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List: Number of semifinal appearances by remaining 32 teams

The Fitzgerald Hurricanes set up to kick in the first half of a GHSA class AA championship game Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Credit: Daniel Varnado

Credit: Daniel Varnado

The Fitzgerald Hurricanes set up to kick in the first half of a GHSA class AA championship game Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/ For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Dec 1, 2023

Marist has reached 22 semifinals in its history. Here are the 32 semifinal teams with their total number of appearances.

22 - Marist

16 - Fitzgerald

13 - Cartersville

11 - Brooks County

9 - Cedar Grove, Prince Avenue Christian

8 - Benedictine, Bowdon, Manchester, Rockmart, Thomas County Central

7 - Camden County, Carver (Columbus), Grayson, Swainsboro, Woodward Academy

5 - Cook, Jefferson

4 - Milton, Savannah Christian, Walton

3 - Calvary Day, Coffee, Creekside, Pierce County, Starr’s Mill, Stockbridge

2 - Douglas County

1 - Perry, Schley County

0 - Bryan County, Telfair 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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