The 2025 GHSA State Playoffs kicked off last week. Playoff baseball in Georgia is some of the best baseball in the entire country and we are lucky enough to get to cover it. We have covered the state of Georgia from as south as Lowndes to as north as Gordon Lee and everything in between. Our staff has watched over 200 baseball games this year and can’t wait to cover playoff baseball.

To kick off the season we highlighted over 80 teams in our “Team Preview” articles if you want to check out any of those before the playoffs they can be found HERE.

If you missed anything from the season we have you covered with our weekly scout blogs with hundreds of players mentioned with notes and video that can be found HERE.

We also highlight players weekly in our Diamond Notes articles that can be found HERE. Top players in our Diamond Notes piece are announced at Player Of the Week, and they can be found HERE.

We are going to keep things going in sweet 16 with a 4A GHSA State Playoff Preview. Coverage for the 4A division sweet 16 begins on April 29th with double headers at the higher seeds field. All match ups in the 4A division can be found HERE

Lastly we just released our Round 1 Playoff Performers where we highlight over 100 players. If you missed that you can check it out HERE.

Flowery Branch @ Wayne County

Flowery Branch Falcons

Playoffs-Def. Jones County, 2 Games (1st RD.)

Key Players
Anthony Almeroth, SS/OF, 2025
Antonio De La Torre, C, 2025
Luke Stone, SS, 2025
Riley Castenada, RHP, 2027
David Ojeda, OF/RHP, 2026
Jackson Freeman, C/1B, 2025
Riley Bourrie, SS/OF, 2026
Parker Bourrie, OF, 2026
Tyler Folkers, MIF, 2025
London Moshiri, LHP, 2025
Eli Poole, IF, 2027

How they win the series:

The Falcons have an upperclass heavy roster with depth throughout the lineup and staff. Potent sticks in the order such as Ojeda and Freeman headline the lineup as they will look to pace the offense through a gauntlet of arms deployed by Wayne County. The Flowery Branch pitching staff will have to go toe to toe with one of the best staffs in 4A.

Wayne County Yellow Jackets

Playoffs- Def. SW DeKalb, 2 Games (1st RD.)

Key Players
Eli Grantham, RHP, 2026
Logan Scarborough, RHP/OF, 2025
Jeb Craven, RHP/SS, 2026
Isaiah Lee, 3B/RHP, 2025
Tate Altman, RHP, 2025

How they win the series:

The Yellow-Jackets are a well-rounded group and are coming off a massive sweep of Ware County to end the year as they carry momentum into RD. 2 of the playoffs. Headlined by a strong pitching staff with names like Eli Grantham, Logan Scarborough, and Tate Altman.

Northside, Columbus @ Blessed Trinity

Northside,Columbus Patriots

Playoffs- Def. Midtown, 2 Games (1st RD.)

Key Players
Javion Windham, SS, 2025
Chris Briggs, 2026
Reece Adams, OF, 2025
Noah Fair, C, 2026
Sam Laney, RHP/OF, 2025
Cayden Clay, RHP/OF, 2025
Jase Shehane, RHP/OF, 2026

How they win the series:

The Patriots from a battle tested 3-4A region with the likes of (Starrs Mill, Harris County, and Central) who all made the Sweet 16. They are a talented upperclass bunch and will need to scratch across runs any way possible against premium arm talents. As well as find ways to limit runs against a lineup that can hurt you 1-9.

Blessed Trinity Titans

Playoffs- Def. Cedartown, 2 Games (1st RD.)

Key Players
Caden Dawson, OF, 2027
Wesley Bass, OF, 2025
Carson Zagryn, IF, 2025
Aiden Zagryn, IF, 2025
Joseph Contreras, RHP, 2026
Aiden Pack, RHP, 2027
Kade Kisz, 3B, 2025
Cameron Novak, RHP, 2025
Gavin Greene, C, 2028
Terrance Bowen, SS, 2025

How they win the series:

This is as deep of a roster you’ll find in the country with expectations of a State Title. The Titans roll out a big three on the mound with Contreras, Novak, and Pack. The lineup top to bottom could do damage at any given time. Headlined by premier upperclass and underclass talent. They find themselves in a matchup with a gritty Northside squad and will need to stay locked in.

