A Georgia high school football player drowned in a river on the Florida / Georgia Line on Thursday night. Raymond Wade Jr., 17, was a cornerback and wide receiver at Charlton County High School in Southeast Georgia. He was a rising senior.
Georgia High School Football is one of the most popular sports in the state. Every fall, thousands of fans pack into stadiums to watch their favorite teams compete. High school football in Georgia is governed by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). The GHSA is responsible for regulating competition between schools and ensuring that all schools follow the same rules.
The GHSA is divided into two divisions, A and AA. Division A is for smaller schools, while Division AA is for larger schools. Each division is further divided into regions. Region 1 in Division A includes schools from the Atlanta area, while Region 8 in Division AA includes schools from the Savannah area.
The regular season usually begins in early September and runs through early November. The playoffs then begin, and the state championship games are usually played in December. Georgia high school football is very competitive, and many schools have strong traditions. Some of the most successful programs in the state include Valdosta High School, Camden County High School, and Buford High School.
Best record in the match
Valdosta High School has won a record 12 state championships, while Camden County High School has won six. Buford High School has won five state championships, including three in
According to WTLV, he was in the St. Mary’s River, northwest of Jacksonville, with friends when he was drowning around 5 p.m. Her friends tried to save her, but she couldn’t. The crew found his body around 11:15 p.m., according to WJXT.
The high school, located in Folkestone, sent a statement to students and families following Wade’s death:
“Charlton County School District teachers, administrators, and all staff members are devastated by the news of the sinking of one of our students, Raymond Wade,” the district said in a statement. “Raymond was a well-liked and respected young man, and our community will miss him dearly. Our prayers go out to Raymond’s family.
