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Undefeated Georgia high school football team faces GHSA investigation ahead of playoffs

Newton High School's (Covington, GA) undefeated football season could face scrutiny after the Georgia High School Association confirmed it's investigating a report alleging the program used an ineligible player. The GHSA received a report concerning Newton's roster, executive director Tim Scott told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Thursday, Nov. 5. However, the association will not complete its investigation or issue a ruling until after the state playoffs conclude, in accordance with GHSA bylaws. Newton enters the final week of the regular season with a 9-0 record, marking the best start in program history. The Rams are one of the top teams in Class 7A. The potential consequences could be significant if the allegations are substantiated. Under GHSA rules, teams found to have used an ineligible player must forfeit every game in which that player participated. That could include postseason contests, depending on the findings of the investigation. The GHSA has forced five football programs to forfeit at least six games over the past decade following eligibility violations. Several of those cases included playoff victories that were subsequently vacated. Scott cautioned against assuming Newton will face disciplinary action, noting that allegations submitted to the association frequently do not result in penalties. For

Covington, GA · 5d

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Lawrenceville, GA Schools Reduce Cafeteria Food Waste through Compost, Shared Tables

At Lovin Elementary School in Lawrenceville, Georgia, students play with their food. Sort of. Some walk around the cafeteria with buckets collecting leftover lunch scraps. These apple cores, banana peels and grape stems ultimately head to Lovin’s outdoor compost bin. Others put unopened milk in a shared refrigerator for students to grab as a snack or take home. Uneaten salad scraps are dumped into the school’s chicken coop.

Lawrenceville, GA · 2d
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Georgia High School Football Final Scores — November 6

The Georgia high school football season continued on Friday, November 6, and High School On SI has final scores. Full Georgia High School Football Scoreboard Ge

Atlanta, GA · 4d

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Jeep crashes in DeKalb County school

A driver crashed a gray Jeep into a DeKalb County school building off Lavista Road, prompting emergency crews to cordon off the scene while morning drop-off was redirected.

Dekalb County, GA · 5d
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For Buford Teacher of the Year Shannon Davis, progress begins with meeting students where they are

BUFORD, Ga. — In Shannon Davis’ classroom, progress does not always look like a worksheet completed, a test passed or a lesson mastered. Sometimes, it is a child who once responded to frustration with aggressive behavior learning to say “mad” or “help.”. Sometimes, it is...

Buford, GA · 3d

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Fulton Schools sets Roswell meetings on redistricting maps

ROSWELL, Ga. — Fulton County Schools will present draft attendance zone maps for Region C, its schools north of the Chattahoochee River, at two upcoming community meetings in Roswell. The draft maps are part of the school district’s redistricting planning. The first meeting, which will focus on elementary schools,...

Roswell, GA · 4d

Gwinnett Daily Post

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Providence Christian loses back-and-forth battle with Commerce

LILBURN — With the Georgia high school football playoffs beginning next week, Friday’s game was a crucial game for playoff positioning and momentum. Commerce running back Demarco Huff had a huge night as he ran for over 300 yards as the Tigers (9-1) defeated Providence Academy (6-4) 42-32 in a battle for second place in Region 8-AA. “We were resilient and kept coming back all night but at the end of the day you simply must make plays against a team like that," Providence head coach Trae Owens said. "Tonight Commerce made more plays than us and of course that is why they won the game. We battled back tonight just like we have all season, but we just fell a bit short.” Following a short kickoff return, Providence began from the Storm 21-yard line. After several nice runs by Elliot Lee, the Storm moved out to their own 38-yard line. Facing a 3rd and long situation, Storm quarterback Riley Braiden threw a beautiful over the shoulder pass to Mason Malone for a 29-yard pickup down to the Commerce 33-yard line. Providence finished off the early drive as Kylan Baker hauled in a 9-yard strike from Braiden for the game’s

Commerce, GA · 4d

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Teams Earn National JROTC Championship Titles

Etowah High School Air Force JROTC earned two more top national titles at the Raider National Championships, with Cherokee High School Air Force JROTC ranking at a new high for its team!. At the multi-event military style athletic competition featuring high school teams from across the country, the Etowah HS...

Woodstock, GA · 4d

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North Gwinnett Outlasts Parkview in Wild 57-55 Shootout: Georgia High School Football

The Bulldogs overcome a late seven-point deficit, recover an onside kick and rally for a thrilling victory after trading punches with the Panthers in a 112-point shootout.

