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Clarke Central High School’s third-annual Billy Wade Classic will take place from Nov. 25 to Nov. 26.

The CCHS varsity football team lost a 69-48 shootout against Houston County High School in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAAA State Playoffs on Nov. 15 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

After a hard-fought game, the CCHS varsity football team lost in the first round of the GHSA Class AAAAA State Playoffs to Houston County High School with a score of 69-48.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will compete in the 2024-25 Georgia High School Association Class AAAAA State Football Championship playoffs against Houston County High School on Nov. 15.

Joni Taylor, Award Winning Texas A&M head girls basketball coach and former University of Georgia head girls basketball coach, talks about her career, coaching legacy and experience at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Tryouts for the 2024-25 girls varsity basketball season were held on Oct. 21 as the team begins the road to the state playoffs.

The Clarke Central High School Media Center held the 2024 Glads Run Ath 5k on Nov. 9.

The CCHS Media Center is preparing to host the CCHS community for their very own Glads Run 5K on Saturday, Nov. 9.

The CCHS boys varsity basketball team is preparing for the 2024-25 season with their first game of the season on Nov. 12.

The CCHS varsity flag football team beat Grayson High School with a final score of 13-12 in their game on Oct. 28 at 5 p.m. in Billy Henderson Stadium.

In a dominating victory, the CCHS varsity football team gave a breakthrough performance in front of a Homecoming crowd.

The 2024 Paris Olympics reached a milestone in gender equality but as a whole, athletics still have a ways to go to be truly equitable.

An illustration depicts the varsity flag football team taking a flight to Baltimore, Maryland…

The CCHS varsity football team beat Apalachee High School 48-21 in an emotionally-charged Region 8-AAAAA game on Sept. 28 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played Apalachee High School on Sept. 28

The Clarke Central High School varsity flag football team has begun its preparation for the 2024-25 season, with hopes of winning the state championship title this year.

The CCHS varsity softball team will take on Rockdale County High School at 5:30 p.m. on Sept. 18 at CCHS.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team lost 3-1 to Prince Avenue Christian School in their first home game of the 2024-25 season on Aug. 27.

The CCHS varsity football team defeated the Oconee County High School Warriors 37-36 in Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 23.

The 58th Classic City Championship resulted in a 42-3 win for the CCHS varsity football team on Aug. 15 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Clarke Central High School varsity football cheerleader Camaya Lyles, a Class of 2024 alumna,…

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will open their season against Cedar Shoals High School in the 58th Classic City Championship at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The CCHS marching band will perform during the 58th Classic City Championship at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 15 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

The CCHS varsity football team is prepared to play Cedar Shoals High School in the 58th Classic City Championship.

The CCHS varsity softball team beat Central Gwinnett High School in a home game on Aug. 7 with a final score of 17-2.

The Georgia High School Association permitted NIL deals for high school athletes on Oct. 2, 2023, changing the game in high school sports, literally and figuratively.

In the summer of 2024, Athens FC, a pre-professional soccer club, will hold games and practices at CCHS.

CCSD elementary school sports leagues were created to develop interest in sports for a new generation of young-student athletes.

CCHS boys varsity basketball point guard La’neric Gill, a senior, has stepped up his dedication for his final high school basketball season in memory of his father.

After the varsity baseball team finished their 2023-24 season with a record of 6-18, they are looking to utilize the summer months to improve their record for the 2024-25 season.

It has been 30 years since CCHS basketball legend Percy Eberhart’s death, yet coaches and community members in Athens are keeping his legacy alive.

Shelby Meeks, senior and right outside defender for the CCHS girls varsity soccer team, talks about the highs and lows of her senior season.

With the CCHS boys varsity soccer team winning in the first round of the GHSA AAAAA state playoffs, the team is preparing for the Sweet Sixteen on April 24.

In the first round of GHSA AAAAA soccer state playoffs, the CCHS boys varsity soccer team dominated Lithia Springs High School 5-0.

Seniors on the girls varsity soccer team were celebrated at Senior Night on March 14.

The CCHS girls varsity soccer team will compete against Winder-Barrow High School on March 29 for their last Region 8-AAAAA game on Teacher Appreciation Night.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will face NOHS’ boys varsity soccer team on March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at CCHS.

A slideshow lists the top five teams most likely to win the NCAA March Madness Tournament.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer teams will face off against Jefferson High School on March 23 at 5:30 p.m. at JHS.

