Monday, Dec. 7, 2020
Playoffs proceed with few big surprises
As unpredictable as the 2020 regular season was, the playoffs have gone two rounds with virtually no big surprises.

The computer Maxwell Rankings correctly picked the winner in 58 of 64 games last week, and five of the six misses were won by teams favored by eight points or fewer. Only Warren County’s victory over Macon County, a 21-point favorite, was particularly surprising to the computer.

The other upset winners were West Forsyth, Parkview, Bleckley County, George Walton Academy and Wesleyan.

That came a week after Maxwell picked 112 of 124 first-round games correctly, again with most of the misses in games projected to be close.

Still, there was history made in the second round.

River Ridge and Hughes, two Class 6A metro Atlanta schools that opened in 2009, reached the quarterfinals for the first time.

Breaking droughts longer than 10 seasons were Fannin County (1995), Riverdale (1998), Cedartown (2002), Washington-Wilkes (2005), Bleckley County (2006) and Perry (2007).

Only 56 games remain in the 2020 season, with 32 quarterfinals set for this weekend.
Class 7A
Lowndes
at Milton
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Eagles’ Nest, Milton
Records, rankings: Lowndes is 9-1, the No. 2 seed from Region 1-7A and No. 4; Milton is 11-0, the No. 1 seed from 5-7A and No. 7.
Last meeting: Milton won 28-17 in the 2018 Class 7A semifinals.
Things to know: This is a rematch of a 2018 semifinal that Milton won on the way to its first state title. Both teams had close calls in the second round, winning more with their defenses. Milton trailed 9-3 in the fourth quarter but beat Archer 17-9 with two fourth-quarter touchdowns. Archer was limited to 119 total yards, and Jordan McDonald rushed for 132 on 26 carries. He has run for 1,241 yards on the season. QB Devin Farrell (1,711 yards passing, 556 rushing) was dressed out but didn’t play because of injury and remains questionable. Lowndes beat North Cobb 21-13, scoring two of its touchdowns after recovering muffed punts and stopping North Cobb on four throws to the end zone from the 15-yard line in the final 30 seconds. Lowndes’ offense runs through QB Jacurri Brown, a four-star recruit who has 926 yards rushing and 1,296 passing, though completing only 50 percent of his throws.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Lowndes 27, Milton 14
Winner plays: Parkview/Collins Hill winner

Parkview at Collins Hill
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Fahring Field, Suwanee
Records, rankings: Parkview is 8-3, the No. 2 seed from Region 4-7A and unranked; Collins Hill is 10-2, the No. 1 seed from 8-7A and No. 6.
Last meeting: Parkview won 42-19 in the first round of the 2018 Class 7A playoffs.
Things to know: Parkview, a semifinalist last season, was ranked No. 3 in preseason while Collins Hill, playing in its first quarterfinal since 2015, was unranked, but Collins Hill is favored now. Sam Horn has thrown for 2,974 yards and 34 touchdowns, 20 to Travis Hunter. Both are big-time college recruits. Collins Hill sacked Denmark four-star QB Aaron McLaughlin six times last week in a 17-6 victory. Parkview, averaging less than 30 points per game for the first time since 2015, played its finest game last week in a 41-14 victory over fifth-ranked East Coweta. Sophomore Colin Houck had a breakout performance, completing 15 of 18 passes for 176 yards and four touchdowns, three to Jared Brown, who had eight catches for 102 yards. Cody Brown rushed for 153 yards, putting him over 5,000 for his career.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Collins Hill 27, Parkview 19
Winner plays: Lowndes/Milton winner

Colquitt County at Norcross
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Blue Devil Stadium, Norcross
Records, rankings: Colquitt County is 9-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 1-7A and No. 2; Norcross 12-0, the No. 1 seed from 7-7A and No. 3.
Last meeting: Colquitt County won 20-17 in 2017.
Things to know: This is one of three quarterfinals, and the only one in Class 7A, between undefeated teams. Colquitt beat Walton 35-12 last week. Sophomore MLB Antwan Daniels returned two interceptions for touchdowns, the second for 55 yards and a 21-6 lead late in the third quarter. Colquitt also scored on an 80-yard run by Charlie Pace. Dual-threat QB Xavier Williams hasn’t played in the playoffs because of injury. Zane Touchton, a pocket passer, is 29-of-42 for 455 yards and six touchdowns since taking over. Norcross beat Roswell 40-20 last week. Jahni Clarke rushed for 206 yards and three touchdowns. Mason Kaplan, not typically a run threat, rushed for 110 yards. He has thrown for 2,116 yards and 26 touchdowns. These schools have met three times with Colquitt winning a regular-season game in 2017 and Norcross winning semifinals in 2012 and 2013 on the way to state titles.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Colquitt County 30, Norcross 13
Winner plays: West Forsyth/Grayson winner

