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List: First-year coaches who picked up first victories at their new schools in Week 3

Collins Hill coach Drew Swick talks to his team after the 31-17 win over Brookwood on Sept. 1, 2023.
Collins Hill coach Drew Swick talks to his team after the 31-17 win over Brookwood on Sept. 1, 2023.
Sept 4, 2023

Shane Sams of Warner Robins got his first victory as a head coach against his team’s archrival, Northside. Eight other first-year coaches got their first victories at their new schools last week.

Jermaine King, Baconton Charter

Drew Swick, Collins Hill

Roy Groshek, Discovery

Brett Collier, First Presbyterian

Jeff Franklin, South Atlanta

Austin Barron, Villa Rica

Shane Sams, Warner Robins

Alex Bradford, Washington-Wilkes

Terrence Holt, Wilkinson County

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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.

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