Cartersville High School alum Trevor Lawrence picked first in NFL Draft

The Jacksonville Jaguars made the easiest and maybe most significant selection in franchise history when they chose Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the first pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

Harrison High School alum Justin Fields picked by Bears

The Chicago Bears traded up nine spots with the New York Giants to draft Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night.

Former High 5 stars in the 2021 NFL Draft: Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence
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We knew them first as High 5 stars. Two of the top quarterbacks in the 2021 NFL Draft class are Cartersville's Trevor Lawrence and Harrison's Justin Fields.. And if the Falcons did select Fields, his dad jokes he'd live with them to save on rent.

2021 NFL Draft prospects we knew first
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We saw a trio of 2021 quarterback prospects first as High 5 stars in high school. Cody Chaffins takes a trip down High 5 memory lane with their stories.

West Forsyth flag football team receives rings
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After a historic first GHSA flag football state title, the West Forsyth flag football team receives their custom state championship rings.

Third generation coach Tre Lamb, carries on a family coaching legacy

Garder-Webb head football coach is carrying on a family tradition of coaching that goes back to his grandfather Ray who was a longtime high school football coach in the state of Georgia.

Last-second shot sends Fannin County girls back to state finals

Blue Ridge is still buzzing about Saturday night's unbelievable basketball finish. The Fannin County High School girls won a close game against Butler High School in the Class 2A state semifinals, using a last-second layup to pull out a two-point victory.

Dikembe Mutombo's son carrying on basketball legacy

It's one of the most common sights at any youth sports game: a parent on the sidelines, yelling what they think is helpful encouragement at their child while they play. It's a little more rare when that parent is 7 feet tall and a basketball Hall of Famer.

Longtime Stephenson High School coach Ron Gartrell resigns

Longtime Stephenson High School head coach Ron Gartrell has decided to resign as the head coach of the Jaguars.

Expected top pick Lawrence throws for Meyer, NFL teams

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence worked out for several NFL personnel including his expected future pro coach, Urban Meyer of the Jacksonville Jaguars. 

Longtime Blessed Trinity head coach McFarlin lands at Fellowship Christian

North Fulton high school football fixture Tim McFarlin has found a new home at Fellowship Christian School, McFarlin confirmed to FOX 5.

Minter happy to share first Super Bowl trip with family

Kevin Minter has been close before. At Peachtree Ridge High School, his team lost in the state finals. At LSU, his Tigers fell to Alabama in the BCS Championship Game. Now a linebacker and special teams captain with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minter is planning to make the most of the opportunity. He knows they don't come around often.

Chapel Hill High alum takes unlikely path to first Super Bowl

It was not the "Welcome to the NFL" moment Cam Gill had imagined. During a scrimmage portion of a training camp practice as an undrafted rookie with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Gill evidently made a pass rush move so good, he violated -- if only barely -- a cardinal rule: do not touch the quarterback. Especially if that quarterback is Tom Brady.