The Chattooga Indians are heading into the 2026 high school football season with a renewed sense of purpose after narrowly missing the playoffs a year ago.
High school football returns to Chattooga County tonight as the Trion Bulldogs and Chattooga Indians square off in their 2026 preseason scrimmage.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. tonight, Friday, August 14, at Chattooga High School in Summerville.
The annual preseason matchup gives both programs an opportunity to see their players in game conditions before the 2026 regular season gets underway. Coaches will have a chance to evaluate returning starters, younger players stepping into larger roles and newcomers competing for positions as both teams make their final preparations for games that count.
While the final score may not carry regular-season implications, the meeting between the county’s two high school football programs always brings plenty of local interest. For players and coaches, Friday night’s scrimmage provides a valuable measuring stick after weeks of summer workouts and preseason practices.
For fans, it’s the first opportunity of the fall to see the Bulldogs and Indians under the Friday night lights and get an early look at what both teams will bring to the field during the 2026 campaign.
Fans unable to attend the scrimmage can follow the action with WZQZ Radio. Coverage will be available on FM 99.1, with online coverage through the WZQZ Facebook page. Join Jeremy Burke, Paul Cavin, Bubba and Steiner, with Mason Gilreath working the camera for tonight’s football acton.
Kickoff between the Trion Bulldogs and Chattooga Indians is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at Chattooga High School.
Members of the Chattooga High School Class of 1988 are being invited to reconnect later this month for a mini-reunion and planning meeting as preparations begin for the class’s upcoming 40th reunion.
A busy week of athletics is ahead for Chattooga High School, with softball, volleyball and football all on the schedule from Monday, August 10 through Saturday, August 15.
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.