The 2024 Georgia High School Football Championship matchups are set! The Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast All-Stars join Jon and Hannah to preview the upcoming championship games. Plus, who is Gunner Stockton? Rabun County Head Coach Mike Davis joins the podcast to fill us in on UGA's backup QB.
Join Jon and Hannah as they break down the big upsets from the state quarterfinals and the Ju Ju Lewis injury news. Plus, they take a look forward to the semi-finals with Fitzgerald head coach Tucker Pruitt and Buford head coach Bryant Appling. Both teams are no strangers to the championships, the Purple Hurricane have been in the finals 3 of the past 4 seasons and Buford is… well… Buford.
Happy Thanksgiving Football Week! On this episode, Hannah and Jon talk with Langston Hughes head coach Boone Williams and Thomasville head coach Jonathan DeLay. Both coaches are very familiar with Thanksgiving Day practices and making a run at a title. They share their thoughts on keeping players focused, holiday practice traditions, and stuffing vs. dressing.
The GHSA Playoffs are in full swing. On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, Hannah and Jon catch up with Ware County head coach Jason Strickland and Houston County head coach Jeremy Edwards.
The Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast All-Stars join Jon Nelson to preview the 2024 playoffs. Join Todd Holcomb of the Georgia High School Football Daily, Jack Patterson of WRBL - Columbus, Marvin James of 13WMAZ in Macon, Phil Jones of ITG Next, and the voice of Football Fridays in Georgia, Matt Stewart as they share their views on the 2024 GHSA playoff picture.
As the playoff picture starts to come into focus, Jon and Hannah welcome two region champion coaches to the podcast: Appling County's Jordan Mullis, the Region 3-2A champion, and Colquitt County's Sean Calhoun, the Region 1-6A champion.
In this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia podcast, the team explores the intense final weeks of the high school football regular season, with playoffs just around the corner. While some region champions have been crowned, other parts of the state are facing mathematical complications to see who will reign in their respective region. Special guests include Lowndes Vikings head coach Adam Carter and Fannin County head coach Chad Cheatham.
In this action-packed episode, we cover Richmond Hill's stunning upset over Valdosta, Roswell's region title push, and other key matchups around the state. Plus, you may discover your new favorite restaurant after suggestions from the Richmond Hill and Roswell coaches and hosts Hannah and Jon.
This episode of Football Fridays in Georgia explores the latest developments in the GHSA, including safety initiatives, competitive balance discussions, and schedule changes. In-depth interviews with coaches Shane Queen of North Cobb and Matt Burleson of Telfair County provide insights into the challenges and rewards of coaching in the new six-classification system and navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
A Georgia high school football coaching legend, Alan Chadwick of Marist, joins the podcast to discuss navigating this year's erratic season. Plus, we'll hear from Irwin County head coach Casey Soliday and find out the impact of Hurricane Helene. After a week of upsets, this episode highlights the chaos that is the 2024 Georgia high school football season.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, what is the plan for making up football games? What will happen to the playoff schedule? Dr. Hines and Dr. Scott of the GHSA join Jon and Hannah to answer those questions and more. In this episode we learn more about NIL in Georgia, the future of reclassification, and how the GHSA is dealing with the chemical fire in Rockdale County.
It is time for region play! Plus, we have interviews with Creekside Seminoles head coach Maurice Dixon and Peach County Trojans head coach Marquis Westbrook.
Last Friday, Mary Persons in Forsyth, Ga., hosted a team from British Columbia, Canada. In this episode, Jon Nelson talks with New Westminster offensive coordinator Darnell Sikorski and Mary Persons head coach Brian Nelson to discover how this match-up came to be. Plus, we get an update on Bremen's injured QB, Carson Kimball, and a preview of Douglas County vs. Langston Hughes.
On this episode of the Football Fridays in Georgia Podcast Jon and Hannah are joined by coaches from all over the state to talk pre-season preparations, championship hopes, and their dealings with Hurricane (Tropical Storm) Debby. Plus, find out which region is Georgia's "high school SEC."
In the final episode of the summer for Hannah Goodin's Beyond the Lights we take a look at one of the most important aspects of high school football in Georgia: the food. Is the famous Billy Burger at Toombs County the best concession stand treat in all of the Peach State? Some people think so.
Two new head coaches face new challenges in South Georgia: David Shores at Brantley County and John Mohring at Wayne County. Both coaches, coming from assistant positions at other schools, are excited about their new teams. Shores, looking to build on Brantley County's tradition, emphasizes explosive offense and physical defense. Mohring, stepping up to a larger program at Wayne County from Savannah Country Day, welcomes the opportunity to develop players within a strong football culture, acknowledging the pressure of higher expectations.
