The Rome Floyd County Football Show, presented by Cox Byington Twyman LLP, is electric as Pepperell and Rome punch tickets to the GHSA semifinals! Hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (sports editor for the Rome News-Tribune) recap a dominant quarterfinal weekend: The Pepperell Dragons unleash a 34-0 shutout on Rabun County, with QB Moss Tant slinging for 202 yards and three TDs, Sam Ross hauling in three scores, and a suffocating D forcing turnovers—deepest run since their 1990 title. The Rome Wolves rally from a 17-14 1st Quarter deficit to score 17 unanswered points, defeating Jackson County 31-17. Aidan McPherson led the way with 300+ yards and game-changing plays. Brandon and Zeke also preview what lies ahead in the Semifinals for both teams, presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College:  Pepperell hits the road for a ground-war grudge match vs. unbeaten Worth County this Friday—can the Dragons' O-line and multi-threat attack shock again?  Rome gets an unexpected bye amid GHSA drama (Gainesville's appeal delays their side of the bracket), awaiting the Langston Hughes-Gainesville winner in a rescheduled clash.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

The Rome Floyd County Football Show, presented by Cox Byington Twyman LLP, is buzzing with championship vibes and quarterfinal hype! Hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (sports editor for the Rome News-Tribune) celebrate Unity Christian's GAPPS AA state title triumph -- a 33-13 win over Lafayette Christian, sealing a perfect 12-0 season. Plus: The Pepperell Dragons grind out a 28-17 road upset over Jasper County behind Moss Tant's laser-accurate passing and a bulldozing run game, earning a home quarterfinal clash with history-rich Rabun County in a ground-and-pound battle royale. The Rome Wolves outlasted Houston County 38-28 in a thriller, with QB Aiden McPherson accounting for nearly all yards -- now they hit the road for a heavyweight showdown versus red-hot Jackson County, fresh off knocking out defending champ Milton.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

The Rome Floyd County High School Football Show (presented by Cox Byington Twyman LLP) is BACK with second-round fire and a GAPPS state championship on deck! Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (sports editor for the Rome News-Tribune) recap first round matchups: Despite a loss, Darlington shocked a lot people with a gutsy fight vs. 3A Aquinas. Pepperell used a strong run game to best Bremen 28-21 for a second time this season, behind 293 rushing yards, as they advance. Rome dominated Lovejoy 47-16 to move onto the 2nd round. Unity Christian droped 60 on Harvester Christian — again — to punch their ticket to the GAPPS AA title game. And they preview 3 huge playoff matchups for this Friday, presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College: The Pepperell Dragons hit the road to battle run-heavy Jasper County in a clock-eating, ground-and-pound war. The Rome Wolves host No. 5-ranked Houston County in a top-10 AAAAA clash that feels like it should be a semifinal matchup. And the Unity Christian Lions face Lafayette Christian for the GAPPS AA crown Saturday at Northgate High School in Newnan — can the Lions culminate their dominant season with a championship? Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Get ready for post season fever on this playoff edition of the Rome Floyd County Football Show, presented by Cox Byington Twyman LLP! Hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (sports editor for the Rome News-Tribune) break down the latest in the GHSA reclassification—Rome stays locked in the revamped 6A, while Darlington, Pepperell, Model, Coosa, and Armuchee align into a 2A region that will provide more in-county region matchups. Then, Brandon and Zeke gear up for Friday's playoff showdowns: Can the Darlington Tigers shock Aquinas despite a long road trip? Will Pepperell have a repeat performance against Bremen at home? The Rome Wolves face a brutal test from battle-tested Lovejoy, and Unity Christian eyes a GAPPS AA Finals birth in a semifinal matchup with Harvester Christian. Special thanks to Georgia Northwestern Technical College for sponsoring the player of the week all season long! Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

