Friday Game Night

Despite a third straight winning season, the Raiders missed the playoffs for a second straight season in Class 7A in 2021. Now, they are moving down to Class 6A and immediately have become a favorite to win Region 8-6A...

The numbers and positive attitude surrounding the program are the highest in more than a half-dozen years. And first-year coach Heath Webb is known for being able to resurrect dormant programs...

The Lightning made the playoffs in the GAPPS 8-man division in 2021 but are making the jump back into the 11-man league this season. But there are still plenty of questions as they are expected to break in a freshman at quarterback and trying to find enough guys up front to keep him protected...

Sean Pender has spent all summer implementing the spread offense at North Hall.

Lakeview Academy dropped out of the Georgia High School Association and joined the Georgia Independent Athletic Association. The numbers are up for the Lions, who are expecting some of the younger players to have impact years as they also break in a new quarterback for their spread offense...

They Knights will be switching offenses to the more run-oriented single-wing, an offense coach Williams Harrell has run with great success at other programs. But a near-total rebuild along the offensive line may first be in order...

Travis Noland takes over for Gene Cathcart and brings in his pro-style offense as they transition away from the option. They also will be trying to fill several key secondary slots on defense...

The Panthers are coming off their best season and first playoff appearance since 2017. However, the graduation of several key starters on offense has them looking to fill some key spots and trying to develop depth, especially along the offensive line...

The Raiders have not made the playoffs since 2020, and their biggest issue during the offseason may be retooling a defensive front that was hit hard by graduation...

The Red Elephants are under new management, and they have made no bones about the fact they are ready to get back in the winning column. Former Hoover coach Josh Niblett has already revitalized over-the-top excitement for the program in just six months. But on the field, they still have some questions to answer...