Basketball Camp starts Monday, June 29
MAVS Basketball Youth Camp
MAVS Basketball Camp is intended to enhance confidence and basketball mechanics for all campers ages 6—14 years old. Each day, the campers will experience various stations, specializing in fundamental skills, sportsmanship, and the team concept of basketball. Groups will be small to assure that each camper gets maximum personalized instruction. Individual skill development will include ball handling and dribbling, defense, individual and team, passing, shooting, agility and rebounding. All campers will experience the importance of dedication, teamwork and fair play.
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Mauldin welcomes Coach Maciejewski
Maciejewski gets the call for Mavericks
Published: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 -
By Ann Green
Contributing Writer
James Maciejewski called a meeting of his Mauldin High baseball team on the morning of June 19 as the air took on that weight signaling spring's definitely over and a long hot summer lies ahead.
The Mavericks' new head coach gave his players their conditioning assignments, the signal that hard work over the summer should pay dividends next spring.
``It's exciting taking over a program with the reputation of Mauldin High,” said Maciejewski.
Despite Mauldin's successes of the 1990s and earlier this decade, the past two seasons have left the Mavericks and their fans with that empty feeling that only a spirited run in the playoffs can fill.
So it was significant that putting in place a more strenuous conditioning regimen was one of his first acts as head coach.
“It will take a lot of sweat to get the program back to where it was,'' Maciejewski noted.
Maciejewski, who attended Monroe Community College in upstate New York for two years and was an All-Region catcher there, found himself at the University of South Carolina Upstate, where he played baseball and earned his degree in education in 2005.
A former assistant at Dorman High, the 27-year-old Maciejewski is taking on his first high school head coach's assignment. He credits USC Upstate baseball coach Matt Fincher with inspiring him to become a coach.
He's coached American Legion ball and in the N.Y. Collegiate Baseball League, where players who haven't signed pro contracts work on their skills with wood bats and get a closer look by the scouts.
As a field manager in the collegiate league, he found it gratifying to contribute to the development of players with Major League Baseball dreams.
Maciejewski replaces Eric Sturkie, a former Wofford standout and Mauldin assistant who took the job with the understanding that it would be temporary.
Sturkie said he's getting married in a month and will live in Columbia, where his fiancée attends the University of South Carolina's medical school.
“I enjoyed it. I hope the guys benefited from it baseball-wise. I appreciate the opportunity Mauldin gave me,” Sturkie said.
Graduation 2009!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2009!!
A record setting scholarship CLASS –
Over $26,000,000 AWARDED!!
