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Lowndes QB Jayce Johnson Among Top Performers in Week 11 of the 2026 Georgia High School Football Season

Here are ITG Next’s top 10 performers from Week 11 of the 2026 Georgia high school football season. Lowndes quarterback Jayce Johnson, a senior, rushed for 146 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries to lead the Vikings to a 32-31 victory over Valdosta and earn MVP honors in the Winnersville Classic.

Georgia · 3d
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Macon Telegraph

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Mercer men's basketball wins home opener over Reinhardt, falls to Virginia Tech

Mercer men’s basketball defeated Reinhardt in its season opener at home, starting slow before dominating en route to a final score of 90-53 on Monday at Hawkins Arena. The Bears were led to victory Monday morning by head coach Ryan Ridder, who is entering his third season with the team. The team largely consists of new incoming players from the transfer portal and high school looking to prove themselves, though returners like Brady Shoulders, a preseason All-Conference selection, will be crucial. Shane Cherry led Mercer with 21 points off the bench in his team debut, a statline which included a trio of 3-pointers. Cherry comes to Mercer after playing at Tallahassee State and averaging more than 19 points per game last season. Derek Goodman followed with 18 points, while KJ Lamonte had 14. This was the first time in over 10 years that the Bears faced the Eagles. They last played each other in November 2013. While things were close with less than 10 minutes to play in the opening half, the Bears entered halftime with a 39-21 lead over the Eagles after a strong finish before the break. Mercer University hosted local elementary schools at the game to celebrate

Macon, GA · 1d

Rome News-Tribune

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McClellan: Making high school football predictions

The final week of the 2026 Georgia high school football regular season is upon us with playoff berths and seedings still at stake. The first round of Georgia High School Association playoffs is scheduled for Nov. 13 leading to state championship games in mid-December at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Class 2A No. 18 Pepperell (4-5, 3-3) at No. 32 Coosa (3-6, 1-5), ThursdaySeries history: Pepperell leads 39-21-3 Last meeting: Pepperell defeated Coosa 45-28 on Nov. 3, 2023. The Pepperell Dragons lost 34-7 to Model to fall to 4-5 in their overall season record. The Coosa Eagles lost for the third straight time following a 52-0 shutout by Bremen. Pepperell is in the hunt for a home playoff game, while Coosa likely needs a win to make the playoffs. Pepperell wins by 21. Class 6A No. 18 Lassiter (7-2, 4-2) at No. 40 Rome (3-6, 2-4)Series history: First meeting The Lassiter Trojans, who have a winning record for the first time since 2016, defeated Creekview 20-13. The Rome Wolves combined big plays and defensive turnovers in a 35-7 win at Pope. A Rome win keeps its playoff hopes alive. Rome wins by 2. Class 2A No. 6 Bremen (8-1, 5-1) at Private

Georgia · 2d

Jones County News

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Hounds exorcise Demons, await playoff seeding

Going back in the past four overall meetings between Jones County and Warner Robins, the Greyhounds have been on the receiving end of plenty of doses of disappointment. On Friday at Greyhound Field, it was Jones County’s turn to hand some of that taste out, and Jones County did so by the truckload.

Jones County, GA · 3d
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Fort Valley State, Albany State set for 36th Fountain City Classic

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) -One of college football’s historic HBCU rivalries returns to Memorial Stadium on Saturday as Fort Valley State and Albany State meet for the 36th edition of the Fountain City Classic. The annual matchup between the Wildcats and Golden Rams offers another chance at bragging rights in...

Albany, GA · 5d

FOX Sports

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Mercer takes on Virginia Tech after Cherry's 21-point game

Mercer Bears (1-0) at Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0) BOTTOM LINE: Mercer takes on Virginia Tech after Shane Cherry scored 21 points in Mercer's 90-53 win against the Reinhardt Eagles. Virginia Tech went 14-3 at home last season while going 19-13 overall. The Hokies shot 45.2% from the field and 35.5%...

Blacksburg, VA · 4d

High School On SI

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Georgia High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 2, 2026)

Lowndes rises after beating Valdosta 32-31, Appling County enters after stunning Toombs,s and Georgia’s Top 25 heads into the final week of the regular season.

Georgia · 5d

CBS News

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Rivals clash in Georgia varsity girls flag football

Brookhaven, GA · 2d

Macon Telegraph

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After incredible winning streak, Windsor Knights ready for playoffs

There are summer doldrums, no matter what, for football teams. Those with high expectations and veteran leadership have something in common with teams that don’t: summer is a grind, with varying levels of payoff. Dylan Bass was going through a summer slump while watching his Windsor football players work — or try to work, rather. “We had a very, very slow start to the summer,” he said. “To the point where it was probably one of the most stressful, if not the most stressful summer, since I’ve been coaching.” The fourth-year head coach — and Windsor grad — was not overflowing with optimism as to what 2026 would hold. “I wasn’t sure if we would win a game,” he said. “Then we added a few pieces, the guys kept working. When we started, it was, ‘Man, if we can just get a winning season …’” Boy, was he wrong. And happily so. Summer got better, and transitioned into a magical fall for the Knights. While it’s a miniscule field, Windsor is the top seed in the four-team GIAA Class A playoffs that start on Friday, with the Knights hosting winless Robert Toombs Academy with a trip to the title game

Georgia · 3d

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Beyond the Game: Fountain City Classic Volunteer Daniel Williams Reflects on Tradition, Education and Giving Back

For Daniel Williams, the Fountain City Classic represents far more than an annual football rivalry between Fort Valley State University and Albany State University. It is a celebration of education, friendship, community pride and a commitment to giving back. A proud graduate of Fort Valley State University and a retired...

