Athletics
What's Happening This Week
Click THIS LINK to see the athletic spiritwear sale items!
Please contact Herff Jones Statesboro with any questions.
912-764-9314
In order to be on the sidelines of the football field for home games on Friday nights you must complete the Google form below and have it approved prior to the Thursday before the game at 2 pm.
Winter Sports
Spring Sports

ECHS Athletic Department
Athletic Director, Jake Darling
About Coach Darling

Coach Darling enters his 17th year of Education in Effingham County. He spent 2008-2012 as an assistant boys basketball coach at South Effingham High School. After coaching at South Effingham, he spent two years as an assistant Boys Basketball Coach under Coach Donnie Arrington from 2012-2014. Coach Darling completed 8 years as Head Boys Basketball Coach at Effingham County High School. While at the helm of the program, ECHS has accrued a record of 140-87. Coach Darling has coached other sports at SEHS and ECHS (Soccer, Track and Field, and Football).
Prior to his coaching career, Coach Darling spent 4 years playing basketball at Berry College and earned a degree in History. He was a starter and captain of the team from 2006-2008.
Coach Darling graduated high school from Lake Dallas, Texas. His wife, Hannah, is a teacher at Ebenezer Middle School. He has three sons--Jacob, Roman, and Max.
Contact Coach Darling
912.754.6404 ext. 1239
Supporters & Hall of Fame
Annual Athletic Booster Campaign Payment Portal
Boosters wanting to pay online, thank you for your support of ECHS Athletics! To pay online, please click on the "Annual Athletic Booster Campaign" link. Once you fill out the google form with your membership information, please proceed to the payment portal to pay. Unfortunately, all credit card fee's are put on the purchaser. Again, Thank you for your support! GO Rebels!
Athletic Supporters
Athletic Hall of Fame
Applications can be picked up in the Athletic Office at Effingham County High School or printed from below. All applications need to be submitted to Effingham County High School or e mailed to Athletic Director Jake Darling at jdarling@effingham.k12.ga.us. Click this link for a pdf version of the application. Link to PDF
Athletic Secretary, Rachel Jones
About Mrs. Jones

Rachel Jones was born and raised in Effingham County. She attended South Effingham High School where she met her husband Derek to whom she has been married for 21 years. She has five children--Ravyn, Dawson, Kaydin, LJ, and Romyn.
Mrs. Jones started her career at ECHS as the front office assistant in 2022. This will be her first year as the administrative assistant to the assistant principals. She will also be assisting with athletics and discipline.
Contact Mrs. Jones
912.754.6404 ext. 1270
All Sports Calendars
Calendar
Calendar & Category Legend:
- ECHS Baseball ECHS Baseball
- ECHS Boys Basketball ECHS Boys Basketball
- ECHS Cheer (Basketball) ECHS Cheer (Basketball)
- ECHS Cheer (Competition) ECHS Cheer (Competition)
- ECHS Cheer (Football/Gameday) ECHS Cheer (Football/Gameday)
- ECHS Competition Cheer ECHS Competition Cheer
- ECHS Cross Country ECHS Cross Country
- ECHS Flag Football ECHS Flag Football
- ECHS Football ECHS Football
- ECHS Girls Basketball ECHS Girls Basketball
- ECHS Golf ECHS Golf
- ECHS Lacrosse (Boys) ECHS Lacrosse (Boys)
- ECHS Lacrosse (Girls) ECHS Lacrosse (Girls)
- ECHS Soccer (Boys) ECHS Soccer (Boys)
- ECHS Soccer (Girls) ECHS Soccer (Girls)
- ECHS Softball ECHS Softball
- ECHS Tennis ECHS Tennis
- ECHS Track ECHS Track
- ECHS Volleyball ECHS Volleyball
- ECHS Wrestling ECHS Wrestling



