Football is back! This week, local high school cheerleaders, football teams, bands and powder puff teams from around the Lowcountry will come together for the annual kickoff to high school football season - the 46th Annual Hendrick Automotive Group Charleston/North Charleston Sertoma Football Classic at Johnson Hagood Stadium on August 11 and 12. With all the exciting new changes to the Classic for 2016, the Sertoma Club of Charleston is proud to announce that Darren Goldwater has been named the new public address announcer. 



Goldwater, a television and radio play by play announcer and host, broadcasts college division sports on American Sports Network (ASN), Sinclair Broadcasting's national network available in 94 million homes. Goldwater is also a veteran of televised high school sports including Thursday Night Lights and Friday Night Rivals on MyTV Charleston. Goldwater has also had the opportunity in the past to work with the Charleston RiverDogs, The Citadel and the Southern Conference as a play by play announcer. For more about him, visit www.DarrenGoldwater.com. 
Tickets for the Classic are on sale now from local participating high school cheerleading teams, who in return, receive one dollar from each $12 ticket for their cheerleading squad. Tickets are also available online at CharlestonSertoma.com or at the gate the day of the game. 



Please note the most updated schedule below. 
The 2016 Team Hendrick Sertoma Football Classic Lineup:  
Thursday, August 11 
Coastal Christian vs. St. John's Christian  
Powder Puff (2 match-ups) - 1- Garrett Tech vs. Military Magnet
2- Fort Dorchester vs. Hanahan
Military Magnet vs. Garrett
First Baptist vs. Palmetto Christian Academy
Baptist Hill vs. Burke
Wando vs. Porter Gaud
Stratford vs. Cane Bay – (2 quarters)
Hanahan vs. James Island- (2 quarters) 

Friday, August 12  - Dave Spurlock Night   
Coastal Christian vs. Faith Christian
Powder Puff (2 match-ups) - 1- Stall vs. Garrett Tech
2- North Charleston vs. Hanahan 
Academic Magnet vs. Charleston County High School of Math and Science
 St. John’s vs. North Charleston
Oceanside Collegiate vs. North Charleston
Northwood Academy vs. Stall
West Ashley vs. Goose Creek.  (2 quarters)
Bishop England vs. Pinewood Prep (2 quarters)

Driving the success of this year’s Classic is the main sponsor, Hendrick Automotive Group Charleston/North Charleston. An integral part of past years’ events, Hendrick Automotive Group Charleston/North Charleston has always supported local high schools and focuses on the importance of teen driving safety. 


Last year, the proceeds from the Classic allowed the Sertoma Club of Charleston to award over $91,000.00 to local charities and high schools that participated in the event. Those charities receiving financial awards have been chosen because they serve children and families throughout the Tri-county area. The charities that are supported include Windwood Family Services, Eagle Harbor Boys Ranch, The Ronald McDonald House, Camp Happy Days, The Boys Scouts, The GreenHeart Project, and Trinitas.  The Sertoma Club of Charleston will celebrate their 65th anniversary this year. 
To find out more, visit the website and follow their Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram. 

Location: Charleston, SC Charleston, SC, USA

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