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Two years ago, he was diagnosed with cancer. Last week, he scored 4 touchdowns.

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PSR update: Only 2 of 8 composite No. 1 teams projected to get No. 1 seed

2-way players, kicker lead the way in AJC Varsity top performances from Week 5

Westlake’s offensive line paves path for 751 yards in high-scoring victory

A familiar face in south Fulton has sparked Westlake’s best start in decades

Weekly Honors

Westlake’s offensive line paves path for 751 yards in high-scoring...

HONORS

Central of Carrollton is AJC Varsity Team of the Week for ‘wildest...

Monroe Area’s offensive line paves way for first 1,000-yard rusher of...

East Coweta kicker Aaron McWilliams (center) converted five of his six field goal attempts on Friday, helping the Indians beat Lithonia 31-14. (Courtesy of Sleeper Media)

He started playing football after losing a bet. Now, he’s an SEC commit.

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is East Coweta kicker Aaron McWilliams, who is committed to play for Florida next season.

PHOTOS: AJC SUPER 11 Class of 2026

AJC Super 11 Stephenson defensive end/edge rusher Kwame “KJ” Green Jr. poses for a portrait at Stephenson High School on Monday, July 8, 2026, in Stone Mountain, Ga. Green is committed to LSU. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Hampton safety Kamarui Dorsey poses for a portrait at Hampton High School on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Hampton, Ga.. Dorsey is committed to Texas A&M. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Lee County wide receiver Jaden Upshaw poses for a portrait at Lee County High School on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Leesburg, Ga. Upshaw is committed to Texas A&M. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Valdosta running back Marquis Fennell poses for a portrait at Valdosta High School on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, in Valdosta, Ga. Fennell is committed to Stanford. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Blessed Trinity edge rusher DJ Jacobs poses for a portrait at Blessed Trinity Catholic School on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Roswell, Ga. Jacobs is committed to Ohio State. This caption has been updated to correct DJ Jacobs' position.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Kell running back Quinterrius “Moonie” Gipson poses for a portrait at Kell High School on Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Marietta, Ga. Gipson is committed to Georgia Tech. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Creekside running back Gary Walker poses for a portrait at Creekside High School on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Fairburn, Ga. Walker is committed to Clemson. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Hughes offensive tackle Kelsey Adams Jr. poses for a portrait at Langston Hughes High School on Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Fairburn, Ga. Adams is committed to Georgia. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Northside (Warner Robins) defensive lineman Elijah Patmon poses for a portrait at Northside High School on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Warner Robins, Ga. Patmon committed to Texas A&M. This caption has been updated to correct the location of Northside (Warner Robins) High School.
(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Howard safety Ta’Shawn Poole poses for a portrait at Howard High School on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Macon, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

AJC Super 11 Grayson interior offensive lineman Jordan Agbanoma poses for a portrait at Grayson High School on Monday, July 8, 2026, in Loganville, Ga. Agbanoma committed to Nebraska. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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AJC Super 11 Stephenson defensive end/edge rusher Kwame “KJ” Green Jr. poses for a portrait at Stephenson High School on Monday, July 8, 2026, in Stone Mountain, Ga. Green is committed to LSU. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Maxwell summary shuffles top teams; new No. 1 has state’s highest-rated offense.

Throughout the 2026 Georgia high school football season, Maxwell Ratings will rank the 463 teams of the GHSA, GIAA and GAPPS.

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Former GHSA school’s upset of city rival is among top surprises of Week 5

Savannah Country Day won as a 28-point underdog gainst Savannah Christian. Columbia ended a 37-game losing against Top 10 opponents when it beat Hapeville Charter.

Howard coach on historic win over a ranked team, Super 11’s six TD receptions

Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Howard coach Trey Porter, whose team defeated then-No. 9 Baldwin 49-43 in a Region 2-4A opener last week.

Longtime North Georgia coach, who also started East Forsyth’s program, dies

Brian Allison coached his alma mater, Union County, from 1996-2001 and 2008-20, producing prolific offenses with players who dot the state record books.

AJC Varsity rankings: Johnson County No. 1 for 1st time since Herschel Walker era

Here are the AJC Varsity high school football rankings after Week 5 of GHSA games.

Buck Godfrey remembered at service for his multifaceted approach to life

Here are five stories about legendary Georgia high school coach Buck Godfrey’s lasting impact beyond football.

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Friday night football recap: North Paulding, Howard, Treutlen beat Top 10 teams

No. 1 Buford wins, No. 1 Lincoln County losses, and unranked North Paulding, Howard and Treutlen beat Top 10 opponents on a football Friday night of few upsets.

Gipson still not 100%, but Kell shows off other weapons in win over Creekview

Georgia Tech commit and AJC Super 11 pick Moonie Gipson had just nine carries Friday in Kell’s win over Creekview.

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Georgia high school football recap: Highlights, upsets and more from Week 5

Follow along as we bring you all the action from Georgia high school football’s Week 5 games.