Aaron McWilliams Tied Georgia High School Field Goal Record
The kicker connected on five field goals during a dominant Week 5 performance in Georgia high school football.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Track & Field
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Aaron McWilliams set a historic mark for Georgia high school football by converting five field goals in a single game. His standout performance during Week 5 included a 59-yard kick that now ranks among the longest in state history.
Why it matters
Matching a GHSA record for field goals in a single contest highlights an exceptional level of precision and distance control rarely seen at the high school level. Such performances are rigorously tracked and verified by historians to maintain the integrity of state athletic records.
McWilliams kicked field goals of 59, 51, 46, 44, and 36 yards, while also placing all eight of his kickoffs into the end zone. Additionally, DeMarco Cody recorded 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns in a separate Week 5 victory.
The players
Aaron McWilliams
He is a high school football kicker who recently tied a state record for field goals in a single game.
DeMarco Cody
He is a high school football player who recorded 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns during Week 5.
Georgia High School Football Historians Association
This organization serves as the official body that verifies and tracks historical game records for prep football in Georgia.
The details
The 59-yard field goal successfully cleared by McWilliams currently stands as tied for the sixth-longest in Georgia state history. These statistics were compiled from reports submitted following the conclusion of Week 5 games.
Timeline
Performance data reflects high school games played during Week 5.
Season Trajectory
The emergence of high-caliber special teams play mid-season can significantly shift the competitive balance for teams in tight regional races. This performance forces scouts and coaches to re-evaluate how scoring from distance impacts the playoff seeding picture.
McWilliams ability to record eight touchbacks effectively forces opposing offenses to start every drive from their own 20-yard line, significantly altering field position battles. His success with long-range kicking provides his team with a reliable scoring option even when offensive drives stall near midfield.
The takeaway
Exceptional kicking accuracy and distance are critical assets that can define the outcome of close high school football matchups. Coaches may look to leverage such specialists to flip field position and secure points during critical moments of the season.
Further reading
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