The 2025 season was largely a successful one for the River Ridge Knights, even if it ended without a playoff appearance. Wins over Denmark and Sequoyah showed that River Ridge was capable of competing with some of the strongest teams on its schedule. However, close losses to Creekview and Woodstock ultimately proved costly, with both defeats coming by less than a possession and costing the Knights a playoff spot. The Knights finished with a winning record but were left outside the postseason....

The Etowah Eagles entered the 2025 season with a young roster, a new coaching staff and one of the most difficult schedules in Cherokee County. Despite those challenges, Etowah showed encouraging signs and gained valuable experience throughout the year. The Eagles now return a large number of contributors on offense, along with a coaching staff entering its second full offseason with the program. That continuity could make Etowah one of the county’s most experienced teams in 2026. With an...

The 2025 Creekview Grizzlies were one of the most overlooked teams in the area. After struggling offensively through the first three games, Creekview found its rhythm and averaged nearly 30 points over its final eight games. That turnaround helped the Grizzlies earn a playoff appearance despite facing one of the area’s more difficult schedules. Creekview played six playoff teams in the 2025 regular season, including three non-region opponents that each qualified for the postseason. With a...