West Georgia Gridiron

Mason Taylor
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Tune in each week as Mason Taylor, student voice of the Trojan Nation Network, gives you an all-access pass to West Georgia high school football action.

  1. 4d ago

    The Warm-Up | Week 11: Homecomings, Region Titles & a Showdown in Cedartown

    Host Mason Taylor previews seven West Georgia matchups for Week 11 of the 2026 GHSA football season, weighing region implications, senior-night and homecoming context, and keys to victory. He also highlights major games across the state and shares score picks, including a close Villa Rica-Cedartown prediction. Also in this episode: Mason Taylor previews seven games, with Haralson County on a bye and most matchups shaped by homecoming or senior-night celebrations.Statewide games to watch include Charlton County at Clinch County, Dodge County at Swainsboro, Wesleyan at KIPP Atlanta Collegiate, and Valdosta at Lowndes.LaGrange can clinch its region title against Griffin; a Griffin win would keep the race alive and set up a possible showdown with Central the following week.Bremen is favored to shut out Coosa, while undefeated Heard County faces Mount Zion.Carrollton hosts East Coweta for homecoming after clinching its region; Taylor expects the Trojans to win comfortably.Central faces Lithia Springs on homecoming.Bowdon visits Manchester with a chance to clinch its region.Temple hosts Lovett on a senior night matchup.Villa Rica-Cedartown is Taylor’s official game of the week.Taylor promotes a live State Playoff Show and Spirit Night at Buffalo Wild Wings in Carrollton on Monday, November 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. Chapters 00:00 Week 11 setup: seven games and the playoff countdown 04:47 Playoff live show plans and the GPB game of the week 09:34 Statewide games worth watching in every classification 13:24 LaGrange-Griffin stakes and the Wesleyan-KIPP matchup 18:16 Bremen-Coosa: senior night and a lopsided prediction 22:20 Heard County-Mount Zion and Central-Lithia Springs 29:25 Carrollton hosts East Coweta for homecoming 35:16 Bowdon at Manchester: region-clinching opportunity 38:12 Temple-Lovett: a senior-night upset opportunity? 41:39 Villa Rica-Cedartown: the official game of the week 48:02 All seven picks and the road to the playoffs Follow West Georgia Gridiron: 📸 Instagram: @westgagridiron 📘 Facebook: West Georgia Gridiron ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@westgagridiron Listen & Subscribe: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-georgia-gridiron/id1833630689 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvgTBpyJR2Kkm5sgW90lM ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@westgagridiron ❤️ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-west-georgia-gridiron-289708434 high school football, regional results, game analysis, team performance, Georgia football, week five highlights, GHSA, GHSA football, West Georgia, West Georgia high school football, Bowdon Red Devils, Bremen Blue Devils, Carrollton Trojans, Central Lions, Haralson County Rebels, Heard County Braves, Georgia 7A, Mount Zion Eagles, Temple Tigers, Villa Rica Wildcats, GPB Sports, Gradick Sports, West GA Sports Nation, ON3, MaxPreps, Hudl, Top National High School Football, AJCVarsity, Elite Talent Football, gahsfootball, theucreport, bamapreps, thephotoguybc, rayvan teague, jonathan jones, swainsboro, joey king

    The Warm-Up | Week 11: Homecomings, Region Titles & a Showdown in Cedartown

  2. 6d ago

    The Wrap-Up | Week 10: Carrollton Clinches Region Title | Heard County's Brody Cofield's New Record!