West Forsyth at Grayson
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Grayson Community Stadium, Loganville
Records, rankings: West Forsyth is 9-3, the No. 1 seed from Region 6-7A and unranked; Grayson is 11-0, the No. 1 seed from 4-7A and No. 1.
Last meeting: Grayson won 33-7 in the 2011 Class 5A quarterfinals.
Things to know: This is Class 7A’s David vs. Goliath game. West Forsyth has won seven straight games after a 2-3 start but is the only quarterfinalist that hasn’t been ranked at some point this season. West Forsyth beat North Gwinnett 17-16 last week despite only 103 yards of total offense. With West trailing 16-7 late in the third quarter, Dalton Tjong returned a kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown, and Liam Badger kicked a 19-yard field goal for the lead. The Wolverines’ quarterback is a sophomore, Keegan Stover, and its top running back in the playoffs, Ryder Stewart, is a freshman. Grayson, a top-10 team in most national polls, beat Harrison 30-6 last week, leading only 8-0 until Jamal Haynes returned the second-half kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown. Jake Garcia, the four-star QB recruit, was 7-of-14 passing for 101 yards. Leading rusher Phil Mafah, a 1,000-yard rusher and Clemson commit, hasn’t played in the playoffs because of an ankle injury.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Grayson 31, West Forsyth 0
Winner plays: Colquitt County/Norcross winner
Class 6A
Valdosta at Carrollton
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Grisham Stadium, Carrollton
Records, rankings: Valdosta is 6-4, the No. 2 seed from Region 1-6A and No. 6; Carrollton is 8-2, the No. 1 seed from 5-6A and No. 10.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Valdosta is in the quarterfinals for the third consecutive year but looking to reach the semifinals for the first time since its 2016 championship season. The Wildcats, under first-year coach Rush Propst, averaged 24.6 points during the regular season but have put up two of their three highest-scoring games in the playoffs, winning 52-14 over Lovejoy and 44-7 over Evans. The Wildcats relied on the running game in poor weather against Evans last week, rushing 39 times for a season-high 210 yards. Ahmad Denson rushed for 84 yards, and QB Amari Jones ran for three first-half touchdowns. Carrollton is in the quarterfinals for the fifth straight season but seeking its first semifinal appearance since 2013. The Trojans advanced with a 39-13 victory over Sprayberry last week. After Sprayberry cut the lead to 8-6 on its first play from scrimmage, Carrollton scored 31 unanswered points. Keshawn Ridley rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns on 15 carries.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Valdosta 27, Carrollton 20
Winner plays: Hughes/Buford winner

Hughes at Buford
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Tom Riden Stadium, Buford
Records, rankings: Hughes is 11-1, the No. 2 seed from Region 4-6A and No. 7; Buford is 10-1, the No. 1 seed from 8-6A and No. 2.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Hughes, which opened in 2009, set a school record for victories and reached the quarterfinals for the first time with a 35-0 win over Glynn Academy. Freshman QB Air Noland had a career-high 16 passing attempts and threw for 169 yards and two touchdowns. Noland and Xavier Smith, who left the previous game with an injury, have both passed for more than 1,000 yards. Smith is also the team’s leading rusher. The Panthers were 2-8 in 2019. Buford is in the quarterfinals for the 21st consecutive season after defeating Cambridge 42-7 last week. The Wolves rushed for 438 yards last week and were led by top running backs Gabe Ervin (nine carries for 160 yards and two touchdowns) and Victor Venn (12 carries, 152 yards, two touchdowns). Buford allows only 5.91 points per game, the lowest in 6A, and ranks No. 2 in scoring with a 40.64 average. The Wolves have held nine of 11 opponents to a touchdown or less.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Buford 23, Hughes 16
Winner plays: Valdosta/Carrollton winner

