In Countdown to Kickoff, WALB Sports’ Aaron Meaux and McKenzie Blaze break down everything you need to know before football season in South Georgia. Watch LIVE and view previous episodes on WALB.com, the WALB News 10 app and on streaming apps at 7 p.m. every weekday from July 28 to Aug. 12. SOUTH GEORGIA (WALB) — Class 6A Region 2 enters the 2026 season as one of the most competitive regions in Georgia, featuring a defending state champion, a program looking to rebound from a down year, one of the most experienced rosters in the state and a rebuilding team entering year three under its head coach. Thomas County Central, Coffee County, Lee County and Tift County each face distinct questions heading into the fall. The Yellow Jackets carry the weight of a title defense with 23 seniors gone. The Trojans of Coffee County return a veteran offensive line after a 4-7 season. Lee County brings back a roster deep with multi-year starters. And Tift County, 3-7 a year ago with an 0-5 region record, is focused on closing the gap in a region head coach Jeff Littleton described as one that requires belief before it can produce wins. The Yellow Jackets lost 23 seniors from last year’s title team, including quarterback Jalen Johnson and running back Christian Lawrence. Head coach Justin Rogers said the team will need to win differently in 2026, acknowledging the offense will not replicate last year’s output. TCC returns four starting defensive linemen in Prince Che, Isaiah Andrews, Isaac…
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