Where the semifinalists stood in preseason rankings

Written By Todd Holcomb

Six semifinal teams were unranked in preseason. There was only one in 2024 (Stephenson), though seven in 2023. Here are the preseason rankings of the 31 qualified semifinal teams.

Class 6A

2. Buford

4. Carrollton

6. North Gwinnett

10. Valdosta

Class 5A

4. Thomas County Central

6. Roswell

NR. Rome

Class 4A

2. Benedictine

3. Creekside

6. Marist

10. Kell

Class 3A

2. Jefferson

3. Sandy Creek

4. LaGrange

NR. West Laurens

Class 2A

1. Carver (Columbus)

3. Burke County

NR. Sumter County

NR. Hapeville Charter

Class A Division I

1. Toombs County

2. Worth County

9. Heard County

NR. Pepperell

Class A Division II

1. Bowdon

3. Lincoln County

5. Clinch County

10. Early County

Class 3A-A Private

2. Hebron Christian

3. Fellowship Christian

5. Calvary Day

NR. Greater Atlanta Christian

Note: Hughes was No. 1 and Gainesville No. 2 in the preseason Class 5A rankings. Their quarterfinal game will be played Friday.

 
Todd Holcomb
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