Scholar Athlete: Hardaway High Swim, Charlie Reed
Hardaway senior Charlie Reed started competing on the swim team his freshman year. They described him like a fish in the water because of his natural ability. "I think also because…
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Scholar Athlete: Brookstone's Sammi Rice
After punching a trip to the semifinals of the GHSA A-Private State Tournament on Thursday, the Brookstone Cougars girls tennis team is driven to go further. Last year they placed second in the state tournament, this…
Scholar Athlete: St. Anne Pacelli Golf, Maddy Zimmermann
St. Anne Pacelli senior Maddy Zimmermann is ready to continue her playing career at Springhill College. She signed with the division two private school for golf back in February. "Now I've just been able to go visit…
Scholar Athlete of the Week: Northside's Olivia Smith
When people think of the moments in a soccer game that stand out, it's probably a goal followed by a celebration with their teammates. As a defender, that's not a position that Olivia Smith is often…
Scholar Athlete: Calvary Christian Golf, Olivia Morgan
Calvary Christian sophomore Olivia Morgan makes no secret about her love for the Masters tournament. “I will actually be going this year on Saturday. My dad won some tickets awhile ago, so he gets…
Scholar Athlete of the Week: Calvary Christian's Peyton Holloway
The Calvary Christian baseball team is setting a standard in their region. So far they're 18-4 on the season and undefeated in region play. For Peyton Holloway, the answer to their success is pretty simple. "Just…
Scholar Athlete: Columbus High School Baseball, Colby Brabston
Heading into his junior season at Columbus high school, starting shortstop Colby Brabston was hoping to gain the attention of college baseball scouts. "Over thanksgiving break I was playing in the annual turkey bowl, that…
Scholar Athlete of the Week: Northside's Andy Callahan
Everybody says there's not enough time in a day, but Andy Callahan could use a few extra hours. He has a a 4.3 GPA, while being dual enrolled at Northside high school and Columbus State University.…
Scholar Athlete: Marion County Girls Basketball, Jameisha Williams
Fresh off the first girls basketball state championship win in school history, Marion County starting point guard Jameisha Williams begins preparing for track season and back to hitting the books. "I'm taking two college…
Scholar Athlete: Brookstone Schools' Sam Grier
Brookstone Schools' Sam Grier wrapped up his senior season of basketball and now he's heading into his last season of soccer. He also serves as the schools student body treasurer and is the leader of the…
Scholar Athlete: Smiths Station Football/Track & Field, Chad Strickland
At the beginning of this month, Smiths Station senior Chad Strickland signed his letter of intent to play football for Eastern Illinois. “It feel's great especially because at the beginning, many coaches had…
Scholar Athlete: Chambers Academy's Colton Hand
Colton Hand is a multi sport athlete for chambers academy and maintains a 3.7 GPA while taking all advanced courses. His motivation for all that... "My mom is hard on me about everything, always has been…
Scholar Athlete: Brookstone Girl's Basketball, Marianna Branch
Marianna Branch plays an integral role on the Brookstone girl's basketball team and she's only a sophomore. She is leading the team in scoring, but now has to take on a new role. "They…
Scholar Athlete of the Week: Calvary Christian's Ayden King
Ayden King has a 4.2 GPA. He maintains straight A’s while taking three AP Classes and two college level courses. His key to academic success is pretty simple. “Studying is very important.…
Scholar Athlete: Central Softball, Orianna Watters
The Central high school softball season is just a few weeks away and first baseman Orianna Watters has her mind set on a specific goal. "I just want us to make it to state…
Scholar Athlete: Columbus High School Wrestler, Robert Mulvany
Robert Mulvany is 28-1 this season as he heads into state dual meets on Thursday. He says a lot of that success can be contributed to the fact that he's been wrestling since the third grade…
Scholar Athlete: Lanett High School Basketball & Football, Jaquarious "Quay" Houston
Lanett high school has no shortage of state championships in recent years. Junior Jaquarious "Quay" Houston has been apart of that success with two rings in basketball and one in football. This year he…
Scholar Athlete: Callaway High School Swim, Alexa Rogers
Callaway high school season swimmer Alexa Rogers is used to facing adversity. “Before that, I did gymnastics and then that place closed, and so I always liked being in the water, so I…
Scholar Athlete: Northside Wrestling, Josh Bowers
Northside senior wrestler Josh Bowers enters into his senior season looking to make it back to state individually, and as a team after their season ended last year in region play. "We placed…
Scholar Athlete: Glenwood School, Morgan Grant
Senior leadership has always been a key component on the Glenwood girls basketball team. Last year, Quan Holton was known as that leader, and has now passed on the title to Morgan Grant.…
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