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AJC Varsity Class 3A preseason all-state: Two-way players shine

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The McEachern Indians play against North Cobb during the first half of the game Friday, August 22, 2025 at McEachern. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

GHSA football scrimmage schedule 2026: First preseason games are Thursday

Super 11 Gary Walker Q&A: Clemson RB commit shreds tackles and guitar strings

Super 11 Marquis Fennell Q&A: Undersized Valdosta RB feels underrated

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Coach Buck Godfrey: ‘Memories of a great man’

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AJC Varsity preseason all-state 4A: Reigning state champ has 4 selections

Super 11 Quinterrius ‘Moonie’ Gipson Q&A: Grandparents’ love motivates Kell’s RB

Former Carver of Columbus running back Zach Watts was his region's player of the year as a freshman leading Carver to the Class 2A title. He will suit up for Carrollton this season. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Star QB is one of more than 20 blue-chip prospects to transfer this year

Changing high schools for football opportunities is becoming more common than ever. Some have changed schools more than once, despite a GHSA bylaw meant to discourage that.

PHOTOS: An inside look at Thomas County Central’s new $25 million practice facility

Defending football state champion Thomas County Central opened its $25 million practice facility in March.

PHOTOS: High school students go bass fishing for championship

Sure, everyone's familiar with football, baseball and basketball in high school sports, but what about bass fishing? In Georgia, students meet at Lake Sinclair before dawn to

PHOTOS: Pitching lifts Etowah against North Paulding in GHSA Game 1

Matthew Sharman, a big right-hander who has signed with Georgia, pitched in and out of danger all night and helped Etowah defeat North Paulding 2-1 in the opener of the best-o...

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Class 3A coaching hires: Hart County, Rockmart do well

Ahead of the 2026 football season, AJC Varsity is previewing all of the coaching changes. Today is Class 3A.

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AJC Varsity Class 3A preseason all-state: Two-way players shine

Ahead of the 2026 football season, AJC Varsity is announcing our preseason all-state teams. Today, we announce Class 3A.

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Marquis Fennell is proving size doesn’t define greatness

Marquis Fennell has emerged as one of the most dynamic players in Georgia high school football.

Gary Walker is the engine behind Creekside’s championship run

Gary Walker has helped power one of the most explosive offenses in Georgia high school football.

Super 11 Marquis Fennell Q&A: Undersized Valdosta RB feels underrated

Valdosta running back Marquis Fennell says being undersized led to him being overlooked, but the reigning Class 6A player of the year is aiming to change that.

Super 11 Gary Walker Q&A: Clemson RB commit shreds tackles and guitar strings

Running back Walker is the fourth Super 11 selection from Creekside. He helped the school break the state's single-season scoring record.

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Coach Buck Godfrey: ‘Memories of a great man’

Remembering life lessons the late high school football legend taught his nephew — AJC reporter Gavin Godfrey — about writing, bird-watching and grief.

New Hebron Christian football coach shares how police career shaped him

Quentin Davie, Hebron Christian’s third head coach in three seasons, is trying to lead the Lions to a third consecutive state championship.

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AJC Varsity preseason all-state 4A: Reigning state champ has 4 selections

AJC Varsity unveils its Georgia Class 4A preseason all-state football team. Sandy Creek leads with four picks — while Cairo, Peach County and Troup all have three apiece.

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Class 4A coaching hires: East Jackson, Bainbridge stand out

In GHSA's Class 4A, Ashley Henderson takes over at East Jackson while Jamey DuBose now leads Bainbridge.