Adapted sports programming needs to be expanded in both schools and the community so
everyone has the opportunity to participate in athletics.

The CCHS track and field team will compete in the Georgia High School Association 5A Region 8 meet in Loganville, GA on April 20.

The CCSD was awarded the ASPIRE Grant from the American Association of Adapted Sports Program, jump-starting the establishment of a new adapted sports program.

The CCHS varsity baseball team will look for success in their Region 8-AAAAA game against Loganville High School on March 18.

Head softball coach and physical education department teacher William Lance reflects on the wisdom he’s acquired from ‘being around the block,’ and how he uses it to make Clarke Central High School a better place.

In the first round of the GHSA playoffs on Feb. 21, the first-seeded CCHS boys varsity basketball team were upset by fourth-seeded Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School 77-60.

Sports Staffer Liya Taylor talked with CCHS head varsity and junior varsity wrestling coach Shane McCord about the 2023 wrestling season, which started in October.

The Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer team played Cedar Shoals High School for the Classic City Championship on Feb. 10.

The CCHS varsity soccer teams will face off against Lakeside High School on Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at CCHS.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity basketball team will take on Jefferson High School on Feb. 6. The girls will play at 6 p.m. and the boys at 7:30 p.m.

Corral A participants of the inaugural Classic City Marathon begin the race on Jan.…

The junior varsity girls basketball team prepares for their final game of the season on Jan. 26 at Loganville High School.

The CCHS girls and boys varsity basketball teams will compete against Cedar Shoals High School on Jan. 20, with the varsity basketball cheerleading team supporting them.

The ODYSSEY Media Group hosts a Media Day for Clarke Central High School winter sports in the CCHS Competition Gym on Jan. 13.

The CCHS varsity Esports team was brought to CCHS at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year and immediately received support from students, parents and faculty.

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker reflects on her time as a volleyball player and her time with the CCHS junior varsity and varsity teams.

CCHS varsity basketball cheerleader Demi Thomas, a junior, tells five things to know about varsity basketball cheerleading.

On Nov. 7, the varsity flag football team made state playoffs, finishing the season with an overall winning record of 10-5.

CCHS’ swimming and diving team will have its first away meet of the season against Morgan County High School on Dec. 1.

The CCHS boys varsity basketball team lost to Seckinger High School in the team’s last game before their Region 8-AAAAA opener against Flowery Branch High School on Dec. 8.

The boys varsity cross country team has valued its leaders throughout the season.

The varsity flag football team has their Senior Night and games on Nov. 7.

The varsity flag football team took home their first regional win of the 2023 season in their home game against Greene County High School on Oct. 24 at 5 p.m.

Sports Editor Cadence Schapker recaps the varsity softball, varsity volleyball, varsity girls cross country, varsity boys cross country and One-Act Play after their competition seasons have concluded.

From the high school level all the way to the pros, every level of sports would benefit from increased coaching diversity.

As the CCHS’ football C-team approaches their last game of the season against Oconee County High School at home on Oct. 11 at 5:30 p.m, they reflect on the progress they have made over the course of the season.

The CCHS varsity football team will take on Loganville High School this week at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 at LHS.

The CCHS JROTC male varsity and JV mixed Raiders’ teams are preparing for their competition at Cedar Shoals High School on Sept. 30.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team played Heritage High School and Flowery Branch High School amidst the team’s annual Senior Night celebration.

The CCHS varsity football team will take on Jefferson High School at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22 in Jefferson Memorial Stadium.

Going into the fourth game of their season with an 0-3 record , Clarke Central High School’s football C-team looks to clinch their first victory of the season against Oconee County High School.

The CCHS varsity softball team will take on Cedar Shoals High School at 6 p.m. on Sept. 18 at CSHS.

Clarke Central High School varsity flag football players train for the upcoming season in…

The varsity football team will play Gainesville High School at 7:30 p.m. on Sep. 9 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

The varsity and junior varsity cross country teams will host the Gladiator Invitational on Sept. 9.

The CCHS varsity football team took home their second straight win of the 2023 season in their non-region home game against Oconee County High School on Aug. 25.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team outlasted Oconee County High School 38-31 to extend the Gladiators’ unbeaten streak to start the season.

The CCHS varsity football team will play Oconee County High School at Billy Henderson Stadium at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team will take on Monroe Area High School and Heritage High School in a doubleheader starting at 5:00 p.m. on Aug. 24 at MAHS.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team will take on North Oconee High School this week at 5:00 p.m. on Aug 22 at NOHS.

