Georgia MS 'Runners of the Week' for 8-28

MS Boys Runners of the Week

Zack 'Attack' Truitt dominated MS running as a 7th grader, and is the man to beat again this Fall. He is another one of Coach Bill Thorn's thoroughbreds from Landmark Christian. Zack was pushed the first mile at Battle of Atlanta, but hit another gear going up a hill and sped away to victory in 10:27. (photo by Daniel McCauley)


Davis Potts comes from a running family, as his mom is a great road racer, and brother Anthony is a top runner for North Oconee. Davis had a valiant effort at Battle of Atlanta, pushing Truitt hard the first mile. He hung around, good enough for a 10:40 runnerup finish. (photo by Daniel McCauley)

MS Girls Runners of the Week

Makena Gates of Creekview, probably has Creekview HS coaches wishing it was 2017, as she should be joining super Frosh Nyah Hernandez there next Fall. Makena, finished 7th in the 1600 (5:28) and 3rd in the 3200 (11:10) at the GA MS State Championships in April. She was also the bronze medalist last month at the USA Triathlon Youth National Championships in Ohio.Makena blew away the field at Saucony Battle of Atlanta, torching the course in 11:10. (photo by Daniel McCauley)

Jewellee Love of East Jackson, is a strong athlete (basketball) that has only been running for a year (coached by Tomy Sitton). She took to XC, like a horse to water and is the top 7th grader in Georgia. Jewellee easily won the MS race at Lamar Murphy Park clocking a 11:35. (photo by photoMatt)