    Host Mason Taylor recaps Week 10 of the 2026 GHSA football season, reviewing eight West Georgia-area matchups, key performances, region races, and his Stock Watch. Highlights include Carrollton’s 66-27 win over Westlake, Heard County’s explosive 48-7 victory, and Mount Zion’s much-needed 28-21 first region win. Also in this episode: Mason Taylor reviews Week 10 results across eight West Georgia-area matchups and shares his weekly team Stock Watch, with Bremen, Carrollton, Heard County, and Mount Zion moving up.Carrollton beat Westlake 66-27, clinched its region title, and piled up 583 yards; CJ Cypher threw seven touchdowns, tying the school single-game mark.Bremen shut out Armuchee 58-0, with Tavares Bexley scoring four first-half touchdowns and special teams setting up a safety.Heard County beat Pepperell 48-7 as Ethan Tisdale connected with Brody Cofield, who became the school’s all-time career receiving yards leader with 2,117.Mount Zion earned its first region win, beating Coosa 28-21 behind key runs from Trent Harris and a 55-yard rushing touchdown by Jordan Smith.Dalton beat Villa Rica 57-19, led by Kane Woods’ 384 combined yards and five total touchdowns.Other statewide results included Holy Innocents’ 13-12 region-title win over KIPP and Creekside’s 23-0 shutout of Langston Hughes. Chapters 00:00 Week 10 preview, coach honors, and team Stock Watch 04:56 Statewide scores and the Holy Innocents-KIPP region decider 07:17 Bremen shuts out Armuchee 58-0 12:38 Bowdon controls the ground game against B.E.S.T Academy 16:53 Heard County’s explosive start and Cofield’s record 21:57 Carrollton scores 66 and clinches its region 29:50 Dalton dominates Villa Rica 57-19 35:06 Haralson County’s scoring struggles continue 40:24 Temple loses key chances against North Cobb Christian 46:48 Mount Zion earns its first region win 51:45 Week 11 lookahead and closing thoughts Follow West Georgia Gridiron: 📸 Instagram: @westgagridiron 📘 Facebook: West Georgia Gridiron ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@westgagridiron Listen & Subscribe: 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-georgia-gridiron/id1833630689 🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pvgTBpyJR2Kkm5sgW90lM ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@westgagridiron ❤️ iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-west-georgia-gridiron-289708434 high school football, regional results, game analysis, team performance, Georgia football, week five highlights, GHSA, GHSA football, West Georgia, West Georgia high school football, Bowdon Red Devils, Bremen Blue Devils, Carrollton Trojans, Central Lions, Haralson County Rebels, Heard County Braves, Georgia 7A, Mount Zion Eagles, Temple Tigers, Villa Rica Wildcats, GPB Sports, Gradick Sports, West GA Sports Nation, ON3, MaxPreps, Hudl, Top National High School Football, AJCVarsity, Elite Talent Football, gahsfootball, theucreport, bamapreps, thephotoguybc, rayvan teague, jonathan jones, swainsboro, joey king

    The Wrap-Up | Week 10: Carrollton Clinches Region Title | Heard County's Brody Cofield's New Record!

  3. Oct 22

    The Warm-Up | Week 10: West Georgia HS Football | Carrollton vs Westlake| Region Play is Heating Up

    In this episode, Mason Taylor discusses the upcoming high school football games in Georgia, analyzing key matchups, team performances, and predictions for the week. He provides insights into team strategies, player highlights, and regional implications, making it a must-listen for local football fans. Analysis of top games in Georgia for week 10Predictions for Bremen vs. Our Murchy and other key matchupsInsights into team strategies and key playersRegional implications and playoff outlooksDiscussion of team performances and coaching strategiesChapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 00:28 Week 10 high school football season highlights 03:14 Preview of Carrollton vs. Westlake game 04:03 Top games in Georgia by classification 06:53 Bremen vs. Amuchee game analysis 09:37 Bowdon vs. Best Academy preview 13:20 Heard County vs. Pepperell game insights 17:09 Villa Rica vs. Dalton matchup 23:19 Harelson County vs. Lovett game preview 27:11 Temple vs. North Cobb Christian analysis 31:28 Mount Zion vs. Coosa game importance 36:47 Closing remarks and playoff outlooks high school football, regional results, game analysis, team performance, Georgia football, week five highlights, GHSA, GHSA football, West Georgia, West Georgia high school football, Bowdon Red Devils, Bremen Blue Devils, Carrollton Trojans, Central Lions, Haralson County Rebels, Heard County Braves, Georgia 7A, Mount Zion Eagles, Temple Tigers, Villa Rica Wildcats, GPB Sports, Gradick Sports, West GA Sports Nation, ON3, MaxPreps, Hudl, Top National High School Football, AJCVarsity, Elite Talent Football, gahsfootball, theucreport, bamapreps, thephotoguybc

    The Warm-Up | Week 10: West Georgia HS Football | Carrollton vs Westlake| Region Play is Heating Up

