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Poarch Creek Indians donate $10,000 to furnish Excel High School field house expansion

A $10,000 donation from the Poarch Creek Indians will help furnish Excel High School’s new field house, creating an enhanced space for student-athletes.

Excel High School receives a $10,000 donation from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.

The Poarch Creek Indians have donated $10,000 to support the furnishing of Excel High School’s newly expanded field house, creating a space for both male and female athletes to utilize. The occasion was marked with an official check presentation on Tuesday, July 29, at the new facility.

The field house expansion will provide Excel High School’s athletes with enhanced training facilities, including top-of-the-line weight equipment designed to build strength, endurance and resilience—both physical and mental. The new facility will also aid in injury prevention and include a film room, locker room and restrooms to better serve student-athletes across all sports.

“We are grateful to the Poarch Creek Indians for their generous contribution to help make this field house a reality for our student-athletes,” said Jason Phillips, athletic director and head football coach at Excel High School.

The event included remarks from school leaders and Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Council Members, who presented the donation on behalf of the Tribe. “Our Tribe is honored to invest in the next generation of athletes and leaders,” said Sandy Hollinger, Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Council member. “Facilities like this provide opportunity, discipline, and community—and we’re proud to be part of that.”

Excel High School’s upgraded athletic facility marks a significant step forward in student development, and the Poarch Creek Indians said they are proud to celebrate this milestone with the school and community.

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