The 2026 high school football season is right around the corner, with the Chattooga Indians and Trion Bulldogs preparing for another full schedule of games across Northwest Georgia.
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.
Young football fans will have an opportunity to learn from the Chattooga High School Indians coaching staff and players during the annual Chattooga High School Kiddie Football Camp, which begins next week.
The camp will be held Monday through Wednesday, July 6th, 7th, and 8th, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. each evening at the Chattooga High School football field. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 6.
The camp is open to boys and girls ages 5 through 11, and organizers say all skill levels are welcome. Participants will receive instruction in football fundamentals, offensive and defensive techniques, speed and agility drills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and will also take part in fun games and competitions.
Campers should wear athletic clothing and bring cleats or tennis shoes along with a water bottle.
The annual camp provides a fun opportunity for young athletes to develop their skills while spending time with the Chattooga High School football program and learning what it means to be a Future Indian.
Local businesses, families, and supporters of Chattooga High School Football have an opportunity to be part of the 2026 football program while helping support the Indians during the upcoming season.
Businesses can purchase advertising space in the full-color football program, with options including a full-page ad for $125, a half-page ad for $75, a quarter-page ad for $40, or a business card-sized ad for $25. Businesses may submit a ready-made advertisement or provide text and photos for the Computer Science Club to design. A $10 design fee applies for ads requiring layout assistance. The deadline for business advertisements is Friday, July 17.
Families and friends can also recognize student-athletes by purchasing a dedication in the football program. Dedications are available at the same pricing levels—full page, half page, quarter page, and business card size—and may include photos and personalized messages. The deadline for student-athlete dedications is Saturday, July 11.
Both forms list the submission email as spiritshop@chattooga.k12.ga.us. Additional information is available by contacting the Chattooga High School Computer Science Club at 706-857-2402, extension 3141.
The Chattooga Athletic Booster Club is gearing up for its fifth annual golf tournament, with proceeds benefiting athletic programs at Chattooga High School.
The tournament is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, at the Trion Golf Course. The event will feature a four-man scramble format with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.
Registration is $320 per team, and Mulligans will be available for purchase separately.
Participants will enjoy lunch, compete for cash prizes, and have an opportunity to win a pellet grill through a raffle that will be available during registration.
Local businesses and community supporters can also help support Chattooga High School athletics by purchasing $100 hole sponsorships.
Organizers say proceeds from the tournament will go directly toward supporting athletic programs at Chattooga High School.
A friendly competition between Trion City Schools and Chattooga County Schools has resulted in thousands of dollars being raised to help dogs at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.
One of Chattooga High School’s standout softball players will have the opportunity to represent Northwest Georgia on one of the region’s biggest stages next month.
The Chattooga High School Indians will take the field Friday night for their annual spring football game.
Chattooga will travel to face Southeast Whitfield, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. on May 15. The game will be played at Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton.
Spring football games give teams a chance to evaluate players, build chemistry, and prepare for the upcoming fall season. Fans will get an early look at this year’s Indians squad as they take on a competitive Southeast Whitfield team.
Registration is now open for the upcoming Chattooga Indians Red and Black Basketball Camp, scheduled for later this month at Chattooga High School.
The camp will take place on May 28 and May 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is open to boys and girls in first through fourth grade.
Organizers say the camp is designed to help young players develop fundamental basketball skills while also giving them the opportunity to play games and enjoy time on the court.
The registration fee is $20, payable by cash or check.
Parents and guardians interested in signing up their children are encouraged to register ahead of time.
Parents of student-athletes in both the Chattooga and Trion football programs have important meetings coming up this week as schools prepare for the upcoming season.
At Chattooga High School, an important football parent meeting will take place this evening, Wednesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. in the CHS cafeteria. School officials say at least one parent or guardian is required to attend. Topics expected to be discussed include spring, summer, and fall schedules, free physicals, player expectations, fundraisers, and other program information.
Meanwhile, Trion Football will hold its parent meeting for grades 6 through 12 on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. in the Trion High School gym. Organizers say the meeting is for both middle school and high school football parents, and important information and expectations for the upcoming year will be shared.
Both schools are encouraging parents to make plans to attend so families can stay informed and prepared ahead of the new football season.