We're wrapping up the regular season and preparing for the state playoffs on the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show presented by Cox Byington Twyman LLP! Hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (sports editor for the Rome News-Tribune)!, recap the regular season finale: Rome's 62-0 rout of Kennesaw Mt. They finish 8-2 and are the #3 seed in AAAAA bracket. The Wolves will host Lovejoy next week. Pepperell lost to Heard County 47-28, but are headed to the playoffs as the #15 seed in A Division 1 and will host Bremen. Darlington fell vs. Bremen, but the Lions are still playoff bound as they will be in the Private A state playoffs and will travel to Augusta to face Aquinas. Unity Christian wrapped up a region championship and a GAPS first round bye with a 35-0 dismantling of Pinecrest. Coosa and Model may not be headed to the playoffs, but both won thrillers over Chattooga & Temple respectively to wrap up their seasons. Armuchee lost their final game of the season versus Christian Heritage, but showed promise for the future. Plus we crown our final Player of the Week—presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College! And a look at GHSA's recent reclassification for 2026-2028. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Floyd County football faithful, the regular season finale week is here and hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (sports editor for the Rome News-Tribune) dissect Week 11 on the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show presented by Cox Byington Twyman LLP! The Rome Wolves locked up their fifth straight Region 5-AAAAA crown with a 38-7 rout of New Manchester behind Aiden McPherson's 300+ yard masterpiece The Unity Christian Lions roar back with a 48-0 blanking of Johnson Ferry to stay perfect at 9-0. We talk gritty efforts from Armuchee and Coosa's young guns, Darlington's triple-option fireworks in a 44-41 heartbreaker at Temple, and Model's blueprint-laying stand against unbeaten Heard County. We crown our penultimate Player of the Week—presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College! Plus, the playoff blueprint—Rome hosts a Region 3 foe, Pepperell chases glory at Heard, Unity eyes a first-round bye vs. Pinecrest, and Darlington gears up for private bracket action. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Gear up for playoff fever on the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show presented by Cox Byington Twyman LLP! Hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (sports editor for the Rome News-Tribune) unpack Week 10 fireworks: The Rome Wolves unleash a 62-22 demolition of South Paulding to stay perfect in Region 5-AAAAA, the Pepperell Dragons erase a halftime deficit for a 48-42 nail-biter over Haralson County for the region lead, and Darlington snaps a four-game skid with a 47-21 rout of Model. Dive into the playoff picture for teams in the area, including the at-large prospects for Armuchee and Coosa, and the private school bracket shakeups and how that impacts Darlington's playoff seeding. Plus, shoutouts to breakout stars like Bo Powers (Player of the Week winner-- presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College). Look ahead to massive matchups like Rome at New Manchester for the region crown and Pepperell at Heard County—don't miss the analysis, hat tips to unsung defenders, and hype the final two weeks of the regular season! Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Dive into the latest from high school football on the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show presented by Cox Byington Twyman LLP! As the regular season starts to wind down, hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (sports editor for the Rome News-Tribune) break down Week 9 action, including Rome's explosive 65-0 blowout over Lithia Springs, Pepperell's gritty 35-7 road win over Model to stay perfect in Region 6-A Division I, and Unity Christian's relentless 60-22 victory keeping their 8-0 record intact in nine-man ball. Get insights on playoff implications for Armuchee, Coosa, and Darlington, plus a lookahead to key matchups like Pepperell vs. Haralson County and Rome vs. South Paulding. And a special thanks to Georgia Northwestern Technical College for sponsoring our player of the week honors throughout the 2025 season! Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Join hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (Sports Editor of the Rome News-Tribune) for an action-packed episode of the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show, presented by Cox Byington Twyman LLP! In this Week 8 recap, we break down key matchups, including Coosa's 34-0 shutout over Armuchee, Pepperell's thrilling 21-10 victory over Bremen, Rome's explosive 49-7 rout of Villa Rica and another dominant performance from the undefeated Unity Christian Lions. We spotlight standout performances, like Jayden Worsham’s three-turnover game and Aidan McPherson’s five-touchdown masterpiece. Plus, we preview an exciting Week 9 slate, featuring rivalries like Pepperell vs. Model and tough tests for Armuchee and Darlington. Get the latest on region standings, playoff implications, and our Player of the Week, presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