First class to have Ms. Miller as their principal for all four years, first class to win Spirit Week, first class to have 3 Hollingworth Scholarships awarded, Four students with perfect attendance for all 12 years - Colby Corn, Carter Ann Dillard, Tyler Rae, Carley West; 34 Palmetto Fellows awarded - Ahlam Armaly, Stephen Brown, Catherine Cahill, Eeshwar Chandrasekar, Kelsey Derrick, Brady Hammond, Lauren Harper, Samantha Hart, Suzamelony Her, Devon Johnson, Jacob Johnson, Thomas Koutsogiannis, Eric Lawson, Justin Linville, Hannah Mahaffey, Casey McCullough, Elizabeth Messman, Kaitlyn Millet, Trinh Nguyen, Leslie Olson, Siddharth Parasnavis, Celeste Peay, Sarah Schaidle, Andrew Shaw, Laura Simon, Curren Smith, Kristen Smith, Camille Smythe, Allison Stahl, Cameron Sutton, Emily Taylor, Alyssa Thornton, Elizabeth Wallin, Rachel Woodlee. Two students graduated from 2008 Governor's School as Governor's Scholars - Kelsey Derrick and Eric Lawson. 35 students graduated with South Carolina Academic Honors - Michael Adamson, Stephen Brown, Eeshwar Chandrasekar, Kelsey Derrick, Jhilmil Dhulekar, Ellyn Finney, Morgan Gregg, Brady Hammond, Lauren Harper, Suzamelony Her, Robert Holliday, Devon Johnson, Alyson Knapp, Thomas Koutsogiannis, Lauren Kumler, Eric Lawson, Justin Linville, Hannah Mahaffey, Casey McCullough, Kristen McMillin, Elizabeth Messman, Leslie Olson, Celeste Peay, Sarah Schaidle, Kristen Smith, Camille Smythe, Allison Stahl, Cameron Sutton, Emily Taylor, Alyssa Thornton, Sharon Wagner, Matthew Wessinger, Caroline West, Lauren Wilkinson, Rachel Woodlee
What all the cords and colors stand for - Orange Honor Stole (Top 20 student), Yellow Stole (Beta Club), Red Stole/Gold Patch (National Spanish Honor Society Officer), White Stole (National Honor Society), White Cord (4.0 GPA), Gold/Black cord (Beta Club Officer), White/Blue Cord (NHS Officer), Gold/Blue Cord (Quill & Scroll), Orange Cord (Student Council), Red/Silver Cord (National Forensic League Honor Graduate), Blue/Green cord (Teacher Cadet), Rainbow cord (National Art Honor Society), Red/White/Blue cord (National French Honor Society), Gold/Red cord (National Spanish Honor Society)
Celeste Peay - Class Valedictorian
Junior Class Marshals
Natasha Deshpande, Elizabeth Choe, Kate Culbreath, Patience Canty, Kelsey Starr
Sarah Vance, Emily Long, Ashley Rogers, Amy Schlepphorst, Renee Kulik, Caroline McDonough, Hunter Faulk
The graduates
Mauldin Chorus sings "Total Praise"
Mr. Moore announces graduates names, Ms. Miller and Mrs. Montjoy present diplomas
Senior Class Officers on stage
Eric Reid (Senior Class member at large), Celeste Peay (Valedictorian & member at large), Thomas Koutsogiannis (Salutatorian), Kira Koenig (Senior Class VP), Brittany Kirkland (Senior Class Spirit Leader), Ashley Hunter (Senior Class Secretary), Eric Lawson (Senior Class Treasurer), Carter Anne Dillard (Senior Class President)
Anthony James waits for his name to be called
Emily Taylor walks to her diploma
Caroline Gray, Morgan Gregg, and Todd Gray show off their diplomas
Chris Jones is proud!
Liz Heaton and Ainsley Hebert show off their diplomas
Alicia Hokett shows off her diploma
Friends celebrate Matt Wessinger, Megan Jones, Eric Lawson, Caroline Tracy
Elaina Granger and Josh Mckie celebrate
Kira Koenig, Kimberly Klas, Brittany Kirkland, Rachael Nelson, Karli Keels, Caroline Davis show off their diplomas
DRAFTED TO BOSTON RED SOX!
CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN MADISON YOUNGINER IV
WHO WAS DRAFTED TODAY TO THE BOSTON RED SOX RIGHT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL (Round 7 Pick #228)!!!!!
Red Sox select Younginer in seventh round
SPORTS STAFF • June 10, 2009
Former Mauldin High pitcher Madison Younginer, who has signed with Clemson University, was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Boston Red Sox. Boston assigns many of its first-year players to the Greenville Drive, the team's low Class A affiliate.

