In Class AAAAAA, the top 9 remains the same for a third straight week and a new team snuck into the poll. Etowah dropped out after a 24-7 loss to Roswell and Valdosta returned to the rankings after an impressive 31-25 win over Lee County. Valdosta’s victory eliminated Lee County from the playoffs and earned the Wildcats a No. 3 seed out of the talented Region 1.
Stockbridge stifled defensive power Northgate 20-2 in a battle of unbeaten and took over the No. 1 spot in Class AAAAA. Northside-Warner Robins was sent to No. 6 after a 34-13 loss to rival Houston County. Stephenson leapt to No. 2 after holding off Mays 10-9 and Mays fell to No. 5 behind 10-0 Lanier. Northgate was replaced by Allatoona for No. 10.
In Class AAAA, Woodward Academy debuts at No. 1 after finishing its first unbeaten regular season since 1997. The War Eagles would face No. 2 Buford in the semifinals if the anticipated matchup were to take place.
Callaway defeated Central-Carroll 21-24 and moved to No. 6 in Class AAA and Oconee County sits at No. 8 after capturing the Region 8 title in a 12-7 battle with Elbert County.
In Class AA, undefeated Benedictine looks to defend its state title as the pre-playoff No. 1 team.
In Class A-Private, Prince Avenue Christian debuts at No. 1 and former No. 1 Mt. Paran’s 23-game win streak was snapped by Pinecrest Academy 28-21.
Class AAAAAA
1. Colquitt County
2. Grayson
3. Roswell
4. Archer
5. Mill Creek
6. Peachtree Ridge
7. McEachern
8. Camden County
9. Walton
10.Valdosta
Class AAAAA
1. Stockbridge
2. Stephenson
3. Houston County
4. Lanier
5. Mays
6. Northside-Warner Robins
7. Jones County
8. Coffee
9. Glynn Academy
10. Allatoona
Class AAAA
1. Woodward Academy
2. Buford
3. Cartersville
4. Mary Persons
5. St. Pius
6. Jonesboro
7. Bainbridge
8. Marist
9. Spalding
10. Thomson
Class AAA
1. Calhoun
2. Blessed Trinity
3. Cedar Grove
4. Dodge County
5. Jefferson
6. Callaway
7. Central-Carroll
8. Oconee County
9. Adairsville
10. Jackson
Class AA
1. Benedictine
2. Greater Atlanta Christian
3. Rabun County
4. Darlington
5. Fitzgerald
6. Wesleyan
7. Brooks County
8. Jefferson County
9. Pace Academy
10. Screven County
Class A-Private
1. Prince Avenue Christian
2. Eagle’s Landing Christian
3. Aquinas
4. Mt. Paran
5. Pinecrest Academy
6. Landmark Christian
7. Calvary Day
8. Stratford Academy
9. Athens Academy
10. Savannah Christian
Class A-Public
1. Marion County
2. Emanuel County Institute
3. Lincoln County
4. Clinch County
5. Irwin County
6. Charlton County
7. Turner County
8. Commerce
9. Mt. Zion
10. Dooly County