GPB Sports Staff

Only two champions were able to defend their state football titles and two teams won it all for the first time in school history.

Cedar Grove rides quarterback Elliott Colson to its fifth state title since 2016, beating Savannah Christian in the finale. 

Coffee's defense rises to the occasion and helps bring home the school's first state football championship. 

Thomas County Central completes an unbeaten season and brings home its first state championship since 1997.

A crucial defensive play helped Pope beat Cobb County rival Allatoona and win its first flag football championship.