CARROLLTON, GA — Eleven Carrollton High School student-athletes were recognized on April 13 for deciding to further their education and play at the next level. 

JAYCIE HAND

Carrollton High School senior and softball standout Jaycie Hand has committed to compete at the next level at Georgia Highlands College. Seated with Jaycie from left are Jennifer and Jody Hand, her parents, and siblings Jenna and Jaxon. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Ellie Turner, assistant coach; Lisa Phillips, former head softball coach; Shannon Bright, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, CHS principal.

KAYLA PINKARD

Carrollton High School senior and track standout Kayla Pinkard has committed to compete at the next level at Florida State University. Pictured with Kayla are her parents, Kisha and Durrell Pinkard as well as her siblings, family members, coaches and principal. 

JAIDEN SOSA

Carrollton High School senior and soccer standout Jaiden Sosa has committed to compete at the next level at The University of Alabama Huntsville. Pictured with Jaiden are his parents Martha Rodriguez and Roger Sosa as well as his coaches and principal.

NADYA PEREZ

Carrollton High School senior and soccer standout Nadya Perez has committed to compete at the next level at Southern Wesleyan University. Pictured with Nadya are her family, coaches, and principal.

DELANEY THOMAS

Carrollton High School senior and soccer standout Delaney Thomas has committed to compete at the next level at Middle Tennessee State University. Seated with Delaney are her parents, Julie and Alex Thomas; and sister Reese. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director; Drew Ebensberger, Trojan head soccer coach; Dr. Laura Rader, assistant soccer coach; and Ian Lyle, CHS principal. 

ACE WILLIAMSON

Carrollton High School senior and baseball standout Ace Williamson has committed to compete at the next level at Southern Union. Seated with Ace are his parents Laura and Bradford Williamson and his brother, Maxx. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director; Scott Johnson, Trojan head baseball coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, CHS principal.

CHRIS CUTLIP 

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Chris Cutlip has committed to compete at the next level at Reinhardt University. Pictured with Chris are his parents Chris and Anlea Cutlip, siblings, coaches and principal. 

JAMARI MASON

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Jamari Mason has committed to compete at the next level at LaGrange College. Seated with Jamari is his family. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director; Joey King, Trojan head football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; Reggie Perkins, offensive coordinator; and Ian Lyle, CHS principal. 

JUSTICE RICKS

Carrollton High School senior and standout football player Justice Ricks has committed to compete at the next level at Morehouse College. Pictured with Justice are his family, coaches, and principal.  

KAYVION COPELAND

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Kayvion Copeland has committed to play football at the next level at Reinhardt University. Pictured with Kayvion are his family, coaches, and principal.

TERRELL CARMICHEAL

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Terrell Carmicheal has committed to play football at the next level at Jacksonville State University. Seated next to Terrell from left are Donald and Carol Carmicheal, grandparents; Stephanie McClure, mother; Brian and Kimberly Carmicheal, father and stepmother; and his brother Logan Carmichael. Standing are Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director; Joey King, Trojan head football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; Craig Ryan, assistant coach; and Ian Lyle, CHS principal.