Chattooga Indians Pick Up First Win With 38-22 Homecoming Victory

The Chattooga Indians broke into the win column in a big way Friday night, defeating Gordon Central 38-22 in front of the Homecoming crowd at the Little Big Horn.

The victory was the first of the season for Head Coach Roone Gable and the Indians, who entered Friday night’s Region 7-AA contest with an 0-5 record. Gordon Central also came into the game looking for its first victory of the year.

Chattooga’s offense had its biggest night of the season, putting 38 points on the scoreboard. Before Friday night, the Indians’ season high was 17 points in a 27-17 loss at Ridgeland. Chattooga had scored 14 against LaFayette, seven against Model, seven against Coosa and was shut out 23-0 by Gordon Lee last week.

The win also came on Homecoming night at Chattooga High School, capping a week of activities that included Wednesday night’s Red & Black Bash. Students, alumni and supporters gathered Friday night at the Little Big Horn for the Homecoming celebration and the Indians’ region matchup with Gordon Central.

The 2026 Homecoming Court was recognized during the evening.

Daysa Connie Martin was crowned the 2026 Homecoming Queen.

Claira Moseley was named First Runner-Up, while Carlee Alissa Childers was named Second Runner-Up.

Class princesses were also recognized. Addison Deberry was named Junior Princess, Emma Kate Veatch was named Sophomore Princess, and Layla Monet Albert was named Freshman Princess.

Trion had the week off Friday night. The Bulldogs are 5-1 following last week’s 48-21 road victory over Northview. Trion returns to action next Friday, October 9, traveling to Greenville to take on the Patriots at 7:30 PM.

Chattooga will have next Friday off before returning to the Little Big Horn on Friday, October 16, when the Indians host Dade County at 7:30 PM.

 

Chattooga Hosts Gordon Central For Homecoming Friday Night

The Chattooga Indians return to the Little Big Horn Friday night for Homecoming, taking on the Gordon Central Warriors in a Region 7-AA matchup.

Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM.

Both teams enter Friday night’s game looking for their first win of the season. Chattooga is 0-5 overall and 0-1 in region play, while Gordon Central is also 0-5 overall and 0-1 in the region.

Chattooga is coming off a 23-0 loss to Gordon Lee, while Gordon Central fell to Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 35-26 last Friday.

For Head Coach Roone Gable and the Indians, Friday night’s game provides an opportunity to pick up an important region victory in front of the Homecoming crowd.

The game caps off a week of Homecoming activities at Chattooga High School, including the Red & Black Bash held Wednesday evening. The Homecoming Court will also be featured Friday night as students, alumni and supporters gather at the Little Big Horn.

Trion has the week off, making the Chattooga-Gordon Central matchup the featured WZQZ football broadcast this week.

The game will be heard live on WZQZ 99.1 FM and will also be streamed live on the WZQZ Facebook page.

The Chattooga broadcast crew of Chris “Bubba” Wilson and Steiner Davis, along with cameraman Mason Gilreath, will bring listeners and viewers all the action from the Little Big Horn.

Kickoff between the Chattooga Indians and Gordon Central Warriors is at 7:30 PM Friday.

Chattooga High School Announces 2026 Homecoming Court

Chattooga High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court, with this year’s homecoming celebration coming up in just a few weeks.

The freshman representatives are Layla Albert, Georgia Foster and Karli Parker.

Representing the sophomore class are Hailey Cornejo, Yulmi Vasquez Perez and Emma Veatch.

The junior representatives are Addison DeBerry, Kendall Harrell and Gracelyn Rutledge.

This year’s senior Homecoming Court includes Carlee Childers, Brieann Edwards, Molly Gregory, Temperance Kinnebrew, Daysa Martin, Claira Moseley, Kamberli Robbins, Kiyah Shropshire, Anzli Toles and Jacey Wiggins.

Homecoming week will include the Red & Black Bash Homecoming Block Party on Wednesday, September 30, from 6 until 8 PM at Chattooga High School. The community event will bring together students, families, businesses, organizations and vendors for an evening of activities and school spirit.

The week culminates with the Chattooga Indians’ Homecoming football game Friday, October 2, when Chattooga hosts the Gordon Central Warriors at the Little Big Horn. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM.

The Homecoming Court will be part of the festivities as Chattooga students, alumni and supporters come together for one of the biggest school-spirit weeks of the year.

Vendors Sought For Chattooga High School Red & Black Bash

Plans are underway for a big homecoming celebration at Chattooga High School, and organizers are inviting local businesses, organizations and vendors to be part of the festivities.

The Red & Black Bash Homecoming Block Party will be held Wednesday, September 30, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Chattooga High School.

The event is being planned as an evening of community activities and school spirit as Chattooga celebrates homecoming. Organizers are currently looking for vendors interested in setting up during the block party.

Local businesses, community organizations and other vendors are encouraged to participate and help make the event a community-wide celebration.

Those interested in reserving a vendor space can register online through the signup form provided by Chattooga High Cheerleading. A QR code for registration is also included on the event flyer.

Organizers say vendor spaces are limited and encourage those interested in participating to secure a spot early.

The Red & Black Bash is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. September 30 at Chattooga High School.