GCHS Announces Fall Sport Tryout Information

Granite City, Ill., July 25, 2025 – Granite City High School has announced tryout dates and times for students interested in competing in Fall sports for the 2025-26 school year. Tryouts are open to all incoming 9th through 12th graders.

Sports Physical
All students must have a current sports physical before being allowed to try out/practice, or participate in games/meets/matches. If your child has a physical on file at GCHS, please call the school (618-451-5808) and verify that it is on file, up-to-date, and valid for sports participation.

Athletic Fee
There is a $75.00 athletic fee per player. This fee will be due after team rosters are posted and must be paid in the main office or online through Skyward (Revtrak).

Registration/Forms
Students must register prior to tryouts/practices in order to participate. Registration can be found at www.granitecityathletics.com "Online Registration" or at www.planeths.com. All forms must be completed.  

BOYS/GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY
Date: August 11 - 2:45 p.m.
Location: GCHS Annex
Contact: Head Coach Aaron Werths - aaron.werths@gcsd9.net 

BOYS GOLF
Date: August 11 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Legacy Golf Course
Contact: Head Coach Jeff Ridenour  - jeff.ridenour@gcsd9.net 

BOYS SOCCER
Date: August 11 - 3 p.m.
Location: Gene Baker Field
Contact: Head Coach Robert Brooksher - robert.brooksher@gcsd9.net 

FOOTBALL
Date: August 11-13 - 4:45 p.m.
Location: GCHS Weight Room
Contact: Head Coach Steve Roustio - steve.roustio@gcsd9.net 

GIRLS GOLF
Date: August 11 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Legacy Golf Course
Contact: Head Coach Ginger Harrison - ginger.harrison@gcsd9.net

GIRLS TENNIS
Date: August 11 - 2:45 p.m.
Location: GCHS Tennis Courts
Contact: Head Coach Julie Schreiber - julie.schreiber@gcsd9.net

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL
Date: August 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Memorial Gymnasium
Contact: Head Coach Grace Hurst - grace.hurst@gcsd9.net

For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net.