Sports Turf Company, a specialty sports construction and surfacing company, is proud to continue its sponsorship of the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic for the ninth consecutive year.
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the Classic will kick off the 2026 Georgia high school football season with 11 games over five days at four premier venues throughout metro Atlanta.
“It is a great honor to continue our longstanding partnership with the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic,” said Todd Wiggins, CEO of Sports Turf Company. “This event represents the tradition, excitement and excellence of Georgia high school football. We look forward to supporting the exceptional student-athletes, coaches and programs participating in this year’s Classic.”
The 2026 Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic will feature the following matchups:
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
5 p.m. — South Gwinnett vs. Lanier
8 p.m. — Grayson vs. North Gwinnett
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
5 p.m. — Cambridge vs. Brookwood
8 p.m. — Walton vs. Roswell
Kell High School
4:30 p.m. — Pebblebrook vs. Clarke Central
7:30 p.m. — Kell vs. McEachern
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
4:30 p.m. — Centennial vs. Dunwoody
7:30 p.m. — Decatur vs. Blessed Trinity
Georgia State University’s Center Parc Stadium
2 p.m. — Hebron Christian vs. Carver-Atlanta
5 p.m. — Parkview vs. Coffee
8 p.m. — Houston County vs. West Forsyth
The 2026 event will include nine teams that finished the 2025 season ranked in the top 10, along with nine programs making their first appearance in the Classic. This year’s schedule also marks the event’s return to Georgia State University’s Center Parc Stadium for the first time in eight years.
“We are grateful for Sports Turf Company’s continued commitment to the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic,” said Classic Executive Director and Score Atlanta President I.J. Rosenberg. “Sports Turf shares our dedication to supporting Georgia’s high school coaches and student-athletes, making this a natural and meaningful partnership. Their support has played an important role in the continued success and growth of the event.”
Since its inaugural games at the Georgia Dome in 1992, the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic has grown into one of Georgia’s most anticipated high school football traditions. The annual event brings together many of the state’s top programs and student-athletes while celebrating the lasting impact of Georgia high school football.
Sports Turf Company specializes in the construction and installation of elite athletic facilities, including natural grass and artificial turf fields, tennis courts and running tracks. Serving as a trusted consultant and owner’s advocate, the company guides clients through every phase of a project to identify the best facility solutions for their specific needs.
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