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Sports – By Glenn Hughes
Congratulations to new Indians head football coach Brandon Byram. Byram comes to Charlton County from Taylor County and will be the 22nd head coach in Charlton County history dating back to 1947. Also, congratulations to senior Maiden basketball player Christiona Farmer for being selected to the Class A Division II All State Team. …
Read MoreTribe Splits with Brantley and Hilliard – By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County baseball team split a pair of games last Saturday falling to Brantley County before bouncing back to defeat Hilliard. The Indians had two region games canceled earlier in the week, and the rust showed early on. In the opener against Brantley the Herons scored two runs in the top of…
Read MoreBrandon Woolard Signs with Muskingum University – By Glenn Hughes
Charlton County senior football player Brandon Woolard signed a letter of intent to play college football at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. Muskingum is a NCAA Division III school that competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Woolard was a key figure in the Indians making it to the second round of the…
Read MoreTaylor and Thomas Sign to Continue Their Sports Careers – By Glenn Hughes
Senior Maiden softball player signed her letter of intent last week to play college softball at Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon. Taylor was a key member of the Maiden softball team playing whatever position she was needed from pitcher, catcher or anywhere in the infield. Brewton-Parker is a member of the Southern States Athletic …
Read MoreZetmeir and Hamilton Sign to Continue Their Football Careers – By Glenn Hughes
Two senior Indian football players put the pen to paper last week signing to continue to play football at the next level. Joseph Zetmeir signed to play college football at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. Presbyterian is a NCAA Division I school that plays in the Pioneer Football Conference and plays in the Football…
Read More1995, 2005, 2006 State Track Champions Remembered – by Glenn Hughes
The 1995, 2005 and 2006 Charlton County Boys Track and Field State Champions were honored this past Saturday during the basketball game at the high school. Many of the past greats or those representing them were in attendance. Afterwards they met in the school cafeteria to relive old memories. Also, video messages from previous…
Read MoreWoolard Highlights Indians On All Region 2-A Football Team – By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County Indian football team just finished off a season in which they reached the second round of the GHSA State Playoffs. With success comes rewards as the Tribe was heavily represented on the All Region 2-A Football Team. Headlining the Indians was senior wide receiver/defensive back Brandon Woolard who was named the…
Read MoreJoseph Zetmeir To Receive GHSA Inspiration Award – by Glenn Hughes
Charlton County senior football player Joseph Zetmeir is set to receive the prestigious GHSA Inspiration Award during the state football championships next week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. He will receive the award at halftime of the Class AA championship game. The Inspiration Award is given by the Georgia High School Association to a student,…
Read MoreTribe’s Season Ends With Second Round Loss To Screven – By Glenn Hughes
The Charlton County football team saw their season come to a close last Friday night in Sylvania after falling to Screven County 35-14 in the second round of the GHSA state playoffs. The Indians finished the year with a 6-6 record. The Gamecocks received the opening kickoff and promptly drove fifty-eight yards in eight…
Read MoreCharlton County 10U Soccer Team Triumphs at Jitterbug Tournament By Kevin Henderson
In an exciting display of skill, teamwork, and perseverance, the Charlton County 10U Soccer Team captured the championship at the Jitterbug Classic Soccer Tournament in Brantley County on Saturday, November 8. Held at the Brantley County Recreation Complex, the annual Jitterbug Tournament brought together youth teams from across South Georgia, including squads from Brantley, Long,…
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