the Georgia Dome, retired from coaching. He finished his career with 407 victories, and only two high school football coaches in the nation led teams to more victories. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)

List: Teams with most semifinal appearances, by decade

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All-region teams: North Oconee’s Barnes named 8-4A’s top player

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4 Questions with recruiting fair organizer Ahmand Tinker

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Class A Blog: They said it (Quarterfinals edition)

Class A private schools could join 3A, 2A if GHSA approves plan

2020 GHSA football championships at Centre Park Stadium.

Class 3A blog: A look what players help makes the semifinalist offenses tick

East Coweta running back DJ Reid (24) is brought down by Grayson’s defense in the first half of play during during a GHSA first round state playoff game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 at Grayson High School. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

High school football playoffs schedules/scores

Walton's Davis Callahan (28) celebrates an interception during a GHSA high school football playoff game between the Archer Tigers and the Walton Raiders at Archer High School in Lawrenceville, GA., on Friday, November 19, 2021. (Photo/Jenn Finch)

Class 7A blog: Previews of 2 semifinals

August 20, 2021 - Kennesaw, Ga: Buford wide receiver Tobi Olawale (4) celebrates his receiving touchdown with running back Victor Venn (6) during the second half against North Cobb at North Cobb high school Friday, August 20, 2021 in Kennesaw, Ga.. Buford won 35-27. JASON GETZ FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Maxwell playoff projections heading into Semifinals

The Dacula football team breaks through their banner as they run onto the field before a game against Lanier Friday, Oct. 26, 2018, at Dacula High School in Dacula.

4 Questions with Dacula head coach Casey Vogt

Lee County head coach Dean Fabrizio reacts to a referee’s call during the first half of his Class 6A state high school football final Tuesday, December 29, 2020 in Atlanta. (PHOTO/Daniel Varnado)

All-region teams: Houston County’s Askew named 1-6A player of the year

The Grayson Rams take the field during a GHSA high school football game between the Grayson Rams and the Brookwood Broncos at Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga. on Friday, October 22, 2021. (Jenn Finch/Special to the AJC)

List: Where the 32 semifinal teams were ranked in preseason

GHSA Flag Football playoff, boys and girls basketball scores from Tuesday

2020 GHSA football championships at Centre Park Stadium.

Class 4A Blog: Semifinals highlighted by star-power, defensive fortitude and experience

Class 2A blog: A final predictions look

Buford High School's Tom Riden Stadium. TYLER ESTEP / TYLER.ESTEP@AJC.COM

Class 6A blog: Previews of this week’s semifinal games

Thomson defensive Will Roberts (91) puts pressure on Cartersville quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during a play in the second half of the Class 4A state title game Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016, at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

List: Career passing leaders in GHSA history

(Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

4 Questions with Cedartown head coach Jamie Abrams

Glynn County Stadium in Brunswick has a capacity of 12,000. It was built in 1986 and is home to the Brunswick Pirates and Glynn Academy Red Terrors.

All-region teams: Brunswick’s Thomas named top player in 2-6A

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