Gordon Lee High School defensive linesman Randall Smith performs a drill during practice on Monday, August 6, 2012, in Chickamauga, Ga.BY THE NUMBERS16 – Programs in the reclassified Region 6-A, which includes just two public schools: Gordon Lee and rival Trion. To make the playoffs in Class A this year a team must either win its region or make it in via a complicated point system.24 – Returning lettermen for the Trojans, including 14 seniors and 15 overall returning starters.34 – Games under .500 for Gordon Lee all-time against Trion. According to the Georgia High School Football Historians website, the series record is 20-54-2.SCHEDULEAug. 31 Lakeview-F.O.Sep. 7 at Coahulla CreekSep. 14 ArmucheeSep. 21 SW Atlanta Christian*Sep. 28 at Whitfield AcademyOct. 5 at Christian Heritage*Oct. 19 at Darlington*Oct. 26 at Trion*Nov. 2 Mount Zion, Carroll*Nov. 9 Region 6-A crossover game* Region 6A-A game
GORDON LEE TROJANS
Coach: Charles Wiggins (First year here, 43-35 in seven years overall)
Stadium: Billy Neil Ellis Stadium
Address: 156 Lee Circle, Chickamauga, GA 30707
RECENT HISTORY
The Trojans are riding a three year streak of not making the playoffs after being an annual member of postseason play for the previous decade. Making the playoffs this season in the first split of public and private schools for the postseason will be even more difficult than in the past. Here’s a look at the regular-season win total for the last five years: