Classification Blogs

1 week ago | scoreatl.com | Najeh Wilkins |Classification Blogs

Every year, there are new teams that emerge that send shockwaves through high school football. This past season, a few notables were Collins Hill, North Cobb, Calhoun, and North Oconee. Let’s take a look at some sleepers in 5A that can shock some people this year. New Manchester- Now, I know what you may be thinking: How is New Manchester underrated after they went 8-3 in 2024, but if you go around the state, a lot of people aren’t talking about this talented team.

2 weeks ago | scoreatl.com | Najeh Wilkins |Classification Blogs

The Georgia High School Association hosted its annual summer meetings and addressed a number of topics as it gears towards the 2025-2026 academic school year. One of the notable changes was to the bylaw in regard to transfer and migrant students, with stricter rules and compliance for student-athletes in Georgia. It was a revision to the GHSA bylaw 1.60. A player must now provide additional residency proofs when transferring to a new school.

1 month ago | scoreatl.com | Najeh Wilkins |Classification Blogs

Thomas County Central standout EDGE rusher Camron Brooks is now a California Golden Bear, becoming the highest-rated high school recruit to commit to California in the past 15 years. He will join his fellow teammate Artem Korchagin, who committed to California in early April. According to 247Sports Composite, Brooks is a 4-star prospect, the No. 19 EDGE, and the No. 22 player in Georgia. Brooks is rated the highest on Rivals as a Top-70 recruit nationally.

2 months ago | scoreatl.com | Najeh Wilkins |Classification Blogs

Meet Paxton Battaglia, an outstanding center back for the Milton Eagles girls soccer team and a starter as a true freshman. She comes from an athletic family that has played collegiately and in the professional ranks. Her dad, Matt Battaglia, was a former All-American middle linebacker for the University of Louisville. He went pro and played in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles. Her grandfather, Carmen Battaglia, was a running back at Florida State.

2 months ago | scoreatl.com | Najeh Wilkins |Classification Blogs

Houston County is once again a state title contender in 5A this season. Last year, the Bears finished 29-9 and made it to the semifinals before losing to Pope. This year they are 18-4 and are 11-1 in Region 2-5A. They looked primed for another deep playoff run with their strong hitting and impressive play from their bullpen. “I feel good there. Last year, we had injuries and a bunch of other things that kind of limited the back of our bullpen. We had to ask a lot of guys to step up.