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.

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.

Roland, who previously won a state championship in Florida, will try to lead Wheeler back to its winning ways from the 1990s.