On behalf of the entire GHSA community, I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the schools and athletes who have earned the title of Georgia State Champions in the following fall semester activities:

• Volleyball
• Softball
• One Act Play
• Cross Country
• Competition Cheer
• Game Day Cheer
• Flag Football
• Football

Your grit, determination, and perseverance have been nothing short of inspiring. Watching each of you compete with such passion and commitment has been a true testament to the strength of character and sportsmanship within our schools. Whether on the field, court, or stage, you have showcased excellence, and your hard work has paid off ultimately.

We applaud your efforts and the support from your coaches, teachers, families, and communities. These accomplishments will be remembered as an example of what it means to be a champion, both on and off the field.

Once again, congratulations to each team and individual who worked tirelessly to achieve this incredible feat. We look forward to celebrating your success and seeing even more greatness from Georgia’s student-athletes in the future.

With admiration and respect,

Tim Scott

Executive Director

Georgia High School Association

TIM SCOTT - Executive Director - (extension 41) Administration, Interpretation of GHSA Rules, Hardship Applications, Appeals, Coaches Education Program tim.scott@ghsa.net

JAY RUSSELL - Assistant Executive Director - (ext. 23) Football, Golf, Hardship Eligibility jayrussell@ghsa.net

ROBIN HINES - GHSA Legislative Liaison/Consultant. By-law interpretations, Eligibility, Hardship rulings, Swimming, Bass Fishing

robin.hines@ghsa.net

ERNIE YARBROUGH - Liaison/Consultant - (ext. 27) Championship Logistics, Flag Football, Lacrosse ery@ghsa.net

TANYA ANDERSON - Associate Director - (ext. 29) Literary, One Act Play, Esports, Cross Country, Track & Field, and Event Sanctioning tanyaanderson@ghsa.net

DON CORR - Associate Director - (ext. 34) Softball, Wrestling, Baseball, Sports Medicine, Post Season Ranking don.corr@ghsa.net

DARRELL LANE - Associate Director - (ext. 42) Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Officiating Department darrell@ghsa.net

PENNY PITTS MITCHELL - Associate Director - (ext. 22) Cheerleading, Game Day Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Dance, Student Leadership, Title IX penny@ghsa.net

CARROR WRIGHT - Associate Director - (ext. 39) Coach’s Liaison, Compliance & Transfer Eligibility, Sportsmanship cwright@ghsa.net

MARVIN JAMES - Media Director - (ext. 26) Press Releases, Media Coordination of State Events, Newsletter, Constitution & Calendar, Tennis marvin.james@ghsa.net

ROBIN BULLINGTON - Office Manager - (ext. 33) Budgeting and Finances, Playoff & Championship Finances, Staff Procedures robin@ghsa.net

JULIE JONES - Administrative Assistant - (ext. 24) Community Coach Program, Entry Notification, Dues, Paraprofessional Head Coach Program juliejones@ghsa.net

STACEY JONES - Administrative Assistant - (ext. 32) Riflery Liaison, School Contacts & School Passes, Directory, Coaches’ Clinics, Trophies & Medals stacey@ghsa.net

SHERI EUBANKS - Receptionist - (ext. 0) Lifetime Passes, School System Passes, Ejection Reports, Publication Orders, Rules Violation and Ejection Fines, Wrestling Weight Management Coordinator, NFHS Annual Participation Survey sherieubanks@ghsa.net

PAM THOMPSON - Officials' Registrar - (ext. 30) Officials' Clinic Attendance, Officials' Registrations, Test Scoring & Records, Waivers, Officials and Evaluator Passes, GHSA Recruiting Grant, Publications and eBooks, Awards, Service Plaques pamthompson@ghsa.net

LINDA CROWDER - Administrative Assistant - (ext. 21) Organizing Championship Medals, Assist with Cheerleading, Student Leadership, Literary, School System Passes, Finance Reports linda@ghsa.net

The 13th annual GHSA Tommy Guillebeau Football State Championships, presented by Alfa Insurance, will be December 16-18, Monday through Wednesday, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Tickets are $20 + MBS Facility Fee available only on GoFan, which includes all games of that day.

All 12 finals are televised live on Georgia Public Broadcasting with streaming to any device at GPB.org and NFHSNetwork.com. Fans can listen to select radio broadcasts on 680 The Fan family of stations.