Lee County at River Ridge
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, The Ridge, Woodstock
Records, rankings: Lee County is 10-1, the No. 1 seed from Region 1-6A and No. 1; River Ridge is 11-0, the No. 1 seed from 7-6A and No. 5.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: Lee County advanced to the quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive year with a 48-21 victory over Brunswick. Caleb McDowell rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns, and Preston Simmons ran for 83 yards and two scores. They are the two leading rushers in Region 1. Cedric Wynn and A.J. Patrick had two interceptions each. Lee County is 14-1 in the playoffs since the start of the 2017 postseason, with state titles in 2017 and 2018. River Ridge, a Cherokee County school that opened in 2009, reached the quarterfinals for the first time with a 42-10 win over perennial state power Rome in a game that was projected as a toss-up by the computer Maxwell Ratings. Amehre Morrison ran for 115 yards on 25 carries, had 57 receiving yards on four catches and scored three TDs. River Ridge outgained Rome 410-171, according to the Cherokee Tribune. River Ridge’s 11 victories are three more than the previous best, an 8-2 season in 2011.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Lee County 29, River Ridge 14
Winner plays: Allatoona/Westlake winner

Allatoona at Westlake
When, where: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Westlake Stadium, College Park
Records, rankings: Allatoona is 11-0, the No. 1 seed from Region 6-6A and No. 4; Westlake is 10-1, the No. 1 seed from 4-6A and No. 3.
Last meeting: This is the teams’ first meeting.
Things to know: This game matches the highest-scoring team in Class 6A (Westlake averages 42 points) and the No. 2 defense (Allatoona allows seven points per game). Allatoona, the state runner-up in 2019, reached the quarterfinals for the seventh time in 10 seasons with a 31-6 victory over Dacula last week. Dacula scored on its opening drive but was held scoreless and limited to four first downs the rest of the way. The Buccaneers had three interceptions and scored on a blocked punt. Jayden Ponder, averaging 99.8 yards per game rushing, was held to 38 yards on 15 carries but scored three times and surpassed 1,000 yards for the season. Westlake is in the quarterfinals for the first time since 2016. Sophomore QB R.J. Johnson, closing in on 3,000 passing yards, had a touchdown run and threw TD passes of 43, 29, 61 and 25 yards in a 55-13 win over Richmond Hill. “From a personnel standpoint, they are the most talented team in the state of Georgia,” Richmond Hill coach Matt LeZotte told the AJC’s S. Thomas Coleman.
Maxwell Ratings’ projected score: Westlake 21, Allatoona 14
Winner plays: Lee County/River Ridge winner

Coming Tuesday: Classes 5A and 4A
Woodstock, South Cobb jobs open
Woodstock’s Brent Budde and South Cobb’s Terry Jones resigned last week, raising to 18 the number of openings for GHSA head coaches this offseason.

Budde led the Wolverines to playoff victories in 2016 and 2017. His teams finished 3-7 each of the past three seasons.

Jones, a former NFL player, was unable to end South Cobb’s string of losing seasons, which stands at eight. He had been an assistant at Grady and Tucker.

Other jobs that are open include Dalton, Eagle's Landing, East Forsyth, Effingham County, Landmark Christian, Locust Grove, Long County, McDonough, Morgan County, North Springs, Rockdale County, Stockbridge, Tift County, Villa Rica, Westside of Augusta and Woodland of Stockbridge.
In the quarters again
More than half of this year’s 64 quarterfinal teams – 33, to be exact – also made the quarters in 2019. Here are the quarterfinal teams with their most recent appearance in a GHSA quarterfinal.

First
Hughes
River Ridge

1995
Fannin County

1998
Riverdale

2002
Cedartown

2005
Washington-Wilkes

2006
Bleckley County

2007
Perry

2011
Appling County
Bremen
West Forsyth

2012
George Walton Academy

2013
Carver (Columbus)
Norcross

2015
Collins Hill

2016
Ware County
Westlake

2017
Carver (Atlanta)
Trinity Christian

2018
Bainbridge
Benedictine
Calhoun
Calvary Day
Colquitt County
Commerce
Eastside
Fitzgerald
Jefferson County
Milton
Pierce County
Prince Avenue Christian

2019
Allatoona, Blessed Trinity, Brooks County, Buford, Callaway, Carrollton, Cartersville, Cedar Grove, Clinch County, Coffee, Crisp County, Eagle's Landing Christian, Fellowship Christian, Grayson, Greater Atlanta Christian, Irwin County, Jefferson, Jones County, Lee County, Lincoln County, Lowndes, Marist, Metter, Oconee County, Parkview, Peach County, Rabun County, Savannah Christian, Thomasville, Valdosta, Warner Robins, Warren County, Wesleyan

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What is the only classification in which all eight quarterfinal teams have played 50 or more football seasons? (Answer Tuesday)

Answer to Friday’s question: Gene Brodie was the head coach for state championship teams at Central of Macon (1975) and Tift County (1983).

