Druid Hills has not been known for playoff success, however entering the upcoming season – in head coach Frederick Greene’s fifth year at the helm – the Red Devils could build upon last year’s 4-6 finish and turn their eyes toward a playoff berth. If Druid Hills does advance to the playoffs, it would be only for the second time in program history. The first came 69 years ago, when it made it all the way to the Class 2A state championship game in 1956 under head coach Elmer Morrow before losing to Valdosta 27-0, along with a region playoff game in 1985 under head coach Jerry Smart.
After taking over in 2021, Greene suffered through a winless 0-10 season in his first year but bounced back with a 4-6 finish in 2022. In 2023, Greene led the Red Devils to an 8-1-1 finish, the most wins for Decatur in a season since 1985 (8) and 1973 (9). Rising junior quarterback Malachi Pace led the Red Devils last season and was 64-of-120 passing for 532 yards and three touchdowns. Druid will need to weather the loss of its leading rusher – Zachary Manning – who ran for 1,011 yards and 10 touchdowns, and its leading receiver Brelon Cade – who had 37 receptions and four touchdowns. The Red Devils return rising senior Jackson Hampton, who had 13 catches for 160 yards and two touchdowns.
Head Coach: Frederick Greene
Coach Record: 19-27-1
2024 Record: 4-6
2024 Region: 5-4A
2024 Region Record: 3-5
2025 Region: 5-4A
Stadium Name: Adams Memorial
2025 Schedule:
8/15 @ Miller Grove (Cobb Stadium)
8/21 Midtown (Adams Stadium)
9/05 @ North Springs (Johns Creek HS)
9/11 St. Pius X (Adams Stadium)
9/19 Marist (Adams Stadium)
9/26 Lithonia (Adams Stadium)
10/03 @ Tucker (Adams Stadium)
10/16 Northview (North DeKalb Stadium)
10/23 @ Clarkston (Cobb Stadium)
10/31 @ Southwest DeKalb (Godfrey Stadium)
