Some classes will fill their bracket with the top four teams from region tournaments, while other classes will use the GHSA's new Post Season Rankings Formula.
So far, 28 teams have claimed their spot on the brackets, and the remaining teams will be filled in as the other 45 regions complete their tournaments.
With star Jamiah Lewis back from a knee injury, the Panthers head into the Region 7-3A tournament with a 21-3 record and ranked No. 9 in 3A after a five-win 2024-25 season.
Camden County’s boys team wins 12th straight traditional championship. Woodland and East Jackson also earn boys titles, and Lumpkin County takes girls crown.
The 2026 Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic lineup includes nine top-10 football teams, nine first-time participants and a return to Georgia State for the first time in 8 years.