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Lowndes 21, North Cobb 13
Milton 17, Archer 9
Collins Hill 17, Denmark 6
Parkview 41, East Coweta 14
Norcross 40, Roswell 20
Colquitt Co. 35, Walton 12
Grayson 30, Harrison 6
West Forsyth 17, North Gwinnett 16

Lowndes at Milton
Parkview at Collins Hill
Colquitt Co. at Norcross
West Forsyth at Grayson

Class 6A
Valdosta 44, Evans 7
Carrollton 39, Sprayberry 13
Buford 42, Cambridge 7
Hughes 35, Glynn Academy 0
River Ridge 42, Rome 10
Lee Co. 48, Brunswick 21
Westlake 55, Richmond Hill 13
Allatoona 31, Dacula 6

Valdosta at Carrollton
Hughes at Buford
Lee Co. at River Ridge
Allatoona at Westlake

Class 5A
Ware Co. 49, Creekside 25
Cartersville 31, St. Pius 19
Calhoun 33, Clarke Central 14
Coffee 24, Starr’s Mill 9
Blessed Trinity 44, Decatur 0
Warner Robins 30, Woodward Academy 7
Jones Co. 34, Griffin 13
Eastside 37, New Manchester 7

Quarterfinals
Cartersville at Ware Co.
Coffee at Calhoun
Warner Robins at Blessed Trinity
Eastside at Jones Co.

Class 4A
Benedictine 45, Cairo 23
Riverdale 42, Northwest Whitfield 17
Jefferson 35, Hapeville Charter 0
Carver, Columbus 8, Baldwin 0
Cedartown 56, North Oconee 0
Bainbridge 43, Islands 0
Perry 34, LaGrange 4
Marist 24, Flowery Branch 0

Quarterfinals
Riverdale at Benedictine
Carver, Columbus at Jefferson
Bainbridge at Cedartown
Marist at Perry

Class 3A
Second round
Appling Co. 61, Upson-Lee 7
Greater Atlanta Christian 33, North Hall 0
Oconee Co. 42, Dawson Co. 7
Peach Co. 59, Thomson 7
Carver, Atlanta 23, Cherokee Bluff 21
Pierce Co. 42, Central, Macon 0
Crisp Co. 36, Richmond Academy 0
Cedar Grove 30, Rockmart 27

Quarterfinals
Appling Co. at Greater Atlanta Christian
Peach Co. at Oconee Co.
Carver, Atlanta at Pierce Co.
Cedar Grove at Crisp Co.

Class 2A
Second round
Thomasville 44, Dodge Co. 7
Callaway 16, Lovett 9
Rabun Co. 35, Model 0
Bleckley Co. 41, Early Co. 7
Fannin Co. 21, Heard Co. 14
Fitzgerald 35, Northeast 18
Jefferson Co. 42, Jeff Davis 29
Bremen 42, South Atlanta 6

Quarterfinals
Thomasville at Callaway
Bleckley Co. at Rabun Co.
Fitzgerald at Fannin Co.
Bremen at Jefferson Co.

Class A Private
Second round
Savannah Christian 37, Pacelli 24
Wesleyan 20, North Cobb Christian 17
Prince Avenue Christian 42, Darlington 6
ELCA 27, Stratford Academy 0
George Walton 28, Christian Heritage 25
Calvary Day 14, First Presbyterian 7
Trinity Christian 54, Whitefield Acad. 13
Fellowship Christian 49, Athens Acad. 14

Quarterfinals
Wesleyan at Savannah Christian
ELCA at Prince Avenue Christian
George Walton Academy at Calvary Day
Fellowship Christian at Trinity Christian

Class A Public
Second round
Metter 49, Mitchell Co. 8
Warren Co. 56, Macon Co. 26
Commerce 28, Gordon Lee 14
Irwin Co. 14, Wilcox Co. 0
Lincoln Co. 28, Hancock Central 6
Clinch Co. 14, Pelham 6
Brooks Co. 41, Dublin 7
Washington-Wilkes 34, Bowdon 17

Quarterfinals
Warren Co. at Metter
Irwin Co. at Commerce
Clinch Co. at Lincoln Co.
Washington-Wilkes at Brooks Co.
Today’s interviewee is Parkview coach Eric Godfree, whose team defeated No. 5 East Coweta 41-14 last week in the Class 7A second round. The victory put the Panthers one victory from their second consecutive berth in the semifinals. The last time Parkview accomplished that was during the state-championship seasons of 2000-02.

