Buford is Georgia's top football team in the MaxPreps era.
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It has been 10 years now that MaxPreps has put out football computer rankings, presented by the Army National Guard.
That's plenty of time to come up with a solid list of which programs have been the most dominant during the MaxPreps era.
For the purpose of the rankings, each team will be awarded points based off where it finished in the computer rankings after each season. For example, if a team finished No. 1 overall it receives 25 points. If the team finished No. 25 overall, it would get one point. A team also receives 30 points for winning a state title and 15 for being the runner-up.
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1. Buford - 395 pointsOverall record: 135-11
Over the past 10 years, it would be an understatement to say that Buford has been dominant. Since 2004, the Wolves have racked up six state titles, finished the season undefeated three times, and have had five one-loss seasons. To go along with all that, they have not finished outside the Top 20 in the previous 10 seasons.
2. Lowndes (Valdosta) - 252Overall record: 107-22
The Vikings have claimed three 5A state championships since 2004, finishing the season as the No. 1 ranked team in each of those years.
3. Northside (Warner Robins) - 247Overall record: 124-13
Back-to-back undefeated seasons in 2006 and 2007 helped Northside win their only two state championships in the past 10 seasons.
4. Camden County (Kingsland) - 207Overall record: 118-15
Since 2004 Camden County has six Top 10 finishes, including two No. 1 finishes which were accompanied by 5A state titles.
5. Calhoun - 197Overall record: 127-16
Despite having four one-loss seasons, the Yellowjackets have just one 2A state title and five runner-up finishes.
6. Peach County (Fort Valley) - 192Overall record: 113-22
Peach County has three Top 10 finishes over the past 10 years, each of those coming with a 3A state championship trophy.
7. Sandy Creek (Tyrone) - 181Overall record: 110-18-1
The Patriots hold claim to three state championship victories since 2004, as well as twice finishing with the No. 3 ranking.
8. North Gwinnett (Suwanee) - 180Overall record: 108-24
North Gwinnet has nine Top 15 finishes in the past 10 seasons. They have finished as the runner-up twice in the same period.
9. Charlton County (Folkston) - 174Overall record: 106-22-2
The Indians have four state title appearances in the last 10 years, coming out on top in three of those seasons and runner-up in the other.
10. Tucker - 172Overall record: 118-15
An undefeated season in 2011 assisted Tucker in winning one of their two 4A state championships since 2004.
11. Grayson (Loganville) - 141Overall record: 89-34
The best season since 2004 for the Rams came in 2011 when they finished the year undefeated, ranked No. 1, and claimed a 5A state title.
12. Norcross - 134Overall record: 93-29
Although Norcross only has five Top 25 finishes in the past 10 years, it owns back-to-back No. 1 rankings and 6A state championship hardware.
13. Brookwood (Snellville) - 104Overall record: 89-36
Brookwood has five Top 25 finishes since 2004, its best finish coming in 2010 when a 5A state title victory helped it finish at No. 3.
13. Colquitt County (Moultrie) - 104Overall record: 75-49
The Packers haven't missed the Top 25 since 2009, and have one runner-up finish in the past 10 seasons.
15. Statesboro - 93Overall record: 102-23
A 15-0 campaign in 2005 helped Statesboro stake claim to a 4A state championship and No. 2 ranking.
16. Peachtree Ridge (Suwanee) - 92Overall record: 77-45-2
The Lions have four Top 25 finishes over the last 10 years, reaching the No. 4 slot in 2008.
17. Carrollton - 88Overall record: 108-21
Carrollton has two runner-up finishes since 2004.
18. Clinch County (Homerville) - 87Overall record: 98-33-1
Despite only finishing in the Top 25 twice, Clinch County has two state titles and one runner-up finish.
18. Warner Robins - 87Overall record: 80-39-1
A No. 2 ranking and 4A state championship in 2004 represents the Demons' best season in the past 10 years.
20. Griffin - 84Overall record: 109-19
Griffin has three Top 25 finishes over the past 10 seasons, one coming with a 4A state title.
