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A slideshow shows a list of major international, national and Athens news stories from Aug. 24 to Aug. 30.

Calling all speedsters – the University of Georgia’s new NASCAR team is making waves in Athens.

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

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.

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.

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

The University of Georgia Bulldogs won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship for the second consecutive year and commemorated their achievement with a parade and celebration in Athens.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Following their win against the University of Alabama on Jan. 10 to gain the 2021 College Football Playoff National Championship title, the University of Georgia held a parade and celebration in Athens on Jan. 15.

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

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 Clarke Central High School Homecoming Game took place on Oct. 8 at the…

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

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 football team is striving for team bonding and success throughout the 2021-22 season.

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 Classic City Championship game, scheduled for Aug. 21 after being delayed from its original date, Aug. 20, has been delayed again.

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

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

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

Though they are not participating in marching competitions for the 2020-21 season, the CCHS marching band has been rehearsing and playing at CCHS football games.

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.

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

The limited-time documentary series “Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez” was released onto Netflix on Jan. 15, following the murders committed by former college and professional football star Aaron Hernandez.

ODYSSEY Media Group sports podcaster AJ Carr interviews Clarke Central High School senior Chris Johnson about his four years at CCHS, including his experiences on the football team and CCHS drama program.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Wayne County High School on Nov. 22, advancing to the third round of state playoffs.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played against Lithia Springs High School…

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

The Clarke Central High School Touchdown Club helps feed the CCHS football team every Thursday and Friday.

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

Clarke Central High School will play Lithia Springs High School at 7:30 p.m on Nov. 16 at CCHS for the first round of the playoffs.

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.

On Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m., the Clarke Central High School Gladiators will face off against Buford High School in Death Valley.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Winder-Barrow High School 56-3 in the CCHS homecoming game on Oct. 18.

On Oct 4, the Clarke Central High School Gladiators defeated the Cedar Shoals High School Jaugars (34-10)

On Sept. 20, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play at Lanier High School.

Some Clarke Central High School varsity and JV practices this season have been canceled or delayed due to extreme heat.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team lost to Flowery Branch High School 0-38 in the Billy Henderson Stadium on Sept. 6.

Twenty-two-year-old Central Methodist University free safety Toni Harris represents a future where female football players are encouraged to follow their dreams.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team defeated Oconee County High School 28-21 in the Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 30.

The Clarke Central High School varsity cheer team will begin their season on Aug. 23 at the varsity football game against Winder-Barrow High School.

On Aug. 23, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play Winder-Barrow High School at Billy Henderson Stadium.

“Last Chance U” season four, titled “INDY Part 2,” follows the Independence Community College football program throughout the 2018-19 football season.

Clarke Clarke High School 2012 graduate Andre Robinson talks about his journey to working for the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team and being named a member of Front Office sports Rising 25.

Sports staffer Zach Donegan reminisces on his football career.

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 24-7 and advance to the third round of the state playoffs.

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.

1982 Clarke Central High School alumnus and Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp is the Republican candidate in the 2018 Georgia gubernatorial race.

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.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played Cedar Shoals High School at home in the 52nd Classic City Championship on Sept. 28.

Sports staffer Andrea Matta-Castillo compiles a decade’s worth of data from the annual Classic City Championship between the Clarke Central High School Gladiators and the Cedar Shoals High School Jaguars.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play the Cedar Shoals High School varsity football team on Sept. 28. Senior Visuals Coordinator Kelly Fulford captured pre-game predictions from CCHS varsity football players and cheerleaders.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will play against their cross-town rivals, Cedar Shoals High School, on Sept. 28 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

Early predictions on who will make the college football Division I Playoffs this coming winter.

For the 2018-19 school year, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team expanded its academic support program for players.

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

On August 24 the Clarke Central High School varsity football team played the Oconee County High School football team at OCHS.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team looks to improve in their upcoming season.

