Jay Pace

Joined: Nov 29, 2025

Jay Pace is a veteran journalist who has covered high school, college and NFL football for more than 20 years. An accomplished and versatile writer, Pace boasts a unique style and powerful voice that resonates boldly with a football crazed southern audience. Known for data-driven reporting and field-level insight, he delivers reliable and authoritative coverage across every level of the sport. In a career that has included stops in Alabama, Georgia, Texas and most recently, Tennessee, Pace is one of the sport’s premiere voices for high school football. His work has been published in a number of newspapers and digital publications including The Anniston Star, CrimsonConfidential, Scout.com, and recently, OnDaMarcSports.com in addition to various regional outlets. He began contributing to High School On SI in 2025.

Alabama

Vestavia Hills kept its strong start to the 2026 season rolling as the Rebels defeated Benjamin Russell 23-7.

Alabama

Piedmont's Jaxson Howard outruns the Cherokee Co, defense for the first of his three touchdowns in the Bulldogs 26-6 win,

Alabama

Piedmont and Cherokee County renew the Battle of Highway 9 for the 83rd time, with the Bulldogs holding a narrow 40-39-3 lead in the historic Alabama rivalry.

Alabama

Week 1 of the Alabama high school football season is in the books. High School on SI’s Jay Pace looks back at a memorable opening week across the state. EAST AL

Carrollton's sophomore quarterback CJ Cyphers threw four touchdown passes in the Trojans 55-7 opening night win over Rome.

Georgia

Carrollton's 55-7 win over Rome produced the largest margin in series history as sophomore quarterback CJ Cypher threw four touchdown passes.

Rome players prepare for last years season opener vs Carrollton

Georgia

GAME OF THE WEEK Carrollton Trojans vs. Rome Wolves Two of the state’s biggest programs kick-start the 2026 high school football season Friday night when Class

Tennessee

Here are 15 Tennessee high school football games to watch in 2026, including Baylor-Brentwood Academy, McCallie-Baylor and Alcoa-Maryville.

An anonymous tweet from the @FiredCoaches X account, about the departure of former Gainesville coach Josh Niblett, launched a growing following among Georgia high school football coaches and fans.

Georgia

The anonymous @FiredCoaches account mixes satire, coaching humor and breaking news while building a growing following across Georgia high school football.

Tennessee

Ohio State has made a strong push for Baylor standout David Gabriel Georges, but Tennessee's offensive system, roster needs and home-state ties may ultimately tip the scales.

Battle Ground's Maddox Porter (3) catches the ball during a TSSAA high school football playoff game between Grace Christian and Battle Ground Academy on Nov. 14, 2025.

Tennessee

The defending Division II-AA state champion missed High School Football America's preseason Top 300, but the numbers suggest the Wildcats are poised for another big season.

BGA coach Bobby Bentley stands for a portrait at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Tenn., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

Jay Pace

Joined: Nov 29, 2025

Westbrook Christian Makes Statement With 35-14 Win Over Two-Time Defending Champ Mars Hill

Westbrook Christian, Mars Hill Bible Clash in Key Alabama Class 1A Region 4 Showdown

Alabama High School Football Week 2 Rewind: Thompson Rolls, Columbia Wins Again

Howard's Big Night Propels Piedmont To Third Straight Win Over Cherokee Co,

Alabama

Piedmont, Cherokee County Meet for 83rd Time With Historic Rivalry Nearly Dead Even

Alabama

The Week That Was: Thompson Flexes, Fyffe Survives and a 101-Game Losing Streak Ends

Georgia

Carrollton Made History in Its 55-7 Rout of Rome — And CJ Cypher Put on a Show

Georgia

Carrollton vs. Rome: Georgia Top-10 Powers Clash in 2026 Season Opener

Tennessee

15 Must-See Tennessee High School Football Games to Watch in 2026

Georgia

Meet the Anonymous Georgia High School Football Insider Coaches Can't Stop Following

Tennessee

Prediction: Tennessee Will Land 5-Star RB David Gabriel Georges over Ohio State

Tennessee

Why Battle Ground Academy Could Be Tennessee's Most Underrated Team Entering 2026

Battle Ground Academy Football Reloads, Eyes a Repeat After 22-Year Title Drought Ends

Inside Georgia's Bold New High School Playoff Plan

Tennessee’s Loaded 2027 High School Football Class Features Elite Talent Across Every Position

Early 2026 Tennessee High School Football 2026 Predictions