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GPB Sports Blog

Recruiting Spotlight: Buford's Jake Pope

Buford safety Jake Pope said the culture at Alabama reminded him of Buford and was a big reason he chose to commit to play for the Crimson Tide. 

August 28, 2021
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  • Hannah Goodin
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Gates Chooses Gators; Other Top Prospects Narrow Their Lists

Trinity's Aaron Gates announced for Florida and some of the state's top prospects are beginning to narrow their suitors. The complete list of who is going where in this week's Recruiting Roundup.

August 27, 2021
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  • Matt Stewart
Maurice Dixon
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GPB Sports Blog

Opening Win Is Nice, But Creekside Has Bigger, Bolder Goals

Creekside got the state's attention when it knocked off Class 7A state champion Grayson in the season opener. But Coach Maurice Dixon and his players weren't surprised. It was just another win on what they hope will lead to a state championship.

August 26, 2021
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  • Sam Crenshaw
Colquitt County Head Football Coach Justin Rogers
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GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays in Georgia: Colquitt's Justin Rogers On His Young Team's Big Week 1 Win

GPB's Sports' Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin break down some of the week one surprises and talk with Colquitt Head Coach Justin Rogers about their big win at Marietta on this week's Football Fridays in Georgia podcast. 

August 25, 2021
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
Cancelled
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GPB Sports Blog

Schools Discovering Creative Ways To Deal With False Starts

Flexibility has been a crucial attribute for high school coaches this fall as they deal with uncertainty of more COVID cancellations. GPB Sports' Jon Nelson talked to coaches on how they are coping. 

August 24, 2021
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  • Jon Nelson
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GPB Sports Blog

GPB Top 10 Poll Shakeup: Two New Teams Take Over At No. 1

Class 4A Jefferson and Class A Public Irwin County took over the No. 1 spots in their respective classifications. But it was Creekside's stunning win over reigning Class 7A champion Grayson that had the state buzzing. Check out all the changes in the GPB Sports Top 10 rankings. 

 

August 23, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff
top performers
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GPB Sports Blog

Top Football Performers For Week 1

Here are some of the top high school football performances that took place around Georgia from Week 1.

August 23, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Corky
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

High School Expert Reveals His Players To Watch in 2021

GPB's Hannah Goodin talked with Georgia High School Football Daily founder Todd Holcomb about players to watch for the upcoming season. Some of them may surprise you. 

August 22, 2021
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  • Hannah Goodin
Crootin
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Corky Kell Standouts Gain Attention; Two Top Prospects Announce

Numerous prospects were identified and others solidified their position with strong performances at the Corky Kell Classic. Plus, two of the state's top prospects announced their decisions. 

August 20, 2021
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  • Matt Stewart
Rockdale County Head Coach Lee Hannah Surrounded By His Players
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Rockdale County Begins The Road Back From Trauma of 2020

New coach Lee Hannah is trying to rebuild a Rockdale County football team that was knocked flat a year ago by COVID, player defections, and the death of their head coach. 

August 19, 2021
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  • Sam Crenshaw
Ware County Coach Jason Strickland and Star Player Thomas Castellanos
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Ware County's Jason Strickland On Coaching Castellanos

GPB Sports' Jon Nelson and Hannah Goodin are back with a new edition of The Football Fridays In Georgia podcast. This week they talk with Ware County Coach Jason Strickland about his star quarterback Thomas Castellanos and his community's deep passion for high school football. 

August 18, 2021
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  • Hannah Goodin and
  • Jon Nelson
St. Pius
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

New Faces Fill Some Big Coaching Shoes In 2021

The coaching carousel is part of the annual high school football scene. This year's changes have left some big shoes to fill at some of the state's top programs. 

August 18, 2021
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  • Jon Nelson
GPB Sports Top 10 2021
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GPB Sports Blog

GPB's Top Ten Rankings: Who's Number 1 and Why

How did GPB arrive at its preseason rankings? Here's a little behind-the-scenes look into how the No. 1 teams were determined. 

August 17, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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GPB Sports Blog

Kell Classic, Other Big Games On Tap For Opening Weekend

The high school football season starts this weekend with the Corky Kell Classic and other big events scattered around Georgia. 

August 16, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff
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GPB Sports Blog

Recruiting Landscape Keeps Changing For Georgia's Best

Expect a topsy-turvy season for football recruiting this fall, where early commitments may fade and wither after prospects take their on-campus visits and find themselves with shiny new choices. The fun has already started. 

August 13, 2021
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  • Matt Stewart
Columbia practice field
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

DeKalb Continues Process Of Upgrading Practice Facilities

Seven DeKalb County high schools have new synthetic turf fields and six-lane tracks, with the county’s other schools scheduled to be completed over the next two years

August 12, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Marcus Jelks, new Stephenson coach
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GPB Sports Blog

Welcome Back, Marcus: Ex-Jag Jelks Returns Home As Head Coach

Marcus Jelks played football at Stephenson High School when the program began. Now he's returning as the head coach. 

August 12, 2021
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  • Sam Crenshaw
Travis Hunter, Malachi Singleton and Lebbeus “LT” Overton
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Football Fridays In Georgia: Top Teams, Players, and Coaching Moves For The 2021 Season

The Football Friday's In Georgia podcast kicks off its weekly schedule with a preview of the top teams, players and coaching moves for the upcoming 2021 season. Hosts Hannah Goodin and Jon Nelson are joined by GPB play-by-play announcer Matt Stewart, who breaks down his surprise picks for the top of the 7A classification. Georgia High School Football Daily newsletter creator Todd Holcomb also joins the team to discuss some of the biggest coaching moves from the offseason.  

August 10, 2021
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  • Jon Nelson and
  • Hannah Goodin
GPB Sports Football Top 10
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

GPB's Preseason Football Rankings

With the start of the season little more than a week away, here is a look at the GPB's Top 10 preseason rankings for the 2021 season. 

August 9, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff
Marist head coach Alan Chadwick
Blog
GPB Sports Blog

Coaching Countdown: Marist's Chadwick One Win Away From 400

Several of Georgia's top high school football coaches are closing in on milestones this fall. Marist coach Alan Chadwick needs one victory to become the second coach in Georgia with 400 wins. 

August 3, 2021
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  • GPB Sports Staff

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