We always make the point that coaching turnover, on average, is between 15-20 percent on a year-to-year basis. But, I honestly can’t remember this many dominoes falling this quickly a month after the season is over, plus the number of high-profile programs that had their names in the hat has been staggering- some of those openings are fixed while others are still open.
There will be a ton of talented players on display when GPB-TV shows the state championship games. Here are some of the top seniors and juniors who will be trying to bring their school a big silver trophy.
Don't miss the bonus Thursday edition of GPB Sports' Football Fridays in Georgia as the No. 4 Gainesville Red Elephants meet the No. 5 Rome Wolves in Class 5A semifinals.
Bowdon joins giants like Buford, Valdosta and Lincoln County, its opponent in the state final, as one of a few teams who have made four straight appearances in the championship game. Only three have won at least four in a row.
GPB-TV will televise the Class 5A semifinal game between Gainesville and Rome on Thursday. The remainder of the state championship games have been determined.
For the second consecutive week GPB Sports Football Fridays in Georgia features the top-ranked team in the country. New No. 1 Carrollton hosts North Gwinnett in the Class 6A semifinal from historic Grisham Stadium.
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.
One of the top high school football games in the United States takes center stage on GPB Sports Football Fridays in Georgia when Grayson travels to Carrollton in a rematch of last year's state championship game.
With the appeals finished, the GHSA prepares to vote on the new realignment plan for 2026-28. Some of the state's athletic powerhouses will have new destinations.
Three third-round contests feature a rematch of last year's championship game, including the Football Fridays in Georgia game between Class 6A No. 1 Grayson and No. 3 Carrollton.