Gainesville football quarterfinal set with all players cleared to play
GHSA has rescheduled the Gainesville–Langston Hughes quarterfinal for Friday and confirmed that 34 previously suspended Gainesville players are eligible to play after a judge blocked their suspensions.
GHSA to meet virtually Monday to discuss playoff schedule after brawl
GHSA warns Class 5A semifinal games may be postponed amid Gainesville legal fight.
Judge upholds Gainesville HS injunction; most players cleared to compete
A Hall County judge upheld Gainesville High School’s injunction against GHSA, reinstating 34 of 38 suspended players after a playoff-game brawl and allowing them to compete in Friday’s quarterfinal.
Gainesville–Langston Hughes playoff game delayed; GHSA appeals judge’s ruling
The GHSA has delayed Friday’s Gainesville–Langston Hughes playoff game while it appeals a judge’s decision reinstating most suspended Gainesville players.
Gainesville may sue after GHSA upholds player suspensions
Gainesville is considering legal action after GHSA upheld suspensions for 35 players involved in last week’s playoff brawl.
41 Brunswick football players suspended, school fined $5K
41 players suspended. Brunswick High says it accepts the GHSA’s ruling and will comply with all sanctions.
4 Gainesville football players reinstated; dozens still suspended
The Georgia High School Association upheld the bulk of its player suspensions Tuesday morning, keeping dozens of Gainesville athletes sidelined following a benches-clearing brawl.
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.
39 Gainesville football players suspended after Friday night brawl
The Georgia High School Association has suspended 39 Gainesville football players following a benches-clearing fight that erupted during Friday’s playoff game at Brunswick.
Reward offered after gun pulled at Cedar Shoals football game
The Hall County School District is offering a $1,000 reward after a gun was pulled on Cedar Shoals football players following a game against Flowery Branch.
Atlanta high schools to receive new baseball, softball fields from Braves
The Braves Foundation is donating new turf baseball and softball fields to high schools in Atlanta.
Falcons expand support for girls sports with 16,000 sports bras across Georgia
The Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund and Operation Warm will distribute 16,000 sports bras to support girls’ participation in Georgia sports.
GHSA overhauls playoff system to rank top 32 teams statewide
GHSA will now seed the top 32 teams statewide in each classification, replacing region-based playoff selection.
Pope High names field after late football player Matt Hobby
Pope High School marked the 20th anniversary of its annual football fundraiser by officially naming its stadium field after a former player who inspired the effort.
Study reveals pre-CTE damage in brains of even young contact-sport athletes
An NIH-funded study of athletes under 51 found repeated head impacts can cause early neuron loss and brain inflammation years before CTE is detectable.
17-year-old Dodge County golf standout dies after collapse
Dodge County High School is mourning the death of 17-year-old Hadden Kelly, who collapsed Monday and later died, according to published reports.
Henry County Schools respond after mock 'funeral' pep rally draws outrage
Henry County Schools issued a video message emphasizing safety and sportsmanship after a viral Stockbridge High pep rally featured a mock “funeral" for rival Dutchtown High.
Atlanta Falcons honor teen athlete inspiring comeback from knee injury
Abby Lister, a Cambridge High School flag football standout, will be honored as an honorary captain by the Atlanta Falcons.
Georgia high school football legend T. McFerrin passes away at 83
T. McFerrin, a legendary Georgia high school football coach, won 341 games and two state championships, influencing countless lives over his 38-year career.
Fayette County hosts Georgia's largest spinal injury response training for high school football
Fayette County hosted the largest spinal injury response training in Georgia, focusing on best practices for handling potential spinal injuries on the football field.