East Jackson hires coach that led prior program to best season since 1992
East Jackson has named Ashley Henderson as its football coach.
Henderson won three state titles in the Georgia Independent Athletic Association but is more recently known for turning around Jasper County’s program, which went 10-2 in 2025, the school’s first 10-win season since 1992.
Jasper County was 0-10 the season before hiring Henderson. His record there was 27-19.
Henderson was 66-12 at Valwood (2012-17) and 19-22 at Thomas County Central (2018-21). He is a former Georgia Tech and Valdosta offensive lineman.
East Jackson has not won a playoff game since 2009, its second full varsity season. The program was 27-45 in seven seasons under Cameron Pettus.
East Jackson is a Class 3A school in Jackson County. The school board approved the hire Thursday evening.
About the Author
Todd Holcomb covers high school sports across the state. He rejoined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in 2025 and has worked with the AJC in varying capacities since 1985. He is a co-founder and editor of Georgia High School Football Daily.
