The first round of the Class 3A-A playoffs kicks off Friday, with the championship 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Here are the final rankings before a champion is crowned. Below are this year’s playoff predictions.

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Credit: Predictions by Adam Krohn

The future says the Prince Avenue Christian Wolverines will beat Hebron Christian for a third consecutive state championship after winning A Division I the previous two years. The championship in a rematch of the season finale between these two, which determined the 8-2A championship, and which the Wolverines won 34-31.

This is a 23-team field, with nine teams on first-round bye. Check back Thursday for previews of notable Round 1 matchups.

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