Gainesville took command with a dominant finish to the first half and start to the second half, rolling to a statement 40-32 win over Hughes.

Rush Propst won his first state championship 2015, when he won at Colquitt County. Propst's Coosa Christian team took home the Alabama 2A state title.

Several high schools made coaching changes during the regular season, and several more have already announced openings in the last few days.

Four Questions with Valdosta coach Shelton Felton, whose team defeated Walton 45-42 last week in the Class 6A quarterfinals.

The GHSA is investigating, just two weeks after the tackle team was involved in a similar incident.

Atkinson, who signed to play at Texas, is one of three finalists for the national player of the year award. He was also named Gatorade Georgia Football Player of the Year.

The high school football playoffs resume tonight with 14 semifinals and the long-awaited Gainesville-Hughes game.

The delayed quarterfinal matchup between Gainesville and Hughes will be Friday at 7:30 p.m. and will air on Atlanta News First and Peachtree Sports Network.

Here is a preview — including predictions and historical information — of every semifinal matchup in Class 3A-A Private.