Prince Avenue Returns to Top Ranking
Coached by Jon Richt in his second season, the Wolverines are 7-0 and projected to host the state finals.
By Anthony Foster ·
Prince Avenue is ranked No. 1 in its private school class.
The Wolverines are 7-0 this season. Head coach Jon Richt is in his second year leading the team. He previously served as the offensive coordinator for several years. In his first season, Prince Avenue finished 8-4. That was the fewest wins for the school since 2014.
Maxwell Ratings projects Prince Avenue will receive the No. 2 seed in Class 4A-2A Private. The same ratings system projects the team will make the state finals. AJC Varsity also currently ranks the Wolverines No. 1.
Last week, Prince Avenue defeated Commerce. Commerce entered that game undefeated and held the No. 6 ranking in Class 2A.
Richt discussed the team's growth since the 2025 season. He noted that the squad dealt with "bumps and bruises" last year. "We've been through that," Richt said. "We've been through that." He added that the players understand the process of staying focused. "It's a kid's job to learn and make mistakes," he said. "We never play the same game twice."
The coach emphasized the importance of maintaining intensity during practice. "We don't ever let up," Richt said. "We're always working. We're always winning." He said the team takes states and positions seriously. "We never look more than the next job," he added. "It's a hard thing to do, but we're always getting better."
Richt said the team's mindset has shifted regarding how they approach games. "We've had a great run, but we're not satisfied," he said. "We're always trying to turn the ball over. We're always trying to run the ball. We're always trying to block runs." He stated that the players understand the need for execution. "We've never had a player who didn't do the job," he said. "We're always trying to improve."
The team is preparing for a potential home game in the state tournament. Richt said the group is ready for the challenge. "We're always trying to make it to the state finals," he said. "We're always trying to be the best team in the state." The Wolverines have not dropped a game this season. They are on a five-game winning streak. Their last loss was last year.