  4. Oct 21 ·  Bonus

    Special Guest Episode | Inside the Huddle with Legendary Coach Rayvan Teague

    In this episode, legendary coach Ray Van Teague shares his journey from player to coach, emphasizing the importance of discipline, character, and community in building successful football programs and young men. In this episode: Rayvan Teague's coaching journey and career highlightsThe importance of discipline, character, and community in sportsBuilding winners through a strategic plan and mentorshipPlayer development and coaching success storiesThe role of high school sports in character building and life skillsKey Takeaways: Building a successful program requires a strategic plan and community involvement.Discipline, character, and commitment are key to developing winners.Mentorship and community service are integral to coaching and life success.High school sports should focus on developing student-athletes academically, spiritually, and physically.Great coaches build not just players, but also character and community leaders.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Coach Ray Van Teague's Career Highlights 00:27 Early Influences and the Beginning of Coaching 01:25 Transition from Player to Coach and Early Coaching Experiences 02:54 Collegiate Coaching and Learning the Game at UTC 05:12 Deciding to Coach High School Football in Georgia 07:38 Mentorship Under Billy Henderson and Building a Coaching Philosophy 08:51 From Assistant to Head Coach: Lessons Learned 11:39 Turning Around Programs: Lafayette and Swainsboro 14:07 Winning the State Championship at Swainsboro 15:00 Returning to Carrollton and Embracing the Tradition 19:00 Key Factors in Building a Successful Football Program 22:24 Analyzing Westlake and Region Rivals 26:12 Offensive and Defensive Strengths of Carrollton and Westlake 33:10 Keys to Winning: Execution, Discipline, and Program Culture 37:27 The Development of Elite Players and Building a Program 43:39 Building Winners: Player Development and Mentorship 52:29 The Role of Character, Spirituality, and Community in Coaching high school football, regional results, game analysis, team performance, Georgia football, week five highlights, GHSA, GHSA football, West Georgia, West Georgia high school football, Bowdon Red Devils, Bremen Blue Devils, Carrollton Trojans, Central Lions, Haralson County Rebels, Heard County Braves, Georgia 7A, Mount Zion Eagles, Temple Tigers, Villa Rica Wildcats, GPB Sports, Gradick Sports, West GA Sports Nation, ON3, MaxPreps, Hudl, Top National High School Football, AJCVarsity, Elite Talent Football, gahsfootball, theucreport, bamapreps, thephotoguybc, rayvan teague, jonathan jones, swainsboro, joey king

    Special Guest Episode | Inside the Huddle with Legendary Coach Rayvan Teague

  5. Oct 20

    The Wrap-Up | Week 9: West Georgia HS Football | Douglas County Ruling & Region Recaps

    In this episode, Mason Taylor discusses the latest high school football developments in West Georgia, including team performances, key games, and the impact of eligibility controversies on playoff rankings. Tune in for insights into regional battles, player highlights, and the upcoming week's matchups. Also in this episode: Douglas County eligibility controversy and its impact on playoffsRegion standings and team performances in West GeorgiaKey games and player performances in Week 9Analysis of the PSR system and its fairnessUpcoming matchups and predictions for Week 10Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Week 9 Recap 02:06 Douglas County Eligibility Controversy 04:00 Region Standings and Team Performances 08:54 Analysis of the PSR System 11:50 Week 10 Matchup Preview 15:47 Carrollton's Dominant Win and Region Title 20:11 Bowdon's Big Win and Overcoming Adversity 23:01 Heard County's Undefeated Run and Heavyweight Battle 27:03 Whitewater vs Central: Key Game Analysis 27:59 North Cobb Christian's Low-Scoring Victory 32:05 Upcoming Week's Exciting Matchups and Final Thoughts high school football, regional results, game analysis, team performance, Georgia football, week five highlights, GHSA, GHSA football, West Georgia, West Georgia high school football, Bowdon Red Devils, Bremen Blue Devils, Carrollton Trojans, Central Lions, Haralson County Rebels, Heard County Braves, Georgia 7A, Mount Zion Eagles, Temple Tigers, Villa Rica Wildcats, GPB Sports, Gradick Sports, West GA Sports Nation, ON3, MaxPreps, Hudl, Top National High School Football, AJCVarsity, Elite Talent Football, gahsfootball, theucreport, bamapreps, thephotoguybc

    The Wrap-Up | Week 9: West Georgia HS Football | Douglas County Ruling & Region Recaps

  6. Oct 16

    The Warm-Up | Week 9: Heard County vs. Bremen: The Heavyweight Matchup West Georgia Has Waited For

    In this episode, Mason Taylor previews week nine of the 2026 GHSA football season, highlighting key matchups, regional implications, and predictions for top games in West Georgia and across the state. key topics Week 9 GHSA football previewRegional implications and key matchupsWeek 9 Game PredictionsAnalysis of top games in GeorgiaInsights into team performances and key playersChapters 00:00 Introduction to Week 9 GHSA Football Preview 01:52 Biggest Game of the Week: Bremen at Heard County 04:04 Statewide Top Matchups: Grayson vs Newton and More 05:50 Region Rundown and Key Games in Georgia 06:48 Preview and Predictions 08:54 Analysis of Key Players and Strategies 11:02 Predicted Outcomes and Final Thoughts 11:50 Closing Remarks and Community Support high school football, regional results, game analysis, team performance, Georgia football, week five highlights, GHSA, GHSA football, West Georgia, West Georgia high school football, Bowdon Red Devils, Bremen Blue Devils, Carrollton Trojans, Central Lions, Haralson County Rebels, Heard County Braves, Georgia 7A, Mount Zion Eagles, Temple Tigers, Villa Rica Wildcats, GPB Sports, Gradick Sports, West GA Sports Nation, ON3, MaxPreps, Hudl, Top National High School Football, AJCVarsity, Elite Talent Football, gahsfootball, theucreport, bamapreps, thephotoguybc