On August 8 the Clarke Central High School football team scrimmaged T.L Hannah School in the annual CCHS preseason scrimmage.

Friends, family and teammates remember the life and accomplishments of Athenian icon Billy Henderson.

The NFL is currently the most popular sport in America, but it might not be long before the NBA takes this title.

Sports Staffer Caedmon Churchwell tests your American football knoweledge with this quiz.

With the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team having competed in the national championship, Clarke County School District administration declared Jan. 8 and 9 as “Bulldog Days”.

Sports staffer Caedmon Churchwell predicts the outcome of the National Championship game between Alabama and Georgia.

Players from 26 high schools participated in the FCA All-Star football game at 12 p.m. held at Clarke Central High School.

National protests during sporting events have sparked debate and controversy at the national, state and local level about the ethics of athletes protesting during games.

Sports writer Caedmon Churchwell shares his love for the University of Georgia football team.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team fell to the Carrollton High School varsity football team on Nov. 10 for the first round of the GHSA AAAAA playoffs. The Trojans won 35-16.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against Carrollton High School in the first round of the GHSA AAAAA state playoffs on Nov. 10.

Clarke Central High School varsity defensive lineman Sam Tardits, a senior who grew up playing rugby in France, immerses himself in the world of football at CCHS and is faced with choosing between the two sports he loves.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against Region 8-AAAAA opponent Flowery Branch High School at the McConnell-Talbert Stadium on Oct. 20.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team faced Region 8-AAAAA opponent Johnson High School in CCHS’ eighth game of the season.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team played the Loganville High School varsity football team on Oct. 6 for their annual homecoming game. CCHS came out on top with an end score of 49-21 Gladiators.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators took on the Loganville High School Red Devils in Billy Henderson Stadium on Oct. 6.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against the Loganville High School Red Devils at Billy Henderson Stadium on Oct. 5.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators defeated the Cedar Shoals High School Jaguars 48-7 in the 51st Classic City Championship on Sept. 22.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators varsity football team will face off against in-town rivals, the Cedar Shoals High School Jaguars, at Billy Henderson Stadium on Sept. 22.

Sports staffer Caedmon Churchwell previews the Clarke Central High School varsity football team’s face off against North Oconee High School, which will take place on Sept. 15, with a By The Numbers.

After a devastating Super Bowl 51 loss to end the 2016-17 Atlanta Falcons football season, sports writer Caedmon Churchwell gives his predictions for the upcoming season.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team acquired their second win of the regular season, coming up with a 42-14 win against Gainesville High School on Sept. 1.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team hosted the Oconee County High School Warriors in their second regular season game on Aug. 25.

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

Clarke Central High School football coaches provide an outlook for the 2017-18 football season.

Clarke Central High School sophomore Sidney Barnett shares about his roles as both a sneakerhead and an athlete, and the challenges he has faced throughout his life.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team held a preseason scrimmage against Jefferson County High School at Billy Henderson Stadium on Aug. 10.

The Clarke Central High School head football coach, David Perno, and two CCHS football players, Elijah Smith and Jack Mangel share their goals and expectations for the upcoming 2017 season.

Broadcast staffer Kelly Fulford talks to Clarke Central High School running back coach about preperations for the 2017/2018 football season.

University of Miami fullback Marquez Williams, a 2011-12 Clarke Central High School graduate, has traveled a path that has led him to his dreams.

On Feb. 5, the Atlanta Falcons squandered a 25-point lead to the New England Patriots, losing Super Bowl LI and leaving Atlanta fans disappointed for yet another year.

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

On Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m., Clarke Central High School will host the Fellowship of Christian Athletes All-Star Football Game.

David Perno, once a Gladiator himself, followed a sports-based path of playing and coaching which has lead him to his current position as the Clarke Central High School head football coach.

