Clarke Central set to start season at Corky Kell Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:01 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Clarke Central football opens its season against Pebblebrook at the 35th annual Corky Kell Classic on August 19 at 4:30 p.m. The game will take place at Kell High School in Marietta. Clarke Central did not play Pebblebrook in the last 20 years, with their last matchups in 1996 and 2006. Last season, the Gladiators finished with a 6-6 record and made it to the second round of the state playoffs under head coach David Perno, who begins his 11th season. Pebblebrook comes off a 3-7 season under first-year coach Rodney Hackney.
- •Clarke Central faces Pebblebrook on August 19.
- •Game time is set for 4:30 p.m. at Kell High School.
- •Last matchup between the teams was in 2006.
- •Clarke Central finished 6-6 last season.
- •Pebblebrook finished 3-7 last season.
- 8:01 AMYahoo Sports — Clarke Central football opens season in 35th annual Corky Kell Classic
"Football season is in full swing in the Peach State and Clarke Central is one of a few teams getting an early start.
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