The Drive, Peachtree TV release schedule for first 8 weeks

The Drive for the GHSA State Title on Peachtree TV will feature an impressive 14-game lineup after the 11-game Corky Kell Classic beginning next Wednesday and the four-game Great Atlanta Bash on Aug. 25-26.

The Drive will start on Sept. 1 in Rome as Carrollton and phenom sophomore quarterback Julian Lewis visit the Wolves at Barron Stadium. The following Friday, Milton goes to Roswell for their 68th meeting in a series that Roswell leads 39-28. Class A Division I champion Prince Avenue Christian will host Class 2A heavyweight Eagles Landing Christian Academy on Sept. 15, and Marietta will travel to Class 7A favorite Buford the following Friday.

The Drive will head south on Sept. 29 when Lee County visits Houston County and four-star quarterback Antwann Hill, and on Oct. 5, North Cobb will travel to Walton for a game that could eventually decide the Region 5-7A championship.

All games will begin at 8 p.m. on Peachtree TV, with On3’s Rusty Mansell and DawgNation’s Brandon Adams handling the broadcast duties. Kaylee Mansell will host halftime and postgame shows that will feature scores and highlights from around the state as well as contributions from Score Atlanta’s Craig Sager and Najeh Wilkins. The games will also be available on the Atlanta News First app as well as the NFHS Network. Click here for the full schedule.