For the first time since 2013, the Clarke Central High School varsity football team competed in the Georgia High School Association 5A Sweet 16 State Playoffs. The Clarke Central Gladiators traveled to Henry County to face the Stockbridge High School Tigers on Nov. 18. The Gladiators fell to the Tigers 37-13.

Varsity linebacker Byron “Memphis” Spraggins, a senior, has been playing football since he was young and his love for the game is strongly influenced by his father.

In light of the C-Team’s championship game win, Clarke Central High School football coaches and players reflect on their success this season and look ahead to the future of the program.

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 held the first pep rally of the year in anticipation for the annual senior night football game on Oct. 21. The pep rally was held during seventh period and the varsity football team played against Flowery Branch High School that night.

On Sept. 30, CCHS went up against Buford High School and fell 44-13 to the Wolves. Before the game, the Clarke Middle School band and orchestra, the Burney-Harris-Lyons Middle School band and the CCHS orchestra performed the “Star Spangled Banner” and at half-time, both teams’ marching bands took to the field.

Guest writer and Sports Editor of the Cedar Shoals Blueprints Magazine predicts the outcome of the 50th Classic City Championship.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team beat North Oconee High School 45-21 in Death Valley for CCHS’ annual homecoming game.

The Clarke Central High School varsity football team will face off against North Oconee High School’s varsity football team on Sept. 15. Kick off is at 7:30 p.m. at Billy Henderson Stadium.

When the lights go out and the final season is over, football players at any level must find themselves outside of the sport.

With the 2015-16 NFL season wrapped up, the beginning of the next season approaches and a large variety of potential game changers are preparing to enter the NFL draft. Here are some of the top prospects, compiled by sophomore Staff Writer Owen Churchwell, that are expected to appear in the 2016 draft.

Super Bowl L will feature the Denver Broncos (12-4) and the Carolina Panthers (15-1). With Peyton Manning far out of his prime, the Broncos will have to heavily rely on their defense to have a chance.

As Super Bowl 50 approaches, fans all over the country will witness a battle between two No. 1 seeded teams entering the playoffs: the National Football Conference’s Carolina Panthers and the American Football Conference’s Denver Broncos.

After breaking the career interception record and leaving a lasting legacy in his four years at Clarke Central High School, senior cornerback Rayshawn McCall is ready to take the next step.

Web Master Suncana Pavlic compiled a package containing fast facts written by staff writers Owen Churchwell and Fear Churchwell containing information on the CFP Championship game between the Alabama Roll Tides and the Clemson Tigers. Who will win?

Clarke Central alumnus and former University of Georgia head baseball coach David Perno will continue his career in Athens as the new CCHS head football coach.

Click here for more pictures from the last game of the 2015-16 season. By…

As concussions amongst high school athletes have become a serious issue in the sports world, the Clarke Central High School athletic association has taken an approach to prevent them.

Studies show that it is very important for your health to stretch your muscles before and after physical activity. There are many beneficial ways to stretch, including active warm-ups and group stretches.

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.

During the homecoming game on September 25, Clarke Central High School faced Apalachee High school and crowned the 2015 homecoming queen.

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 2015 football Season, varsity and junior varsity coach Aaron Cavin discusses his thoughts on the new players and what they bring to the team.

Digital managing editor Aneesa-Conine Nakano and the ODYSSEY Online staff compiled a comprehensive package, including fast facts, columns by staff writer Fear Churchwell and Cedar Shoals BluePrints Magazine sports editor Matteo Castile, an interactive timeline and By The Numbers graphic by Suncana Pavlic and a SCENE at Central video by Karla Dougan and Julie Alpaugh.

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

College recruited senior Rayshawn McCall battles a medial collateral ligament sprain (MCL) on his right knee at the start of the Clarke Central High School varsity football season. McCall is three career interceptions away from breaking the all-time record at CCHS, however, his injury may hold him back.

Chris Borland’s decision to quit football due to concerns regarding traumatic brain injury is rational. But what about those who can’t?

