Georgia-Carolina Challenge Participating Teams

from ITG Next South Georgia April/May 2023 Magazine

by ITG Next Magazine

Georgia High School Football Showcase Events Attract High-Profile Programs

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there, and it’s going to be a great test for us to kick off the season.”

Valdosta will travel to Northeast Ohio to start its 2023 season, taking on the Massillon Tigers in the inaugural Northeast Ohio vs. America Showcase Event. The Tigers are No. 4 all-time in wins nationwide, while Valdosta remains the winningest football team in the country. The Wildcats and Tigers are two of the eight teams that will take part in the event at Paul Brown Stadium in Massillon, Ohio.

Tigers head coach Nate Moore told ITG Next Georgia that the game is an attractive matchup on several fronts.

“With the University of Georgia and Ohio State playing in the College Football Playoff semifinals, I feel that adds a bit of intrigue to our game with the whole Georgia versus Ohio thing,” Moore said.

Valdosta head coach Shelton Felton told ITG Next that he also likes that aspect of the matchup, especially at their stadium.

“We are looking forward to the challenge of representing Georgia in this game and at their place,” Felton said. “It’s going to be great for our kids to go up there and play.”