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Mt. Bethel closes with chance to earn home playoff game
Mt. Bethel Christian will have an opportunity to clinch a home game in the first round of the state playoffs with a win when the Eagles go on the road to finish the regular season against Fellowship Christian in a Region 9AA game. kAmp H:? H@F=5 4@>A=6E6 H92E 92D 366? 2 DF446DD7F= C68F=2C D62D@? 7@C |E] q6E96= We\b[ b\aX[ H9:49 :D 962565 7@C E96 r=2DD ap\cp !C:G2E6 A=2J@77D – 2?5 2 492?46 E@ D64FC6 2 7:CDE\C@F?5 9@>6 82>6 – :? :E’D 7:CDE D62D@? A=2J:?8 2 C68:@? D4965F=6 2D :E E2<6D @?
Lassiter putting final touch on best season since 2013
Lassiter can secure its best regular season in 13 years and a possible first-round state playoff home game when it goes on the road for its season finale against Rome in a battle of Region 6AAAAAA teams. kAm(:E9 2 H:?[ {2DD:E6C Wf\a[ c\aX \\ H9:49 :D 962565 E@ E96 DE2E6 A=2J@77D 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6 D:?46 a_`e \\ H@F=5 249:6G6 2? 6:89E9 C68F=2C\D62D@? 7@C E96 7:CDE E:>6 D:?46 a_`a 2?5 AFE :ED6=7 :? A@D:E:@? E@ D64FC6 2 9@>6 82>6 7@C E96 7:CDE C@F?5] xE H@F=5 36 E96 7:CDE A@DED62D@?
Northside runners aim for titles at state cross country meet
State championships will be at stake for Northside’s cross country runners at the Georgia High School Association state cross country championships in Carrollton Nov. 5 and 6. In the Class 2A-4A Private girls’ race, two local teams which won state titles last year — Westminster (Class AAAA) and Wesleyan (A-3A Private) — are the top contenders, while Mount Vernon — the A-3A Private runner up from a year ago — and Pace Academy are also expected to contend.
St. Pius X hosts Marist in battle of archrivals
The latest edition of one of the biggest rivalries in Georgia high school football will be among the main highlights of the last week of the 2026 regular season when St. Pius X hosts Marist in a battle of Region 6AAAAA archrivals at George B. Maloof Stadium Nov. 6. It will be the 61st meeting between the two DeKalb County private schools, with Marist leading the series 39-18-1.
McEachern tops Harrison for region championship
POWDER SPRINGS -- McEachern secured the Region 3AAAAAAA title and a first-round state playoff game with a 26-13 victory over Harrison on Friday at Cantrell Stadium. kAmp7E6C D64FC:?8 E96 aa?5 C68:@? E:E=6 :? AC@8C2> 9:DE@CJ[ |4t2496C? Wf\a[ d\_X H:== 7:?:D9 E96 C68F=2C D62D@? ?6IE H66< 2E z6??6D2H |@F?E2:? 2?5 E96? H:== 9@DE 2 7:CDE\C@F?5 r=2DD ppppppp DE2E6 A=2J@77 82>6 }@G] `b]k^Am kAm“~FC 8@2= H2D E@[ 7:CDE 2?5 7@C6>@DE[ H:? E96 C68:@? 2?5 H6 5:5 E92E[” D2:5 |4t2496C? 4@249 z2C66> #6:5[ H9@ H@?
Campbell faces must-win victory at North Atlanta
Campbell can take a step forward towards securing a state playoff spot with a win when the Spartans go on the road to play North Atlanta in a Region 3AAAAAAA game at Henderson Stadium in midtown Atlanta. kAm%96 $A2CE2?D Wb\d[ a\aX 2C6 C2?<65 bgE9 :? E96 =2E6DE r=2DD ppppppp !$# A@== 2?5 42? 8:G6 E96>D6=G6D 2 3@@DE E@H2C5D A=24:?8 E96>D6=G6D 2>@?8 E96 E@A ba E62>D :? E96 4=2DD:7:42E:@? E92E H:== BF2=:7J 7@C E96 A@DED62D@? H:E9 2 H:? @G6C }@CE9 pE=2?E2 2D H6== 2D @?6 @G6C w:==8C@G6 :? E96:C C68F=2C\D62D@?