Congratulations to all the state championships teams. We look forward to welcoming players, coaches, cheerleaders, bands and fans to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for three exciting days of high school football action!

When

December 16-18, 2024

Where

Mercedes-Benz Stadium
1 AMB Drive, NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1501
Directions
Purchase Parking
Mercedes-Benz Guide A-Z
Mercedes-Benz Contact Form
Parking Map

Tickets

All tickets available only on GoFan

Schedule

Monday, Dec. 16
Flag Div. 1, 12:00 PM
Flag Div. 2, 2:00 PM
Class A-Div. II, 4:00 PM Brooks County vs. Bowdon
Class 4A, 7:00 PM North Oconee vs. Marist

Tuesday, Dec. 17
Flag Div. 3, 11:00 AM
Class A-Div. I, 1:00 PM Toombs County vs. Northeast, Macon
Class 2A, 4:00 PM Carver, Columbus vs. Burke County
Class 5A, 7:00 PM Milton vs. Langston Hughes

Wednesday, Dec. 18
Flag Div. 4, 11:00 AM
Class Private A-3A, 1:00 PM Hebron Christian vs. Prince Avenue Christian
Class 3A, 4:00 PM Calhoun vs. Jefferson
Class 6A, 7:00 PM Carrollton vs. Grayson

Statistics

State final statistics by West Georgia SID Services. ghsa.statbroadcast.com

Media, College Coaches, GHSA Passes & Credentials
(All Media reps MUST pre-register:). Media "will-call" window (beside Gate 1) will open one hour before the first game each day.
College Coaches, GHSA Pass Holders - Show ID at window beside Gate 1.

Radio
Live on 680 The Fan

TV
Live on Georgia Public Broadcasting & streamed on gpb.org

Video
All games live on NFHS Network.
Order copies on NFHS Network.

Merchandise
State championship merchandise will be available on site by Team IP.

Event Fan Guide
Digital Fan Guide will be available for free download and also attached to GoFan tickets. Produced by Score Atlanta.

Photos
Order action photography at GHSA Photo Gallery

Sports Medicine
Sports medicine coverage coordinated by Northside Hospital.

Social Media
Follow & Tag your Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & TikTok post to @OfficialGHSA.

Brackets
Championship Brackets

The 2024 GHSA Cross Country State Championships, presented by the Atlanta Track Club, were held November 8-9 at the Carrollton Course.

Congratulations to the state champions:

BOYS: Denmark First title) , Milton (Since 2017), Cambridge (Since 2020), Oconee County (3-peat), East Jackson (First title), Bleckley County (Since 2016), Georgia Military (Since 2018) and Lovett (Since 2020). View past champions here.

GIRLS: Marietta (5-peat), Pope (since 2020), Marist (5-peat), North Hall (First title), Savannah Arts (Since 2022), Bleckley County (3-peat) Atlanta Classical (Back-to-Back) and Wesleyan (5-peat). View past champions here.

Order action photos at GHSA Photo Gallery. Event t-shirts can be purchased at ghsa.teamip.com.

A special thanks to Carrollton schools staff, volunteers, medics, sponsors, Atlanta Track Club (presenting sponsor), TeamIP (merchandising), Perfect Timing Group / MileSplitGA (meet results), meet officials, GHSA staff, West Georgia Sports Information Services, and supportive XC fans, whose support contributed to the success of this championship event.

Complete results by MileSplitGA / Perfect Timing Group are available here.

The 2024 GHSA Competition Cheerleading State Championships presented by Rebel Athletic was held November 15-16 at the Macon Centreplex. Winning state titles were: South Forsyth (Coed, first title), North Forsyth (6A, back-to-back), McIntosh (5A, Most recent 2022), Cartersville (4A, Last won 2018), Cherokee Bluff (3A, First title), Pierce County (2A, Last won 2019), Bremen (1AD1, Last won 2006), Lake Oconee Academy (1AD2, First title), and Mt.Paran Christian (Private, Thirteenth consecutive title). View past state champions.

GPB TV broadcasted a "Cheerleading Special” on Thanksgiving Day and on Sunday, December 1. Digital downloads are available to order at NFHS Network. Order Unforgettable Moments official cheerleading state photos. Select pics will also be available on the GHSA Photo Gallery. Event t-shirts can be purchased at ghsa.teamip.com.

