Week 10 of the GHSA football season brought a mix of predictability and pivotal results across the classifications. McEachern made a statement in Class 6A with a decisive Top-10 win, while Pierce County’s surprising loss in 2A shook up that poll. Elsewhere, top-ranked teams across most divisions held firm, setting the stage for crucial late-season matchups that will determine playoff positioning and region championships. Here are some notable results in each classification.
Class 6A
In the only Top-10 matchup of the week, the McEachern Indians earned a convincing 21-point victory over Hillgrove. The win puts McEachern in strong position to host a playoff game and potentially secure a region title with wins in their final two matchups—both against teams they’ll be heavily favored to beat. Hillgrove remains at No. 10 despite the loss, while the rest of the Top-10 teams in action were victorious.
Class 5A
There were no major surprises in Class 5A this week. Lovejoy dropped out of the Top-10 after a 10-point loss to Newnan, making room for Woodward Academy to re-enter the rankings at No. 10. All other ranked teams in Class 5A picked up wins.
Class 4A
No changes this week in Class 4A. Top-ranked North Oconee and No. 2 Creekside were both off, while No. 4 Benedictine impressed with a 75-point outburst against Wayne County. Every other ranked team in action also notched victories.
Class 3A
The Troup Tigers triumphed over rival LaGrange in a key region showdown, moving up to No. 6 in the rankings while LaGrange slips two spots to No. 8. Troup faces Spalding next before a likely region title clash against Sandy Creek. The rest of the Top-10 teams took care of business this week.
Class 2A
There was one notable upset in Class 2A, as Crisp County handed Pierce County a surprising loss. Unranked Appling County now leads the region at 2-0 and will face Pierce in two weeks to close the regular season. Pierce falls four spots to No. 8, while all other Top-10 teams earned wins.
Class A – Division I
Nine of the Top-10 teams in Class A Division I were victorious. Bleckley County fell out of the rankings after a 23-point loss to No. 7 Dublin, opening the door for Fitzgerald to rejoin the poll. The Purple Hurricanes earned a win over Berrien and also own a victory over ranked Thomasville.
Class A – Division II
It was business as usual in Class A Division II, as all ranked teams won their games. No changes were made to the Top-10 this week.
Class 3A – Private
Whitefield Academy enters the rankings for the first time this season after defeating previous No. 10 Landmark Christian. Meanwhile, Lovett drops three spots following a 21-point loss to Hapeville Charter.
Special thanks to the Georgia Helmet Project for providing each team’s helmet. You can find all of their work here: http://gahelmetproject.com
Historical records are provided by the Georgia High School Football Historians Association. (ghsfa.org)