Decatur Bulldogs eyes state title after 21-4 season
The Decatur Bulldogs are surging into the 2026 state playoffs with a formidable 21-4 record, a stark turnaround from last season's 16-12 finish. Motivated by a narrow first-round exit against Dutchtown High School in 2025, the team has played with a "chip on their shoulder" all year. Boasting three seniors signed to play college ball, the Bulldogs have secured the number 2 seed in their region and are laser-focused on a deep championship run.
The Decatur Bulldogs are surging into the 2026 state playoffs with a formidable 21-4 record, a stark turnaround from last season's 16-12 finish. Motivated by a narrow first-round exit against Dutchtown High School in 2025, the team has played with a "chip on their shoulder" all year. Boasting three seniors signed to play college ball, the Bulldogs have secured the number 2 seed in their region and are laser-focused on a deep championship run.
Friday morning weather forecast
Really cold start for Friday morning with temps in upper teens and low 20s. Today's high will be around 50 degrees. Rain moving in late Friday/early Saturday in North Georgia.
Really cold start for Friday morning with temps in upper teens and low 20s. Today's high will be around 50 degrees. Rain moving in late Friday/early Saturday in North Georgia.
St. Pius basketball looks to continue unbeaten season
Ranked No. In Class 4A, St. Pius has wins over several top 10 teams, as the Golden Lions hunt for the program's first-ever state title.
Ranked No. In Class 4A, St. Pius has wins over several top 10 teams, as the Golden Lions hunt for the program's first-ever state title.
Gainesville High School stripped of runner-up title
Gainesville High School must forfeit its state runner-up title and pay a fine after the GHSA ruled an ineligible player participated in the football playoffs.
Gainesville High School must forfeit its state runner-up title and pay a fine after the GHSA ruled an ineligible player participated in the football playoffs.
Gainesville High School headed to Class 5A state championship
Gainesville High School is headed to the Class 5A state championship after a 37–6 win over Rome, weeks after GHSA reversed player suspensions from a controversial brawl.
Gainesville High School is headed to the Class 5A state championship after a 37–6 win over Rome, weeks after GHSA reversed player suspensions from a controversial brawl.
Brunswick wins appeal as GHSA lifts player penalties
GHSA overturned 39 Brunswick suspensions and reduced the program’s probation to a severe warning.
GHSA overturned 39 Brunswick suspensions and reduced the program’s probation to a severe warning.
High 5 Sports 2025 Playoffs quarterfinales
Scores and highlights from local high school football games.
Scores and highlights from local high school football games.
Gainesville football appealing GHSA suspension of 39 players after brawl
The Gainesville High School football team is appealing after 39 players were suspended following a brawl at the game against Brunswick Friday.
The Gainesville High School football team is appealing after 39 players were suspended following a brawl at the game against Brunswick Friday.
High 5 Sports 2025 Playoffs week 2 full show
Scores and highlights from local high school football games.
Scores and highlights from local high school football games.
Game of the Week recap: Walton vs East Coweta
Scores and highlights from local high school football games.
Scores and highlights from local high school football games.
Game of the Week: Walton vs East Coweta
It's week two of the high school football playoffs, and this week's Game of the Week is a match up between Walton and East Coweta. Both teams had big upsets the previous week. FOX 5 Sports Kelly Price has more.
It's week two of the high school football playoffs, and this week's Game of the Week is a match up between Walton and East Coweta. Both teams had big upsets the previous week. FOX 5 Sports Kelly Price has more.
Team of the Week: Centennial Knights
The Centennial Knights is the final High 5 Sports Team of the Week for the 2025 season. Paul Milliken went to Centennial High School to celebrate with the team.
The Centennial Knights is the final High 5 Sports Team of the Week for the 2025 season. Paul Milliken went to Centennial High School to celebrate with the team.
High 5 Sports 2025 -- Playoffs week 1 full show
High 5 Sports 2025.
High 5 Sports 2025.
Game of the Week: Newton vs Peachtree Ridge
Newton and Peachtree Ridge battled in a tense playoff showdown where defense set the tone early, momentum flipped on a goal-line fumble, and Newton’s power back Darius “Hercules” White lived up to his nickname with multiple explosive touchdowns. The Rams pulled away late to secure a 33-14 win, a golden ticket to Round 2, and the High 5 Sports Game of the Week trophy.
Newton and Peachtree Ridge battled in a tense playoff showdown where defense set the tone early, momentum flipped on a goal-line fumble, and Newton’s power back Darius “Hercules” White lived up to his nickname with multiple explosive touchdowns. The Rams pulled away late to secure a 33-14 win, a golden ticket to Round 2, and the High 5 Sports Game of the Week trophy.
Call of the Week - Northgate vs Villa Rica
Northgate High School’s student-run “Game Day” show delivered a full college-style pregame experience, complete with bold predictions, deep analysis, and on-camera energy that rivaled national broadcasts. The crew broke down Northgate’s playoff matchup with Villa Rica, offered spirited headgear picks, and showed how a student production can steal the spotlight on a Friday night.
Northgate High School’s student-run “Game Day” show delivered a full college-style pregame experience, complete with bold predictions, deep analysis, and on-camera energy that rivaled national broadcasts. The crew broke down Northgate’s playoff matchup with Villa Rica, offered spirited headgear picks, and showed how a student production can steal the spotlight on a Friday night.
Peachtree Ridge at Newton: High 5 Sports Game of the Week
The High 5 Sports Game of the Week takes us to Newton County where it is a showdown between the Peachtree Ridge Lions and the Newton Rams. FOX 5's Kelly Price has more.
The High 5 Sports Game of the Week takes us to Newton County where it is a showdown between the Peachtree Ridge Lions and the Newton Rams. FOX 5's Kelly Price has more.
Peachtree Ridge and Newton face off in Game of the Week
The journey to a state championship starts now, and that includes two of the teams featured in our High 5 Sports Game of the Week: Peachtree Ridge vs Newton.
The journey to a state championship starts now, and that includes two of the teams featured in our High 5 Sports Game of the Week: Peachtree Ridge vs Newton.
Team of the Week: Morgan County Bulldogs
Region champ Morgan County is this week's High 5 Team of the Week
Region champ Morgan County is this week's High 5 Team of the Week
High 5 Sports 2025 -- Week 10 Full Show
Local high school scores and highlights.
Local high school scores and highlights.
Team of the Week: Athens Academy
Athens Academy celebrated with Paul Milliken Thursday morning live on Good Day Atlanta, bringing out the middle school to party with the Spartans. Our Team of the Week earned the spotlight after a thrilling win over Rabun County last Friday night, securing their second straight region title. Athens Academy is expected to land a strong seed in the private school bracket once the final power rankings are released.
Athens Academy celebrated with Paul Milliken Thursday morning live on Good Day Atlanta, bringing out the middle school to party with the Spartans. Our Team of the Week earned the spotlight after a thrilling win over Rabun County last Friday night, securing their second straight region title. Athens Academy is expected to land a strong seed in the private school bracket once the final power rankings are released.