Much appreciation goes to Penny Mitchell and the GHSA staff, Simone Smith (cheer officials liaison), Macon Centreplex, judges, sponsors, GoFan, TeamIP, Georgia Public Broadcasting, NFHS Network, Unforgettable Moments Photography, JH Audio Productions, cheerleaders, coaches, and supportive fans.

2024 State Score Sheets

The 2024 One Act Play State Championships were held November 16 and 23 at seven different sites around the state. Troupes winning state championships on Nov. 16 were: Houston County (5A, Back-to-Back), North Hall (3A, First state title), Ringgold (2A, Last won 2022) and Stillwell Arts (1AD2, First time state win), while the Nov. 23 winners were: Forsyth Central (6A, First win since 2005), Warner Robins (4A, Last title 2021) and Vidalia (1AD2, First state championship). View past state champions.

Much appreciation to all host schools, actors, actresses, production crews, judges and audience for supporting these successful performances.

View all past champions.

Results from Nov. 16

5A
1. Houston County – “Alice by Heart”
2. Milton – “Alice by Heart”
3. Sequoyah – “LIttle Shop of Horrors”
4. Greenbrier – “Once Upon a Mattress”
Best Actress: Catherine Nix – Houston County
Best Actor: Elijah Grant - Tri-Cities

3A
1. North Hall – “A Year with Frog and Toad”
2. Calhoun – “Alice by Heart”
3. Cairo – “Ranked”
4. Baldwin – “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”
Best Actress: Sehlah Gaylean – Calhoun
Best Actor: Tate Padgett – North Hall

2A
1. Ringgold – “Hadestown”
2. Davidson Fine Arts – “Pippin”
3. Morgan County – “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
4. Franklin County – “Matilda”
Best Actress: Jett Martin – Davidson Fine Arts
Best Actor: Luke Garverick – Ringgold

A Division 2
1. Stilwell Arts – “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”
2. Metter – “Alice”
3. Furlow Charter – "Laundry and Bourbon”
4. Brooks County – “Shut and Bar the Door”
Best Actress: Kennedy Wilson – Furlow Charter
Best Actor: Aidan Egorugwu – Stilwell Arts

Results from Nov. 23

6A
1. Forsyth Central – “Red”
2. Grovetown – “Alabama Story”
3. Central Gwinnett – “The Penelopiad”
4. Carrollton – “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane - Competition Version”
Best Actress: Camryn Cade – Hillgrove
Best Actor: Gavin Haslett – Forsyth Central

4A
1. Warner Robins – “Beetlejuice, Jr.”
2. Allatoona – “And They Dance Real Slow in Jackson”
3. Cambridge – “The Spitfire Grill”
4. Flowery Branch – “The Spitfire Grill”
Best Actress: Mia DeMartino – Allatoona
Best Actor: Tarikk Taylor – Warner Robins

A Division 1
1. Vidalia – “Bad Axe”
2. Bremen – "Something Rotten”
3. Providence Chrstian – “The Drowsy Chaperone"
4. Bleckley County – “Into the Woods, Jr.”
Best Actress: Sage Powell – Vidalia
Best Actor: Michael Paul Agey – Bremen

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Game Day State Championship winners: Haralson County (1A), Columbus (2A), Mary Persons (3A), Cedartown (4A), McIntosh (5A) and North Gwinnett (6A). The 7th season competition, in partnership with Varsity Brands, Inc., was held December 4-5 at the Columbus State Center.

Teams competed in areas they use to lead a crowd at a game on "Game Day" at a football or basketball game. There are three segments on which they will be judged: cheer, band chant, and fight song. The teams scoring the highest in these three segments were the finalists and then combined all of these areas in an additional three-minute routine.

Appreciation goes to Columbus Civic Center, Varsity Spirit, Unforgettable Moment Photography, NFHS Network, GoFan, GHSA staff, volunteers, sponsors, cheerleaders, coaches and fans for a successful event.

Results

1A Qualifying Results
1A Final Results
2A Qualifying Results
2A Final Results
3A Qualifying Results
3A Final Results
4A Qualifying Results
4A Final Results
5A Qualifying Results
5A Final Results

6A Qualifying Results

6A Final Results

Hardship/Appeal Meeting

(9, 12) Quarterfinal & Semifinal Rounds Flag Football Playoffs

(13) GHSA Office closes at noon until Jan. 6 for Christmas Holidays

(14) Esports Fall State Championship

(16-18) State Championship Football & Flag Football Games