Senior tight end/linebacker Qua-Von Scott worked towards his National Signing Day ceremony and football scholarship with a little help from his best friend and toughest motivator.

The National Football League awards the Lombardi trophy to the Seattle Seahawks following their…

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.

In recent years, freshmen on varsity teams have become the norm, and there is no exception this year.

On Jan. 14, Cedar Shoals High School hired their former head football coach Scott Wilkins, who accumulated a 106-50 overall record at CSHS from 1994-2007.

Clarke Central played Lanier on Friday, Sept. 5. At the game? See if you were SCENE!

ODYSSEY Sports is your source for everything athletic at CCHS. Check out the Sports Section at Odysseynewsmagazine.net for features on athletes, game coverage, galleries and editorial content.

Clarke Central played Hart County on Friday, Aug. 29 At the game? See if you were SCENE!

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.

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.

After years of fighting for the spotlight, senior Kavon Williams feels it’s his time to shine as he moves on to Mars Hill College.

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 wins 45-15 in the City Championship game against Cedar Shoals High School.

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 gladiators defeat Cedar Shoals High School 45-15 in the annual Classic City Championship game.

November eighth is the game we have been waiting for. What do the coaches think? Learn more here.

In anticipation of the Cedar Shoals v. Clarke Central game, we asked students who they think will win.

 After six years as the Clarke Central High School defensive coordinator, Self now sits…

Clarke Central High School will face off against Flowery Branch High School on Oct. 25.

Ryan Johnson resumes the role of Head Athletic Trainer after three years.

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.

When watching the 2012 edition of the Clarke Central High School vs. Marist School game, I was awestricken at the fashion in which the War Eagles and their triple option offense dominated in the second half, as they sauntered to a 30-13 win against CCHS.

Gainesville High School senior quarterback Deshaun Watson has been able to cope with national attention off the field while performing at a high level on it.

Clarke Central High School senior quarterback Cameron Johnson looks forward to the matchup against Gainesville High School on Oct. 18.

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.

By the numbers for the upcoming game against Heritage High School.

By the numbers for the upcoming game against Salem High School.

On Sept. 27, Clarke Central hosted their second home game of the season against Appalachee.

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

On Sept. 6, the Gladiators defeated Central Gwinnett High School 37-12 at Billy Henderson Stadium.

The Clarke Central High School Gladiators play Central Gwinnett High School Black Knights Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Fundraising efforts to benefit the surgery recovery of retired head football coach Billy Henderson have led to the creation of the It Can Be Done Foundation.

By MAKAYLA RICHARDS – Web Staff Football will be back soon and here to debate if…

Herschel’s Famous 34 Pub and Grill opened on Feb. 3 at 320 E. Clayton St.

On Feb. 15, football players for the 2013-14 school year were called down to the team meeting room, formerly known as the auxiliary weight room for the second time this week.

Football recruiting has transformed from a side job for college football media to a major aspect of the sport, and it originated from the art of persuasion.

Cedar Shoals High School head football Coach Chris Davis believes his players’ success in life and in the classroom is more important than winning football games.

Clarke Central High School lost 24-13 to the Flowery Branch High School Falcons at home on Oct. 26.

The Gladiator football team is statistically compared to the Heritage High School Patriots in this week’s matchup.

Key statistics leading into tonight’s game at Apalachee High School.

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.

Photos from the CCHS vs. Loganville High School football game.

Key statistics on both sidelines that are crucial to tonight’s game

The Gladiators are statistically compared to the Central Gwinnett High School Black Knights

During my middle school years, I was honored as the First Team all-region quarterback and point guard in Liberty, S.C.

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

Photos of the Marist at CCHS football game.

The top 10 things the Gladiators and fans need to know about CCHS’ first game in a new GHSA qualification against Marist.

Former Clarke Central High School students Martay Mattox and Alan Posey are now members of South Eastern Conference football powerhouses

Prepare yourself for homecoming 2011