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South Paulding (Ga.) names Jared Zito new head football coach

January 28, 2026

Story byUSA TodayHunter SheltonWed, January 28, 2026 at 8:47 PM UTC·2 min readJared Zito has been named the new head football coach at South Paulding High School. He announced his arrival on Wednesday via social media.“Great day to be a Spartan! My family and I are excited to be a part of the South Paulding family,” Zito wrote on X. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementZito takes over the Spartans after resigning from his post at Southeast Bulloch last month.

South Paulding (Ga.) names Jared Zito new head football coach

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He led the Yellow Jackets for five seasons and recently won 10 games in the 2024 season.
Zito replaces Maurice Allen, who stepped down in November after three seasons. South Paulding is coming off a 4-6 campaign in 2025.
The Spartans finished as the No.
154 team in Georgia, according to the Rivals Composite Rankings.
They often found themselves in high-scoring battles this past season. The Spartans averaged 27 points per game but allowed over 37 points per game.

high-school South Paulding Spartans (Douglasville Rivals high school football GA)

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South Paulding (Ga.) names Jared Zito new head football coach

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