Join Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (Sports Editor of the Rome News-Tribune) for the Week 8 edition of the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show! They dive into last week's high school football action, including standout performances and key moments from games like Pepperell's dominant offensive display and Unity Christian's abbreviated win. The duo also previews the exciting Friday slate, featuring critical region matchups like Armuchee vs. Coosa and Pepperell vs. Bremen. Plus, they announce the Week 7 Player of the Week (Presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College), spotlighting Pepperell’s Moss Tant for his electrifying performance.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show, hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (Sports Editor for the Rome News-Tribune) look back at Week 6 of the 2025 high school football season: The Pepperell Dragons got a huge win this past week, beating previously undefeated Temple on the road, 41-14. Rome is now 2-0 in region play, as the Wolves dominated Alexander 59-7. Unity Christian continues to be a defensive powerhouse, notching the Lion's 3rd shutout of the season, 60-0 over Horizon Christian Academy.  Coosa faced a historically good Gordon Central, falling 25-13. Armuchee, Darling and Model all faced tough challenges this week, ultimately losing out to Chattooga, Haralson County and Bremen, respectively. We also announce the Week 6 Player of the Week -- Presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we run down the slate of games for Week 7 in Floyd County. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show, hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (Sports Editor for the Rome News-Tribune) look back at Week 5 of the 2025 high school football season: Armuchee had an unscheduled open week due to the tragic passing of student-athlete David Clemones. Despite tough losses to Fannin County & Whitefield Academy respectively, Coosa & Darlington are getting promising production from freshman running backs Jaylon Hazzard (Coosa) & Matias Selle (Darlington). Rome won its 2nd straight game, and 1st region game, with a 31-14 win over East Paulding. Unity Christian remains impressive, and undefeated, with a 52-3 win over Fideles Christian. We also announce the Week 5 Player of the Week -- Presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we run down the slate of games for Week 6 in Floyd County. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

*This week, a member of the Armuchee Indians Football Team, David Clemones, was tragically killed in a car accident. Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends, as well as the Armuchee community, during this extremely difficult time* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show, Brandon Joseph looks back at Week 4 of the 2025 high school football season: Rome gets its first victory of the season, rallying from down 21-7 to an impressive 49-28 win against Toombs County. Armuchee fought tough in a defensive battle with Southeast Whitfield, losing by one point, 10-9. For Model, three turnovers proved to be the difference, as the Blue Devils lost to Trion 28-21. Pepperell rallied late, but couldn't quite overcome a tough Cedartown team, falling 28-27. We also announce the Week 4 Player of the Week -- Presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we run down the slate of games for Week 5 in Floyd County. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show, hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (Sports Editor for the Rome News-Tribune) look back at a dramatic Week 3 of the 2025 high school football season: Darlington edges past Ridgeland 44-42 in a game that took 4 overtimes.  In a battle of offenses, Model beats cross-town rival Coosa 44-30. Pepperell falls in a dramatic finish against Christian Heritage 30-26. Rome gets a strong performance from QB Aidan McPherson in 28-21 loss to Carrollton. Unity Christian keeps rolling, with a convincing 66-7 win at Central Christian. We also announce the Week 3 Player of the Week -- Presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we run down the slate of games for Week 4 in Floyd County. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show, hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (Sports Editor for the Rome News-Tribune) look back at week 2 of the 2025 high school football season: Armuchee's Devin Davis shines in loss to Ridgeland. Coosa gets a 34-0 shutdown win over Southeast Whitfield County to begin its 2025 season. Darlington drops a tough one on the road at North Cobb Christian. Model shows promise offensively despite loss to Cass. Pepperell handles business on the road at Adairsville 31-17. Unity Christian improves to 2-0 with impressive 71-0 win at Praise Academy. We also announce the Week 2 Player of the Week -- Presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we run down the slate of games for Week 3 in Floyd County. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In this episode of the Rome-Floyd County Football Show, hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (Sports Editor for the Rome News-Tribune) look back at week one of the 2025 high school football season, as 5 of the 7 Floyd County schools were in action. We also announce the first Player of the Week honors for the 2025 Season -- Presented by Georgia Northwestern Technical College. And we run down the slate of games for week two in Floyd County. Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!

In the debut episode of the Rome-Floyd County High School Football Show, hosts Brandon Joseph and Zeke Palermo (of the Rome News-Tribune) kick off the 2025 football season with a comprehensive preview of all the teams in the Floyd County area. They discuss the challenges and prospects for each team, including coaching changes, player performances, and strategies for the upcoming season.  Like what you heard? Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe button on this podcast platform. Check us out Online or follow us on Facebook and X!