August 27, 2025

Ranking area football programs since 2015

There have been some amazing programs in our area since 2015, which is ten seasons ahead of the 2025 campaign. We made the decision to rank each program according to its number of wins and overall success. We also listed each team’s top two seasons during the previous ten years, along with the coaches and top three to five players, for extra fun.

1. RABUN COUNTY

109 Wins

The record is 109-21 (.838).Ten regional playoffs; eight top-10 rankings; ten 10-WIN Seasons: 8xTOP 2020 (12-2, State Semis, Region Champs); 2017 (14-1, State Runner-Up, Region Champs)COACHES: Michael Davis (2022–24), Jaybo Shaw (2019–21), and Lee Shaw (2015–18)Top players include Austin Jones, Jaden Gibson, Braxton Hicks, Reid Giles, Charlie Woerner, Bailey Fisher, and Gunner Stockton.

2. JEFFERSON

105 Wins

RECORD:.820, 105-23Playoffs: 6xTOP-10; 10xRegion Titles Rankings: 10×10-WIN Seasons: 7xTOP 2020 (14-1, State Runner-Up, Region Champs); 2024 (11-4, State Runner-Up, Region Champs) are the two seasons.COACHES: Travis Noland (2022–24), Gene Cathcart (2017–21), and Ben Hall (2015–16)Sammy Brown, Malaki Starks, Evan Shirreffs, Colby Wood, Colby Clark, Max Brown, and Gavin Markey are among the best players.

3. COMMERCE

87 Wins

RECORD:.719, 87-34Ten regional titles, two top-10 rankings, and ten 10-win playoffs Seasons: 3xTOP State Quarterfinals, Region Champs, 2023 (11-2); State Semifinals, Region Champs, 2014 (10-3).COACHES: Mark Hollars (2021–24), Michael Brown (2015–20)Leading players include Tysean Wiggins, Levi Pate, Jacari Huff, Jermiah Mintz, Cole Chancey, and Jaiden Daniels.

4. UNION COUNTY

69 Wins

Record:.627, 69-419xRegion Playoffs Titles: 0–10 Rankings: 5–10WIN Seasons: 1TOP 2019 (10-2, State Rnd 2) and 2023 (8-4, State Rnd 2) are the two seasons.COACHES: Michael Perry (2021–24), Brian Allison (2015–20)STAR PLAYERS: Sawyer Drake, Cole Wright, Caiden Tanner, Pierson Allison, and Joseph Mancuso

5. DAWSON COUNTY

69 Wins

RECORD: (.605) 69-45Playoffs: 2xTOP-10; 8xRegion Titles Rankings: 6×10-WIN Seasons: 1TOP The two seasons are 2022 (8-3, State RND 1, Region Champs) and 2015 (9-4, State Quarterfinals, Region Champs).Sid Maxwell, coach (2015–24)Coey Watson, Luke Martin, Logan Barnes, Sevaughn Clark, Dom LeBlanc, and Zach Holtzclaw are among the top players.

6. STEPHENS COUNTY

RECORD: (.609) 67-437x Region Playoffs Titles: 2x Top-10 Rankings: 5×10-WIN SEASONS: TOP 2022 (9-3, State Rnd 2, Region Champs) and 2023 (10-2, State Rnd 2, Region Champs) are the two seasons.COACHES: Wesley Tankersley (2018–24), Frank Barden (2015–17)TOP PLAYERS: Gamarion Carter, Aidan Butts, Cam Lacy, Javin Gordon, and Ben Cleveland

7. WHITE COUNTY

43 Wins

43-62 (.410) RECORD5xREGION TITLES: 0 PLAYOFFSTHE TOP 10 Ranks: 2×10-WIN Seasons: 02020 (8-3, State Rnd 1) and 2017 (7-4, State Rnd 1) were the top two seasons.COACHES: Chad Bennett (2022–24), Tim Cokely (2017–21), and Bill Ballard (2015–16)J Ben Haynes, Tripp Nix, Kaleb Crane, Darius Cannon, and Jay Lepkoske are among the top players.

8. LUMPKIN COUNTY

40 Wins

40-65 (.381) RECORDPlayoffs: 210-WIN, 3xRegion Titles, 1TOP-10 Seasons: 1TOP 2 SEASONS: 2022 (8-3, State Rnd 2), 2023 (12-1, State Quarterfinals, Region ChampsCOACHES: Heath Webb (2022-24), Caleb Sorrells (2019-21), Shane Williamson (2016-18), and Ty Maxwell (2015)Cal Faulkner, Mason Sullens, Zach Matthews, Cooper Scott, and Nolan Matthews are among the best players.

9. HABERSHAM CENTRAL

39 Wins

RECORD:.371 39-664xREGION TITLES: 0 PLAYOFFSRANKINGS IN THE TOP 10: 010-WIN Seasons: 02018 (7-5, State Rnd 2) and 2020 (6-5, State Rnd 1) were the top two seasons.Benji Harrison, coach (2015–24)Leading players include Donovan Curry, Mason Kinsey, Michael Babers, Zeke Whittington, and Joshua Pickett.

10. BANKS COUNTY

38 Wins

38-66 (.365) RECORD4xREGION TITLES: 0 PLAYOFFSRANKINGS IN THE TOP 10: 010-WIN Seasons: 02016 (7-5, State Rnd 2) and 2017 (5-6, State Rnd 1) were the top two seasons.COACHES: Todd Winter (2024), Jay Reid (2018–23), Josh Shoemaker (2016–17), and Biff Parson (2015)Trevae Cain, Griffin Goodwin, Clayton Dykhouse, Andrew Shockley, Robert Walker, and Aucy Jacobs are among the top players.

11. FRANKLIN COUNTY

31 Wins

RECORD:.304 31-713xREGION TITLES: 0 PLAYOFFSRANKINGS IN THE TOP 10: 010-WIN Seasons: 02020 (7-3, State Rnd 1) and 2015 (6-5, State Rnd 1) were the top two seasons.COACHES: Jerry Underwood (2015-17), Paul Sutherland (2018-20), Parker Martin (2021-22), Chuck Holland (2023-24)TOP PLAYERS: Keylan Rutledge

12. TOWNS COUNTY

28 Wins

RECORD: 28-71 (.283)PLAYOFFS: 1xREGION TITLES: 0RANKINGS IN THE TOP 10: 010-WIN Seasons: 0TOP 2 SEASONS: 2017 (5-6, State Rnd 1), 2024 (5-4)COACHES: Bill Barnhart (15), John Cornett (2016-18), Jason Roquemore (2019-24)TOP PLAYERS: Kyle Oakes, Dustin Barrett, Seth Gillis, Connor Chastain, Shea Underwood

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