Computer forecast for GIAA

The Maxwell Ratings, compiled by mathematician and Georgia High School Football Historians Association founder Loren Maxwell, have projected the region finishes of the 44 teams in the Georgia Independent Athletic Association. The projections are based on historical scores, with the most recent season weighing most heavily. Teams that did unusually well, or poorly, in 2021 are projected to regress toward the mean. The ratings do not consider changes in player personnel or coaching staff. Below are Maxwell’s projections and a brief look at how the GIAA shapes up in 2022. The GIAA will have four state playoff brackets, but teams in classes 4A and 3A compete together in region play.