The Tigers are coming off back to back Region Titles, the first time this has been accomplished since the 2001. It is no secret that 7AAA is going to be tough this Fall, but the Tigers bring back a solid core of skill players.
Below is their 2024 Schedule, Computer Predictions, and a little analysis from your truly.
*August 16th at Home vs Allatoona
The Tigers will open the season with their 1st ever meeting against the Allatoona Buccaneers from Region 7-4A. Allatoona is coming off their 1st losing season (2-8) since 2009, which was the 2nd year in existence for the young program. Don’t take them lightly, they have a lot of very young players and should match up well in the skill positions. Calpreps Prediction: Adairsville by 6
*August 23rd at Pepperell
The Tigers travel down to Lindale for their 1st Road trip of 2024. The Dragons are lead this season by Head Coach Brandon Haywood who made the move over from Woodland in the off season. Feisty Dragon team with a very good returning starting QB. Calpreps Predicition: Adairsville by 18
*August 30th at Cass
The computer has both teams coming in undefeated in this cross county rivalry but you can throw all records and rankings out in this knock down drag out. Cass brings one of the Top overall ’26 QBs in the State. Calpreps Predicition: Cass by 35
*September 6th at Woodland
The Tigers hit the road Week 4 to take on another in County Rival. Woodland has a new man at the helm in Coach Andy Scott and the Wildcats had an impressive showing in the Spring at North Cobb Christian. Computer Prediction: Adairsville by 1
*September 13 OFF- Week of rest before starting Region Play
*September 20 at Home vs LaFayette
The Tigers are back home to open Region play after being on the road for over a month. Expect a boisterous crowd in this one. Computer Predicition: Adairsville by 24
*September 27 at Calhoun
The computer says this may be the Region Championship in Week 6. The Tigers are predicted to come into this game 4-1, 1-0 and Calhoun will be a Top 5 Ranked team. Computer Predicition: Calhoun by 28
*October 4th OFF Regroup and get ready for the Home Stretch.
*October 11th Home vs Ridgeland
The Panthers will be much improved in 2024 and the Tigers have to be careful not to look past them. Computer Predicition: Adairsville by 32
*October 18th at Northwest Whitfield
The computer has the Tigers at 5-2, 2-1 at this point in the season with an important 3 game stretch to finish 2024. The Tigers will need to win at least one of these final 3 to clinch a post season spot. Computer Prediction: Northwest Whitfield by 2.
*October 25th Home vs Gilmer
If the Tigers enter this game at 5-3, 2-2 it will take on a playoff flare. Gilmer had some success last season and bring back a very young, talented, physical team in 2024. Computer Prediction: Adairsville by 7
*November 1st at Heritage
If all the above happens this game will be for playoff positioning in 7-3A. The Tigers come in 6-3, 3-2 and looking for the #3 Seed. Computer Prediction: Heritage by 2.
The computer has the Tigers finishing 6-4 and the #4 Seed in 7AAA
A lot of toss up games in the mix and I could easily see Adairsville finishing 8-2 at worst. The Calhoun came on October 27th is huge and if the Tigers pull the upset, they could be looking at their 3rd consecutive Region Title.