Last week’s matchup between Colquitt County and Lowndes was among the best of the 2026 season. The big regional matchup between the two 7A powerhouses, both ranked in the top 10, went head-to-head, and Colquitt County came out on top 23-20. The Packers scored two touchdowns in the final five minutes. The first was
Smith Eyes Championship & More
The Blessed Trinity Titans are putting together an undefeated season, sitting at a dominant 10-0 and looking every bit like the favorite to play in the state championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Among the key contributors is senior receiver Quinn Smith. Standing 6’2″ and 183 lbs. with an imposing 6’4″ wingspan, Smith has been an absolute
Derrick Carter is a Senior Leader
The Heritage High School Patriots are celebrating a historic campaign, capping off an undefeated run and capturing their first region championship in 10 years. The program is playing fantastic football under first-year coach Quincy Carter, whose experience playing in the NFL has flipped the program from winning a single game in 2025 into one of
Jackson County Senior Tyler Smith is a Road Grader
Jackson County’s Tyler Smith has been an emerging 2027 prospect this fall. The big 6’4″ 290 lbs. lineman has been blocking well, using his 81″ wingspan to get leverage and drive defenders out of the play. That was never more true than last Friday’s Region Championship Game against Clarke Central, where Jackson County controlled the
Cooper Middleton’s Stellar Senior Season Continues
Christian Heritage has a tackling machine in All-State senior linebacker Cooper Middleton. Standing 5’11” and 195 lbs., the All-State defender has been written about on the site three times this season alone, most recently after a massive 15-tackle performance that earned him Player of the Week honors. Middleton’s game-changing ability was on full display again
Allatoona’s Duckworth is a Valuable Lineman
Allatoona’s dominant, high-IQ trench monster is senior two-way player Tyler Duckworth. Standing 6’3.5″ and 285 lbs., the physical standout combines brute force and rare athleticism on both sides of the ball with an outstanding 3.9 GPA in the classroom. Duckworth recently made one of the most exciting plays of the high school football season, earning
Messick is a Clinical Blocker
Grovetown senior offensive lineman Carter Messick has been a stalwart the last few seasons. With multiple years of varsity experience, the talented blocker has proven to be a versatile lineman who can make an impact at the next level. Just last week, Messick was tenacious, getting low and driving defenders back in one of his
Griffin’s Alexander is a Hidden Gem
Griffin’s dynamic receiver Cordae Alexander has slipped under college radar. At about 5’8″ and 155 lbs., the slight slot receiver does not have an imposing frame, but bounces and breaks off tackles better than guys twice his size. Just last week, Alexander made another sensational play, turning a short 8-yard hitch route into one of
Standout Smith Follows Blessed Trinity Legacy
If you’ve followed Blessed Trinity football, you know they are famous for brothers who are cross-sport stars, specifically athletes who play football and baseball. Well, Quinn Smith, the youngest of the Smith clan, is a senior and the premier receiver for 5A #2-ranked Blessed Trinity. When BT needs a big play on offense, Smith’s
Green Grows at Hillgrove
Hillgrove senior quarterback Jabari Green has been a steady leader under center this fall. The offensive leader has found success, throwing for 932 yards, rushing for 300 yards, and leading his team to a 5-3 record. Hillgrove notched another victory last Friday against Kennesaw Mountain, winning 48-7, and Green had the game of his career,
Curtis Hurt Gives B.E.S.T. His All
Over halfway through the regular season, B.E.S.T. Academy is 5-2 and off to the best start in school history. A major reason? The play from standout senior Curtis Hurt, who has contributed on both sides of the football, grabbing 62 tackles, 4 interceptions (including a pick-six), and 4 forced fumbles on defense; plus offensively, Hurt
Cameron Matthews is ELCA’s Mr. Reliable
Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy’s Cameron Matthews has been terrific this season, grabbing 29 receptions for 505 yards and four touchdowns, along with 163 rushing yards on the ground and 9 tackles on the defense. The 6’0″, 175-lb. receiver has been a consistent threat for ELCA past the midway point of the season, regularly making electric
Cooper Middleton – Anything But Average
