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The 2026 Georgia high school baseball postseason advances to its second round beginning April 29, with state finals set to start May 22. Below are the complete brackets and scheduled dates for every GHSA classification so fans, families and recruiters can follow which teams remain in contention.
The bulk of GHSA classes play their second-round games between April 29 and May 2; championship weekends begin in late May. These matchups matter for local bragging rights, postseason seeding and exposure for college scouts tracking prospects.
| Classification | Key dates |
|---|---|
| Class 1A Division I | First Round Apr. 24 · Second Round Apr. 30 · Third Round May 6 · Semis May 14 · Championship May 22 |
| Class 1A Division II | First Round Apr. 22 · Second Round Apr. 29 · Third Round May 6 · Semis May 14 · Championship May 22 |
| Class 2A | First Round Apr. 24 · Second Round Apr. 30 · Third Round May 6 · Semis May 14 · Championship May 22 |
| Class 3A | First Round Apr. 24 · Second Round Apr. 30 · Third Round May 6 · Semis May 14 · Championship May 22 |
| Class 4A | First Round Apr. 22 · Second Round Apr. 29 · Third Round May 6 · Semis May 14 · Championship May 22 |
| Class 5A | First Round Apr. 23 · Second Round May 1 · Third Round May 8 · Semis May 15 · Championship May 25 |
| Class 6A | First Round Apr. 24 · Second Round May 1 · Third Round May 8 · Semis May 15 · Championship May 25 |
| Class Private | First Round Apr. 24 · Second Round Apr. 30 · Third Round May 6 · Semis May 14 · Championship May 22 |
Class 1A Division I
Second round matchups (selected pairings):
- Gordon Lee vs. Toombs County
- Academy for Classical Education vs. Fitzgerald
- Social Circle vs. Jeff Davis
- Banks County vs. Worth County
- Elbert County vs. Pepperell
- Fannin County vs. Bleckley County
- Vidalia vs. Rabun County
- Jasper County Monticello vs. Bremen
Class 1A Division II
This bracket opened earlier in late April and continues into the end of the month. Key second-round contests include:
- Wilcox County vs. Towns County
- Lanier County vs. Metter
- Bowdon vs. Baconton Charter
- Irwin County vs. Screven County
- Emanuel County Institute vs. Taylor County
- Miller County vs. Trion
- Bryan County vs. Charlton County
- Lake Oconee Academy vs. Treutlen
Class 2A
Second-round slate features a mix of region contenders and rural power programs:
- Pike County vs. Pierce County
- Galloway vs. Crisp County
- Cook vs. Columbus
- Redan vs. North Murray
- Franklin County vs. Thomson
- Appling County vs. Tattnall County
- Shaw vs. Rockmart
- Morgan County vs. Stephens County
Class 3A
The 3A bracket includes several matchups that could influence regional recruiting narratives.
Second round matchups:
- Cherokee Bluff vs. Troup County
- Whitewater vs. North Hall
- Harlem vs. Jefferson
- Peach County vs. Southeast Bulloch
- Adairsville vs. Pickens
- West Laurens vs. Northwest Whitfield
- Oconee County vs. Dawson County
- Calhoun vs. Sandy Creek
Class 4A
Several metro-area teams and longstanding programs meet in 4A’s second round:
- Jackson vs. East Forsyth
- Kell vs. Harris County
- Cartersville vs. Ware County
- Blessed Trinity vs. St. Pius X Catholic
- Starr’s Mill vs. Cambridge
- Benedictine vs. Allatoona
- Marist vs. Union Grove
- North Oconee vs. Cedartown
Class 5A
Second-round matchups highlight several programs that traditionally advance deep into the postseason:
- Habersham Central vs. Woodward Academy
- Newnan vs. Houston County
- Glynn Academy vs. Gainesville
- McIntosh vs. Pope
- Coffee vs. South Paulding
- Milton vs. Brunswick
- Thomas County Central vs. Villa Rica
- Roswell vs. Loganville
Class 6A
The top classifications close out later in May, with second-round games that could reshape the favorites list.
- Mill Creek vs. Peachtree Ridge
- Walton vs. TBD
- Colquitt County vs. North Gwinnett
- Etowah vs. Denmark
- South Forsyth vs. Cherokee
- Parkview vs. Lowndes
- West Forsyth vs. North Paulding
- Brookwood vs. Buford
Class Private
Private-school matchups often feature heavy hitters that draw college attention:
- Athens Academy vs. King’s Ridge Christian
- Fellowship Christian vs. Lovett
- Mount Paran Christian vs. Savannah Christian
- Holy Innocents’ Episcopal vs. Landmark Christian
- Greater Atlanta Christian vs. Hebron Christian Academy
- Wesleyan vs. Calvary Day
- Prince Avenue Christian vs. Providence Christian
- North Cobb Christian vs. Walker
Brackets are subject to update as results come in; weather, tiebreakers and scheduling conflicts can shift sites and times. For the most current scores and official bracket progression consult GHSA releases or your local athletic department.
Why this matters now: late-April and May games determine which programs earn state recognition and which players gain postseason exposure ahead of summer showcases and college evaluations. Local communities depend on these results for playoff travel plans and coverage.
