Georgia High School Football Scores: Unpacking the Thrilling Playoff Predictions!

The air is electric, the rivalries are fierce, and the stakes couldn’t be higher! As the Georgia High School Football playoffs intensify, fans across the state are buzzing with anticipation. Who will advance? Which teams are poised for a deep run? We’re diving deep into this week’s crucial playoff matchups, armed with the insightful projections from the esteemed Maxwell Ratings. Get ready to explore the GHSA playoff schedule and see what the numbers say about the projected Georgia high school football scores!

Understanding the Maxwell Ratings: Your Playoff Compass

Before we jump into the matchups, let’s understand the power behind these predictions. The Maxwell Ratings aren’t just a random guess; they’re a sophisticated computer analysis tool. They meticulously crunch historical scores, giving more weight to recent seasons to ensure accuracy and relevance. Essentially, these ratings offer a data-driven glimpse into potential outcomes, highlighting projected winners (listed on the left) and their projected margins of victory (on the right).

GHSA Playoff Schedule: Projected Showdowns (All games Friday)

Here’s a class-by-class breakdown of the upcoming battles, with Maxwell’s projections guiding our view of the anticipated Georgia high school football scores.

Class 6A: Clash of Titans

• Buford vs. Newton – Projected Margin: 23
• Carrollton vs. Harrison – Projected Margin: 25
• Douglas Co. at North Cobb – Projected Margin: 14
• Grayson vs. Colquitt Co. – Projected Margin: 19
• Hillgrove at West Forsyth – Projected Margin: 6
• North Gwinnett vs. Lowndes – Projected Margin: 1 (A nail-biter predicted here!)
• Valdosta vs. Brookwood – Projected Margin: 11
• Walton at East Coweta – Projected Margin: 1 (Another incredibly close contest!)

Class 5A: Fierce Competition

• Gainesville at Brunswick – Projected Margin: 21
• Hughes vs. Lee Co. – Projected Margin: 15
• Milton at Jackson Co. – Projected Margin: 1
• Rome vs. Houston Co. – Projected Margin: 6
• Roswell vs. Clarke Central – Projected Margin: 41 (A dominant performance expected!)
• Sequoyah vs. Newnan – Projected Margin: 5
• Thomas Co. Central vs. Villa Rica – Projected Margin: 39
• Woodward Academy vs. Statesboro – Projected Margin: 28

Class 4A: High Stakes and Hard Hits

• Benedictine vs. Cass – Projected Margin: 19
• Cartersville vs. Warner Robins – Projected Margin: 23
• Central, Carrollton vs. Cambridge – Projected Margin: 6
• Creekside vs. Ware Co. – Projected Margin: 33
• Kell vs. Southwest DeKalb – Projected Margin: 5
• Lithonia vs. Centennial – Projected Margin: 22
• Marist vs. Blessed Trinity – Projected Margin: 11
• North Oconee vs. M.L. King – Projected Margin: 34

Class 3A: Battle for Dominance

• Calhoun vs. Douglass – Projected Margin: 4
• Jefferson vs. Harlem – Projected Margin: 22
• Jenkins vs. Peach Co. – Projected Margin: 8
• LaGrange at North Hall – Projected Margin: 0 (This is as close as it gets!)
• Sandy Creek vs. Monroe Area – Projected Margin: 34
• Stephenson vs. Westside, Augusta – Projected Margin: 5
• Troup at Cairo – Projected Margin: 12
• West Laurens vs. Oconee Co. – Projected Margin: 12

Class 2A: The Road to Glory

• Burke Co. at Columbia – Projected Margin: 1
• Callaway at Thomson – Projected Margin: 0 (Another predicted tie – pure excitement!)
• Carver, Atlanta vs. Pierce Co. – Projected Margin: 23
• Carver, Columbus vs. Stephens Co. – Projected Margin: 27
• Hapeville Charter at Appling Co. – Projected Margin: 1
• Morgan Co. vs. Miller Grove – Projected Margin: 30
• Rockmart vs. Laney – Projected Margin: 10
• Sumter Co. at North Murray – Projected Margin: 20

Class A Division I: Small Schools, Big Dreams

• Fitzgerald at Dublin – Projected Margin: 5
• Gordon Lee vs. Elbert Co. – Projected Margin: 0 (Yet another razor-thin projection!)
• Heard Co. vs. Social Circle – Projected Margin: 15
• Jasper Co. vs. Pepperell – Projected Margin: 8
• Rabun Co. vs. Berrien – Projected Margin: 15
• Toombs Co. vs. Thomasville – Projected Margin: 14
• Worth Co. vs. Bleckley Co. – Projected Margin: 18
• Swainsboro at Northeast – Projected Margin: 1

Class A Division II: Every Yard Counts

• Bowdon vs. Washington-Wilkes – Projected Margin: 34
• Clinch Co. vs. Emanuel Co. Institute – Projected Margin: 14
• Early Co. vs. Mount Zion, Carroll – Projected Margin: 13
• Jenkins Co. at Schley Co. – Projected Margin: 4
• Johnson Co. vs. Brooks Co. – Projected Margin: 1
• Lincoln Co. vs. Hawkinsville – Projected Margin: 27
• Screven Co. vs. Charlton Co. – Projected Margin: 12
• Wheeler Co. vs. Warren Co. – Projected Margin: 21

Class 3A-A Private: Elite Competition

• Athens Academy vs. Holy Innocents’ – Projected Margin: 3
• Calvary Day vs. King’s Ridge Christian – Projected Margin: 42 (The largest projected margin!)
• Fellowship Christian vs. Mount Vernon – Projected Margin: 41
• GAC vs. Landmark Christian – Projected Margin: 10
• Hebron Christian vs. Trinity Christian – Projected Margin: 28
• Prince Avenue Christian vs. Wesleyan – Projected Margin: 10
• Sav. Christian vs. Christian Heritage – Projected Margin: 27
• Whitefield Academy vs. Aquinas – Projected Margin: 3

GIAA & GAPPS Championships: Crown Jewel Games

Beyond the GHSA, championship titles are also on the line for other Georgia high school football associations. These games represent the culmination of an entire season’s hard work and dedication, and the Maxwell Ratings offer insights into these anticipated Georgia high school football scores as well.

GIAA Championships (Friday)

• John Milledge vs. Deerfield-Windsor – Projected Margin: 7
• Robert Toombs vs. Edmund Burke – Projected Margin: 6

GIAA Championships (Saturday)

• Stratford Academy vs. Brookstone – Projected Margin: 2
• Brentwood vs. Southwest Georgia – Projected Margin: 12

GAPPS Championship (Friday)

• Lanier Christian vs. Creekside Christian – Projected Margin: 13

Stay Tuned for the Actual Scores!

While the Maxwell Ratings provide an incredible predictive edge, remember that anything can happen on the field! Upsets, heroic performances, and unexpected twists are what make high school football so captivating. Be sure to follow your favorite teams and check back for the official Georgia high school football scores as they come in. For more general high school sports news and updates, you can always visit resources like MaxPreps.

Which matchups are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments!