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Football Fridays in Georgia

Hosts Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin of GPB Sports share highlights of high school football games from around Georgia. They also share stories from players, coaches, play-by-play announcers, and other people who live and breathe high school football.

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Beyond the Lights: Officiating Under Pressure

Hannah Goodin delves into the world of high school football officiating with special guest James Arnold. With 38 years of officiating experience under his belt, James offers a unique perspective on what it takes to be a football official in Georgia. From handling pressure-packed moments on the field to navigating video review protocols, James shares invaluable insights into the challenges and rewards of officiating. Discover how officials are trained, evaluated, and constantly striving to improve, all while ensuring the integrity of the game. Gain a deeper understanding of the crucial role officials play in high school sports and learn how you can support them for a better game-day experience for everyone involved. 

 

Beyond the Lights: Officiating Under Pressure

March 26, 2024
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Dylan Lonergan

Recruiting Spotlight: Brookwood's Dylan Lonergan

Football or baseball? Brookwood's Dylan Lonergan wants to do both at college. He talks about his thought process with GPB's Hannah Goodin.

October 24, 2021
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Football Fridays In Georgia: Calhoun at Cartersville

A region title is at stake on Friday when No. 4 Calhoun travels to No. 1 Cartersville on Football Friday's in Georgia. 

October 23, 2021
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Recruiting 2021: Brookwood at Grayson

No. 8 Brookwood takes the short ride to play No. 9 Grayson this week on Football Fridays in Georgia. Here's a look at the top prospects on each side. 

October 22, 2021
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Make That Kid An Offer

Make That Kid An Offer Nominees: Week of October 18

 GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players who are having a great season and career but who may need a little help getting noticed by recruiters.

October 21, 2021
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Lambert

Physical Lambert Trending In Right Direction

Under second-year coach Tommy Watson, the Lambert Longhorns have their eyes on the playoffs.

October 21, 2021
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Jefferson Coach Gene Cathcart

Football Fridays In Georgia: Jefferson's Gene Cathcart on the challenges of returning to the state championship

This week on the Football Fridays In Georgia podcast, GPB Sports' Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin catch up with the always entertaining Gene Cathcart, head coach of the Jefferson Dragons. He talks about Georgia-bound, all-everything player Malaki Starks as well as the challenges of playing in one of the deepest classifications in Georgia in AAAA. Plus, a look ahead at a great week of region match-ups. 

October 20, 2021
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Dougherty

Dougherty Pushes Past Hurdles To Become Region Contender

After enduring an 0-5 season in 2020, the Dougherty football team has bounced back to go 6-1. Now the Albany school has playoffs on its mind. 

October 20, 2021
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Cartersville Ascends To No. 1 In Class 5A Rankings

With Warner Robins absorbing its first loss, Cartersville takes over the top spot in the Class 5A rankings 

October 18, 2021
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Top Football Performers For Week 9

Here are some of the top high school football performances that took place around Georgia from Week 9.

October 18, 2021
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