Photo credit Gwinn Davis
Younginer could get early draft call
Mauldin pitcher weighs Clemson vs. pro career
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By Mandrallius Robinson
Staff writer
When they signed up their 4-year-old son, Madison to play tee ball, John and Sarah Younginer thought baseball would be a simple pastime. They never suspected they were filling out a job application.
The 4-year-old tee-baller has grown into a 6-foot-4 rifle-armed right-hander who has turned that simple pastime into a career opportunity.
Madison, a recent graduate of Mauldin High, has signed a letter of intent to play at Clemson University next year. However, the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft begins at 6 tonight, and Madison could hear his named called in the early rounds. Baseball America magazine, which consults major league front-office personnel and scouts, lists Younginer as the 19th-rated right-handed pitcher and projects he will be among the first 50 players selected.
“It's unbelievable,” said John Younginer. “When we started when he was 4 years old, we only dreamed of it being maybe a sideline activity to keep him out of trouble and to keep him having fun. Now it has grown to provide him a nice place to go to college and, hopefully, even a career.”
While scouts stuffed the stands holding their radar guns, Madison managed a 4-0 record and a 1.50 ERA for Mauldin this season. He struck out 33 batters in 18 2/3 innings. He also batted .406 with 3 home runs, 17 RBIs and 22 runs scored.
The Younginers said they have been contacted by the Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and both Chicago franchises. Still, the family has no leads on where Madison might land.
“Just to be in contact with Major League teams is awesome,” Madison said. “It's everyone's dream to have this kind of stuff happen. I've done everything I could to have it happen for me, and it came true. Now, I've got to make the most of it and hopefully get to big league level soon.”
Although he is in no hurry. If the right offer does not come after Tuesday, Madison said he is more than content to go with Plan B and suit up for Clemson.
“It just depends on what happens,” Madison said. “If they offer what we want, then I'll sign and go play pro ball, but it's going to take a lot to keep me from a school like Clemson.”
The smallest signing bonus for a player selected among the top 50 last year was $700,000, according to pgcrosschecker.com. High school players have the negotiating leverage of college scholarships, and the smallest bonus received by a high school player selected in the top 50 last summer was $892,000.
“It's a no-lose situation,” John said. “If he wants to go ahead and start his career and they pay him to forgo those four years of college, that's fine. If not, those coaches over at Clemson are surely going to develop him into a wonderful player. It's a wonderful opportunity for him, either way.”
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Mauldin High Navy JROTC program announcement
Mauldin High to Open New NJROTC Unit
Mauldin High is the host of the newest Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) in all of South and North Carolina which comprises the area, collectively know as NJROTC Area Six. The area opened one new unit for the 2009-2010 school year and Mauldin is that unit. It now stands as the sixty-seventh unit in the two state area. There were fewer than 20 units that will be opened for 2009-10 nation wide. Many schools try to establish these units for years without success. The fact that Mauldin High was picked as the site for this unit, speaks volumes and represents a large measure of confidence that the school will have a prosperous unit. And there is every reason to believe there will be a great unit at Mauldin. Lieutenant Commander Al Carden (Senior Instructor) and Master Chief Cliff Bailey (Naval Science Instructor) have been selected to be the instructors for the unit. Carden and Bailey are retired from active duty with well over 20 years of active duty each. Carden stated, “I was an instructor at Easley High School, as was my associate Master Chief Bailey. Easley is considered one of the best, if not the best unit in the two state area and the entire nation. It would have taken a special situation to convince us to leave what we had. We believe that Mauldin is that special situation. This unit has tremendous potential. With all the supportive parents, faculty and the outstanding students that this school has to offer, it was something both of us were attracted to immediately.”
NJROTC is a program that fosters citizenship, leadership, patriotism, teamwork, and more. The program includes classroom lecture, military drill/uniform, and physical training (PT). Participation in the program the first year provides a student with Physical Education credit required for graduation. Subsequent years in the program count as elective credit. The unit also offers after school competitive activities and will feature many field trips to military installations and more. Most materials needed for participation, such as military uniforms, are funded and provided by the U.S. Navy. Although the student does not incur any military obligation and the program is not a recruiting program, the student does benefit through advanced standing upon enlistment. Scholarships and service academy appointments are also available for those who qualify.
Another State Gatorade Player of the Year for MHS!
Top player honor surprises Younginer
Mauldin star now eligible for national award
By Mandrallius Robinson • STAFF WRITER • June 1, 2009
Mauldin High's Madison Younginer is used to big league attention.
He has been rated among the nation's top baseball prospects by Under Armour and Baseball America. He has signed to continue his career at Clemson University, and he is also projected to be selected in next week's Major League Baseball first-year player draft.
Yet, Younginer was still surprised when he was named the Gatorade South Carolina Baseball Player of the Year on Thursday.
The honor also establishes Younginer as a finalist for the National Player of the Year award, which will be announced later this month.
“I was really excited about it when I heard,” Younginer said. “I was kind of surprised, but I was really happy. I don't know if I can win the national one, but it's really cool just to be in the mix for it.”
Younginer led the Mavericks to a 14-9 overall record, managing a 4-0 mark as a starting pitcher. He finished with an ERA of 1.50, tallying 33 strikeouts over 18.2 innings.
From the plate, Younginer finished with a batting average of .406 with 3 home runs, 17 RBIs and 22 runs scored. He finished with an on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) of 1.131.
Younginer was just as productive in the classroom, finishing his senior year with a 4.48 cumulative GPA.
Younginer is the first Mauldin High student to earn the Gatorade award. He is the second area player to be selected for it in the last four years. Wren High's Jason Place earned the honor after the 2005-06 season.

