Here are a few of the past month's newest signings including Hillgove's Dyarius Tucker, Javianne Oliver of Monroe Area and Athens Academy's Henry Dywer who doubled in the 1A Private 800m/1600m. Dwyer will be staying close to home choosing UGA!
Henry Dwyer of Athens Academy signs his NLI to compete for the DAWGS at UGA Coach Cunniff has a great class coming in with Brad Hort and Brian Sullivan. Henry had 10 school records at AA. 4 year region champ in 1600, 3 in 800. State team champs 2013 in XC. 4:17 mile at Taco Bell a few weeks ago. Despite mono last year, he's come back and so happy to be a Bulldog.
Javianne Oliver from Monroe Area will be a UNC Tar Heel
Dyarius Tucker of Hillgrove HS signs his NLI to Hurdle for the University of Kentucky
Gainesville High School Senior girl's Track & Field members sign a track scholarship with Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina. Pictured from left to right are Mia Buffington with mother Torisha King standing happily behind her and Denisha Lyles also with her mother Sophia Bonds standing behind her. When asked why Southern, the girl's replied "when we took our recruiting visit to Southern Wesleyan we knew then that this was the place for us. The university is small and exciting with emphasis on academics and athletics in that order. Coach Thiel made us feel wanted and welcomed." Mia and Denisha would like to send a special thanks to their track coaches Wayne Jones and Gene Earls for continuing to push them for four years.
Jasmin Ellis of Chapel Hill signs with Shorter University
Kimberly Hope of Chapel Hill signs her NLI w/ Georgia Southern.
Dante Johnson of Campbell signs has signed to run for the University of Houston next fall
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Hurdle Coach: Terrance Wilson, Head Coach: Mike McCloud, Guidance Counselor: Ms. Wright, Dad: Eric Adams, Coach Hayes, Mr. Deveaux, Asst Coach: Kyle Turner,
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Stepfather: Tyrone Crump, Dante Johnson, Mother: Loretta Crump
Daisha Anderson of McEarchern HS sign with Tennessee Temple University