The CCHS varsity football team walked away from the 57th Classic City Championship with a 28-7 win over Cedar Shoals High School on Aug. 19.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against Cedar Shoals High School in the 57th Classic City Championship at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 19 at CSHS’ Waters-Wilkins Stadium.

The CCHS varsity softball team will take on East Jackson High School this Week at 6:00 p.m in Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug 18.

Varsity football defensive coordinator Joshua Dawson brings the same philosophy of self-sacrifice and diligence to his coaching that he had as a player.

Clarke Central High School hosted their annual Athletic Signing Day on May 18, an event at which athletes moving onto the next level in their sports were recognized for their achievements.

Justin Jones, defensive coordinator and CCHS head track and field coach, reflects on his seven-year tenure at CCHS.

Dailen Howard, a CCHS senior and boys varsity football defensive end, has left a legacy of determination on Billy Henderson Stadium that will stay with him through his collegiate career.

Timothy Road Elementary School defeated Chase Street Elementary School in penalty shootout in a fiercely competitive Clarke County School District elementary school soccer tournament final at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School on May 17.

Although Apple TV+’s comedy “Ted Lasso” is entirely fictional, the lessons athletes can learn from the show are very real.

Varsity kicker Cooper Evans, a junior, explains how being a kicker is different from playing any other position on the football team.

Major League Baseball needs to make drastic changes to its sport if it wishes to re-engage its rapidly aging audience.

After coaching in Mississippi for over 40 years, CCHS head varsity baseball coach Jerry Boatner has brought his hard-working personality to Athens.

Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps and Variety Staffer Miles Lawrence learn how to play soccer with girls varsity soccer player Bella Yelton.

The CCHS boys junior varsity soccer team captured the first-ever Region 8-AAAAA JV Championship by beating Jefferson High School 4-0 in the final on March 25.

CCHS has received just less than $2,000 from the Georgia Department of Education to help fund equipment purchases in physical education classes at CCHS.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will face off against Oconee County High School on March 17 at 7:30 p.m. at OCHS.

The new Georgia High School Association region alignments, enforced in high school athletics across Georgia at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, aren’t fair to more individual sports such as swimming and track.

After the loss of key senior leaders last season, the CCHS track and field team is coming into the 2023 track season with a new identity.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will play home against Cedar Shoals on Feb. 8th at 7:30 p.m.

The CCHS girls and boys varsity basketball teams took on Jefferson High School on Senior Night, with the girls winning their contest and the boys losing out.

The CCHS varsity basketball team will take on Jefferson High School in their Region 8-AAAAA game on their Senior Night at 7:30 p.m. on Feb.6 in the Competition Gym.

Viewpoints Editor Janie Ripps and CCHS varsity swimmer and sophomore Charlotte Foggin discuss their experiences as student athletes and the constant act of balancing their lives in and out of the pool.

In the Classic City Championship hosted in the CCHS Competition Gym, the CCHS girls varsity basketball team lost to Cedar Shoals High School 45-30, while the boys won 56-53.

Sports Editor Wyatt Meyer and Sports Staffer Michael Campbell make predictions for the 2022 College Football Playoff.

The Gladiators faced off against Heritage High School on Jan. 6. The boys and girls basketball teams both put up a fight, but neither ended up taking home a win.

Sports Editor Wyatt Meyer writes a letter expressing his support for the United States Men’s National Soccer Team after qualifying for the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup.

The girls and boys varsity basketball teams got their seasons off to inauspicious starts with a pair of decisive losses to Oconee County High School on Nov. 15.

Sports Editor Wyatt Meyer examines every CCHS winter sport’s season outlook.

CCHS quarterback Lucian Anderson III’s football journey has always been intertwined with his father, assistant varsity football coach Lucian Anderson Jr.

While esports don’t provide the same physical challenges as more traditional sports, they still offer benefits that make them worth playing.

With a place in the AAAAA playoffs on the line, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play away Winder-Barrow High School’s varsity football team at 7:30, Friday, Nov. 4.

Sports Staffer Kendarius Butts talks with CCHS assistant varsity football coach Damien Gary about his playing days at CCHS and UGA and the lessons he’s learned from those experiences.

The CCHS varsity football team pulled out a thrilling overtime victory against Eastside High School in a game that could determine the Gladiators’ playoff fortunes.

The CCHS varsity football team will take on Eastside High School in their Region 8-AAAAA game on their Senior Night at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

he CCHS flag football team played their first games ever on Oct. 18, winning against South Gwinnett High School in the first before dropping the second to Heritage High School.

