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Two ranked Gwinnett teams step into Football Fridays in Georgia spotlight
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A Gwinnett County slugfest is expected when Brookwood travels to play North Gwinnett on GPB Sports’ Football Fridays in Georgia broadcast. This is a key game that will help determine the Region 7 championship. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.
The two teams are both state-ranked and considered to be among the championship contenders in Class 7A. The teams are meeting for the 16th time, with Brookwood holding a 10-5 advantage in the series. North Gwinnett won 37-14 in 2025.
No. 6-ranked Brookwood (6-1), coached by Chad Nighbert, have fielded one of the most explosive offenses in the state. The Broncos, led by Class 7A rushing leader Brayden Tyson, average 45.5 points and have scored 40-plus points four times. Brookwood is coming off a 34-24 upset loss to rival Parkview.
No. 4-ranked North Gwinnett (6-0), coached by Eric Godfree, is coming off a 48-3 win over Duluth. The Bulldogs began the season by defeating Grayson and hold a win over Cobb County power Walton.
Football Fridays in Georgia is broadcast live state-wide on GPB-TV and streamed on GPB.org.
The Stream Game of the week on GPB.org will be Sequoyah at Kell, a game which will have a huge bearing on the Region 6-6A race. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.
Kell (5-1) has won five in a row after defeating Rome 28-23 on Friday. Sequoyah (5-1) is coming off a 45-0 win over Pope and has allowed more than seven points only one time all season.
Both games will be available to view on-demand at GPB.com after their conclusion.