Learn more about the Gatorade Player of the Year award
Sarah Schaidle Named Gatorade Player of the YEAR!
Congratulations to Mauldin High Senior, Sarah Schaidle 
Mauldin's Schaidle selected state soccer player of the year
By Bob Castello Staff writer bcastell@greenvillenews.com • May 12, 2009
Mauldin High School senior Sarah Schaidle has been selected the 2008-09 Gatorade South Carolina Girls Soccer Player of the Year. The award recognizes athletic excellence, academic achievement and character on and off the field. Schaidle is now a finalist for the Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year award to be announced later this month.
Schaidle, a midfielder and forward, has scored 12 goals and registered six assists this season for the Mavericks, who are 15-2 and ranked No. 2 in Class AAAA heading into Wednesday's second-round playoff match against Ridge View.
Schaidle is a three-time Class AAAA all-state pick and a two-time All-South selection by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. She is the second Gatorade South Carolina Girls Soccer Player of the Year to be chosen from Mauldin, joining Kimmy Gillespie, the 2003-04 winner.
Schaidle, who signed a national letter of intent to play at College of Charleston, maintains a 4.95 grade-point average. She has volunteered teaching Spanish and giving swim lessons to area youngsters in addition to donating her time to a local animal shelter and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.

MAULDIN GIRLS WIN STATE SOCCER!!
MAVS WIN STATE TITLE
MAULDIN DEFEATS WANDO 2-1
Region 2 Championship Team
Upper State Championship Team
South Carolina State Championship Team
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photo credit Melissa Cramer
YOUR 2009 LADY MAVS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONS - Gracie Boswell, Shannon Brennan, Taylor Carter, Allie Cripps, Kristie Hirt, Morgan Hert, Allison Nelson, Brooke Nemecek, Sarah Schaidle, Ali Simpson, Carlie Smith, Caroline Smith, Curren Smith, Emily Taylor, Hayden Uldrick, Ariel Whatley, Jennifer Withey, Lauren Young & Leah Young!! Head Coach Kevin Czar, Asst. Coaches Kristin Ryer, Mary Rea, Taylor Beard.
From the front page of the Tribune Times Sports
Mavericks make bold 'State'ment
Mauldin caps sweep of S.C. teams by beating Wando for Class AAAA crown
Published: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 -
By Mandrallius Robinson Staff writer mrobinso@greenvillenews.com
mrobinso@greenvillenews.com
The Mauldin High girls soccer team gave new meaning to the title of state champ.
The Mavericks finished the season with a 19-2 record after defeating Wando 2-1 on May 22 to win the Class AAAA championship. Mauldin did not lose to a South Carolina school this season. The Mavericks' only two losses were to a pair of teams from Georgia during a spring break tournament.
“I know coaches say this a lot, that words can't describe it,” Mauldin coach Kevin Czar said minutes after Mauldin's win over Wando. “I am at a loss for how proud I am of them. They set their minds to this last year. I know the seniors were waiting for this.”
Mauldin closed the season on a 14-game winning streak. The Mavericks outscored their opponents 53-6 during those 14 games, scoring four or more goals in seven of those matches.
Mauldin defeated eventual Class AAA state champions Riverside 2-1 in a preseason scrimmage and edged the AAA runner-up, South Aiken, 1-0 in a neutral-site match. The Mavericks also defeated Class AA/A runner-up Christ Church in an early season scrimmage.
Three Mavericks -- midfielders Sarah Schaidle and Ali Simpson and goalkeeper Morgan Hert --were selected to the SCHSSCA All-State team, giving Maudlin the most all-state players of any team in Class AAAA.
Czar said the Mavericks' dominance was the manifestation of their relentless work ethic.
“The girls had no quit in them,” Czar said. “I said that all year. They had no quit in them, and it doesn't matter if it's conditioning, if it's practice or if it's a game. They want me to push them as hard as they can, and they never quit. They never backed down from a challenge.”
2009 MAULDIN GIRLS SOCCER STATE CHAMPIONS (Mauldin 2 - Wando 1)
2008 Mauldin Girls Soccer State Runner up AAAA (Wando 2-1)
2004 Mauldin Girls Soccer State Runner up AAAA (Wando 5-1)
2003 Mauldin Girls Soccer State Runners up AAAA (West Ashley)
2002 Mauldin Girls Soccer - State Runners up AAAA (West Ashley)
2000 Mauldin Girls Soccer State Champions AAAA (Wando)
checking on previous history - above information from SCHSL State Championship brackets on their website
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Morgan Hert Gracie Boswell


