The Trion Lady Bulldogs take the field today with a chance to bring home a Georgia High School Association Class A Division II State Soccer Championship as they face Irwin County in the title match.
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.
Chattooga Middle School students interested in playing volleyball next season will have the opportunity to try out this week.
Tryouts are scheduled for Tuesday, May 5, and Thursday, May 7 at the Summerville Middle School gym, with sessions running from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. both days.
The tryouts are open to current and upcoming Chattooga Middle School students. Participants should come prepared with knee pads.
For more information, contact Head Coach Ryan Martin at rymartin@chattooga.k12.ga.us.
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.
The Trion High School golf team traveled to Greensboro, Georgia over the weekend to compete in the GHSA Area Tournament today.
The Bulldogs enter postseason play with several golfers putting together steady performances this season. Clayton Loughridge leads the team with 414 total strokes and a 59.1 stroke average, followed by Danalee Lively with 428 total strokes and a 61.1 average.
Lincoln Hefner and Mollie Corbin are tied at 440 total strokes, both averaging 62.9. Kendal Loughridge follows closely with 441 total strokes and a 63 average. Isaac Helwig enters with 469 total strokes and a 67 average, while Blake Bramlett has 477 total strokes and a 68.14 average.
Those numbers were recorded prior to Trion’s match against Pepperell last Friday at Trion Golf Course.
Today’s Area Tournament will determine which teams and individuals advance in postseason competition, as Trion looks to make a strong showing in Greensboro.
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.
Young athletes in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to sharpen their basketball skills and have some fun on the court next month as the Red & Black Basketball Camp returns to Chattooga High School.
The two-day camp is scheduled for May 28th and 29th and will run each morning from 9 a.m. until noon. It is open to boys and girls in 1st through 4th grade, offering a chance for younger players to build fundamentals, play games, and develop confidence in a positive, energetic environment.
Organizers say the camp will focus on skill development, teamwork, and making the game enjoyable for all participants, regardless of experience level.
The registration fee is $20, and payment must be made by cash or check.
Those interested in signing up can use the QR code on the official camp flyer for more information and registration details.
The event will take place at Chattooga High School and is expected to draw strong local participation as summer activities begin to ramp up.
Trion athletics programs are gearing up for a busy summer, offering several youth sports camps for local students looking to build skills and stay active.
The Trion Bulldog Basketball Kiddie Camp is set for June 17-18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a cost of $30 per child. The camp is open to upcoming 3rd through 7th graders for the 2026–2027 school year.
Trion Football will also host a youth camp June 3-5 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Sam R. McCain Stadium. The camp is open to children ages 5 through 12 and will include instruction from coaches and players. Cost is $30 per camper and includes a T-shirt, with registration and payment accepted at the stadium.
In addition, Trion High School Softball will hold a youth camp June 1-2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the J.W. Greenwood Athletic Complex softball field. The camp is open to ages 5 through 12, costs $30, and includes a T-shirt. Participants are asked to bring a water bottle, bat, and glove, and to register by May 8 to guarantee a shirt.
All camps will focus on fundamentals, skill development, and providing a fun learning environment for young athletes.
Chattooga High School is heading into the final stretch of the school year, with several key events scheduled over the next two weeks as graduation approaches.
School officials say there are just four weeks remaining until graduation, with 16 school days left that include testing, exams, and end-of-year activities.
Upcoming events include:
- April 30 – Spring Band Concert at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria
- May 2 – Track & Field Sectionals in Bremen (time to be announced)
- May 7 – Fine Arts Banquet at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria
- May 9 – Prom from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in the cafeteria
In addition to these events, Chattooga’s baseball team is currently competing in the state playoffs, while the track and field team is preparing for sectionals competition.
School leadership says the end of the year is quickly approaching and encourages students to stay focused and finish strong.
A big weekend of youth baseball is coming to Chattooga County as the “Battle at the Bighorn” All-Star Rec Tournament takes place May 29th and 30th at the Summerville Recreation Center.
The event, formerly known as “Rumble by the River,” will feature recreation league teams only, with no select teams allowed. Age divisions include 6U co-ed along with 8U, 10U, and 12U boys baseball.
Games will be played at the Summerville Rec Center on Highway 100, with a three-game guarantee for participating teams. The entry fee is set at $75 per team, and GRPA rules will apply throughout the tournament.
Organizers say the two-day event will crown one champion, bringing together young athletes from across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia for a competitive and family-friendly weekend.
For more information or to register, teams can contact Lauren Lively at 706-936-2351.