Summary of last season:
Coach Rich McWhorter had high hopes going into 2015; Charlton County finished the regular season 7-2 and made the playoffs for the 26th season in a row. The Indians started the season with three big wins but then fell hard to Turner County. Three more victories followed over Irwin, Wilcox and Telfair but then fell in the annual Swamp War rivalry against Clinch County. A final win over Lanier County set up a playoff matchup against Commerce, which ended in a two-point Charlton defeat to end the season.
What is your outlook for this season?
“We must replace a lot,” said Coach McWhorter. “Offensive line, defensive line, quarterback, running back, two wide receivers and two defensive backs.” Gone is running back Andrew Lee, who led the offense for the past four years, but returning is sophomore Raykwon Anderson, who has already given a verbal commitment to the University of Florida. He will be a player to watch, as he improves upon his numbers from last year.
What has realignment changed?
Charlton County stays put in Region 2-A which will look the same this season with Atkinson, Clinch, Irwin, Lanier, Telfair, Turner and Wilcox. Playing in the Single A-Public category, playoff berths are decided based upon a power rating, which is used to rank teams in the post season tournament.
Big games this year:
Because Single A playoff positions are determined by Power ratings, all of their game are important. Charlton County will host Brantley County in the Swamp to start the season; they will then travel to Appling and Savannah Christian. Then, the Indians will start their region schedule hosting Atkinson and Turner. After visiting Irwin, they are back home against Wilcox. Then, it is off to Telfair before the annual Swamp War against Clinch County in Folkston on Halloween weekend. The Indians finish at Lanier County before the playoffs begin November 18.
