The road to the state championship is becoming a two-horse race at the summit, but the chasing pack is as deep as we’ve seen in years. As of the April 9, 2026 update, Walton and Riverwood are officially the standard-bearers for Georgia high school girls’ soccer, though they are getting there in very different ways.
With the postseason looming, these rankings aren’t just for bragging rights—they are the blueprint for the brackets that will define May in the Peach State.
The Battle for #1: Power vs. Perfection
The debate at the top of the table comes down to how you value a schedule.
- Walton (14-1-0): The Raiders sit at #1 primarily due to a brutal 16.9 Strength of Schedule. They haven’t just won; they’ve survived a gauntlet of top-tier opponents, earning them a state-high 29.06 rating.
- Riverwood (16-0-0): The other Raiders are the definition of clinical. A perfect 16-0 record is hard to ignore, and while their schedule (12.4) isn’t as daunting as Walton’s, their momentum heading into the playoffs is unparalleled.
Statewide Top 10 (As of April 9, 2026)
| 1 |  Walton | 14-1-0 | 29.09 | 17.0 | — |
| 2 |  Riverwood | 16-0-0 | 28.18 | 12.4 | — |
| 3 |  Richmond Hill | 15-0-0 | 26.48 | 10.2 | +1 |
| 4 |  Brookwood | 13-1-0 | 25.84 | 11.9 | -1 |
| 5 |  Faith Baptist Christian Academy | 5-1-0 | 5.27 | -6.6 | -1 |
| 5 |  West Forsyth | 14-1-0 | 25.15 | 11.0 | — |
| 6 |  Oconee County | 15-1-0 | 24.54 | 10.5 | — |
| 7 |  Northgate | 14-0-0 | 23.70 | 7.5 | — |
| 8 |  Roswell | 11-2-0 | 23.32 | 13.3 | — |
| 9 |  Marist | 14-0-0 | 23.18 | 6.3 | — |
| 10 |  Cherokee | 13-2-0 | 22.66 | 11.0 | +1 |
| 11 |  Stratford Academy | 12-0-0 | 22.56 | 4.8 | -1 |
| 12 |  Whitewater | 13-1-0 | 22.23 | 7.6 | +1 |
| 13 |  Greenbrier | 11-2-0 | 22.23 | 10.2 | -1 |
| 14 |  Pinecrest Academy | 11-2-0 | 21.71 | 9.5 | — |
| 15 |  Frederica Academy | 9-2-0 | 20.53 | 10.7 | — |
| 16 |  Harrison | 11-4-0 | 20.24 | 13.2 | — |
| 17 |  Hillgrove | 11-2-0 | 20.22 | 9.0 | — |
| 18 |  Jefferson | 11-2-0 | 19.94 | 7.7 | — |
| 19 |  McIntosh | 14-2-0 | 19.89 | 6.7 | — |
| 20 |  Westminster | 10-3-0 | 19.86 | 11.9 | +5 |
| 21 |  Blessed Trinity | 12-2-0 | 19.70 | 8.1 | -1 |
| 22 |  Johns Creek | 12-4-0 | 19.38 | 12.0 | -1 |
| 23 |  Allatoona | 11-3-0 | 19.36 | 8.5 | -1 |
| 24 |  Lassiter | 9-3-0 | 19.26 | 13.0 | -1 |
The “Invincibles”: Five Teams Still Flawless
While Walton holds the top spot, there is a massive group of teams that simply refuse to lose. Riverwood, Richmond Hill, Northgate, Marist, and Stratford Academy all remain undefeated.
- Marist (#9) and Stratford Academy (#10) are particularly interesting; despite their perfect records, their lower “Strength of Schedule” keeps them at the bottom of the Top 10. The playoffs will be their chance to prove the ratings engine wrong.
- Biggest Mover: Keep an eye on Wesleyan. They jumped 8 spots to #24 this week, signaling they are peaking at exactly the right moment.
What’s Next: Postseason Seeding
In Georgia, the “Rating” and “SOS” metrics are the primary tools used to determine home-field advantage in the later rounds of the state tournament. Teams like Roswell (#8), despite having two losses, are in a great position for a deep run because they’ve been battle-tested against elite competition.
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ASN Call to Action:
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Author: Quique Lopez
Quique Lopez doesn’t just cover soccer—he deconstructs it with the precision of a veteran and the wit of a storyteller. A former player who sees the pitch as both a tactical chessboard and a cultural stage, Quique balances sharp critiques with a genuine love for the game’s soul. He’s as quick to call out the ego of a superstar as he is to find the hidden beauty in a local derby.