The Stephens County Indians turn a new chapter in the program’s history, as they move on from legendary coach Frank Barden and three-year starting quarterback Jackson Bell. They’re in good hands, as the Indians bring in Wesley Tankersley (65-44), who has a winning pedigree. He’s coached seven state playoff teams, including six straight now as he comes over from Ridgeland, where he also won back-to-back region titles.

The 2018 schedule contains some intriguing rival games out of region, including a scrimmage at White County, and early-season games at Hart County and at Rabun County, as well as a heated rivalry game at home against Habersham Central.

2018 Indians Schedule

8/10 – @ White County (Scrimmage)
8/17 – @ Franklin County
8/24 – @ Hart County
8/31 – vs Athens Academy
9/7 – @ Rabun County
9/14 – vs Habersham Central
9/21 – vs Cedar Shoals
9/28 – BYE
10/5 – BYE
10/12 – vs Oconee County*
10/19 – @ North Oconee*
10/26 – vs Madison County*
11/2 – @ St. Pius X*

*Denotes Region 8-AAAA game

The Indians have a history that dates back to 1923, and they have been one of the most historic teams in North Georgia, winning 487 games, a state championship and 14 region titles. This past 2017 season, Stephens County went a meager 5-5, missing state for the first time since 2009.