Harris County @ Allatoona

Harris County Tigers

Playoffs- Def. Pace Academy, 2 Games (1st. RD)

Key Players
Ashton Herring, OF, 2025
Daejeon Elder, SS/RHP, 2026
Sawyer Roper, OF, 2026
Luke McEldoon, 2B, 2027
Colt Angel, OF, 2027
Jackson Starling, RHP, 2027
JT Pirkle, RHP, 2028
Will Dimitri, IF, 2028
Cayden Dimitri, RHP/OF, 2028
Brody Johnson, C, 2028

How they win the series:

Coming off a sweep of Pace Academy in RD.1, the young squad of Harris County is chomping at the bit for a deep playoff run. They are a well-rounded group with a deep lineup and strong talent on both sides of the ball. Look for the freshman duo of Cayden Dimitri and JT Pirkle to supply a potent 1-2 punch as they hope to provide key innings on the bump and keep Allatoona off the board.

Allatoona Buccaneers

Playoffs- Def. Westminster, 2 Games (1st. RD)

Key Players
Cooper Underwood, LHP, 2025
Cruz Paul, 3B/OF, 2025
Anthony Planeta, SS, 2025
Parker Hope, C/3B, 2027
Cooper Slayton, 3B/RHP, 2026
Jack Reynolds, OF/LHP, 2025
Davis Bargeron, LHP/1B, 2025
Jacob Jenkins, OF/RHP, 2025
Sam Tomczak, OF/C, 2025
Dylan Mancini, MIF, 2025

How they win the series:

The Buccaneers are headlined by one of the hottest prospects in the country (Cooper Underwood) who has garnered a fair share of draft buzz this spring. The lineup holds consistency throughout with big names like Paul and Planeta as they will have to jump on the young arms of Harris County early.

Cartersville @ Starr’s Mill

Cartersville Hurricanes

Playoffs - Def. Cambridge, 2 games (1st RD.)

Key Players
Andrew Purdy, 3B/RHP, 2025
Nate Russell, RHP, 2026
Avery Shiflett, LHP, 2025
Julez Pratt, C, 2025
Tristen McKibben, 2B, 2025
Cole Crawford, 1B, 2027
David Vargas, SS, 2028
Cam Cochran, UTL, 2025

How they win the series:
The Canes are looking to bounce back from a loss in the title game last season. It is clear that this senior group is looking to finish the job. They have the depth in their starting rotation if the series goes 3 games. Coach Tucker and the Canes just need to keep doing what they are doing and they have a shot at getting to the elite 8. 

Starr’s Mill Panthers

Playoffs - Def. ML King, 2 games (1st RD.)

Key Players
Brock Rein, RHP/SS, 2026
Kyle Rudolph, RHP, 2025
Nick Madison, C, 2025
Ashton Davidson, 1B, 2025
Erik Lundstrom, SS, 2026
Brody Whitman, OF, 2026

How they win the series:

The Panthers win will need big starts on the mound from Kyle Rudolph and Brock Rein. Their line up is clicking at the right time with a tough last stretch in region play to secure a region title. 

Ware County @ North Oconee

Ware County

Playoffs - Def. Druid Hills, 2 games (1st RD.)

North Oconee

Playoffs - Def. Locust Grove, 2 games (1st. RD)

Walnut Grove @ Marist

Walnut Grove

Playoffs - Def. Ola, 3 games (1st RD.)

Marist

Playoffs - Def. Benedictine, 2 games (1st RD.)

Central @ Kell

Kell Longhorns

Playoffs - Def. Dalton, 2 games (1st RD.)

Central Lions

Playoffs - Def. Maynard Jackson, 2 games (1st RD.)

East Forysth @ St. Pius X

St. Pius X

Playoffs - Def. Perry, 2 games (1st RD.)

East Forysth

Playoffs - Def. Union Grove, 2 games (1st RD.)

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