McEachern can win Region 3AAAAAAA; Harrison hopes to build profile
McEachern is looking to clinch the Region 3AAAAAAA title, while Harrison will try to solidify a state playoff spot in its regular-season finale when the two west Cobb rivals face each other in a crucial game at Cantrell Stadium. kAm|4t2496C? We\a[ c\_X[ 42? D64FC6 :ED aa?5 C68:@? E:E=6 H:E9 2 H:?] %96 x?5:2?D 7:?:D9 E96:C C68F=2C\D62D@? D4965F=6 2E z6??6D2H |@F?E2:? ?6IE uC:52J]k^Am kAm“xE’D 2 9F86 82>6[ 3642FD6 @7 E96 DE2<6D H:E9 FD 36:?8 23=6 E@ 4=:?49 E96 C68:@? 492>A:@?D9:A H:E9 E96 H:?
Battle-tested Wesleyan faces another tough challenge in KIPP Atlanta
There is one thing that can be said about the Wesleyan football team — they have certainly been battle tested. Playing a tough schedule in which four of its first seven opponents were state-ranked, Wesleyan has still managed to thrive with a 4-3 overall record and 2-2 mark in Region 5AAA going into its game with Therrell Oct. 23. Wesleyan faces yet another tough challenge when it goes on the road to take on KIPP Atlanta in its next to last game of the regular season Oct. 31.
Woodward Academy begins quest for state volleyball title repeat with two wins in playoffs
Having won the Class AAAAA state volleyball championship a year ago, Woodward Academy looked for a second straight title as it began the AAAAAA playoffs. Entering the AAAAAA playoffs as the No. 4 seed, Woodward Academy (25-7) got its quest for a state title repeat off to a strong start with a pair of 3-set-to-0 victories over Shiloh in the first round Oct. 17 and Riverwood in the second round Oct. 20. The War Eagles played Dunwoody in the quarterfinals Oct.
Woodward too much for Pope
EMERSON — Pope saw its state title hopes come to an end at the hands of Woodward Academy for the second year in a row as the Greyhounds lost 3-0 in the Class AAAAAA semifinals Tuesday at LakePoint Sports’ Champions Center. kAm(@@5H2C5 H@? E96 7:CDE EH@ D6ED ad\a` 2?5 ad\aa[ E96?
Harrison builds momentum with win over Pebblebrook
KENNESAW – Harrison built momentum for its regular-season finale with McEachern next week with a convincing 38-8 victory over Pebblebrook in a Region 3AAAAAAA game on Friday. kAmxE H2D E96 w@J2D’ 7:?2= C68F=2C D62D@? 9@>6 4@?E6DE @7 E96 a_ae 42>A2:8? 2E r@3=6:89 $E25:F>]k^Am kAm“(6’C6 A=2J:?8 D@>6 8@@5 7@@E32== C:89E ?@H 2?5 H6’C6 6I4:E65 23@FE E92E[” w2CC:D@? 4@249 {FB>2?
Harrison hosts Pebblebrook in final home game of regular season
Harrison will try to solidify its postseason standing in the PSR rankings as the Hoyas host Pebblebrook in their regular-season home finale at Cobleigh Stadium. kAm#2?<65 acE9 :? E96 4FCC6?E r=2DD ppppppp !$# C2?<:?8[ w2CC:D@? Wd\b[ a\aX 2AA62CD E@ 36 :? 2 8@@5 A@D:E:@? E@ 4=:?49 @?6 @7 E96 ba DE2E6 A=2J@77 DA@ED :? ppppppp H:E9 EH@ 82>6D E@ 8@ :? E96 C68F=2C D62D@?]k^Am kAm“#:89E ?@H[ H:E9 E96 ?6H DJDE6>[ H9@ <?@HD H96E96C J@F’C6 :? @C J@F’C6 @FE @C H96C6 J@F’C6 8@:?8 E@ 72==[” w2CC:D@? 4@249 {FB>2?
