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Class 2A: Fitzgerald vs. Thomson

Look for plenty of running when Fitzgerald tries to defend its state championship against Thomson.

December 6, 2022
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Cook and Fitzgerald Football Teams
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Football Fridays in Georgia: A Cook vs. Fitzgerald Regional Showdown Preview and a Regions Champs Review from Across the State

On this week's podcast, Hannah and Jon discuss the big Region 1-AA showdown with Cook Coach Byron Slack and Fitzgerald Coach Tucker Pruitt and they review the regional champs that have already been crowned across the state. 

October 26, 2022
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Colquitt Head Coach Sean Calhoun
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Football Fridays In Georgia: First Week Review and the New Main Man in Moultrie

On this week's edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Jon and Hannah get you caught up on all the big news from the first week of the football season. They also sit down with new Colquitt County Head Coach Sean Calhoun to talk about his team's first win and the expectations and pressures that come with coaching a big-time South Georgia program. 

August 24, 2022
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
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Final 2021 GPB Sports Rankings

The final GPB Sports' 2021 Football Rankings are out and only two schools went back-to-back and two finished the season undefeated. See who ended up where. 

December 12, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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Class 2A: Fitzgerald 21, Thomasville 7

Fitzgerald dominated Thomasville and won its first state championship since 1948. 

December 10, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Buford Football Head Coach Bryant Appling
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Football Fridays In Georgia: Rapid Fire Finals Edition

It's the Finals edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. GPB Sports' Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson travel across the state to bring you a rapid fire preview of all of the GHSA Football State Championship games from the Football Fridays in Georgia Media All-Star team. 

December 8, 2021
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
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Class 2A Preview: Fitzgerald vs. Thomasville

Fitzgerald and Thomasville look to break their championship droughts when they meet for the title. 

December 7, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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Recap: Class AA - Callaway 22, Fitzgerald 17

Charlie Dixon ran for 229 yards and helped Callaway win its first state title, beating Fitzgerald 22-17 in the Class 2A final. 

December 29, 2020
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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Preview: Class 2A -- Callaway vs. Fitzgerald

Here is a look at the Class 2A championship game between Fitzgerald and Callaway. 

December 23, 2020
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Tucker Pruitt, Fitzgerald
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Fitzgerald’s New Emphasis On Defense Is Paying Off

Fitzgerald has placed more emphasis on defense this season. The result has been a 6-0 start and a No. 2 ranking in Class 2A. 

October 27, 2020
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  • Jon Nelson
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Some Ranked Teams find Smooth Sailing in Week Three!

Most ranked teams found smooth sailing on a weather-challenged schedule last weekend...

September 5, 2017
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  • Tommy Palmer
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Prep Powers Were Impressive In Week Two!

Last week’s Prep Football schedule revealed a lot more information about which teams are the returning football powers again in 2017...

August 28, 2017
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  • Tommy Palmer

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