Suwanee, GA · 4d

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Collins Hill closes regular season with convincing win at Discovery

LAWRENCEVILLE — Collins Hill senior quarterback Makyree Cross threw five touchdown passes for a second straight week as the Eagles defeated Discovery 56-6 in high school football on Friday. This win puts the Eagles at 5-5 overall, including a 5-1 record in Region 8-AAAAAAA. The Eagles came into the matchup looking to end their regular season on a three-game winning streak while keeping their postseason hopes alive. Eagles head coach Drew Swick is proud of how his team ended the regular season after facing early adversity. “We had to have those losses early on,” Swick said, referencing an 0-4 start to the season. “It was not easy. It was tough but we kept working and kept pushing.” Swick gave credit to Cross and his leadership after losing him to injury earlier in the season. “Cross has been the difference,” said Swick. “He’s QB1 and he’s learned how to lead. He’s taken this team under his arm and has done everything to get the (offensive) line right (along with) everybody else.” Cross’ leadership showed in the game. After throwing a 10-yard touchdown pass to senior receiver Jamel Tuff, giving the Eagles an 7-0 lead in the first quarter, Cross threw an

Lawrenceville, GA · 4d

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Norcross continues dominance of rivalry with Duluth

DULUTH — The Norcross Blue Devils came out on top of one of the oldest football rivalries in Gwinnett County, beating Duluth 35-21 in their Region 7-AAAAAAA matchup on Friday. Head coach Corey Richardson’s Blue Devils finish the regular season with a record of 5-5, going 3-3 in the...

Norcross, GA · 4d

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WATCH: Drive for the GHSA State Title: Football bracket show

ATLANTA, Ga. (Score Atlanta) — The 2026 Drive for the GHSA State Title Bracket Show is back this Friday night as the Score Atlanta crew breaks down the upcoming Georgia high school football postseason. The action will begin at 9 p.m. on the Peachtree Sports Network and will run...

Atlanta, GA · 4d

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Metro Atlanta school district launches new program for out-of-district students

Applications are currently open for the spring semester, with the deadline set for the end of November.

Cobb County, GA · 5d

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A homecoming: Salem High football team plays first game after traumatic bus wreck

Two weeks after a school bus carrying Salem High School football players overturned, the Seminoles were back on the field.

Conyers, GA · 4d

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Norcross fighting for playoffs in game at surging Duluth

Norcross’ defense of its position in the state football playoff race is at the forefront of Friday night’s rivalry game with Duluth, which is playing its best late in the season. Heading into the regular-season finale, Norcross sits at No. 29 in the Georgia High School Association’s PSR Power Rankings and among the 32 teams who will qualify for state. A loss to No. 42 Duluth would give the Blue Devils a losing record and would put their playoff hopes in great peril. Norcross has won 18 straight games in the longtime rivalry, including 35-21 last season. Its last loss to the Wildcats came in 2003, well before the current players were born. Maintaining that streak looks tougher with how Duluth has played of late, including back-to-back wins over Hebron Christian and Berkmar. Though the Wildcats lost 40-34 in double overtime to Peachtree Ridge last week, they show considerable moxie in a second-half comeback. Down 21-0 at halftime, they outscored Peachtree Ridge 27-6 over the final two quarters to force OT. There were no shortage of offensive stars for Duluth in that loss. Quarterback Marion Luckett completed 15 of 29 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns, and rushed for

Duluth, GA · 5d

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Wesleyan's Eli Floyd, Hebron Christian team shine in Private boys state cross country

Wesleyan junior Eli Floyd was the individual Gwinnett standout from Friday’s Private Cross Country State Championships at Carrollton High School, while Hebron Christian used a balanced effort to finish better than any boys team from the county. Floyd ran the 5K in 16 minutes, 47.14 seconds, placing second of the 170 competitors across 24 schools on a picture-perfect weather day in west Georgia. Floyd was behind only Fellowship Christian’s Gavin Quinn (16:39.50). In the final team leaderboard, though, Wesleyan was fifth with 204 points, as Floyd was the only member of the seven-person Wolves squad to finish in the top 37. “I thought Eli ran a pretty perfect tactical race,” Wesleyan head coach Chad McDaniel said. “He hung back in the pack in about 10th to 15th place through the mile, and then he took the lead in the race about halfway through it to try to take the kick out of some of those other runners' legs, and it ended up being just him and Floyd, who just had a little extra in the tank at the finish. But Eli definitely pushed him to a stronger performance and we were proud of Eli and he was proud of his

Gwinnett County, GA · 4d

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WATCH: AJC Varsity Football Playoffs Special airs on Atlanta News First

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The AJC Varsity Football Playoffs Special starts this week on Atlanta News First. The show, featuring Dawg Nation’s Brandon Adams, will focus on the high school football playoffs and how the GHSA PSR ranking will shape the brackets this post season. Tune...

Atlanta, GA · 5d

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One team, many talents: Multi-sport athletes bring diverse skills to Buford flag football

BUFORD, Ga. — On the basketball court, track, soccer field or softball diamond, their athletic abilities take different forms. But when they put on their Buford flag football uniforms, 16 multi-sport athletes bring those talents together as teammates, combining skills developed across seven different sports to contribute to a growing program.

Buford, GA · 7d