Scholar Athlete: Auburn High's Omari Porter
Auburn High Senior Omari porter is gearing up for his biggest game of the season as they prepare to take on the Central Red Devils in the state semifinals. He doesn't want Friday…
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Scholar Athlete of the Week: Glenwoods' Will Haines
Rain or shine the Gators train hard at The Swamp, but to have success on the field Glenwood Head Coach Jason Gibson wants his athletes to maintain good grades in the…
Scholar Athlete of the Week: Calvary Christian's Sophia Jacobs
Being the captain of your cheer team, taking 3 advanced courses and working a part time job can be a lot to handle. For Sophia Jacobs it's a challenge she embraces day by day.…
Scholar Athlete: Opelika's James Dawson
Football means everything for Opelika senior right guard/center James Dawson. At five-years-old his parents made sure to start him on the right track. “Student comes before athlete…
Scholar Athlete: Chambers Academy's Braxton Allen
Every team starts the season with the same goal, to be state champions. The Chambers Academy Rebels football team accomplished that last year and they're looking to repeat this year. Senior Running…
Scholar Athlete of the Week: Auburn High's Samantha Rogers
Auburn High School took home the girls cross country state championship in 2017 and 2018. "When you think about the team and what you're working for, not just working…
Scholar Athlete of the Week: Harris County's Nick Richey
A 4.2 GPA and a 28 on the ACT doesn't just happen by accident. Harris County Senior Nick Richey credits his parents for his discipline in the classroom. "My parents instilled it in me…
Scholar Athlete: Northside's Madison Cosgrove
The Northside Patriots are known to be dominant on the softball field, finishing (8-0) in the 1-AAAA region play this season, but they also have some of the smartest girls…
Scholar Athlete: Pacelli's Lauren Coleman
Maintaining a 4.0 GPA, being the secretary of the national science honors society and class president can be a lot to balance. For Pacelli Senior Lauren Coleman she's found a way to handle all…
Scholar Athlete of the Week: Carver's Keandre Harper
Carver Senior, Keandre Harper has a 4.2 GPA. He also has multiple division one offers to play football, including every Ivy league school except for Brown University. He says his hard work…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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