Ringgold High School (Georgia)
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Ringgold High School is a public four year comprehensive high school
located in Catoosa County
, Georgia
in the outskirts of Chattanooga
, Tennessee. Ringgold serves the communities of Ringgold
.
. The school currently represents Region 7-AAA in the athletics.
On April 27, 2011, Ringgold High School was heavily damaged by a F4 tornado. The Ringgold High Students now attend Heritage High School in the after-noons and Heritage students attend school in the mornings.
in the first round. The second came in 2003 where they were defeated by a superb Tucker High School team in the first round 45-28. And the third after the Tiger football program posted an 8-2 record with both their regular season losses coming by a combined 4 points. The Tigers were once again eliminated in the first round, the loss handed to them by the North Hall High School
Trojans by a score of 39-21. Their overall playoff record is 0-2. The Tiger football program have managed to post 21 winning seasons in the school's history.
. The team has advanced this far by beating Creekview High School
in the first round in three games, then St. Pius X in the second round after defeating the lions the tigers played Rutland High School
at Home and won the series in the three games. That set up a semi-final game at Oconee High School in which the Tigers swept the Warriors in two straight games. The Tigers are led by there strong pitching from junior Colton Cross, and Sophomores Matthew Crownover and Corey Kafka. Crownover is a Clemson University
committ. Along with the pitching the tigers have gotten it done with their bats and fielding too, led by Senior Tyler Proctor, Juniors Zach Lance, Barrett Fontana, Erik Hull, Hunter Heath, Josh Riley and Caleb Jones, Sophomores Adam Weldon, Wright Hackett, Mark Fairbanks, Read Walden,and Mark Grey and the lone Freshman Austin Parrish. Parrish has been a surprise for the tigers this season making big plays in the field and at the plate. He helped propel the Tigers past St. Pius X with a bases loaded two out double down the third base line giving the Tigers the 9-7 win. The Tigers are coached by Brent Tucker, David Crownover, Jesse Cross, and Daniel Hackett. The tigers have finished 2nd in the state twice since 1954.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Catoosa County
Catoosa County, Georgia
Catoosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 5, 1853. As of 2000, the population was 53,282. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 62,241...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
in the outskirts of Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga is the fourth-largest city in the US state of Tennessee , with a population of 169,887. It is the seat of Hamilton County...
, Tennessee. Ringgold serves the communities of Ringgold
Ringgold, Georgia
Ringgold is a city in Catoosa County, Georgia, United States. The population was 2,422 at the 2000 census. The city is the county seat of Catoosa County...
.
About Ringgold
Ringgold has distinguished themselves across the southeast as one of the premier schools in Georgia. Ringgold was the first high school to be founded in Catoosa CountyCatoosa County, Georgia
Catoosa County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was created on December 5, 1853. As of 2000, the population was 53,282. The 2007 Census Estimate shows a population of 62,241...
. The school currently represents Region 7-AAA in the athletics.
On April 27, 2011, Ringgold High School was heavily damaged by a F4 tornado. The Ringgold High Students now attend Heritage High School in the after-noons and Heritage students attend school in the mornings.
Administration
- Sharon Vaughn - Principal
- Tom Jenkins - Asst Principal
- JR Jones - Asst Principal
- Kyra Rhyne - Asst Principal
Extracurricular activities
- Humane Society
- Marching Band
- Cheerleading
- FFA
- JHBA
- HOSA
- Spanish
- French
- DECA
- Thespians
- FBLA
- FCA
- Beta
- Academic Team
Athletics
The Ringgold Tigers continue to excel in the athletics, in which they send five or more sports to the playoffs each year. Below is a list of athletics offered at Ringgold.- Football
- Volleyball
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Wrestling
- Marching Band
- Cheerleading
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Soccer
- Cross Country
- Track & Field
- Boys Golf
- Girls Golf
- Softball
- Boys Tennis
- Girls Tennis
Football
The Ringgold Tigers have played 60 years of football and in that time they have managed to post an overall 254-343-8 record. The Tigers have only managed to clinch a state playoff berth three times; the first, in their 1989 season, which resulted in an 18-16 defeat to Cedartown High SchoolCedartown high school
Cedartown High School is the only high school in the city of Cedartown, Georgia, USA. It is run by the principal and Polk School District Superintendent Marvin Williams. The school is classified as a 3A school by the Georgia High School Association....
in the first round. The second came in 2003 where they were defeated by a superb Tucker High School team in the first round 45-28. And the third after the Tiger football program posted an 8-2 record with both their regular season losses coming by a combined 4 points. The Tigers were once again eliminated in the first round, the loss handed to them by the North Hall High School
North Hall High School
North Hall High School is a public four year comprehensive high school located in the northern portion of Hall County, Georgia, USA, in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. North Hall serves the communities of Gainesville, Murrayville and Clermont and is located 10 miles north of...
