Buford High School recognized its 2025 state championship team, which was named a consensus national champion, on Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.
The North Oconee flag football team defeated Whitewater 31-6 to win the 2025 state championship.
The Georgia High School Association flag football state championships will see a notable change in 2026.
The awards were presented as part of the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association luncheon in Macon.
Several high schools made coaching changes during the regular season, and several more have already announced openings.
Some of Georgia’s top defensive head coaches explain why defense still wins high school football championships.
There have been 74 openings through Jan. 31, the most this decade. If trends hold, it could hit 100 before August.
Top-ranked Gainesville in Class 5A and St. Pius in 4A stay undefeated.
North Oconee gymnastics’ Hillary Sanders chosen national coach of the year.
The Georgia High School Association is looking for a new football coordinator. Jay Russell, the GHSA’s assistant executive director, is retiring.
Richard Fendley, the coach of Bowdon’s four consecutive football state championship teams, is leaving to become Rockmart’s head coach, pending board approval Tuesday.