The CCHS varsity flag football team will play their first games ever in a doubleheader at home against South Gwinnett High School at 5 p.m. and Heritage High School at 7 p.m. on Oct. 18.

Sports Editor Wyatt Meyer examines how CCHS fall sports have fared thus far into the season.

Head varsity football coach David Perno discusses the impact he has had on players throughout his time at Clarke Central High School.

The CCHS varsity football team lost their Region 8-AAAAA opener to Jefferson High School by a final score of 7-17 in Billy Henderson Stadium on Sept. 23.

The CCHS varsity football team will take on Jefferson High School in the High 5 Sports Game of the Week at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 23 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

Following her last match in the United States Open Tennis Championship on Sept. 3, tennis star Serena Williams retired. However, her lasting impact on sports for female athletes will never end.

The varsity softball team will look to collect their second Region 8-AAAAA win of the season at home against Loganville High School on Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m.

News Editor Cadence Schapker, Sports Staffer Lukas Cornish, former Print Managing Editor Chloe Sears and former News Staffer Emily Couch write on the importance of opportunities for female student-athletes at CCHS.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team has lost three straight games but will look to bounce back during their matches this week ahead of their first Region 8-AAAAA game against Eastside High School on Sept. 8.

The CCHS varsity volleyball team has won consecutive matches leading up to their doubleheader against Jefferson High School and George Walton Academy on Aug. 23.

After his start in 2016, head varsity football coach David Perno will coach his seventh consecutive season with the Gladiators in the fall of 2022.

Clarke Central High School students and staff make predictions as to the outcome of the CCHS vs. Cedar Shoals High School football game. The game took place on Aug. 18 in Billy Henderson Stadium. Video by McKinley Dykes and Lucas Donnelly.

The CCHS varsity football team defeated Cedar Shoals High School by a score of 40-0 in the 56th Classic City Championship on Aug. 18 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Cedar Shoals High School in the 56th edition of the Classic City Championship at 7 p.m. on Aug. 18 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

In their first game of the season, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team lost 14-28 to North Oconee High School in a preseason scrimmage on August 5.

The CCHS varsity football team will kick off their season with a scrimmage against North Oconee High School on Friday, Aug. 5 before playing their first official home game against Cedar Shoals High School on Aug. 18.

Following a winless Region 8-AAAAA season, the Gladiators will look to rebound in their first softball game of the season vs. Cedar Shoals High School at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 4th.

Assistant girls varsity soccer coach Ashley Wassel Still’s resilience and love of soccer have persevered despite her trials with life-threatening cancer.

Clarke County High School students and staff have brought to light concerns of gender-based equity issues in CCHS athletic facilities, and due to this discussion Clarke County School District and CCHS administration have been working to resolve the disparities.

CCHS boys varsity soccer coach Chris Aiken has left a lasting impact on his players, colleagues and the CCHS community through his 10 years of service.

The positions of varsity baseball coach, girls varsity soccer coach and varsity football cheerleading coach will all be vacant at CCHS after the 2021-22 school year.

Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger, a senior, and CCHS varsity soccer player Hannah Barnett, a senior, discuss Barnett’s time playing soccer and future collegiate athletic career.

When addressing sexual abuse cases, national sports organizations need to focus on public awareness and transparency in order to make women’s sports safer and allow women to retain power.

The girls tennis team will play in the first round of the Georgia High School Association state tournament on April 19.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team won against North Springs High School in a playoff game on April 13, making their record 16-3.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team played against North Springs High School on April 13, winning 6-0 and advancing to the next round of the GHSA playoffs.

Sports Editor Gretchen Hinger, a senior, and CCHS varsity baseball third baseman AJ Huff, a senior, discuss their time in CCHS athletics over the course of their high school career.

The Clarke Central High School Boys Soccer Classic City Championship took place on April 9 in the Billy Henderson Stadium and ended with the Gladiators taking the win, with a final score of 2-0.

CCHS track and field athletes have been adapting to the introduction of new guidelines for the 2021-22 season.

From professional to high school athletics, women’s sports teams have been disregarded by fans for decades.

CCHS athletes from a variety of sports declared the college the committed to continuing their sports careers after high school.

The CCHS junior varsity baseball team will be playing a doubleheader game against Cedar Shoals High School on March 29 and is hoping to walk away with their first win of the season.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team played against Oconee County High School on March 25 and added another win to their overall record, making it 13-1.

