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GHSA Adopts Points-Based Seeding for Fairer Playoffs

10/7/2025

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The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) voted to replace traditional playoff selection with a points-based seeding system, effective 2026-27.
The new system applies to all bracket sports and classifications, and finishing in a region no longer guarantees a playoff berth, except champions.
The vote was nearly unanimous, signaling broad reform support.
The change aims for greater fairness.

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Story summary

The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) voted to replace traditional playoff selection with a points-based seeding system, effective 2026-27.
The new system applies to all bracket sports and classifications, and finishing in a region no longer guarantees a playoff berth, except champions.
The vote was nearly unanimous, signaling broad reform support.
The change aims for greater fairness.