In 2023, Jake Godfree was an impact player getting reps on the varsity as a freshman, but now this season, the sophomore is downright defensive dynamite. Godfree is a thumping hitter on the field, always getting a great beat on the play and tackling with thunderous results. The impact plays are consistent, and just
North Cobb is among the best teams in the state, and the emergence of electric skill players like Micah Billingsley provides a lot of optimism as we enter region play. The 5’11” 175 lbs. sophomore receiver is elusive, escaping out of tackles with elite balance, and has the acceleration to beat the pursuit down the
Brunswick sophomore Nigel Gardner has been an explosive element to their offensive attack in 2024. With the longest touchdown of Week 4, Gardner’s 10.77 100m time was tested by running almost the full length of the field in a 90-yard touchdown run. As a freshman, Gardner showcased a lot of potential as he slowly garnered
Sophomore playmaker AB Hilton has emerged this season as an impact player for Screven County. Screven County is 2-1 on the season, and the fleet-footed Hilton has 386 yards, and 4 touchdowns on 57 carries, giving him a 6.3 yards per carry. Hilton’s longest run of the year went for 63 yards, but the most
Walton’s sophomore sensation Alexander Ward is always on the move. Whether he is actively patrolling the defensive secondary, making highlight plays on special teams, or scoring touchdowns at receiver, the class of ’27 athlete is creating the action on the field. There was no better example than last Friday’s game against Lambert. The sophomore lined
George Lamons showed flashes of early excellence during the 2023 season at Brooks County. He was just a freshman, and just cutting his teeth at the varsity level, but showed the athletic upside and physical dominance that the top percentile of recruits display at a young age. To put it succinctly, Lamons is a budding
Jaden Wuerth had a historical freshman season where he led his team with 139 tackles, 36 tackles for a loss, and 14 sacks. Those jaw-dropping stats earned Wuerth All-State honors by the AJC and helped his team to a Region Championship in 2023. The year has turned over, the 2023 football season is in the
Many would consider last Friday’s game for Athens Academy against Providence Christian to be a statement game. Athens Academy thoroughly beat down their once-undefeated opponent by the tune of 51-19, and perhaps no play encapsulates the one-sided nature of the matchup than freshman Keyon Standifer’s kick return. The standout from the class of ’27 handled
Lothan McBride’s HS career is off to an exciting start. The 5’10” athlete from the Academy of Richmond County has been impressive and already making varsity defenders look silly in space. From watching his early film, what really stands out is the reactivity of McBride’s feet. He so smoothly weaves around the pursuit, stopping quickly