Carter pleased with Allatoona's progress in Year 1
Allatoona closes out the home portion of its regular season schedule when it hosts Cass in a Region 7AAAAA game at Buccaneer Stadium. kAm(9:=6 p==2E@@?2 :D a\e @G6C2== 2?5 `\b :? E96 C68:@?[ 7:CDE\J62C 4@249 !2F= r2CE6C D2:5 96 :D 6?4@FC2865 3J E96 AC@8C6DD 9:D E62> 92D >256 E9:D D62D@? 282:?DE 2 492==6?8:?8 D4965F=6]k^Am kAm“(6’G6 >256 2 =@E @7 AC@8C6DD 2D 2 7@@E32== E62> 2?5 2D 2 AC@8C2> ;FDE :?
Harrison downs region rival to advance to state quarters
KENNESAW – Harrison advanced to the volleyball state quarterfinals with a three-set sweep of Cobb County and Region 3AAAAAAA rival Hillgrove in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA tournament on Wednesday. kAm%96 w@J2D H@? E96 7:CDE D6E :? 4@?G:?4:?8 72D9:@? ad\`d[ 6<65 @FE 2 4=@D6 ad\a` H:? :? E96 D64@?5 D6E 367@C6 AF==:?8 2H2J H:E9 2 DEC@?8 CF? =2E6 :? E96 E9:C5 E@ H:? ad\`d E@ 25G2?46 E@ E96:C 7:CDE 6=:E6 6:89E 2AA62C2?46 D:?46 a_aa – H96C6 E96J H:== 9@DE }@CE9 !2F=5:?8 @?
Lovett volleyball enters state tournament in quest for second straight title
Overcoming a sluggish start, Lovett appears to be back in peak form as it began its quest for a second consecutive state championship after a successful regular season. Lovett (31-6), last year’s Class A-3A Private champion, entered the 2A-4A Private tournament — playing Mount Bethel Christian in a first-round match Oct. 17 — as the No. 2 seed after coming back from a 3-5 start to win 28 of its last 29 matches and its last 21 in a row as well as clinch the Region 5AAA title.
Holy Innocents’ hosts KIPP Atlanta in crucial region battle
Holy Innocents’ faces its biggest challenge in what has been a very successful season when the Golden Bears host KIPP Atlanta in a game that could determine the Region 5AAA championship and state playoff seeding at Riverwood’s Hoskyn Stadium Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The two teams sit atop the 5AAA standings undefeated in region play, with Holy Innocents’ (8-0 overall) at 5-0 and KIPP Atlanta (6-1 overall) at 4-0.
Hoyas sweep county rival to advance to Round 2
KENNESAW – Harrison kept its state volleyball title hopes alive with a three-set sweep of Cobb County rival North Cobb in the first round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs on Saturday. kAm%96 w@J2D H@? :? E9C66 4=@D6=J 7@F89E D6ED[ H:??:?8 E96 7:CDE D6E ad\`d 2?5 AC@4665:?8 E@ H:? E96 ?6IE EH@ ad\a_ 2?5 ad\`f E@ 25G2?46 E@ 2 D64@?5\C@F?5 32EE=6 2E 9@>6 H:E9 4@F?EJ 2?5 #68:@? bppppppp C:G2= w:==8C@G6 @? (65?6D52J]k^Am kAm“x’> AC@F5 @7 E96 H2J E96J <6J65 :? 2E E96 6?5[” w2CC:D@? 4@249 zC:DE:?2 y@9?D@?