Christian Heritage’s Cooper Middleton has become a regular on the website. Last season, the 2027 linebacker earned two top play awards, and last week, Middleton earned a top performer spotlight after nabbing 15 tackles in a big 35-31 win over Gordon Lee. The All-State senior’s big Week 7 earned him Player of the Week honors
Cahill is a Special Teams Maestro
North Forsyth senior athlete Ethan Cahill is proving to be a rare weapon on special teams, making plays that we’ve never seen repeated by the same player in one season. Back in Week 2, the 6’0″, 165-lb. standout senior made the Top 10 Plays of the Week by blocking a field goal and returning
Marion County’s Ball-Hawkin’ Senior
With a unanimous Preseason All-State nod, Marion County’s Deontae Hawkins headed into the 2026 season with lofty expectations. So far, the senior has met those expectations with 30 tackles, 2 interceptions, a pass breakup, and two fumbles forced while rushing for just under 200 yards on offense. In Week 6, Hawkins nabbed his 2nd interception
Blessed Trinity’s Hammerin’ Dameron
Blessed Trinity’s Bishop Dameron has looked spectacular spearheading one of the GHSA’s best defenses this season. The senior has 58 total tackles this year, 2 sacks, 3 tackles for a loss, an interception, and a blocked punt. Dameron has been all over the place. For two games in September, Dameron had 15 tackles in a
Has Anyone Seen Ian Kelly?
Whitefield Academy’s Ian Kelly is off to an impressive start this season with 444 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, plus a game at QB, giving the senior 646 all-purpose yards. Last week, the sure-handed two-sport star showed off his basketball dexterity in what will surely go down as one of the best plays of the
Comeback Season For Screven County’s Allen
cover photo – Ka’Miyah Williams – @thekreatemedia The Screven County Gamecocks have a versatile anchor in the trenches in senior offensive lineman Ayden Allen. A three-year starter who can reliably play across the line of scrimmage, the 6’4″, 303-lb. prospect is playing his best football of his career right now. Allen’s physical dominance helped Screven
Houchins IV Overcomes All Obstacles
Wesleyan SR WR Geno Houchins IV has been a varsity starter since his freshman year. The skilled receiver plays with zero fear, going up for passes and willing to put his body on the line to make the big play. That was never clearer than last Friday, in a Week 5 matchup where Houchins made
Stephenson’s Johnson is Clutch
During his four-year career, Stephenson’s Jayden Johnson has traveled some distance across the football field. To be precise, 4363 yards over the course of 37 games, averaging a staggering 8.5 yards per carry and 42 touchdowns. During his junior season alone, the All-State running back put up 2091 yards and 23 touchdowns, but that hasn’t
Griffin Senior WR, Alexander The Great
One of the most electric seniors catching our attention at the start of this season is Griffin’s Cordae Alexander. It was during Week 1 that he returned a punt 80 yards for a score, but during Week 3, the explosive senior earned a spot in the Recruit Georgia Top 10. Playing against Northgate, Alexander caught
Cartersville’s Levstek Always Improving
Cartersville is the unquestioned #1 team in 5A this season, and senior lineman Carter Levstek has been controlling the line of scrimmage, helping his team post a dominant 50 points per game. Each week, the 2027 blocker has impressed, and during Week 3, he was named OL of the Week on the site, the 2nd
Okosun Makes Blocking Fun
Norcross senior Esimi Okosun is our top offensive lineman for Week 4. The powerful 6’4″ right tackle had a great game against North Atlanta, where he made several nasty pancake blocks, including one where he drove a defender downfield for a 10-yard ride. No doubt about it, with games like the one against North Atlanta,
Strong Rock’s Johnson Goes Full Force
Strong Rock Christian is off to a fast 4-1 start this season, and a huge reason for their success has been the impressive senior running back Jake Johnson. Through the first five games, the 5’10”, 180-lb. back has been on an absolute tear, amassing a staggering 910 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns on the ground,
One Throw Away Conaway
For the last few seasons, Brookwood’s Zy’Aire Conaway has played cornerback and been a defensive standout. The Arkansas State commit is an explosive, quick-burst player who accelerates fast to the football, but a few games into his senior season, Conaway is having a big impact on the offensive side of the football. That was never





























