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Michael Perry is known for his offense. But he knows to win titles, you have to have a championship defense.

Three area teams will kick off today in the first round of the Georgia High School Association playoffs.

Jaiden Daniels quickly ensured there would be no letdown for Commerce this time in the playoffs.

It took Jefferson 22 minutes to erase the goose egg on the scoreboard Friday night.

Gavin Hall ran for 220 yards and 4 touchdowns, Baxter Wright threw for 238 yards and a pair of TD passes to lead Gainesville past South Paulding, 46-27, on Friday in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs at City Park Stadium.

Buford took control early and scored often as they knocked off Wheeler, 50-0, Friday night to open up the Class 7A playoffs.

The Georgia High School Association football playoffs got underway on Friday. Below are all the scores from Friday's action.

Five offensive possessions in the first half ended in the endzone for Lumpkin County as they cruised to a 52-6 win over Gordon Lee Friday night.

White County had their chances early in the third quarter, but Bremen's defense stood strong as the home team pulled away to a 40-17 win Friday night in the opening round of the Class 3A playoffs.

Noah Thomasson led Georgia with 21 points as the Bulldogs defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 80-77, before 8,176 at Stegeman Coliseum spectators on Friday.