Game of the Week features 'Battle of Powder Springs'

They don't get much bigger than this week's High 5 Sports Game of the Week. The Battle of Powder Springs features two undefeated teams, Hillgrove (5-0) and McEeachern (5-0), opening region play at Walter Cantrell Stadium.  

Game of the Week features classic NW Georgia rematch

For the second week in a row, the High 5 Sports Game of the Week features undefeated teams facing off in rough-and-tumble Region 6-A. Last Friday the Bowdon Red Devils beat North Cobb Christian 27-21 to remain unblemished and in good position. Now it's the Christian Heritage Lions (4-0, 1-0 in region) and Darlington Tigers (5-0, 2-0 in region) duking it out to stay clean in the loss column.

California goes 'In Your Face' on the NCAA

The state of California decision to open the way for college athletes to be paid will change amateur sports as we know it today. None of them good.

Team of the Week: Forsyth Central Bulldogs

Frank Hepler accepted the Forsyth Central head coaching job the same year the Bulldogs moved up two classifications into Region 5-AAAAAAA. It took two-and-a-half seasons for Hepler's team to finally notch a region win, last week's nail biting 24-20 victory on the road at Raider Valley against North Forsyth.

Team of the Week: Pickens Dragons

October in Jasper is hard to beat. Cool, crisp air. Nearby apples- sweet, juicy, and ready for picking. But don't be fooled by that haze drifting over Dragon Stadium at Pickens High School, Chief Meteorologist David Chandley's air quality index still indicates an excellent reading in the North Georgia Mountains. That layer of smoke simply means the Dragons have scored another touchdown and the...

Team of the Week: Sequoyah Chiefs

Hickory Flat is accustomed to meaningful gatherings. Not too many years ago Native Americans met near what locals call "Indian Knoll" to trade and socialize.

Team of the Week: Mountain View Bears

There's a Bach Revival going on at Mountain View High School. Three years into his tenure as the Bears head football coach, Nick Bach has finally composed a team that's playing in near perfect harmony.

Team of the Week: Chestatee War Eagles

Down 30-7 with just seconds to go in the first half, the Chestatee War Eagles appeared to be headed to defeat at Habersham Central last Friday night, but one big kickoff return and an explosive second half turned the game-and the season- around for head coach Shaun Conley's team. Jacob Goodall returned a kickoff 75-yards for a score, closing the gap to 30-14 as the teams went to their...

Team of the Week: Kell Longhorns

After a win over Coffee on the road in the second round of the state playoffs, the Kell Longhorns have been named the High 5 Sports Team of the Week.

Team of the Week: Cartersville High School

Congrats to the Cartersville Hurricanes, our High 5 Sports Team of the Week. Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken traveled to CHS Thursday morning for our Team of the Week pep rally!