    The Warm-Up | Week 9: Heard County vs. Bremen: The Heavyweight Matchup West Georgia Has Waited For

  7. Oct 13

    The WrapUp | Week 8: West Georgia HS Football | Carrollton Rolls, Rivalry Thriller & Playoff Push

    This episode provides a comprehensive analysis of high school football games, team performances, and region implications in West Georgia. It covers game highlights, player performances, and upcoming matchups, offering valuable insights for fans and analysts. Also in this episode: Team performances and game resultsPlayer highlights and recordsRegion standings and implications Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Week 8 Overview 1:03 Team Updates and Stock Watch 04:38 Region 7-1A and 6-2A Highlights 07:34 Region 3-5A and 2-7A Recap 0:10 Carrollton's Dominant Win and Offensive Breakdown 7:49 Mount Zion's Struggles and Key Issues 23:32 Villa Rica's Loss and Next Challenges 31:48 Harrelson County vs Temple Thriller 36:12 Central's Defense and Season Outlook 41:50 Region Standings and Playoff Scenarios 45:49 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts Show Resources: West Georgia Gridiron Podcast - https://example.com/westgeorgiagridiron Score Atlanta YouTube Channel - https://youtube.com/scoreatlanta Nebraska Football Facility Details - https://nebraska.com/facility Nick Archer Player Profile - https://twitter.com/nickarcher Temple Football Team Website - https://templefootball.com high school football, regional results, game analysis, team performance, Georgia football, week five highlights, GHSA, GHSA football, West Georgia, West Georgia high school football, Bowdon Red Devils, Bremen Blue Devils, Carrollton Trojans, Central Lions, Haralson County Rebels, Heard County Braves, Georgia 7A, Mount Zion Eagles, Temple Tigers, Villa Rica Wildcats, GPB Sports, Gradick Sports, West GA Sports Nation, ON3, MaxPreps, Hudl, Top National High School Football, AJCVarsity, Elite Talent Football, gahsfootball, theucreport, bamapreps, thephotoguybc

    The WrapUp | Week 8: West Georgia HS Football | Carrollton Rolls, Rivalry Thriller & Playoff Push

  8. Oct 9

    The Warm-Up | Week 8: Region Races Heat Up | Rivalries, Road Tests & Playoff Stakes

    summary In this episode, Mason Taylor discusses the upcoming high school football games in West Georgia, analyzing key matchups, team performances, and region implications. He shares insights on team strategies, player highlights, and predictions for Week 8 of the 2026 GHSA football season. key topics Region 7-1A and 6-2A matchupsCarrollton vs Douglas County previewVilla Rica vs Allatoona analysisMount Zion vs Pepperell game insightsCentral vs LaGrange region implicationsTemple vs Haralson County rivalryGame strategy and predictionsChapters 00:00 Introduction and Week 8 Overview 01:25 Region 7-1A and 6-2A Matchups 07:58 Carrollton vs Douglas County Deep Dive 21:27 Villa Rica vs Alatuna Preview 27:24 Mount Zion vs Pepperl Analysis 34:02 Central vs Lagrange Key Matchup 40:32 Harrelson County vs Temple Rivalry 45:40 Game Predictions and Final Thoughts high school football, regional results, game analysis, team performance, Georgia football, week five highlights, GHSA, GHSA football, West Georgia, West Georgia high school football, Bowdon Red Devils, Bremen Blue Devils, Carrollton Trojans, Central Lions, Haralson County Rebels, Heard County Braves, Georgia 7A, Mount Zion Eagles, Temple Tigers, Villa Rica Wildcats, GPB Sports, Gradick Sports, West GA Sports Nation, ON3, MaxPreps, Hudl, Top National High School Football, AJCVarsity, Elite Talent Football, gahsfootball, theucreport, bamapreps, thephotoguybc

    The Warm-Up | Week 8: Region Races Heat Up | Rivalries, Road Tests & Playoff Stakes
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Tune in each week as Mason Taylor, student voice of the Trojan Nation Network, gives you an all-access pass to West Georgia high school football action.

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  • Creator
    Mason Taylor
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    59
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Mason Taylor
  • Show Website
    West Georgia Gridiron

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