Timberland High School football coach Greg Wright has been selected to the South All-Star coaching staff for the 77th annual Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl, completing a journey that began when he played as an outside linebacker for the South squad in 2001.

The Big Picture

Greg Wright's selection highlights the longstanding tradition of the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl and the opportunity it provides for former players to transition into coaching roles.

By the Numbers
  • South won the 2023 game against the North all-stars, 28-8.
  • The senior players for the 2024 rosters will be selected in October.
State of Play
  • Greg Wright will lead the South's defensive backs in the upcoming game.
  • The South coaching staff includes experienced coaches from various schools in South Carolina.
  • The event is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7, at Myrtle Beach's Doug Shaw Memorial Stadium.
What's Next

The selection of senior players for the 2024 rosters in October will mark the next significant development in preparations for the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl.

Bottom Line

Greg Wright's journey from player to coach in the Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl exemplifies the enduring legacy and opportunities provided by this prestigious high school all-star game.