Trion, Chattooga Meet Tonight In Annual Preseason Football Scrimmage

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.

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Trion Girls Soccer To Play For State Championship Friday

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The Trion Girls Soccer team will take on Irwin County in the state championship on Friday, May 15, at 4:00 PM.

The championship match will be played at Upson-Lee High School. Tickets are $18 and must be purchased through GoFan.

The Trion Football team will also be in action this weekend, scrimmaging North Murray on Saturday, May 16, at 6:00 PM. Admission for the football scrimmage is $10.

Trion Bulldogs To Host Spring Football Game Saturday

The Trion Bulldogs will take the field Saturday evening for their annual spring football game as they host the North Murray Mountaineers at Sam R. McCain Stadium.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. on May 16, giving fans an early look at the Bulldogs ahead of the upcoming football season.

The spring matchup will allow coaches to evaluate players and give the community a chance to see the team in action before summer workouts begin.

Football Parent Meetings Scheduled This Week For Chattooga And Trion Programs

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.

Trion Football To Host Youth Camp In June

Trion Football will host a youth football camp June 3, 4, and 5 at Sam R. McCain Stadium.

The camp is open to children ages 5 through 12 and will run each evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Participants will receive skills, drills, and instruction from Trion coaches and players, giving young athletes a chance to learn fundamentals and improve their game.

The cost is $30 per camper, which includes a t-shirt. Payment and registration will be accepted the day of camp at the stadium. Cash or checks will be accepted, with checks made payable to Trion Football.