Hillgrove breaks away early from Kennesaw Mountain
KENNESAW — Hillgrove jumped out to a big first-quarter lead and never looked back as the Hawks scored a convincing 48-7 victory over Kennesaw Mountain in a Region 3AAAAAAA game at Cobb EMC/Mustang Stadium on Friday. kAmxE H2D 2== w:==8C@G6 7C@> DE2CE E@ 7:?:D9 2D E96 w2H<D Wd\b[ b\`X D4@C65 E@F495@H?D @? E96:C 7:CDE D6G6? A@DD6DD:@?D @7 E96 82>6 2?5 2>2DD65 ebb J2C5D @7 E@E2= J2C5D H9:=6 9@=5:?8 z6??6D2H |@F?E2:? E@ Wc\b[ _\bX ;FDE `g CFD9:?8 J2C5D]k^Am kAmx2? (:=4@I CFD965 7@C `gc J2C5D @?
North Cobb Christian tries to end three-game skid
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Hillgrove offensive line opening big holes Original
Hillgrove has a potent running attack with Jaiden Moore, Jabari Green and Ian Wilcox, but even the best of backfields aren’t able to produce without a strong offensive line. kAm%92E :D 6I24E=J H92E w:==8C@G6 92D :? A=246 2D E96 w2H<D 92G6 AFE E@86E96C 2? @776?D:G6 =:?6 E92E 762EFC6D EH@ s:G:D:@? x AC@DA64ED]k^Am kAmw:==8C@G6’D 7C@?E 7:G6 H:== ECJ E@ 4=62C E96 A2E9 7@C :ED 3:8 E9C66 :? E96 324<7:6=5 H96? E96 w2H<D 8@ @? E96 C@25 E@ 7246 z6??6D2H |@F?E2:? :? 2 #68:@?
Pace Academy aiming for return to state softball tournament
The Pace Academy softball team achieved a breakthrough last season when it qualified for the state tournament in Columbus for the first time since 2012. Pace is looking for a second consecutive trip to Columbus after completing its 2026 regular-season schedule.
Woodward Academy travels to Langston Hughes for crucial region battle
Woodward Academy faces a big test when the War Eagles go on the road to take on state powerhouse Langston Hughes in a crucial Region 3AAAAAA game Oct. 16. Woodward was 4-1 overall and a perfect 3-0 in 3AAAAAA going into its game against Newnan Oct. 9. Results from the game were not available at press time. The War Eagles were among three teams contending for the 3AAAAAA title with their 3-0 record, with Langston Hughes and Creekside both at 4-0 in the region.
Special teams miscues prove costly for North Cobb
DALLAS – A couple of mistakes on special teams proved costly for North Cobb as the Warriors fell to North Paulding 22-19 in overtime in a crucial Region 5AAAAAAA game on Friday. kAm%96 7:CDE >:DE2<6 42>6 27E6C }@CE9 !2F=5:?8 BF2CE6C324< qC256? $E2C< E9C6H 2 aa\J2C5 E@F495@H? A2DD E@ s2C:6? $>:E9 H:E9 aidg C6>2:?:?8 :? E96 E9:C5 BF2CE6C E@ 4FE }@CE9 r@33’D =625 E@ `b\h 2?5 E96 (@=7A24< =:?65 FA 7@C 2? 6IEC2\A@:?E]k^Am kAm~? E96 <:4< 2EE6>AE[ }@CE9 r@33 H2D 9:E H:E9 2?
Belyeu pacing North Cobb’s region title hopes
Zach Belyeu has established himself as one of the top running backs in the state in his first two seasons of high school football. kAmpD 8@@5 2D E96 }@CE9 r@33 ;F?:@C H2D 2D 2 7C6D9>2? 2?5 2 D@A9@>@C6[ 96 92D 366? 6G6? 36EE6C :? 9:D ;F?:@C D62D@? 7@C E96 (2CC:@CD]k^Am kAm}@CE9 r@33 H:== ?665 2== E96 96=A E96J 42? 86E 7C@> :ED DE2C CF??:?8 324< H96? E96 (2CC:@CD 8@ @? E96 C@25 E@ E2<6 @? }@CE9 !2F=5:?8 :? 2 32EE=6 @7 #68:@? dppppppp 4@?E6?56CD]k^Am kAmq6=J6F 92D 4@?E:?F65 E@ D9:?6 :?
