Kell Routs Pope 45-0 in Region 6AAAAAA
The Longhorns advance to next week's Class AAAAAA state playoffs after a dominant win in Marietta.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Kell defeated Pope 45-0 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Cobb-Energy Corky-Kell Stadium in a Region 6AAAAAA matchup. The win sends the Longhorns into the Class AAAAAA state playoffs next week.
Why it matters
The shutout result secures Kell's place in the postseason and underlines a defense that forced four turnovers while holding Pope to 88 yards. For Marietta-area football followers, it marks a strong finish to the regular season heading into the playoffs.
Kell gained 297 yards to Pope's 88 and forced four turnovers while committing three. Moonie Gipson rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns, and Boston Pierce threw for 103 passing yards in the first half.
The players
Kell High School
Kell High School is a public high school in Marietta, Georgia, and a member of the Georgia High School Association's Class AAAAAA classification.
Pope High School
Pope High School is a public high school in Marietta, Georgia, and a regional rival competing in Region 6AAAAAA.
The details
Pierce completed passes of 16 and 17 yards before Gipson finished a drive with an 8-yard touchdown run. Donte Grant intercepted two passes, returning one 40 yards for a touchdown, and also ran 28 yards for a score in the third quarter. Noah Daniel added a 41-yard touchdown run, and Gabriel Dias-Fernandez kicked a 43-yard field goal.
Timeline
Friday, November 6, 2026: Kell defeats Pope 45-0 at Cobb-Energy Corky-Kell Stadium.
Next week: Class AAAAAA state playoffs begin.
Season Trajectory
Within the GHSA Class AAAAAA framework, a 45-0 regional win moves Kell from regular-season play into the state playoff bracket. The result reinforces the region's competitive standing heading into postseason seeding.
Kell's advancement to the state playoffs means Marietta-area fans will have additional home or road game dates to track next week. The matchup and kickoff details will determine how families plan attendance.
The takeaway
Kell's balanced attack and turnover pressure against Pope offer a useful benchmark as the Longhorns prepare for postseason play. Fans should watch for the playoff schedule release to plan their next game.
What happens next
Kell opens the Class AAAAAA state playoffs next week, with the opponent and bracket placement to follow.
Further reading
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