It’s Halloween week on the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, and the playoff picture is pure chaos. Jon and Niki talk with Carrollton’s Joey King, Lowndes’ Adam Carter, and Douglas County’s Johnny White about rivalries, leadership, and keeping focus through late-season pressure. From the Winnersville Classic to Region 7-6A math, it’s a jam-packed episode of Georgia high school football stories and laughter.
This week’s games land right on Halloween, so the Football Fridays in Georgia team brings equal parts candy and competition. Jon and Niki break down the final week of the regular season, from North Gwinnett’s region title win to the tricky playoff math ahead. They also preview huge matchups such as Carrollton versus Douglas County and the famed Winnersville Classic between Lowndes and Valdosta.
Head coach Joey King of Carrollton joins first, reflecting on his senior class, his “championship mindset” theme, and the balance between teaching life lessons and chasing wins. He shares how each week has brought a symbolic “trophy,” and how the 2024 Trojans aim to become the winningest class in program history. There’s even talk of Halloween candy; bite-sized Snickers are his go-to.
Next, Lowndes coach Adam Carter dives into the magnitude of Winnersville and the energy of a community rivalry that can be heard across the state. He opens up about his routine, his faith, and his son’s Disney-costumed Halloween plans.
Douglas County’s Johnny White rounds out the episode with insight into team leadership, faith, and hard work. His mantra, "great teams are player-led," sets the tone for the Tigers’ playoff push.