Hillgrove heads to Harrison for key Region 3AAAAAAA matchup
Harrison and Hillgrove will try to get back on the winning track as the Hoyas host the Hawks in a crucial Region 3AAAAAAA game with serious postseason implications at Cobleigh Stadium. kAmw2CC:D@? Wc\a[ `\`X H:== ECJ E@ 3@F?46 324< 27E6C 2 bg\bc =@DD E@ }@CE9 pE=2?E2 =2DE uC:52J[ H:E9 E96 w@J2D’ D64@?5\92=7 4@>6324< 72==:?8 ;FDE D9@CE 27E6C EC2:=:?8 `f\b 2E 92=7E:>6]k^Am kAm“x E9:?< E92E 2?JE:>6 J@F =@D6[ :E’D 2? @AA@CEF?:EJ E@ C67=64E @? H92E J@F’C6 5@:?8 H6== 2?5 H92E J@F’C6 ?@E[” w2CC:D@?
Pace Academy hosts Westminster in Northside battle
One of Northside’s biggest football rivalries will be renewed as Pace Academy hosts Westminster in a crucial Region 5AAAA game at Riverview Sports Complex in Mableton Oct. 9. Before they face each other, Pace Academy will host North Springs Oct. 2 — the result from that game was not available at press time. Westminster will be coming off a bye week.
Lemire leads Campbell to stunning come-from-behind victory
SMYRNA – Campbell erased a 10-point deficit in the last five minutes of the game for a dramatic come-from-behind 35-31 victory over rival Pebblebrook in a crucial Region 3AAAAAAA game at Richard McDaniel Stadium on Friday. kAm"F2CE6C324< s2G:? {6>:C6[ H9@ C6EFC?65 E@ E96 =:?6FA 27E6C >:DD:?8 E:>6 H:E9 2? :?;FCJ[ 3C@F89E r2>A36== 324< 2D E96 D6?:@C D4@C65 @? 2 d\J2C5 CF? H:E9 aidb C6>2:?:?8 2?5 E96? 25565 2 `b\J2C5 E@F495@H? CF? 2D E:>6 C2?
Allatoona hosts Dalton in key region matchup
Allatoona returns home after a bye week to host Dalton in a crucial Region 7AAAAA game that could go a long way to determine its postseason fate. kAm“x E6== @FC <:5D 6G6CJ H66< E92E E96 >@DE :>A@CE2?E 82>6 :D E96 ?6IE @?6[ 3642FD6 x E9:?< E92E’D E96 D2>6 H2J :E 8@6D 7@C A=2JD 5FC:?8 E96 82>6[” p==2E@@?2 4@249 !2F= r2CE6C D2:5] “$@[ 6G6CJ 82>6 H6 A=2J[ :? >J @A:?:@?[ :D 2? :>A@CE2?E @?6 2?5 E9:D :D ?@ 5:776C6?E] ~3G:@FD=J[ s2=E@?
Griffin becoming a big-play option for Pebblebrook
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Riverwood volleyball takes a big step forward in 2026
It took a few years, but the Riverwood volleyball team is taking a step forward. With its most experienced team in years, Riverwood is enjoying a breakthrough season with a 26-8 record and 5-1 mark in Region 7AAAAAA, with only matches against Druid Hills and Decatur Oct. 1 remaining on its regular-season schedule. The Raiders scored a big win over Alpharetta, the top-ranked team in Class AAAAAA, Sept.
Possible region title on the line when Holy Innocents’ hosts Lovett
A possible Region 5AAA championship is at stake when Holy Innocents’ host Lovett in a battle of Northside rivals at Baker Field Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. Both teams were sitting atop the 5AAA standings going into their games Sept. 25 (Lovett at KIPP Atlanta and Temple at Holy Innocents’ — results from both games were not available at press time), with Holy Innocents’ at 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the region and Lovett at 4-0 overall and 1-0 in region play.
Mount Vernon girls’ cross country building on last year’s state runner-up finish
The Mount Vernon girls’ cross country team enjoyed a breakthrough season last year with a runner-up finish in Class A-3A Private at the GHSA state cross country championships in Carrollton last November. Mount Vernon is looking to build on last year’s breakthrough with all its top runners returning from the second-place finisher, including junior A-3A Private individual champion Morgan Huggins.
