Lee County running back Jordan Bush (right) runs for yards during the second half against Sprayberry in the first-round of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Marietta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

GHSA playoffs recap: Big upsets, historic victories highlight first round

Only four top-10 teams lost in the first round, which is not uncommon, and some of the top teams were ruthless. And a few teams scored historic victories.

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2025 AJC Super 11 Tyler Atkinson is a linebacker at Grayson High School in Loganville. Atkinson has verbally committed to Texas. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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