Game Coverage

The CCHS varsity football team defeated Effingham County High School with a final score of 34-33 on Nov. 14 at ECHS.

Clarke Central High School varsity football quarterback Kamron Lawrence, a junior, scrambles out of…

The Athens Rock Lobsters beat the Monroe Moccasins in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 regulation time tie at Akins Ford Arena on Feb. 28.

The CCHS girls varsity soccer team won 6-2 against Cedar Shoals High School on Feb. 13 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

In the boys varsity soccer Classic City Championship, the Gladiators beat Cedar Shoals High School 3-1 in Billy Henderson Stadium on Feb. 13.

The CCHS varsity wrestling team beat cross-town rival Cedar Shoals High School in the Classic City Championship on Jan. 17.

CCHS and crosstown rival Cedar Shoals High School went head-to-head in four basketball games at Akins Ford Arena on Dec. 20 in the Classic City Championship.

The Athens Rock Lobsters, Athens’s new professional hockey team, beat the Mississippi Seawolves 3-2 in their long-awaited home debut at the new Ford Akins Arena on Dec. 13..

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 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 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 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 defeated Cedar Shoals High School by a score of 40-0 in the 56th Classic City Championship on Aug. 18 in 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 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 Oconee County High School on March 25 and added another win to their overall record, making it 13-1.

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.

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

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 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.

The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity soccer teams played Morgan County High School in Death Valley on Feb. 25.

On Feb 22, the Clarke Central High School boys varsity baseball team lost to Banks County High School in the first game of Diamond Day with a score of 3-5.

The Cedar Shoals High School girls and boys varsity basketball teams beat Clarke Central High School 63-50 and 66-56 respectively on Jan. 25.

The Clarke Central High School boys and girls varsity basketball teams played Heritage High School boys and girls varsity teams on Dec. 10 in the New Gym.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Lithia Springs High School in the first round of the state playoffs on Nov. 16.

On Nov. 8, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team pulled off a win against No. 1-ranked team Buford High School in the Region Championship.

The Clarke Central High School varsity and JV volleyball teams lost to Athens Academy on Aug. 13.

The Clarke Central High School varsity girls soccer team played against Oconee County High School on Feb. 22.

In the first playoff game hosted at Clarke Central High School’s Billy Henderson Stadium since 2011, the Gladiators defeat the East Paulding High School Raiders and advance to the third round of the state playoffs.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators were defeated by their rival team, the Cedar Shoals High School Jaguars, for the first time in ten years on Sept. 28.

Clarke Central High School varsity offensive lineman Kenzavion Watson runs a play in a…

The Clarke Central High School girls varsity basketball team played the Cedar Shoals High School girls varsity basketball team on Jan. 20 in the New Gym at CCHS.

The Clarke Central High School boy and girls junior varsity basketball teams played the Cedar Shoals High School junior varsity basketball teams on Jan. 20 in the New Gym at CCHS.

Clarke Central High School faced off against Cedar Shoals High School in their annual rivalry basketball game on Dec. 16 at CCHS.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team came up with a win against the Oconee County Warriors on Aug. 25.

The Clarke Central High School soccer teams beat the Cedar Shoals High School soccer teams in all four games played on April 8 at CSHS.

The Clarke Central High School girls varsity soccer team lost to Flowery Branch High School on March 17.

The Clarke Central High School wrestling program sent 11 wrestlers to the state tournament in Macon, Ga.

On Feb. 1, Clarke Central High School varsity football players Zay Brown, Rico Arnold and Bryson Kearney signed to play collegiate football.

Clarke Central High School held a pep rally on Jan. 20 previewing their basketball game against Cedar Shoals High School. The student government association put together an array of events including the recognition of winter sports.

By OLIVIA RIPPS – Sports Editor With the new head varsity head coach David…

After their 44-21 defeat over Flowery Branch High School on Oct. 21, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team earned their spot in the playoffs and have began working towards a victory .

Clarke Central High School’s junior varsity baseball team ended their season with a ten inning doubleheader on April 19.