Caroline Smith Carlie Smith

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Jennifer Whithey and Shannon Brennan Lauren Young & Emily Taylor
Congratulations to our graduating Seniors:
Shannon Brennan
Shannon has played 4 years of Mauldin Soccer. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council Treasurer for 4 years, Life Scholarship recipient. Shannon will attend Clemson University with plans to major in Nursing. Senior advice to the underclassmen on the team: Make it count!
Allie Cripps
Allie has played 4 years for Mauldin High School. She has received The Junior scholar award from Coker College.She is a member of the Beta club and will be graduating with Honors in June. She will be attending the University of South Carolina, Majoring in Nursing. Advice for underclassmen on her team: Beginnings are scary, endings are usually sad, but it's what you do in between that counts the most.
Brooke Nemecek
Brooke has played 4 years of soccer at Mauldin and lots of years with CESA. Brooke plans on attending USC majoring in Physical Therapy. Her advice to the underclassmen is: "Have fun and play each game as if it were your last."
Sarah Schaidle
Sarah has played 4 years of Mauldin soccer. She has been a three time All-State selection, a two-time All-Region selection, two time Team MVP, one time All-Tournament, and Junior and Senior Captain. Sarah is a member of the National Honor Society, Honors Student Council, National Spanish Honor Society, Who's Who Among American High School Students, The National Society of High School Scholars, Junior Marshall, AP Scholar, and College of Charleston Cistern Scholar. Sarah has signed to play soccer at the College of Charleston where she will be attending the Honors College major undecided. Senior advice to the underclassmen on the team: bring a ball pump to practice
Emily Sorgenfrei
Emily has had 4 years of Mauldin Soccer, Freshman year she was the Defensive MVP on JV Team, She earned the Brevard College Leadership Scholarship, the Savannah College of Art and Design Academic Honors Scholarship, a Soccer Scholarship from Anderson University in addition to an Academic scholarship. Emily will be attending Clemson University with plans to
major in Visual Arts/Graphic Communication Senior advice to the underclassmen on the team: Always put forth your best effort in every game, you never know when it will be your last one!
Curren Smith
Curren has been the starting goal keeper for the Mavericks since she was a freshman until this year when an early season injury tore her ACL. As a freshman, she captured the defensive MVP award. Curren is an AP scholar, a Wofford scholar, A Jr. Marshall, a Palmetto Fellow, was voted Most likely to Succeed, and her teammates selected her as a team captain this year. After the Mavs win this year’s state championship game, Curren will have knee surgery and then attend Clemson University in the fall and will major in Genetics.
Curren’s advice to underclassman: STAY AWAY FROM POWDERPUFF FOOTBALL!!!
Emily Taylor
Emily has played 4 years of Mauldin Soccer, 2 Time State Champion with CESA Premier, 5 time member of South Carolina 1990 ODP team, Junior Marshall, AP Scholar with Honors, Erskine Fellow, Who’s Who Among American High School Students, Palmetto Fellow Emily will be attending The United States Military Academy at West Point with goal of working towards a medical career Senior advice to the underclassmen on the team: Pain is temporary but glory never fades. Through all the running, the goalposts and our treasured time in the gym, always remember that it’s worth it.
Arial Whatley
Ariel has 4 years of Mauldin Soccer and as a Freshman year she was the MVP on JV Team, AP Scholar, Wofford Scholar, Converse College Leader. She will be attending Clemson University with plans to major in BioMedical Engineering Senior advice to the underclassmen on the team: Keep it fun!
Jennifer Whithey
Jennifer has played soccer at Mauldin all her 4 years, the last 3 on the varsity team. Jen is an honor roll member, member of the National Society of High School Scholars, and a member of Who’s –Who. Jennifer has a love for all animals and plans to attend Tri County Technical College and major as a Veterinary Technician. She will continue playing soccer in college for the Lady Hawks and hopes to maybe coach someday. Jen’s advice to all players is it’s not how tall or big you are, it’s your desire and what’s in your heart that counts and my heart will always be a MAV! Maverick’s Forever!


