Friday Night High School Football Returns To WZQZ With Two Big Matchups

Friday night lights are back, and WZQZ will be bringing local high school football fans coverage of two big matchups Friday, August 21, as the Chattooga Indians and Trion Bulldogs take the field.

The Chattooga Indians will host the LaFayette Ramblers at Chattooga High School, while the Trion Bulldogs will take on arch-rival Gordon Lee in one of Northwest Georgia’s longstanding rivalry games.

Kickoff for both games is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.

WZQZ will provide coverage of both games live on the WZQZ Facebook Page, giving fans the opportunity to follow their favorite local team even if they can’t make it to the stadium.

Radio listeners can tune in to WZQZ 99.1 FM for live coverage of the Trion Bulldogs vs. Gordon Lee matchup.

The Trion-Gordon Lee rivalry has long been one of the most anticipated games on the local high school football calendar, while Chattooga will have the advantage of playing in front of the home crowd as the Indians welcome LaFayette to Summerville.

Whether you’re in the stands, watching on Facebook or listening on 99.1 FM, WZQZ will have local football covered Friday night.

Good luck to the Chattooga Indians and Trion Bulldogs!

WZQZ Announces 2026 High School Football Broadcast Schedule

WZQZ 99.1 FM and AM 1180 will once again be the home for local high school football this fall, with coverage of the Chattooga Indians and Trion Bulldogs throughout the 2026 season.

The broadcast schedule features games involving both local teams, with selected contests airing on the radio and the WZQZ Facebook Page, while additional games will be available exclusively through the WZQZ Facebook Page.

The regular-season coverage gets underway Friday, August 21, with Chattooga hosting LaFayette and Trion taking on Gordon Lee.

Throughout the season, WZQZ will follow the Indians and Bulldogs at home and on the road.

Chattooga Indians Schedule

Chattooga’s schedule includes LaFayette on August 21, an open date August 28, Model on September 4, a road trip to Coosa on September 11 and a road game at Ridgeland on September 18.

The Indians will host Gordon Lee on September 25 and Gordon Central on October 2 before an open date October 9.

Chattooga will host Dade County on October 16, travel to LFO on October 23 and Fannin County on October 30, before closing the regular season on the road against Christian Heritage on November 6.

Trion Bulldogs Schedule

Trion opens against Gordon Lee on August 21 before hosting Model on August 28.

The Bulldogs travel to Ridgeland on September 4 and Dade County on September 11 before hosting LFO on September 18.

Trion travels to Northview on September 25, has an open date October 2, and travels to Greenville on October 9 and Bowdon on October 16.

The Bulldogs host Manchester on October 23, have an open date October 30 and close the regular season by hosting BEST Academy on November 6.

WZQZ will also be ready for postseason action, with playoff coverage to be determined beginning November 13.

Fans can follow WZQZ throughout the season for weekly information on which games will air on 99.1 FM and AM 1180 in addition to the games available through the WZQZ Facebook Page.

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Chattooga High School Class Of 1988 Planning Mini-Reunion Ahead Of 40th Celebration

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Chattooga High School Class Of 1986 Plans 40th Reunion

The Chattooga High School Class of 1986 will celebrate its 40th Class Reunion on Saturday, October 3, at the Summerville Civic Center.

The evening will feature music, finger foods and desserts, photo displays, and opportunities for classmates to reconnect and share memories from their years at Chattooga High School. Organizers say each classmate attending will receive a reunion T-shirt, with additional shirts available for purchase.

The reunion is open to classmates and guests. Tickets are $25 for individuals or $40 per couple, and attendees are asked to RSVP by August 15.

Those planning to attend should provide their name, shirt size, whether they are registering as an individual or couple, and payment information.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Renae Poole by phone or text at 706-978-2878 or by email at chsindians86@gmail.com.

Chattooga High Graduate Jay Shropshire Named Indians’ JV Basketball Coach

A familiar face is returning to the sidelines in the Chattooga County School System.

Jay Shropshire, a 2017 Chattooga High School graduate, has been named the school’s new head junior varsity boys basketball coach. The appointment comes as Shropshire begins his first year as a teacher while continuing to mentor young athletes both on and off the court.

Shropshire was a standout player for the Indians and became known throughout the area for his athletic ability and highlight-reel dunks during his playing career. Since graduating, he has remained active in the local basketball community by coaching youth teams and organizing basketball events, including the Northwest Georgia Rising Stars Elite adult summer basketball tournament in Summerville.

As JV head coach, Shropshire will help develop the next generation of Chattooga basketball players while working alongside the varsity program. School officials say his familiarity with the program and passion for mentoring students make him a strong addition to the coaching staff.

Shropshire’s hiring marks a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to invest in the same program where he once wore an Indians uniform.

Community Rallying to Help Chattooga High Band Purchase New Equipment Trailer

A community fundraising effort is underway to help the Chattooga High School Marching Indian Band replace its equipment trailer after the current trailer was deemed unsafe for travel.

The fundraiser, organized by band supporter and alumna Celia Greene Holt, aims to raise money to purchase a new trailer that will safely transport the band’s instruments and equipment to football games, competitions and other events.

In a social media post, Holt said the Chattooga High School band has been a source of pride for generations of students, families, alumni and the community. Now, as the grandmother of a current band member, she said helping preserve that tradition has become deeply personal.

Holt encouraged anyone who has enjoyed the band’s performances or cherishes memories of Friday night football games to consider making a donation or sharing the fundraiser with others.

As of this week, the online fundraiser had raised a portion of its $2,800 goal.

Donations can be made through the GoFundMe campaign titled “Keep Chattooga Band Rolling with a New Trailer.”