Battle of Sandy Springs win propels Riverwood softball
The Riverwood softball team got the 2026 season off to a strong start by winning The Battle of Sandy Springs tournament. Winning the annual season-opening tournament, which also featured Sandy Springs rivals Mount Vernon, Holy Innocents’ and North Springs and was held Aug. 5 and 6, was only the beginning for the Raiders, who have continued their successful run with a 10-4 overall record and 4-1 mark in Region 7AAAAAA as of Sept. 16.
Marist faces big test against rival Blessed Trinity
Marist faces a big challenge in its Region 6AAAAA opener when it hosts rival Blessed Trinity at Hughes-Spalding Stadium Sept. 25. The game features two of the best teams in the state and perennial state playoff contenders, with Marist ranked third and Blessed Trinity second in Class AAAAA as of Sept. 16. It will be the 12th meeting between the two Atlanta-area private school rivals, with Marist holding a 6-5 advantage in the series.
Harrison rolls past Kennesaw Mountain in battle of Due West bragging rights
KENNESAW – Fueled by an explosive running game and strong pass defense, Harrison scored a convincing 48-7 victory over Due West rival Kennesaw Mountain in the latest edition of the Battle for the Bell, as well as the Region 3AAAAAAA opener for both teams at Bruce Cobleigh Stadium on Friday. kAm#F??:?8 324< p3@F r@?2E6 CFD965 7@C `ge J2C5D 2?5 E9C66 E@F495@H?D \\ :?4=F5:?8 CF?D @7 fb 2?5 dd J2C5D \\ @? ?:?6 42CC:6D E@ =625 2 A@E6?E w2CC:D@?
Marietta does not see North Paulding as a revenge game
Marietta will be facing the team that deprived it of an outright region championship last year when the Blue Devils host North Paulding in a 5AAAAAAA game at Northcutt Stadium. kAm%96 q=F6 s6G:=D H@F=5 92G6 366? E96 492>A:@? @7 #68:@? dpppppp 2?5 }@] ` D665 :? E96 DE2E6 A=2J@77D H:E9 2 H:? :? E96 C68F=2C\D62D@? 7:?2=6 282:?DE E96 (@=7A24< 2E }@CE94FEE :? a_ad[ 3FE E96:C 9@A6D H6C6 52D965 H:E9 2 ag\ac =@DD – }@CE9 r@33 H@?
Harrison, Kennesaw Meeting meet in annual Due West grudge match
Harrison and Kennesaw Mountain will get region play underway as the two Due West Road rivals get together for their Region 3AAAAAAA opener in the latest edition of the Battle for the Bell at Bruce Cobleigh Stadium. kAmz6??6D2H |@F?E2:? Wc\_X 4@>6D :?E@ E96 82>6 H:E9 A=6?EJ @7 >@>6?EF> 27E6C DH66A:?8 :ED ?@?\C68:@? D4965F=6 2?5 86EE:?8 @77 E@ :ED 36DE DE2CE D:?46 a_aa]k^Am kAm%96 |FDE2?8D 92G6 366? 7F6=65 3J 2?
Marist volleyball off to strong start in quest for second straight state title
The Marist volleyball team ended the 2025 season with its 11th state championship in program history and first since 2020 after defeating Pace Academy in the Class AAAA finals, ending the Knights’ streak of eight consecutive titles.
Lovett and Wesleyan renew gridiron rivalry after 11 years
Lovett and Wesleyan will face each other on the football field for the first time in 11 years when the Wolves host the Lions at Henderson Stadium Sept. 18. It will be the first time the two Atlanta-area private schools will play each other since 2015, when Lovett defeated Wesleyan 21-7. The Lions have won all six games they have played against the Wolves. For Lovett coach Mike Muschamp, it will be a chance to renew an old rivalry.
