Ranking area football programs since 2015

By
Brian Carter
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FILE PHOTO - The Habersham Central Raiders kick off their football season at home against the Stephens County Indians on Friday, August 15, 2025. (Daniel Purcell/NowHabersham.com)

Since 2015, that’s 10 seasons ahead of the 2025 campaign, there have been some incredible programs throughout our area. We decided to tally up the wins and success of each program, ranked by wins. For added fun, we included the top 2 seasons within the last 10 years for each team, as well as the coaches and top 3-5 players.

1. RABUN COUNTY

109 Wins

RECORD: 109-21 (.838)
PLAYOFFS: 10x
REGION TITLES: 8x
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 10x
10-WIN SEASONS: 8x
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2017 (14-1, State Runner-Up, Region Champs); 2020 (12-2, State Semis, Region Champs)
COACHES: Lee Shaw (2015-18), Jaybo Shaw (2019-21), Michael Davis (2022-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Gunner Stockton, Charlie Woerner, Bailey Fisher, Austin Jones, Jaden Gibson, Braxton Hicks, Reid Giles

2. JEFFERSON

105 Wins

RECORD: 105-23 (.820)
PLAYOFFS: 10x
REGION TITLES: 6x
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 10x
10-WIN SEASONS: 7x
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2020 (14-1, State Runner-Up, Region Champs); 2024 (11-4, State Runner-Up, Region Champs)
COACHES: Ben Hall (2015-16), Gene Cathcart (2017-21), Travis Noland (2022-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Sammy Brown, Malaki Starks, Evan Shirreffs, Colby Wood, Colby Clark, Max Brown, Gavin Markey

3. COMMERCE

87 Wins

RECORD: 87-34 (.719)
PLAYOFFS: 10x
REGION TITLES: 2x
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 10x
10-WIN SEASONS: 3x
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2023 (11-2, State Quarterfinals, Region Champs); 2014 (10-3, State Semifinals, Region Champs)
COACHES: Michael Brown (2015-20), Mark Hollars (2021-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Jaiden Daniels, Cole Chancey, Tysean Wiggins, Levi Pate, Jacari Huff, Jermiah Mintz

4. UNION COUNTY

69 Wins

RECORD: 69-41 (.627)
PLAYOFFS: 9x
REGION TITLES: 0
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 5x
10-WIN SEASONS: 1
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2019 (10-2, State Rnd 2); 2023 (8-4, State Rnd 2)
COACHES: Brian Allison (2015-20), Michael Perry (2021-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Joseph Mancuso, Pierson Allison, Caiden Tanner, Cole Wright, Sawyer Drake

5. DAWSON COUNTY

69 Wins

RECORD: 69-45 (.605)
PLAYOFFS: 8x
REGION TITLES: 2x
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 6x
10-WIN SEASONS: 1
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2015 (9-4, State Quarterfinals, Region Champs); 2022 (8-3, State RND 1, Region Champs)
COACHES: Sid Maxwell (2015-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Coey Watson, Luke Martin, Logan Barnes, Sevaughn Clark, Dom LeBlanc, Zach Holtzclaw

6. STEPHENS COUNTY

67 Wins

RECORD: 67-43 (.609)
PLAYOFFS: 7x
REGION TITLES: 2x
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 5x
10-WIN SEASONS: 1
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2023 (10-2, State Rnd 2, Region Champs), 2022 (9-3, State Rnd 2, Region Champs)
COACHES: Frank Barden (2015-17), Wesley Tankersley (2018-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Ben Cleveland, Javin Gordon, Cam Lacy, Aidan Butts, Gamarion Carter

7. WHITE COUNTY

43 Wins

RECORD: 43-62 (.410)
PLAYOFFS: 5x
REGION TITLES: 0
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 2x
10-WIN SEASONS: 0
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2020 (8-3, State Rnd 1); 2017 (7-4, State Rnd 1)
COACHES: Bill Ballard (2015-16), Tim Cokely (2017-21), Chad Bennett (2022-24)
TOP PLAYERS: J Ben Haynes, Tripp Nix, Kaleb Crane, Darius Cannon, Jay Lepkoske

8. LUMPKIN COUNTY

40 Wins

RECORD: 40-65 (.381)
PLAYOFFS: 3x
REGION TITLES: 1
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 2
10-WIN SEASONS: 1
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2023 (12-1, State Quarterfinals, Region Champs), 2022 (8-3, State Rnd 2)
COACHES: Ty Maxwell (2015), Shane Williamson (2016-18), Caleb Sorrells (2019-21), Heath Webb (2022-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Cal Faulkner, Mason Sullens, Zach Matthews, Cooper Scott, Nolan Matthews

9. HABERSHAM CENTRAL

39 Wins

RECORD: 39-66 (.371)
PLAYOFFS: 4x
REGION TITLES: 0
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 0
10-WIN SEASONS: 0
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2018 (7-5, State Rnd 2); 2020 (6-5, State Rnd 1)
COACHES: Benji Harrison (2015-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Joshua Pickett, Zeke Whittington, Michael Babers, Mason Kinsey, Donovan Curry

10. BANKS COUNTY

38 Wins

RECORD: 38-66 (.365)
PLAYOFFS: 4x
REGION TITLES: 0
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 0
10-WIN SEASONS: 0
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2016 (7-5, State Rnd 2); 2017 (5-6, State Rnd 1)
COACHES: Biff Parson (2015), Josh Shoemaker (2016-17), Jay Reid (2018-23), Todd Winter (2024)
TOP PLAYERS: Trevae Cain, Griffin Goodwin, Clayton Dykhouse, Andrew Shockley, Robert Walker, Aucy Jacobs

11. FRANKLIN COUNTY

31 Wins

RECORD: 31-71 (.304)
PLAYOFFS: 3x
REGION TITLES: 0
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 0
10-WIN SEASONS: 0
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2020 (7-3, State Rnd 1), 2015 (6-5, State Rnd 1)
COACHES: Jerry Underwood (2015-17), Paul Sutherland (2018-20), Parker Martin (2021-22), Chuck Holland (2023-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Keylan Rutledge

12. TOWNS COUNTY

28 Wins

RECORD: 28-71 (.283)
PLAYOFFS: 1x
REGION TITLES: 0
TOP-10 RANKINGS: 0
10-WIN SEASONS: 0
TOP 2 SEASONS: 2017 (5-6, State Rnd 1), 2024 (5-4)
COACHES: Bill Barnhart (15), John Cornett (2016-18), Jason Roquemore (2019-24)
TOP PLAYERS: Kyle Oakes, Dustin Barrett, Seth Gillis, Connor Chastain, Shea Underwood

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