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Johnson County jumps on Jenkins County to finish another perfect season, secure fifth-straight region title
Friday’s victory in Millen completed a historic regular season for the Trojans, who have achieved new milestones by finishing with a perfect record in consecutive years, and the state’s No. 1 ranking for the first time.
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Dublin rushes for 594 yards to take tense tangle with East Laurens
The Falcons kept it close through three quarters, but the Irish poured on three touchdowns in the fourth to win another drama-filled chapter in the schools’ crosstown grudge match.
West Laurens fends off Windsor Forest, finishes as last team standing in 3-AAAA title race
The Raiders’ 22-12 win over Windsor Forest, combined with a 33-28 Harlem loss to New Hampstead later Friday night, made them region champions for a second-straight season.
East Laurens flag football team heating up, with wins in 10 of last 11 going into last week of season
Last Tuesday’s 13-6 win over Dodge County was a big boost for the Falcons as they continue to build up momentum ahead of the state playoffs.
FRIDAY NIGHT SCOREBOARD: Region titles all around in winning finishes for West Laurens, Dublin, JoCo, Wheeler Co.
Dublin was joined by three other Heart of Georgia neighbors in the ranks of region champs Friday as the GHSA regular season drew to a close.
Cross Country teams complete seasons at sectionals/state
The 2026 cross country season is bearing down on the finish line, with the last of the fall’s postseason events coming up in this weekend’s GHSA championships.
FOOTBALL OUTLOOK: Brentwood begins playoffs; JoCo, Wheeler Co. go for region titles in week 12
GHSA members wrap up the regular season, and make their final playoff cases before brackets are set this weekend, as GIAA qualifiers begin the first round of postseason play Friday night.
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