Jae’Veon Williams of Pierce County, Ashton Clare of Trinity Christian and Kamari Frazier of Lithia Springs finished the football regular season as yardage leaders.

Buford is the highest-ranked Georgia team. The Wolves are in the top 10 of every poll with a peak of No. 2 in the ESPN rankings.

The Trojans are 8-2, their best record since 2012, heading into their Class 6A first-round game against Gainesville.

The latest updates on GHSA football coaching changes in the 2026-27 offseason.

Sumter County football coach Will Rogers has stepped down be closer to his mother, who is having health issues.

AJC Varsity will maintain a list of every confirmed GHSA football coaching change this offseason.

Although the Maxwell Ratings reflect team strength, the simulation highlights the impact of the season’s structure as defined by games, region alignments and playoff brackets.

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Good defense is the key.

Justin Wise, a senior, and Brayden Wise, a sophomore, return for North Oconee with state championship aspirations.