The CCHS girls and boys varsity soccer teams will play against Oconee County High School on March 25.

The CCHS junior varsity baseball team will compete in their final two games of the 2021-22 season against Stephen County High School on March 24.

The CCHS track and field team will compete in a meet at Apalachee High School on March 26, and has been training hard to improve as the season progresses.

After winning their Region 8-AAAAA game against Eastside 9-2, the CCHS varsity baseball team will play the Jackson County High School varsity baseball team at 5:55 on March 22 at CCHS.

2006 CCHS alumna and new assistant varsity girls basketball coach Cherrelle Pass returns after coaching at several high schools, bringing a refined set of coaching values.

The CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will face off against Walnut Grove High School on Eve Carson Memorial Night on March 11 at 7:30 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The CCHS girls varsity soccer team will play Apalachee High School for their third region game of the 2021-22 season on March 1.

The CCHS varsity soccer teams hosted Senior Night in Death Valley on Feb 18.

After a streak of seven wins to begin the season, the CCHS Gladiators will have senior night against Franklin County High School on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Billy Henderson Stadium.

CCHS senior basketball players and cheerleaders gathered in the Competition Gym to celebrate the senior athletes on Feb. 8.

The CCHS girls varsity soccer team will play Greenbrier High School for their first region game of the 2021-22 season, potentially bringing them one step closer to the state playoffs.

Hoping to continue unbeaten in their sixth game of the season, the CCHS Gladiators will play their first Region 8-AAAAA game against Greenbrier High School at 7:30 p.m. on Friday in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The CCHS varsity boys basketball team is playing Loganville High School today at 8:30 p.m. and Cedar Shoals High School on Saturday at 3:30 p.m..

After losing the region 8-AAAAA championship to Johnson High School in their 2021 season, the boys varsity soccer team prepares to compete for the regional crown in 2022.

CCHS hosted its annual Midday Madness (formerly Midnight Madness) on Nov. 13 in the CCHS Competition Gym.

CCHS hosted its annual Midday Madness (formerly Midnight Madness) on Nov. 13 in the CCHS Competition Gym.

The CCHS boys varsity basketball team will play Oconee County High School on Nov. 16 for their first official game of the season.

The Clarke Central High School girls basketball team warms up during after school practice…

The CCHS varsity football team played against Maynard Jackson in the first round of the state AAAAAA playoffs at Billy Henderson Stadium.

The CCHS swim team is gearing up for their first meet of the season, which will take place on Nov. 13 in Morgan County.

The 55th Classic City Championship, which is taking place at Clarke Central High School in the Billy Henderson Stadium, will begin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 28.

Head swimming and diving coach Emily Hulse has many goals for the CCHS swimming and diving team in their upcoming season, which started on Oct. 11.

Clarke Central High School 2008 alumnus Erica Malagón was inducted into the Athens Athletic Hall of Fame at the University of Georgia’s Continuing Education Center on Oct. 11.

After a win over Walnut Grove High School on Oct. 8, the CCHS varsity football team will play Eastside High School on Friday at 7:30.

The CCHS varsity football team won against Walnut Grove High School on Oct. 8, their fourth win of the regular season.

After a difficult meet at North Oconee High School on Sept. 25, the CCHS cross country team is pushing to stay on track to make it to region and state championships.

After a win over Jackson County High School, the CCHS varsity football team will play at Eastside High School on Friday at 7:30.

Clarke Central High School’s varsity softball team hosts a Senior Night prior to their game against Discovery High School on Sept. 27.

On Sept. 30 the CCHS junior varsity football team will go into their final game of the season against Apalachee High School school, their last chance to improve their 1-4 record.

The Clarke Central High School varsity volleyball team will play against Jackson County High School on Sept. 28.

After a Sept. 23 win against Chestatee High School, the Clarke Central High School varsity softball team will host Senior Night at 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 during its home game against Discovery High School.

After spending the majority of the 2020-21 school year online, the CCHS varsity volleyball team has been making attempts to build relationships with one another.

After their first win of the season, the Clarke Central High School Gladiators prepare to play at Jackson County High School on Friday at 7:30.

The Clarke Central High School cross country team hopes to remain on the state leaderboard at their seventh meet of the season at North Oconee High School on Sept. 25.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Apalachee High School in the first region game of the season. After two consecutive losses, the team looks to rebound.

