Marietta Blue Devils' Arik Gilbert picks LSU
One of Georgia highs school football’s most sought after prospects in history made his college decision early Wednesday at the College Football Hall of Fame.
Riverdale Raiders 'shine' with help from a familiar leader
For the first time in five years, the High 5 Sports Team of the Week comes from Clayton County. The Riverdale Raiders (6-1) are locked into a playoff spot with an undefeated 3-0 record in Region 3-AAAAA . Their only loss came to 3rd-ranked Carrollton in week three. After this week's game on the road at Whitewater, Riverdale finishes regular season play against Starr's Mill and Griffin, the only other teams with a shot at winning the region crown.
Family threatens legal action after son paralyzed during high school football game
A Henry County family is threatening legal action after a Hampton High School football player was left paralyzed from injuries he received during a football game on August 29.
HIGH 5 Highlights: Week 9 in review
Week 9 brought with it some actual football weather. So grab your favorite team blanket, some hot cocoa and curl up with some High 5 action.
San Jose high-school senior first female player to throw touchdown pass
In a sport dominated by males, and where football players who are females are typically kickers, one San Jose high-school senior made history on the field with a touchdown pass.
Team of the Week pep rally at Haralson County HS
The Rebels were honored with a special Team of the Week pep rally at the school Thursday morning.
'Pancakes' feed Haralson County's successful run
Everyone loves a good pancake, especially Haralson County head football coach Scott Peavey.
HIGH 5 Highlights: Week 8 in review
It's our weekly roundup of all the High 5 Sports Friday night action!
Grayson hands Shiloh first loss
The Grayson Rams restored order in Region 8-AAAAAAA with a 45-7 thrashing of previously undefeated Shiloh on a rare Thursday night game in Gwinnett County.
Homecoming queen candidates ditch heels to show support for epileptic classmate
A group of South Carolina high school students competing for homecoming queen recently ditched their heels in a show of support for a fellow contender.
Team of the Week pep rally at Trinity Christian HS
The Trinity Christian Lions were honored at a special pep rally Thursday morning hosted by Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken.
Game of the Week features 'Battle of Powder Springs'
They don't get much bigger than this week's High 5 Sports Game of the Week. The Battle of Powder Springs features two undefeated teams, Hillgrove (5-0) and McEeachern (5-0), opening region play at Walter Cantrell Stadium.
Team of the Week winner Trinity Christian making noise in Region 5-A
Trinity Christian has a chance to make history this week.
Teams banned from playoffs after High School Softball brawl
High School softball teams banned from playoffs after major fight
Game of the Week features classic NW Georgia rematch
For the second week in a row, the High 5 Sports Game of the Week features undefeated teams facing off in rough-and-tumble Region 6-A. Last Friday the Bowdon Red Devils beat North Cobb Christian 27-21 to remain unblemished and in good position. Now it's the Christian Heritage Lions (4-0, 1-0 in region) and Darlington Tigers (5-0, 2-0 in region) duking it out to stay clean in the loss column.
California goes 'In Your Face' on the NCAA
The state of California decision to open the way for college athletes to be paid will change amateur sports as we know it today. None of them good.
High school football player lifts car off of neighbor, saving his life
Sixteen-year-old Zac Clark was helping his mother do yard work outside their home when they heard their neighbor's wife calling for help, and that's where he found the 39-year-old father pinned underneath a Volkswagen sedan in the driveway.
Student-athlete's legacy to live on through donated organs
Just one week ago, Marcia Nelson was celebrating her son's first college scholarship offer.
Undiagnosed condition caused high school football player's collapse
The mother of a standout high school athlete said her son collapsed due to bleeding in his brain from an undiagnosed condition called arteriovenous malformation (AVM).
Team of the Week: Forsyth Central Bulldogs
Frank Hepler accepted the Forsyth Central head coaching job the same year the Bulldogs moved up two classifications into Region 5-AAAAAAA. It took two-and-a-half seasons for Hepler's team to finally notch a region win, last week's nail biting 24-20 victory on the road at Raider Valley against North Forsyth.