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Booker High faces uncertainty after Carlos Woods' dismissal and player transfers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:02 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Booker High faces uncertainty after Carlos Woods' dismissal and player transfers
Summary

Carlos Woods was dismissed as head coach of Booker High School's football team on July 16 after one season. Following his departure, 21 players have transferred to other schools, raising questions about Booker's ability to field a team for the upcoming season. The school has not held any practices yet and is facing a potential 'safety forfeit' if they do not have enough eligible players by the season start. The situation has created complications for scheduled games, including matchups against Valdosta and St. John's College High School. A new head coach has yet to be announced, but assistant athletic director Angie Byrd is now leading the athletic program.

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  • •Woods was dismissed after leading the team to a 12-2 season.
  • •Booker has not held any football practices since the dismissal.
  • •Twenty-one players have transferred from the program post-dismissal.
  • •The school faces potential financial penalties for not meeting player eligibility.
  • •Booker scheduled games against Valdosta and St. John's College this season.
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  • 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — What we know about Carlos Woods' dismissal and Booker High football
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After Carlos Woods dismissal following one season, 21 players have transferred. Will Booker have a football season? Here's what we know.

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