It was a rough week for No. 1-ranked teams throughout Georgia. Three of the seven top-ranked teams were beaten, and 23 ranked teams lost their opening game.
Milton, Prince Avenue Christian and Bowdon were all holding trophies at the end of the 2023 season. Each one will begin this year wearing a No. 1 target.
The new No. 1 team in Class 5A is Cartersville, a program that’s familiar with the pressure that comes with being the target for the rest of the state.
With a roster loaded with prospects and incentivized by last season's runner-up finish, Hughes is No. 1 in Class 6A and could be the best all-around team in Georgia.