Trojans by a score of 39-21. Their overall playoff record is 0-2. The Tiger football program have managed to post 21 winning seasons in the school's history.
2009 season
- Overall record: (8-3)
- 6-AAA Record: (5-1) 3rd - FINAL
- Sub A Record: (4-1) 2nd - FINAL
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | September 4, 2009 | Murphy, NC | W 34-6 | 1-0 |
| 3 | September 11, 2009 | Adairsville | W 13-7 | 2-0 |
| 4 | September 18, 2009 | South Paulding | L 6-7 | 2-1 |
| 5 | September 25, 2009 | Central, Carroll | W 26-7 | 3-1 |
| 6 | October 2, 2009 | Southeast Whitfield | W 48-26 | 4-1 |
| 7 | October 9, 2009 | Ridgeland | L 7-10 | 4-2 |
| 8 | October 16, 2009 | Lafayette | W 14-0 | 5-2 |
| 9 | October 23, 2009 | Lakeview, Ft. O | W 26-20 | 6-2 |
| 10 | October 30, 2009 | Heritage | W 49-20 | 7-2 |
| 11 | November 6, 2009 | Central, Carroll | W 14-7 | 8-2 |
| P1 | November 13, 2009 | North Hall | L 21-39 | 8-3 |
Ringgold Tiger Band
The Ringgold High School Tiger Marching Band has been performing during the half-time shows for Ringgold Tiger Football for over 50 years. The first Ringgold band began with 25 members and has grown every year to now over 200 members. The RHS Tiger Band consistently has superior scores for their marching performances and has received the title of Grand Champion for many of their award winning shows, such as "The Roman Invasion" "Soldiers and Saints", "Symphonic Sounds" and their 2008 performance "A Latin Fantasy". The RHS Marching Tiger Band had the honor of representing the state of Georgia in the 2006 New York City's Veterans Day parade and was awarded "Band of the Year" in the Chattanooga area.Baseball
The Ringgold Tiger Baseball Team has had one of the most outstanding seasons in school history, making it all the way to the GHSA State Finals vs. Columbus High SchoolColumbus High School (Columbus, Georgia)
Columbus High School is located in Columbus, Georgia, USA. It serves as one of the Muscogee County School District's Liberal Arts Magnet school. It opened in 1890 and has been located throughout the city. In the 2006–2007 school year it was ranked #9. In 2005, the school shared the ranking as the...
. The team has advanced this far by beating Creekview High School
Creekview High School (Canton, Georgia)
Creekview High School is a public high school located in Canton, Georgia. The school was opened in 2006, and the first class graduated in 2009. The high school is directly across the road from Creekland Middle School. During 2005, the first year of the high school, the lone ninth grade resided in...
in the first round in three games, then St. Pius X in the second round after defeating the lions the tigers played Rutland High School
Rutland High School
Rutland High School is a senior high school located in Rutland , Vermont, and attended by students in grades 9-12. Originally located in the current Rutland Intermediate School building on Library Avenue, it has been located on Stratton Road since 1994...
at Home and won the series in the three games. That set up a semi-final game at Oconee High School in which the Tigers swept the Warriors in two straight games. The Tigers are led by there strong pitching from junior Colton Cross, and Sophomores Matthew Crownover and Corey Kafka. Crownover is a Clemson University
Clemson University
Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States....
committ. Along with the pitching the tigers have gotten it done with their bats and fielding too, led by Senior Tyler Proctor, Juniors Zach Lance, Barrett Fontana, Erik Hull, Hunter Heath, Josh Riley and Caleb Jones, Sophomores Adam Weldon, Wright Hackett, Mark Fairbanks, Read Walden,and Mark Grey and the lone Freshman Austin Parrish. Parrish has been a surprise for the tigers this season making big plays in the field and at the plate. He helped propel the Tigers past St. Pius X with a bases loaded two out double down the third base line giving the Tigers the 9-7 win. The Tigers are coached by Brent Tucker, David Crownover, Jesse Cross, and Daniel Hackett. The tigers have finished 2nd in the state twice since 1954.