Eric Godfree,
Parkview head coach
1. Was Friday's victory your team's best performance this season? “Absolutely. We've had several of those types of performances the past few years. This is the first this season. Hoping it's a big momentum changer for us. We made a few personnel and scheme adjustments to help simplify for our kids the past couple of weeks and it's paid off big for us.”

2. In preseason, you were ranked in the top five coming off a semifinal appearance in 2019 and the return of all-state RB Cody Brown. Did you know you weren't that good just yet, that you'd probably take some tough losses? Or was it more of a struggle than you expected? “We knew we lost some key players to graduation and it would take some time trying to replace those special players, and we knew we had a really tough schedule, but yes, we all expressed some disappointment early. We knew what we were capable of playing like, and we were not executing at a high level. It was more of a struggle to get us going this season, but our kids have been relentless through it all, and I'm hoping we are peaking at the right time.”

3. Where has this team grown since September? What makes you better now? What has come together? “I think our biggest growth has been our kids trusting each other. As I said earlier, replacing some of those really good players we lost to graduation and not having a ‘normal’ summer to prepare, it took longer than I hoped for us to truly get to the point of building off each other's strengths and helping each other's weaknesses. I do believe the adversity of losing has helped to make us better. You either learn from it or truly lose from it, and each time our kids have responded with great maturity and used it to take a step forward. That adversity helped draw us all closer and to see the need for more focus and more want to get better every day.”

4. Cody Brown, a career 5,000-yard rusher, is down to his final month as a high school football player. You've coached many great backs over the years, some of those at Parkview. What's his place in Parkview and state history? What makes him so good? “Every season Cody seems to get stronger and stronger the longer the season goes. I'm guessing his playoff stats are as good or better than any back we've had. And we have had a lot of impressive running backs come through Parkview. A lot. I do think his size, strength, speed and overall great character help him to be so good and be his best when a lot of players are losing steam at the end of a season. We do try our best as coaches to manage kids’ bodies for long seasons, but we can't take any credit for all his success. He's super special on and off the field. As far as his place in Parkview RB history with names like Brett Millican, Sean Dawkins, Brad Lester, Caleb King, Chris Carson and many more, I don't want the debate to stop, so we will just enjoy the final games with Cody and look for the many more future great running backs to try top a player like Cody Brown.”

The first-ever flag football playoffs start the first round on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at host schools. Semifinals on Dec. 23 move to Home Depot Back Yard, Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Finals lead off three days of state championships at Center Parc Stadium on Dec. 28 at noon and 2 p.m. View brackets on ghsa.net. Buy digital tickets at GoFan. Watch select games on NFHS Network, and finals televised and streamed on Georgia Public Broadcasting. Appreciation to the Atlanta Falcons, who have been key supporters of this new sport. A big thank you to all the schools, teams, referees, coaches, trainers and players that participated in this official inaugural season.
Please send all-region teams to GHSF Daily at ghsfdaily@bellsouth.net. We will publish any team that we receive. GHSF Daily encourages those selecting and providing all-region teams to include each player's year in school. All-region players who are recognized as underclassmen have a better chance of being recruited and getting recognition on preseason all-area or all-state teams in 2021.
Region 7-A Public
Offensive player of the year: Jamal Taylor, Hancock Central, Sr.
Defensive player of the year: Justyn Stanford, Warren County, Sr.
Kicker/punter of the year: Levi Ward, Georgia Military, So.
Returner/athlete of the year: Kaylon Palmer, ACE Charter, Sr.
Coach of the year: Marleau Blount, Hancock Central

Offense
QB - Jaylon Hatcher, Hancock Central, Sr.
QB - Tyler Saunders, Georgia Military, So.
RB - Keveon Robbins, Hancock Central, Sr.
RB - Kyree Evans, Warren County, Sr.
RB - Yasir Saleem, Georgia Military, Jr.
RB - Marquavious Jones, Wilkinson County, Sr.
RB - Derontae Stewart, Crawford County, Sr.
WR - Sam Whitley, ACE Charter, So.
WR - Tylik Grantling, Crawford County, Jr.
WR - M.J. Ingram, Georgia Military, Sr.
WR - Ken’Vonte Brinkley, Warren County, So.
WR - Deonte Lowe, Hancock Central, So.
OL - Amari Benson, Hancock Central, Sr.
OL - Jamerious Moore, Hancock Central, Sr.
OL - Diamonte Devero, Warren County, Sr.
OL - Tyler Collins, Warren County, So.
OL - Ashton Grable, Wilkinson County, Sr.
OL - Michael Maldonado, Georgia Military, Sr.

