Fall sports are just around the corner and Metter Tiger Athletics have a few changes this year.
The biggest change will be a move from Region 3A-Division 1 to Region 3A-Division 2 after the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) reclassified Georgia high schools earlier this year based on student population.
“While our student numbers haven’t changed that much,” says Athletic Director Vicki Bowen, “GHSA’s classification ranges did. What that means for us is that we play some of our old rivals such as ECI, Swainsboro, Claxton and Portal.”
For the 2024-2025 School Year, Region 3A-Division 2 voted on admission prices for high school sports. For the Fall, football admission will be $10 per person and softball will be $7 per person for a single game and $10 for a doubleheader. These are prices for home games and away region games. These may be different for away games at schools that are not a part of our region.
In other high school sports, admission for Basketball will be $10. Baseball and Soccer admission will be $7 for single games and $10 for doubleheaders. Track will be $7 for regular season meets and $10 for a region meet.
All high school athletics admission prices can be paid with cash at the gate, or, new for 2024-2025, MHS will offer GoFan electronic ticket options. Download the GoFan app on your phone and search Metter High School. Then, choose the game you wish to attend and follow the instructions. There is a $1 convenience fee for using GoFan.
Middle School athletic event admission prices are set by each school and not by GHSA. For Kindergarteners and up, admission is $5 for any sport at Metter Middle School throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Middle School athletic admissions can be paid by cash only.
With the increase in admission prices at the high school, Candler County Schools would like to encourage citizens to become Metter Athletic Booster members. At the $150 donation level, Boosters receive one All Access Sports Pass which is your 1-person admission ticket to any athletic event at the high school or middle school during the 2024-2025 school year, excluding any playoff games. Higher levels come with additional passes if you need passes for your family members. You can find out more about Metter Athletic Boosters online at https://www.metter.org/page/metter-tiger-boosters
“A membership in the Metter Athletic Boosters is your best value for supporting our student athletes,” says Superintendent Dr. Bubba Longgrear. “Your attendance at our high school and middle school athletic events is crucial and I believe you get ‘more bang for your buck’ through the Boosters All Access Sports Pass.”
For athletic schedules for each school and for Metter Booster information, please visit www.metter.org.