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Friday, September 4, 20267:30 PMRegular Season

Away Team

Gainesville High School

Gainesville, GA

2026 Record1-1

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Home Team

East High School

Columbus, OH

2026 Record3-1

Georgia

32RTN Prospects

9College Commits

9Scholarship Offers

47Matchup Index

RTN Matchup Intelligence

Programs at a Glance

Gainesville High School

2026 Record1-1

2026 PF / PA (Per Game)19.5 PF / 24.5 PA

2025 Record8-2

2025 PF / PA (Per Game)42.1 PF / 17.1 PA

3-Year RecordNot available

5-Year RecordNot available

Recent Playoff RunNot available

Published RankingNot currently ranked

East High School

2026 Record3-1

2026 PF / PA (Per Game)26.8 PF / 12.3 PA

2025 Record10-2

2025 PF / PA (Per Game)32.0 PF / 12.0 PA

3-Year Record26-8

5-Year Record39-14

Recent Playoff RunRegular Season

Published RankingNot currently ranked

Recent Form

Previous Game

Gainesville High SchoolLast Time OutL

Sat, Aug 22, 2026

19Away vs.39

Buford High School

Points For: 19
Points Against: 39
Point Margin: -20

View Previous Matchup

East High SchoolLast Time OutW

Fri, Aug 28, 2026

25Away vs.14

Whitehall-Yearling High School

Points For: 25
Points Against: 14
Point Margin: +11

View Previous Matchup

Editorial Intelligence

Inside the Game

Gainesville High School

Gainesville High School has an opportunity to strengthen its current program trajectory in this matchup.

RTN currently connects 30 prospects to the roster, including 9 college commits.

East High School

East High School has reached the postseason in at least two of the last three seasons. Its three-year record is 26-8.

RTN currently connects 2 prospects to the roster.

Recruiting Intelligence

Players to Know

Gainesville High School

Kharim HughleyClass of 2027

Position: QB
Height: 5'11.5"
Weight: 205 lbs.
Committed College: Clemson
Top Honor: Invitee/Participant national-camp

Nigel NewkirkClass of 2027

Position: RB
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Committed College: Alabama
Top Honor: Newkirk (5-11, 200) was Region 7-5A’s offensive player of the year and an all-state last season, when he rushed for 1,496 yards and 19 touchdowns for a 13-2 Cla

Bryson HurtClass of 2027

Position: IOL
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 300 lbs.
Committed College: NC State
Top Honor: 2nd Team All-Region

Collin PorterfieldClass of 2027

Position: WR
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Committed College: Georgia State
Top Honor: 2nd Team All-Region

Darryn WilliamsClass of 2027

Position: LB
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Committed College: Wake Forest
Top Honor: 1st Team All-Region

Tyler FordClass of 2027

Position: OT
Height: 6'6"
Weight: 307 lbs.
Committed College: Miami
Top Honor: 1st Team All-Region

Carter MathisClass of 2027

Position: IOL
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 300 lbs.
Committed College: Pittsburgh
Top Honor: Not listed

Jeremiah ProctorClass of 2027

Position: LB
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Committed College: Pittsburgh
Top Honor: Not listed

Zachary IngramClass of 2027

Position: CB
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 176 lbs.
Committed College: Miami OH
Top Honor: Not listed

Legend WilmontClass of 2028

Position: WR
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: 2nd Team All-Region

Adarean SwaniganClass of 2029

Position: DL
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 245 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Aiden HowardClass of 2029

Position: DL
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 240 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

AJ WatsonClass of 2027

Position: TE
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Carl NoisetteClass of 2028

Position: IOL
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 270 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Chance DavisClass of 2029

Position: LB
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Colin LukeClass of 2028

Position: ATH
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Demarcus SimmonsClass of 2028

Position: DL
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 245 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Doyle MorrisonClass of 2028

Position: WR
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 173 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Dwight Lewis Jr.Class of 2028

Position: RB
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 195 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Jacorey HuntClass of 2028

Position: CB
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 176 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Jaden FossungClass of 2029

Position: S
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 196 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Jai'lil GoleyClass of 2028

Position: CB
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Jason JohnsonClass of 2029

Position: LB
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 198 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Kameron BarnesClass of 2029

Position: WR
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Konner HallClass of 2029

Position: WR
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 174 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Timothy ColeClass of 2029

Position: ATH
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Trent WilcoxClass of 2029

Position: WR
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

TRENT WILCOXClass of 2029

Position: WR
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Yannis RichardsonClass of 2028

Position: DL
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 250 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Zyontae MalcolmClass of 2027

Position: DL
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 255 lbs.
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

East High School

Dominique EdwardsClass of 2028

Position: HB
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Mar’Qwez MattoxClass of 2027

Position: ATH
Height: Not listed
Weight: Not listed
Committed College: Available
Top Honor: Not listed

Game Information

Gainesville High School at East St. Louis

Date: Friday, September 4, 2026
Kickoff: 7:30 PM
Venue: TBA
Location: Georgia
Classification: AAAAAA
Conference / District: Nonconference or not listed

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