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Head boys varsity basketball coach Andre McIntyre speaks on his expectations for the 2015-16 basketball season.

On October 16, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against the Gainesville High School football team at Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Clarke Central varsity football team fell short in a fourth quarter comeback attempt against Flowery Branch.

On September 25, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play the Apalachee High School varsity football team at Billy Henderson Stadium.

For the 49th time since 1974, crosstown high school rivals Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School football teams will clash in the Classic City Championship.

Clarke Central High School’s Varsity volleyball team hosted a play day and won three matches on Aug., 29.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team is in preparation for their first region game.

After 15 years, Clarke Central High School refinished and repainted the New Gym’s floor.

The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team is reflecting on their current region record and figuring how to improve in order to make the playoffs.

The Clarke Central High School JV girls soccer team took on Flowery Branch High School at Billy Henderson Stadium on Sat., March 21. The Lady Glads tied Flowery Branch with a score of 0-0.

The Clarke Central High School varsity boys soccer team were defeated 4-1 by Apalachee…

On Jan. 17, Clarke Central High School competed in a swim meet at the…

Thirty-one Georgia high schools competed in the Clarke-Oconee Invitational at the University of Georgia’s Ramsey Student Center Natatorium on Jan. 17.

On Thurs., Oct. 16, sophomore Byron Spraggins played in the final junior varsity game of the season against cross-town rival Cedar Shoals High School at Billy Henderson Stadium after being cleared from a concussion.

The Clarke Central High School varsity softball team won its second game this season — also its second since 2007 — 11-6 against Greater Atlanta Christian School on Sept. 30 in the regular season finalé.

  By SAMUEL HOOD – Sports Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Clarke Central…

On Friday, Aug. 29, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team lost its season opener of the regular season against Hart County at Billy Henderson stadium.

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, the Clarke Central High School varsity softball team registered its first win in seven years against Greene County High School.

Senior quarterback Aakeem Wise led the Clarke Central High School varsity football team to an 18-0 win over Jonesboro High School in a preseason game on Friday, Aug. 15 at Billy Henderson stadium.

The West team defeated the East team 31-6 in the Northeast Georgia Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ inaugural Football All-Star Game, hosted by Clarke Central High School.

The B team football team finished its 2013 season with a winning record of 4-3 and only one home game.

Clarke Central High School head varsity football coach Ahren Self stood behind his defense before the 47th meeting between the Gladiators and cross-town rival Cedar Shoals High School.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team lost 28-56 on Oct. 18 at Billy Henderson Stadium against Gainesville High School and their senior quarterback Deshaun Watson, the consensus No. 1-rated high school quarterback in the nation.

Through half of regional play, the Clarke Central High School Gladiators varsity football team are 4-0 in regional play and 5-1 overall.

Clarke Central High School’s 23-3 win on Oct. 11 vs. Heritage High School at Billy Henderson Stadium snapped a two-year streak of suffering come-from-behind losses against the Patriots.

The Gladiators were defeated by Oconee, but rebounded to defeat Gainsville in region game.

Clarke Central High School Head Football Coach Ahren Self recorded his first career win on Friday, September 6

Clarke Central High School faced cross-town rival Cedar Shoals High School on Aug. 27.

By KEVIN MOBLEY – Contributing Writer During a game broadcast in 1982, CBS Sports’…

Clarke Central High School and Cedar Shoals High School have shared a deep rivalry for the past 38 years. On Nov. 9, the two programs will meet once again, and all of Athens is waiting for that day to arrive.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators beat Loganville High School at Billy Henderson Stadium 40-6 last Friday, Sept. 14. This was the first win for the Gladiators in the 2012 football season.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators lost to Marist 30-13 in the first-ever meeting between the two schools.

At 5:30 p.m. on March 29, game one of the CCHS-Alcovy doubleheader began. Eighth-grader Noah Fairbairn started for CCHS and allowed six hits and five earned runs over five innings of pitching.

The Classic City Championship is arguably the most important game of the season for both Cedar Shoals High School and Clarke Central High School.