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Milestones: Two teams savor semifinals for first time

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. 

November 30, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Carrollton Trojans
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Thanksgiving Week practice makes perfect; Carrolton Trojans prep for Grayson matchup; Jackson County Panthers cap off a historic season

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!

November 25, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Niki Noto Palmer
Berrien County Football Team
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast: Berrien shocks Lamar County, we preview North Gwinnett versus Lowndes, and break down the Football Fridays in Georgia second round playoff picture

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.

November 18, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Niki Noto Palmer
North Oconee Football
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Playoff prep with Mill Creek, North Oconee, and Colquitt County head coaches

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.

November 10, 2025
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  • Niki Noto Palmer and
  • Jon Nelson
FFIG Podcast
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: The All-Stars’ Map to the 2025 Playoffs

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.

November 4, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson
Make That Kid An Offer
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid an Offer Nominees: Week of October 27

As the 2025 Georgia high school football season concludes, GPB's mission to highlight overlooked players continues. Check out this week's nominees.

October 30, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Pumpkins at Callaway
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: The One Where Halloween Fell on a Friday

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.

October 28, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Niki Noto Palmer
Make That Kid An Offer
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid an Offer Nominees: Week of October 20

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.

October 23, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Football Fridays In Georgia - Norcross
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GPB Sports Blog

How Georgia High School Powerhouses Prepare for Playoff Season

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.

October 21, 2025
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  • Niki Noto Palmer and
  • Jon Nelson
Make That Kid An Offer
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid an Offer Nominees: Week of October 13

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.

October 16, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Make That Kid An Offer
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid an Offer Nominees: Week of October 6

Make That Kid an Offer is back with another round of nominees. Read more about this week's players. 

October 8, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
milton
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Milton vs Gainesville preview with Coach Ben Reaves and Coach Josh Niblett | Houston County’s hot start

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.

October 7, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson
Marist head coach Alan Chadwick.
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Milestones: Marist coach earns 450th career victory

Marist coach Chadwick closes in on all-time wins leader; Elbert County's Dyer joins Century Club

October 6, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Make That Kid An Offer
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid An Offer Nominees: Week of September 29

Each week during the Georgia high school football season GPB spotlights overlooked players across the state.

Check out this week's list of nominees.

October 2, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
 Football Fridays in Georgia
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Nail Biting Victories and Building A New Sports Program

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!

September 30, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Make That Kid An Offer
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid An Offer Nominees: Week of September 22

Each week during the Georgia high school football season, GPB spotlights overlooked players across the state. Check out our latest list of nominees.

September 25, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
GPB Sports coverage of the Carver Atlanta vs. Hapeville Charter game.
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Valdosta’s Fast Start and Hughes-Newnan Showdown

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.

September 22, 2025
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
MTKAO
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid An Offer Nominees: Week of September 15

Each week during the Georgia high school football season, GPB spotlights overlooked players across the state. Check out this week's nominees.

September 18, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff
football on field
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GPB Sports Blog

North Cobb at North Paulding and Colquitt County's Three Games in 7 Days

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. 

September 16, 2025
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  • Jon Nelson
MTKAO
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Make That Kid An Offer Nominees: Week of September 8

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.

September 11, 2025
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  • GPB Sports Staff

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