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GHSA PLAYOFF UPDATE | SATURDAY GAME TIMES

We now have game times for two Northeast Georgia teams competing in the first round of the GHSA State Playoffs this Saturday!

North Hall — 12:00 PM
White County — 5:00 PM

Two Northeast Georgia programs looking to keep their seasons alive as the road to a state championship begins!

Stay tuned to NEGA Redzone for more playoff updates, game previews, and coverage as kickoff approaches.

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CLASS 5A | FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF PREVIEW

No. 18 Flowery Branch (6–4) at No. 15 Stockbridge (8–2)

Friday, November 13 | 7:30 PM

Flowery Branch hits the road Friday night for the opening round of the GHSA Class 5A state playoffs, where the Falcons will face Region 4-AAAAA champion Stockbridge.

FLOWERY BRANCH (6–4 | 3–2 REGION 8-AAAAA)

The Falcons enter the postseason having won their final two regular-season games. Flowery Branch has proven it can compete in tight contests, with several victories decided by one possession.

Notable victories:

North Hall, 42–35
East Forsyth, 37–34
Gilmer County, 28–21
Cherokee Bluff, 10–9
Winder-Barrow, 35–32

Flowery Branch closed the regular season with a dominant 58–0 victory over Madison County.

The Falcons have shown resilience throughout the season, but they’ll need to put together four consistent quarters against a talented Stockbridge team.

STOCKBRIDGE (8–2 | 8–0 REGION 4-AAAAA)

Stockbridge enters the postseason as the undefeated Region 4-AAAAA champion, having won eight consecutive region games.

Notable victories:

Dutchtown, 41–16
M.L. King, 60–28
Eastside, 47–0
Jonesboro, 27–19

The Tigers have won five consecutive games entering the playoffs, with their only losses coming against North Oconee (38–24) and Valdosta (58–21).

Stockbridge has been productive on both sides of the football, averaging 41 points per game while allowing 16.5 points per contest.

KEYS TO THE GAME

For Flowery Branch: Establish offensive rhythm early, protect the football, and limit explosive plays. The Falcons have already demonstrated their ability to win close games, but they’ll need to avoid costly mistakes against a team capable of scoring quickly.

For Stockbridge: Control the line of scrimmage, establish the running game, and force Flowery Branch into difficult third-down situations. The Tigers will look to use their physicality and home-field advantage to dictate the tempo.

THE BIG QUESTION

Flowery Branch has shown it can compete with quality opponents, while Stockbridge has been dominant throughout region play.

Can the Falcons pull off a first-round road upset, or will the Tigers continue their winning streak and advance?

Who moves on to the second round?

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CLASS 3A | FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF PREVIEW

No. 20 Elbert County (5–5) at No. 13 Callaway (7–3)

Friday, November 13 | 7:30 PM

Elbert County heads to Hogansville for a challenging opening-round matchup against Callaway in the GHSA Class 3A state playoffs.

ELBERT COUNTY (5–5 | 3–3 REGION 8-AAA)

The Blue Devils enter the postseason following a challenging regular season that featured several competitive matchups against strong Northeast Georgia programs.

Notable victories:

Lumpkin County, 24–21
Morgan County, 44–32
Franklin County, 17–10
Whitefield Academy, 21–20

Elbert County also pushed Hart County to the limit in a 36–30 loss, demonstrating its ability to compete with one of the higher-seeded teams in Class 3A.

CALLAWAY (7–3 | 6–1 REGION 2-AAA)

The Cavaliers enter the postseason with seven victories, including an impressive 28–24 road win over Northeast in their regular-season finale.

Notable victories:

Northeast, 28–24
Lamar County, 28–21
Jackson, 26–13

Callaway brings a productive, balanced offense into this matchup, with the ability to establish the run while creating opportunities through the passing game.

KEYS TO THE GAME

For Elbert County, protecting the football and establishing offensive consistency will be critical. The Blue Devils must avoid allowing Callaway to build an early lead and capitalize on scoring opportunities.

For Callaway, controlling the line of scrimmage and limiting Elbert County’s explosive plays will be important. The Cavaliers will look to use their home-field advantage and balanced offense to control the game.

THE BIG QUESTION

Can Elbert County pull off a road upset and advance to the second round, or will Callaway defend its home field and continue its postseason run?

Who advances Friday night?

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