Pope sweeps Cobb County championships
ACWORTH — Pope made a clean sweep of the team titles under challenging weather conditions at the Cobb County Cross Country Championships at Allatoona Creek Park on Saturday. kAm%96 vC6J9@F?5D 2=D@ DH6AE E96 :?5:G:5F2= E:E=6D[ H:E9 #@H6? |2=@?6J H:??:?8 E96 3@JD E:E=6 2?5 p:D=J?? sF?? 4=2:>:?8 E96 8:C=D 4C@H?]k^Am kAm!@A6 H2D 23=6 E@ 6?5FC6 E9C@F89 @442D:@?2= 5@H?A@FCD[ H9:49 4C62E65 H6E 2?5 >F55J 4@?5:E:@?D @? E96 b]`\>:=6 4@FCD6]k^Am kAmx?
Walton gets 'bullied' by North Paulding
DALLAS – Walton got off to a rocky start to its region schedule with a 35-7 loss to North Paulding in the 5AAAAAAA opener on Friday. kAm}@CE9 !2F=5:?8 =65 `c\_ 2E 92=7E:>6 2?5 E96? 25565 E9C66 >@C6 E@F495@H?D :? E96 E9:C5 BF2CE6C E@ AFE E96 82>6 2H2J]k^Am kAm(9:=6 BF2CE6C324< r9C:DE:2?
Allatoona trending toward first win; hosts Sprayberry
Allatoona hasn't won under first-year coach Paul Carter, but he has the team heading in that direction. After struggling in their first two games against Harrison and Lassiter, the Buccaneers had chances to prevail against South Forsyth last week, but they came up just short, 35-31, to the War Eagles. South Forsyth scored the go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter, and Allatoona couldn't answer.
Mendy making most of first football season
Until this season, Pierre Mendy had never played a down of football in his life. kAm%96 r2>A36== ;F?:@C H:56 C646:G6C :D 46CE2:?=J >2<:?8 FA 7@C =@DE E:>6 2D 96 92D 2=C625J 6DE23=:D965 9:>D6=7 2D 2 <6J A=2J6C @? @776?D6 7@C E96 $A2CE2?D :? 9:D 7:CDE D62D@? @7 7@@E32==]k^Am kAm|6?5J H:== ECJ E@ 96=A =625 r2>A36== E@ G:4E@CJ H96? :E 9@DED }@CE9 u@CDJE9 :? 2 ?@?\C68:@?
Raiders used all non-region to prepare for North Paulding
After a tough and challenging non-region schedule, Walton is ready to plunge into region play when it goes on the road to take on North Paulding in its 5AAAAAAA opener. Walton (1-2) certainly enters the portion of its season battle tested after games against a couple of formidable non-region opponents – a 32-20 loss to Roswell in its season opener at the Corky Kell-Dave Hunter Classic on Aug.
North Atlanta hosts Norcross in tough non-region battle
North Atlanta will face a tough challenge from a traditional Gwinnett County powerhouse it hosts Norcross in a non-region game at Henderson Stadium Sept. 11. The Warriors got the 2026 season off to a rocky start with a 56-7 loss to Hughes, a state quarterfinalist in Class AAAAA last year, Aug. 21, but came back strong with a convincing 40-14 win over Midtown Sept. 27.
Harrison holds on to win at North Paulding
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Hillgrove gets big test with Westlake
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Holy Innocents’, Mount Vernon resume Sandy Springs gridiron rivalry
Holy Innocents’ and Mount Vernon will resume their rivalry as the Golden Bears host the Mustangs in a battle of Sandy Springs private schools at Baker Field Sept. 4 at 4:30 p.m. Both teams played their second games of the season Aug. 28, with Holy Innocents’ playing at Athens Academy and Mount Vernon going on the road to take on Whitefield Academy. Results of both games were not available at press time.
Northside teams, runners begin cross country seasons
Northside teams and runners will once again aim for state championships as the 2026 cross country season gets underway. On the girls’ side, Westminster, Wesleyan and Atlanta Classical Academy will try to repeat as state champions, while Mount Vernon junior Morgan Huggins goes for a second consecutive individual title.
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