The Dade County Wolverines will hit the road Friday night to take on Social Circle in the opening round of the Class 2A state football playoffs.
Dade County enters the postseason with a 5-and-5 record and the No. 25 seed. Social Circle comes into the matchup at 8-and-2 and holds the No. 8 seed. Neither team is currently ranked.
The two schools have never met on the football field, making Friday night’s contest their first-ever meeting.
Dade County is making its first playoff appearance since 2024 and is looking to reach the round of 16 for the first time since 2023.
Head coach Jeff Poston is in his seventh season leading the Wolverines and has compiled a 32-and-43 record. Social Circle is coached by Rob Patton, who has a 45-and-33 record in seven seasons with the program.
Social Circle is making its seventh consecutive playoff appearance and is looking to reach the round of 16 for the second straight year.
Dade County has averaged 30 points per game this season while allowing 28. Social Circle is averaging 29 points while giving up just 15 points per contest.
The Wolverines have faced the 55th-toughest schedule in Class 2A, while Social Circle has played the 44th-toughest schedule. The teams have no common opponents this season.