Trion High School girls soccer coach Marcia Thompson has been named Coach of the Year by the Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) as part of the Class A Division II First Team All-State honors.
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.
History was made in Thomaston, Georgia on Friday night as the Trion Lady Bulldogs captured the first state championship in program history with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Irwin County in the GHSA Class A Division II state title match.
Playing at Upson-Lee High School, the Lady Bulldogs rose to the occasion in a hard-fought championship battle worthy of a state final.
Allison Hudgins proved to be the hero for Trion, scoring both goals in the championship victory and helping secure the historic win for the Lady Bulldogs.
The state title marks not only the first girls’ soccer championship in Trion High School history, but also the first girls’ soccer state championship ever won by a Northwest Georgia program.
The historic victory caps off a memorable season for the Lady Bulldogs and forever cements their place in Trion athletics history.
Student-athletes in Trion will soon have a chance to hit the court as Trion High School Volleyball Tryouts are scheduled for May 6th and 7th.
Tryouts will take place from 3:45 PM to 5:15 PM inside the THS Gym.
Participants must have an updated physical on file in order to try out.
For additional information, students and parents can contact Coach Kelbie Williams by email at Kelbie.Williams@trionschools.org.
Chattooga High School is gearing up for a busy week of athletic competition and school events as the countdown to graduation continues.
According to school officials, Track and Field athletes will compete in the Region meet on Monday at Gordon Central. The tennis team will be in action Tuesday through Friday in the State Playoffs, while the baseball team is also scheduled to compete in the State Playoffs from Wednesday through Saturday.
In addition to athletics, the school will host its Choral Spring Concert on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
School leaders note that graduation is now just five weeks away, with several activities planned in the coming weeks as the school year winds down.
Officials also announced that an April fire drill is scheduled for Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Student-athletes at Chattooga High School and Trion High School will have an opportunity to receive free sports physicals ahead of the upcoming school year.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 at 8 a.m. at Atrium Health Floyd Physical Therapy and Rehab, located on Highway 27 in Summerville.
Officials say the annual screening is open to students entering grades 9 through 12 and is required for participation in high school athletics. The physicals will include a review of medical history, vision exams, blood pressure checks, orthopedic screenings, and general sports evaluations.
Students must bring a completed and updated GHSA sports physical form in order to be seen. Parents or guardians are also required to complete and sign all necessary paperwork prior to the appointment.
Organizers say the event helps ensure student-athletes are prepared and cleared for participation while also making the process more accessible for families across Chattooga County and Trion.
Chattooga High School athletics has released its schedule for the upcoming week as students head into the final days before spring break.
Action begins Monday, March 30th, with JV Baseball traveling to Armuchee for a 5 PM game.
On Tuesday, March 31st, Varsity Baseball will also be on the road at Armuchee, with first pitch set for 5 PM.
Thursday, April 2nd will be a busy day for the Indians:
- Track and Field competes at Armuchee at 4 PM
- Tennis travels to Fannin County for a 4 PM match
- Varsity Baseball hosts Armuchee at home at 5:30 PM
The week wraps up Friday, April 3rd, with Varsity Baseball back on the road at Armuchee for a 5 PM start.
Fans are encouraged to come out and support Chattooga athletes as they close out the week before spring break.
Chattooga High School is heading into a busy week of spring sports and activities as students and staff continue the countdown to Spring Break.
Assistant Principal and Athletic Director J. Mark Turner reminded families that there are now just eight school days remaining until the break. He also thanked the community for its continued support and noted that the school is still looking for volunteers to help with gate duties at upcoming games.
Chattooga High School has released its athletic schedule for the week of March 16 through March 21, featuring several home and away competitions for baseball, soccer, tennis, and track and field.
Chattooga High School has a full schedule of athletic events and activities planned for the week of March 8–14, according to Assistant Principal and Athletic Director J. Mark Turner.
The week begins Monday with JV Baseball hosting Ridgeland at 5:00 p.m. On Tuesday, the Track and Field team will compete at home at 4:00 p.m., while tennis plays Coosa at the Rome Tennis Center at 4:00 p.m. Later that evening, JV and Varsity baseball travel to Dade County at 5:00 p.m., and soccer teams travel to Coosa for a 5:30 p.m. match.
Thursday features several home events including soccer against Dade County at 5:00 p.m. at Ben Windom Stadium and JV and Varsity baseball hosting Dade County at 5:00 p.m. The CTAE Advisory Meeting and Dinner will also be held Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS Cafeteria.
On Friday, tennis hosts Model at the Rome Tennis Center at 4:00 p.m., soccer travels to Christian Heritage at 5:00 p.m., and JV baseball plays at Dade County at 5:30 p.m.
The week concludes Saturday with Varsity baseball traveling to North Sand Mountain for a noon game.