After two losses to open the season, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Apalachee High School at 7:30 on Friday in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team is striving for team bonding and success throughout the 2021-22 season.

After facing seven losses this season, the CCHS varsity softball team is training to rebound during their Region 8-AAAAA games.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators look to bounce back from a loss in Friday night’s game against Oconee County High School in Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team will play against Loganville High School on Sept. 2 at Clarke Central High School.

The Clarke Central High School track and field team competed in the 2021 5A Division state championship track meet from May 12 to May 14.

The Clarke Central High School girls and boys track teams both placed at the regional meet and multiple athletes from each team placed for their individual events.

An email from Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer head coach Chris Aiken on Tuesday announced that multiple CCHS soccer players from both the girls and boys teams were selected by Region 8-5A soccer coaches for the all-region team.

CCHS student-athletes were recently awarded scholarships for their performance in the classroom and in their sport.

Clarke Central High School varsity baseball shortstop Rio Foster, third baseman Garrison Cass and…

The CCHS varsity baseball team’s season is coming to an end on April 21 as they continue to move through their region games during the second half of the season.

On Friday, the CCHS boys and girls varsity soccer teams will play Greenbrier High School in Evans, Georgia.

The CCHS golf team will have a match on March 23 against Winder-Barrow High School.

On Friday, the CCHS boys varsity soccer team will compete in their second region game of the season against Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia.

The Clarke Central High School varsity baseball team played a doubleheader against Cedar Shoals High School on March 2 winning both games and moving their record to 7-2.

The CCHS golf team has a new coach for the 2020-2021 season.

After their 2020 season was shut down due to COVID-19, the CCHS varsity baseball team is hopeful for the future as they start off the 2021 season with two wins against Oglethorpe County High School.

CCHS varsity girls basketball point guard Na’kia Rucker, a senior, is known for her work ethic and her willingness to help others.

ODYSSEY Media Group Podcaster Gunnar Churchwell talks with CCHS swimmer and state champion Will Foggin.

The CCHS Drill Team began their 2021 competitive season on Feb. 13 in the JROTC parking lot. Their season consists of five competitions including the Georgia State Drill Competition on March 30.

On Feb. 3, CCHS seniors signed their letter of intent and announced what school they would be playing for in the fall of 2021.

The CCHS boys varsity soccer team will face off against East Hall High School on Feb. 2 to kick off their 2021 season.

Clarke Central High School girls soccer player Hannah Barnett, a junior, talks about her passion for the sport.

Contact tracing has become a significant method for tracking COVID-19 cases at CCHS.

Clarke Central High School soccer player Hunter Yelton, a senior, discusses his passion for the game. Video by Krista Shumaker

In the second episode of “Gunnar on Air,” ODYSSEY Media Group Podcaster Gunnar Churchwell…

The CCHS cheerleading team is working to overcome the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to make the football games feel how they used to be.

ODYSSEY Media Group Podcaster Gunnar Churchwell sits down with Clarke Central High School wide receiver Jairus “Nono” Mack to talk CCHS football, the pandemic, and a run for the state title.

The Clarke Central High School softball team plans for the future after a difficult season.

CCHS head football coach David Perno will lead the Gladiators at home on Friday against Jackson County High School.

Construction vehicles work on the Clarke Central High School field as part of the…

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team won the first game of the season 10-3 against their cross-town rival, the Cedar Shoal High School Jaguars, on Sept. 5.

In preparation for the Classic City Championship game on Sept. 8, Odyssey Media Group Staffers sat down for Q&As with Cedar Shoals High School head football coach LeRoy Ryals and Clarke Central High School head football coach David Perno.

Clarke Central High School freshman Michael Campbell isn’t your ordinary freshman. He sees the good in people and wants to help those around him however he can.

Former Clarke Central High School assistant varsity girls basketball coach Stefan Smith directs players…

Clarke Central High School athletics, along with many other high schools in Georgia, will be competing against many new region teams for the 2020-21 school year.

Clarke Central High School Special Education department teacher and CCHS class of 2010 alumnus William Lance will be the CCHS head softball coach beginning the 2020-21 school year.

Clarke Central High School senior and tennis player Braden Delamater reflects on his tennis journey and the effects COVID-19 has had on his final season with CCHS.

Clarke Central High School senior Cameron Stokes is a stand-out basketball and baseball player with a story that is bigger than just athletics.

On April 6 and 7, jobs for Clarke Central High School head baseball, boys basketball and golf coaches were posted to the Clarke County School District website’s hiring page.