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    Breaking News: CCHS’ Anthony Lonon Jr. signs with UGA

    by Kye Streetman December 3, 2025

    CCHS varsity football defensive lineman Anthony “AJ” Lonon Jr. officially signed to continue his academic and athletic career by committing to play football at the University of Georgia on Dec. 3.

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    The glory of ’85

    by Staff November 24, 2025

    After falling short in the 1984 state championship, the 1985 varsity football Gladiators turned their heartbreak into history, bringing CCHS its third football state title.

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    Friday Night Lights with Damien Gary

    by Dream Freeman November 21, 2025

    Host Dream Freeman, an ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Staffer, continues his podcast with CCHS varsity football offensive coordinator Damien Gary.

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    Breaking news: CCHS varsity football advances to Sweet 16

    by Cooper Jones November 15, 2025

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

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    By the Numbers: CCHS vs. Effingham County High School varsity football

    by Olive Forrester November 13, 2025

    The CCHS varsity football team will play at and against Effingham County High School on Nov. 14 at 7:30 pm for the first round of the Georgia High School Football playoffs.

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    Leaving a legacy: Q&A with CCHS varsity football secondary coach Steve Brooks

    by Liya Taylor November 11, 2025

    CCHS varsity football secondary coach Steve Brooks discusses his legacy with the CCHS football program and his goals for the 2025-26 season, his first season back, since 2001.

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    Friday Night Lights with David Perno

    by Dream Freeman November 10, 2025

    Host Dream Freeman, an ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Staffer, continues his podcast with CCHS head varsity football coach David Perno.

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    By the Numbers: CCHS vs. Winder-Barrow High School varsity football

    by Olive Forrester October 29, 2025

    The CCHS varsity football team will play against Winder-Barrow High School at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

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    Game Preview: CCHS vs. Jackson County High School varsity football

    by Kye Streetman September 18, 2025

    The CCHS varsity football team will face Jackson County High School for the CCHS Homecoming game at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 in Billy Henderson Stadium.

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    Friday night lights with Zach Howard

    by Dream Freeman September 18, 2025

    Host Dream Freeman, an ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Staffer, continues his podcast with CCHS varsity football defensive backs coach Zach Howard.

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    Friday night lights with Jack Mangel

    by Dream Freeman September 5, 2025

    Host Dream Freeman, an ODYSSEY Media Group Sports Staffer, starts his podcast with CCHS running back varsity football coach Jack Mangel.

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    59th Classic City Championship Package

    by Staff August 15, 2025

    The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will open their season against Cedar Shoals High School in the 59th Classic City Championship at 3 p.m. on Aug. 16 in CSHS’ Water-Wilkins Stadium.

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    Gallery: CCHS vs. Houston County varsity football playoffs

    by Wyatt Meyer November 18, 2024

    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.

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    CCHS vs. Houston County High School playoffs preview package

    by Staff November 15, 2024

    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.

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    Game Coverage: CCHS v. Alcovy High School varsity football

    by Andréas Dillies October 27, 2024

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

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    Game Coverage: CCHS vs. Apalachee High School varsity football

    by Wyatt Meyer September 29, 2024

    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.

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    Gallery: CCHS varsity football vs. Apalachee High School

    by Wyatt Meyer September 28, 2024

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

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    Game coverage: CCHS vs. OCHS varsity football

    by Lydia Rowell August 24, 2024

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

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    Game coverage: CCHS vs. CSHS varsity football

    by Cooper Jones August 16, 2024

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

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    Game coverage: 57th Classic City Championship

    by Cadence Schapker August 21, 2023

    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.

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    57th Classic City Championship Package

    by Staff August 19, 2023

    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.

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  • ProfilesSports

    Friday Night Heights

    by Wyatt Meyer August 14, 2023

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

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    For the love of the game: Q&A with CCHS assistant varsity football coach Damien Gary

    by Kendarius Butts November 1, 2022

    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.

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    Gallery: CCHS vs Maynard Jackson varsity football

    by Lucas Donnelly November 15, 2021

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

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  • SliderSports

    All or nothing

    by McKinley Dykes September 17, 2021

    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.

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