Stars will compete for Georgia High School Football State Championships this week

At 4:00 PM ET on Monday inside Mercedes Benz Stadium, Week 15 begins at Georgia State. It will be the first of eight state championship games running through Wednesday night.

Four of the top seven teams in the Georgia High School Football Composite Rankings plays in Benz and there will be some stars competing for the rings in Atlanta this week.

On3 gives you a preview.

Bowdon vs. Brooks County – December 16 (4 p.m.)

The main names in this competition are the 2026 four-star tight end Kaiden Prothro before Bowdon and 2027 athlete George Lamons before Brooks County. Both programs have won state titles, both produce talent, and you’ll be hearing a lot about Protho and Lamons in the years to come.

Protho is already a big target for schools like Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Notre Dame and many others. He is no. 37 prospectus i On3 Industry ranking. Lamons is a 6-foot-3, 200-pound playmaker with early offers from Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami, South Carolina and Tennessee.

North Oconee vs. Marist – December 16 (7 p.m.)

Landon Roldan had a big offseason, committing to Georgia over Georgia Tech. The wide receiver is a playmaker to North Oconee 2026 quarterback Harrison Faulkner gives him the football. One of the biggest risers this fall has been Khamari Brooks. The 6-4, 220-pound junior at North Oconee has offers to play EDGE and tight end at the next level, adding 20 offers since the season began. Brooks attended games at schools like Alabama, Clemson, Georgia and Georgia Tech this season.

Toombs County vs. Northeast Macon – Dec. 17 (1 p.m.)

One of the top-ranked recruits competing for a state title this weekend made headlines recently for upholding his commitment to Tennessee and signing with Florida on Dec. 4. Lagonza Hayward is a two-way player to Toombs County and he is no. 81 prospectus in On3 Industry ranking. He is from the state of Florida and is expected to compete for early playing time in Gainesville for the Gators.

Amari white is a 2026 EDGE out of Northeast with an offer from Connecticut.

Carver Columbus vs. Burke County – December 17 (4 p.m.)

Both programs in this competition have produced talent in the Peach State over the years. Burke County is back under head coach Franklin Stephens and Carver Columbus has recruits with a lot of eyes on it this week. Two big names at Carver to know are 2026 four-star EDGE Tristan Givens and 2026 three-star interior offensive lineman Parker Pritchett. Both have over 20 offers and both are being pursued by multiple ACC, Big Ten and SEC programs.

Milton vs. Langston Hughes – December 17 (7pm)

This game is loaded. Both Milton and Langston Hughes have played in this game several times in recent years and both have won. On Milton’s side, they are on loan from the Miami quarterback signee Luke NickelGeorgia wide receiver signee CJ WileyGeorgia tight end signee Ethan BarbourAuburn tight end signee Ryan GheaClemson offensive tackle signature Brayden JacobsTennessee cornerback signature Dylan Lewis and Arkansas defensive line signature Caleb Bell. Running back TJ Lester also had a great season.

Langston Hughes led by future rivals, Florida offensive tackle signed Tavari’s Dice and Georgia interior offensive lineman signee Dontrell Glover. Rutgers signed three-star EDGE Canaan Edwards also earlier this month. They are also 2026 four-star tight end talent Xavier Tiller (Texas A&M commit) and four-star running back Carsyn Baker.

Hebron Christian Academy vs. Prince Avenue Christian – December 18 (1 p.m.)

A trio of ACC signees lead the way Hebron Christian Academy. Linebacker Carrington Coombs is headed to Georgia Tech, safety Gerrit Kemp signed with NC State and Virginia inked defensive lineman Sichan John.

Christian Garrett is the leader of Prince Avenue Christianwho is going for his third title in a row. Garrett was committed to Georgia at one point, but transferred to Georgia Tech late in the summer. Jake Bobo is injured at quarterback, but calls in 2027 Ben Musser is one to watch. Wide receivers Brody Tolbert and CJ Dockery (2026) are two to watch. Mason Townsend is an anchor on the offensive line. Running back Andrew Beard is one of the top running backs in the 2027 class. He will be able to name his school.

Calhoun vs. Jefferson – December 18 (4 p.m.)

Texas tight end signed Emaree Winston is a name to know Calhoun. He is a versatile weapon who also plays basketball for the Yellow Jackets.

Georgia State signed three-star EDGE Kelan Butler out of Jefferson earlier this month. Sammy Brown starting linebacker for Clemson as a freshman and his younger brother Max Brown is a name known to Dragons. Schools like Auburn, Ohio State and Tennessee among others have already offered the 2027 linebacker.

Carrollton vs. Grayson – December 18 (7pm)

Carrollton is loaded with talent in the 2025 and 2026 classes. Upcoming Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis is the manager. He has weapons to throw to, including four-star athlete Ryan Mosley (2026), wide receiver Peyton Zachary (2026) and tight end Zion Cooley (2025). Running back Kimauri farmer (2026) is a weapon with multiple offerings.

On defense, the secondary is loaded with the Texas safety signee Zelus HicksFlorida State cornerback signed Shamar Arnoux and former Alabama cornerback commit Dorian Barney (2026) shows the way. Linebacker CJ Gamble and defensive lineman Zykie Helton are two juniors to watch. Helton was at one point committed to Alabama. Kweli Fielder is a 2028 offensive lineman with early offers.

On Grayson, Tyler Atkinson is one of the best views in the country. The linebacker from 2026 is number 8 in the On3 Industry Ranking. Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Texas and USC among others are in the hunt.

The defense is loaded. Florida’s defensive line signature Joseph Mbatchoulinebacker Anthony Davis (2026), Georgia Tech EDGE signee Andre FullerNC State defensive line signee Josiah Victor and Indiana cornerback signature Jaylen Bell are impact players. Grayson also has numerous underclassmen with at-large offers.

On offense, Texas offensive tackle signature Nick Brooks is a leader. Quarterback Travis Burgess is a junior and has had a breakout season. Alexander Sanchez signed with Appalachian State to play wide receiver.