Columbus, GA · 5d

MaxPreps

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Kari Knotts named 2026 MaxPreps Georgia High School Volleyball Player of the Year

Each year since 2008, MaxPreps has recognized outstanding performers in high school volleyball. The tradition continues to close out the 2026 season by naming the top player in each state. Selections are based on team success and individual excellence in addition to local and state accolades. Kari Knotts of Lovett...

Georgia · 3d

Jones County News

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Greyhounds exorcise Demons, await playoff seeding

Jones County ended an overall four-game losing streak against Warner Robins in punishing fashion on Friday at Greyhound Field, crushing the Demons 50-14. With the win, Jones County (6-4) needs a win next week by Warner Robins against Perry to win the region title. Jones County led 20-7 late in...

Gray, GA · 6d

coosavalleynews.com

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Road to the Benz: Where Local Teams Stand in a Projected Class AA Bracket

With just one week in the regular season of high school football remaining before the postseason, a look at the current Class AA public-school power rankings suggests several northwest Georgia teams would be playoff-bound if the state playoffs began today. Using the current public-school rankings and a 32-team bracket format,...

Georgia · 3d

Jones County News

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Wrestling program poised for success

As individuals and as a collective unit, the Greyhounds have shown what can be achieved on the wrestling mat in recent seasons. Coming off a season in which Jones County finished a program-best fourth in the state in the GHSA state individual meet and also had a state champion in Arrie Martin, Jones County is ready to sustain that level of success.

Jones County, GA · 3d

courierheraldtoday.com

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Dublin dominates at Vidalia to clinch region 2-AA championship

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What unfinished work that remained in Dublin’s quest to clinch the region 2-AA championship seemed pretty cut and dry Friday night in as businesslike a road win as the Irish could have drawn up. They didn’t miss a step, out of the few...

Dublin, GA · 5d

courierheraldtoday.com

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Next man up: Elite depth on display as Johnson County gets ninth win vs. GMC

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... There was a bit of everything at the Blue Monster on Friday night. But mostly, there were a lot of points and a whole lot of defense. The undefeated Johnson County Trojans rolled past Georgia Military College 48-3, piling up 424 yards of offense...

Wrightsville, GA · 6d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Gwinnett puts 14 players on Georgia Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Team

Fourteen Gwinnett players earned recognition on the Georgia Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Team for the 2026 high school season. Nine of those were named all-state in Class AAAAAAA — Brookwood’s Alara Pruitt, Yaminah Murphy and Julianna Alston-Ellis, North Gwinnett’s Mia Ray and Alexis London, Buford’s Olivia Hayden, Mill Creek’s M.J. Lynch, Grayson’s Dior Williamson and Seckinger’s Melina Gomes de Oliveira. Shiloh’s Caelyn Whosendove made all-state in AAAAAA, while the AAAA-AA Private all-state list included the Hebron Christian trio of Jade Howard, Ashley Troxell and Addison Griffin. Wesleyan’s Emma Jane Gillis was honorable mention in that class.

Gwinnett County, GA · 4d

Jackson Progress-Argus

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Butts recreation department enjoying unprecedented football success

The football future is looking bright for Butts County. Those who will eventually contribute to Henderson Middle School and Jackson High School teams are already making their marks down at Daughtry Park. All the football teams representing the Butts County Parks & Recreation Department — from those age 6 and under to those age 11 and under — have qualified for the Central Georgia Youth Association playoffs. According to Butts County director Chris Henderson, who coached Jackson High for the 2023 football season, this is unprecedented. The Red Devils’ motto in 2023 was “Protect the Hill,” meaning Red Devil Hill, where the high school team plays its home games. Now, working with the kids before they ever reach that level, Henderson and the rec department are first trying to “Build the Hill.” Henderson is beaming with pride over their accomplishments, though he makes it crystal clear that there is a ton of credit to pass along to those who are helping make the rec department what he hopes it will become — people like assistant director Dametra McClendon and athletic coordinator April Besley. “I can’t take credit for my team, which is my athletic coordinator and my assistant director,” Henderson

Butts County, GA · 5d

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South Georgia Listed as Stop on the 2027 Hot Rod Power Tour

COOK COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) —One of the largest car events in the country is coming to South Georgia in 2027. On Monday, Nov. 2, Hot Rod Magazine announced the 2027 Hot Rod Power Tour dates at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) in Las Vegas. South Georgia is on the list.

Cook County, GA · 5d