There are plenty of familiar faces among the football teams that have advanced to this week’s Final Four, but two teams who are still in contention are breaking new ground.
Jon and Niki talk with Carrollton Head Coach Joey King and Jackson County Head Coach Korey Mobbs about the importance of Thanksgiving Week practice as their teams prepare for formidable matchups this weekend. Also: last weekend's brawl at the Gainesville-Brunswick game results in large scale player suspensions; Thanksgiving food favorites, and more!
North Gwinnett head coach Eric Godfree and Lowndes head coach Adam Carter join the podcast to break down their second-round showdown in Suwanee and what it takes to survive the Georgia high school football playoffs. Then, Berrien head coach Jackson Dean shares how his Rebels traveled from Nashville to Barnesville and shocked previously unbeaten Lamar County for just the second playoff win in school history. Hosts Jon and Niki also zoom around the brackets to highlight other favorites and upsets across the state.
Round one of the Georgia high school football playoffs is here, and the Game of the Week sends Colquitt County to Mill Creek. Josh Lovelady, Tyler Aurandt, and Sean Calhoun join to break down momentum, matchups, and the little details that decide November football. We cover travel operations, film study, bye week rhythm, and why field position and patience still win in Georgia.
We bring you a fast, friendly tour of the 2025 Georgia high school football playoffs with the GPB All-Stars. GHSF Daily's Todd Holcomb, 13WMAZ’s Cecily Stoute and Sami Kostas, ITG Next’s Phil Jones, and GPB’s Matt Stewart break down Valdosta’s region title, Hoschton’s marquee Colquitt County–Mill Creek matchup, dark horses, and first-round games worth the drive. You get where to go, who to watch, and why the new power-ranking era matters.
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.
There are just two weeks left in the regular season but GPB's search for under-recruited Georgia high school football players continues with Make That Kid an Offer. Check out this week's nominees.
On this episode, Jon and Niki break down the biggest region-title races of the year with North Gwinnett’s Eric Godfree, Norcross’s Corey Richardson, and Thomas County Central’s Justin Rogers. From 150-career wins to a first-year coach continuing a Gwinnett dynasty to the deafening “vuvuzela” culture of South Georgia football, this episode captures the passion of playoff-season Fridays. Hear insights, strategy, and community stories from the state’s top programs.
GPB's mission to highlight overlooked Georgia high school football players continues with just three weeks left in the regular season. Check out this week's Make That Kid an Offer nominees.
Milton head coach Ben Reaves shares how mindfulness, yoga, and a homegrown feeder pipeline fuel the Eagles as they host Gainesville on senior night. Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett explains the Red Elephants’ week‑to‑week standard, while Houston County’s Jeremy Edwards breaks down the Bears’ best start and bye‑week plan before a brutal stretch. Plus, region storylines from South Georgia and a quick nod to Marist legend Alan Chadwick reaching 450 wins.
On this edition of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast: We’ll talk Benedectine head coach Danny Britt, who led his Cadets to a victory against Ware over the weekend. Jared Hughes, flag football coach at Rome, will tell us what it’s like to create a new sports program from scratch. Finally, Collins Hill head coach Drew Swick talks about his plans to lead a tough defense against Buford this weekend. Plus: flag football season starts today!
We take you inside a packed week of Georgia high school football. Valdosta head coach Shelton Felton details a 5–0 start and the realities of Region 1-6A road trips, while Langston-Hughes head coach Andrico Hines and Newnan’s Chip Walker preview a high-scoring showdown. You get upsets, player spotlights, and a full look at the GPB Game of the Week.
We preview North Cobb at North Paulding with head coaches Shane Queen and Don Stark, dig into Colquitt County coach Sean Calhoun’s whirlwind week with games on Friday, Tuesday, and Friday, and revisit a packed night at Buford’s Philip Beard Stadium. You get notes on Douglas County, a web game check on Benedictine at Westminster, and Sequoyah star Will Rajecki's seven-touchdown performance.
GPB Sports is looking for Georgia high school football players that may need a little help getting noticed by college recruiters. Check out this week's nominees.