Defense
DB - Jatavian Allen, Warren County, Sr.
DB - JaKeem Meadows, Warren County, Sr.
DB - Alex French, Georgia Military, Jr.
DB - Johnathon Roach, Georgia Military, Fr
DB - Dexter Walker, Wilkinson County, Sr.
DB - Toby Smith, ACE Charter, Sr.
DB - Devinaire Samuels, Wilkinson County, Jr.
LB - Marquavious Lawrence, Hancock Central, Sr.
LB - Qeontavious Ivey, Hancock Central, Sr.
LB - Trey Woods, Georgia Military, Jr.
LB - Jesse Washington, Georgia Military, Fr.
LB - Braelyn Cain, Crawford County, Jr.
LB - Tay Turner, ACE Charter, Sr.
LB - Tayvion Robertson, Warren County, Sr.
LB - Tony Wynn, Warren County, Sr.
DL - Travis Moss, Warren County, Jr.
DL - O’Marrion Jackson, Warren County, Jr.
DL - Justin Berdier, ACE Charter, Sr.
DL - Nate Murray, Georgia Military, Sr.
DL - Kumasi Washington, Hancock Central, So.
DL - Jontavious Roberson, Hancock Central, Sr.
Georgia Storm Prep Academy announces opening
Storm Johnson, former UCF standout and NFL running back, announces the opening of the Georgia Storm Prep Academy, a post-graduate football program for the class of 2021 to support, direct, teach, train and coach student-athletes who may need to reclassify for an opportunity to play football at the collegiate level. Why, Georgia Storm? He's Been There and Done That. For information, contact us via email by clicking here.

Woodstock taking applications for head coach
Woodstock High School in Woodstock (Region 5-7A) is now accepting applications for head football coach for the 2021-22 school year. Head coaching and/or coordinator experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Georgia Teaching Certificate. All teaching fields will be considered. Please send letters of interest and resumes to athletic director Chris Bennett by clicking here, and apply online with the Cherokee County School District by clicking here.

Rockdale County seeks head football coach
Rockdale County High School in Conyers (Region 3-6A) is accepting applications for head football coach for the 2021-22 school year. Candidates should have a proven record of advanced football knowledge and dynamic communication and leadership skills. Head coaching and/or coordinator experience is preferred. Candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Georgia Teaching Certificate. Most teaching fields will be considered. Please send letters of interest and resumes to Athletic Director Chad Suddeth via email by clicking here, and apply online with Rockdale County Public Schools by clicking here.

North Springs seeking head football coach
North Springs High School (Class 5A) in Sandy Springs is in search of a head football coach. Head coaching/coordinator experience is strongly preferred. You must have a valid teaching certificate and be able to apply for employment with Fulton County Schools. All resumes should be sent to athletic director Vince Strine by clicking here.

Register for Georgia Kicking Punting and Snapping Competition
Be a part of the Georgia Kicking Punting and Snapping Competition, which will be held Dec. 20 at Mount Pisgah Christian School, to get a chance at becoming an all-state kicker, punter or snapper and get honored at the Georgia Kicking Punting and Snapping Awards. Each participant will also be placed into our ranking system based on their performance at the competition to assist them with college recruiting. Click here to register.

Southeast Georgia Football Recruiting Fair hosted by FCA on Dec. 10
The 2020 Southeast Georgia Football Recruiting Fair hosted by FCA will be held Dec. 10 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) at Camden County High School in Kingsland. No cost to high school coaches and college recruiters. Click here to contact us via email and reserve your spot.

Fall Metro Atlanta recruiting fair to be held Dec. 8
The 2020 Fall Metro Atlanta College Football Recruiting Fair will be held at Riverdale High School on Tuesday, Dec. 8 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.). Representatives from Division II, Division III, NAIA, junior colleges and prep schools from across the country will be there looking for football prospects from the classes of 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. We have only 50 spots available for high schools at each session. All COVID screening protocols and procedures will be in place. To register, click here.
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