Which Athens-area high school football stadium has been toughest place to play in past decade
At the Clarke/Oconee Football Media Day this week, a theme emerged when players were asked about the toughest road environment to play.
Playoffs.
November games at state powerhouses Benedictine, Crisp County and Marist were listed as having difficult atmospheres to win a playoff game. It makes sense — as the season goes on, attendance and the stakes rise, especially teams with talent and state title expectations.
But there are tough environments in and around Athens, and several teams have the home records to prove it. Here’s how Athens area football teams rank by win percentage over the last decade.
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Note: Schedules and records gathered using data from GHSFHA.org
Prince Avenue
Stadium: Wolverine Field
Home record: 57-7 (89.1%)
Current home win streak: 16 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Aug. 19 vs Hammond (SC)
Jefferson
Stadium: Memorial Stadium
Home record: 59-8 (88.1%)
Current home win streak: 0 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Sept. 2 vs St. Pius X
Athens Academy
Stadium: Slaughter Field
Home record: 53-9 (85.5%)
Current home win streak: 2 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Sept. 2 vs Prince Avenue
Commerce
Stadium: Tiger Field at Ray Lamb Stadium
Home record: 47-13 (78.3%)
Current home win streak: 1 game
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Sept. 2 vs Hebron Christian
Oconee County
Stadium: Warrior Stadium
Home record: 41-17 (70.6%)
Current home win streak: 2 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Aug. 19 vs North Oconee
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Clarke Central
Stadium: Billy Henderson Stadium
Home record: 40-17 (70.2%)
Current home win streak: 0 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Sept. 23 vs Jefferson
North Oconee
Stadium: Titan Stadium
Home record: 37-19 (66.1%)
Current home win streak: 6 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Sept. 2 vs South Forsyth
Athens Christian
Stadium: Eagle Field
Home record: 24-27 (47.1%)
Current home win streak: 0 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Oct. 14 vs Commerce
Cedar Shoals
Stadium: Waters-Wilkins Stadium
Home record: 22-27 (45%)
Current home win streak: 1 game
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Oct. 7 vs North Oconee
Jackson County
Stadium: Panther Stadium
Home record: 22-27 (45%)
Current home win streak: 1 game
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Sept. 16 vs North Forsyth
Winder-Barrow
Stadium: W. Clair Harris Stadium
Home record: 20-27 (43.5%)
Current home win streak: 0 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Aug. 19 vs Apalachee
Madison County
Stadium: Red Raider Stadium
Home record: 18-32 (36%)
Current home win streak: 0 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Oct. 14 vs Cedar Shoals
Apalachee
Stadium: R. Harold Harrison Stadium
Home record: 13-38 (25.5%)
Current home win streak: 0 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Sept. 23 vs Jackson County
East Jackson
Home record: 10-39 (20.4%)
Current home win streak: 0 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Nov. 4 vs Athens Academy
Oglethorpe County
Stadium: Patriot Stadium
Home record: 8-39 (17%)
Current home win streak: 0 games
Most anticipated 2022 home game: Sept. 30 vs Seckinger
McClain Baxley is a recruiting reporter for the Athens Banner-Herald and the USA TODAY Network. Reach him by email at mbaxley@onlineathens.com or on Twitter at @mcclainbaxley.
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Prince Avenue football, Jefferson boast toughest stadiums to play