Ali Simpson Sarah Schaidle

Coach Ryer and Coach Czar

Hayden Uldrick

Allison Nelson
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Final Sports Report by Team
All Region and All State – 2009 Spring Sports
Boys Soccer
All Region - Michael Valencia, Daniel Valencia, Ignacio Monchetti
All State - Michael Valencia
Girls Soccer
All Region - Morgan Hert, Kristie Hirt, Sarah Schaidle, Ali Simpson, Allison Nelson, Gracie Boswell
All State - Morgan Hert, Sarah Schaidle, Ali Simpson
Boys Tennis
All Region -Will Finlay, Alan Pearce
Boys Lacrosse
All Region - Jon Baddley, Adam Maalouf, Thomas Reece, Austin Grant, Josh Borgelt
All State -Jon Baddley
Girls Lacrosse
All Region- Abby Koba, Meg Kenny, Meg Warden, Megan Jones, Molly Walsh, Libby Wallin, Chelsea Slessman
All State - Abby Koba, Libby Wallin
Baseball
All Region - Madison Younginer, Joe Jackson, Max Rush, Phil Alexander
Softball
All Region -Ashley Bagwell, Dana Landers, Jordan Stovall, Kenzi Corn
All State - Ashley Bagwell
Girls Track
All Region -Ashley Hunter, Alexa Neiling, Kathleen Jacob, Brittany Williams
All State - Rachael Nelson
Boys Track
All Region - Kenny Driggers, Joseph Hill, Eric Lawson, Kris Lacer, Tyler Tesch
2008-2009 Team Standings
State Champions: Girls Swim Team, Girls Soccer Team
State Runner ups: Girls Tennis Team, Boys Swim Team
Region Champions: Girls Swim Team, Girls Tennis Team, Girls Lacrosse Team, Girls Soccer Team, Girls Softball Team
Track Team Awards
2009 Track Team Honors their Seniors
Photo album of Track Banquet

Eric Lawson, Demarcus (DJ) Harper, Joi Pierce, Chris Jones, Ashley Hunter, Alyson Knapp, Rachael Nelson, Josh Mckie, not pictured JD Donoso, Michael Kennedy, Kira Koenig
2009 Track Team Awards
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Track Team MVP's - Joseph Hill (All Region 4x800 & 400 Hurdles, 8th place State 4x800) and Ashley Hunter (All Region 4x800, 7th place State 4x800)
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All State Award and Track Team Most Improved - Rachael Nelson
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Coaches Award Brendan Ryan, Eric Lawson (All Region 4x800, 8th place 4x800 State), not pictured Lexi Neiling (All Region 4x800, 7th place 4x800 State) and Savannah Hiller

Most Improved Awards - Brittany Williams (All Region, 5th place 3200 State, 7th place 4x800 State), Rachael Nelson (3rd place High Jump State), not pictured Kenny Driggers (8th place Pole Vault State)