News & Announcements

Middle school baseball:
Chase Pollock

As a seventh-grader Chase Pollock of Toccoa stepped up in the game against Veritas School. After having a solid game at the plate and stealing several bases, Chase closed TFS out on the mound. In a tight game, Chase came in and did not allow any runs. He stole several bases throughout the game and put a couple of runs up on the board. Chase works hard in practice and has a lot of talent. He knows the game well and has quick baseball instincts.

– Coaches Lowell Hamilton and Michael Weidner

Middle school golf:
Madeline Martin 

During the off-season, seventh-grader Madeline Martin of Cornelia went the extra mile to improve her skills. Her dedication paid off as she performed very well for TFS this season. Madeline was our low medalist for the win against East Jackson, hitting fairways and making putts left and right, as she secured two pars and a birdie during competition. She is a long hitter off the tee with an excellent short game. What impresses me most is how well she maintains composure when things don't go her way. Aside from her athleticism, her positive attitude and constant drive to improve makes her a coachable player. 

– Coach Hannah Wall

JV Baseball:
Frankey Moree 

Freshman Frankey Moree of the Bahamas was introduced to the baseball program last year while visiting campus. Frankey enthusiastically participated in pre-season workouts and improved daily. He is a true student of the game and is constantly watching and absorbing instruction. Frankey improved dramatically from the start of the shortened season to become the starting shortstop for the junior varsity squad. His hard work and dedication paid off by earning him a spot on the varsity team where he served as a back-up for the second baseman. His dedication to his sport and to TFS will only sharpen these skills as he moves forward with the program.

– Coach Dustin Rogers

Middle school track & field girls:
Juliane Shirley 

Eighth-grade team leader Julianne Shirley of Clarkesville – a three-sport athlete and a straight-A student – continued her strong performances in the only meet of the 2020 shortened season by winning the high jump (4'8, breaking a middle school record) and 400m. She finished the brief season ranked fifth in the high jump, sixth in the 4x4 relay, 31st in the 400m and 71st in the 200m among all middle school girls, regardless of classification. Julianne is a GREAT role model, well respected by both peers and adults for her positive, refreshing outlook. Highly relational, yet clearly adept at standing alone if necessary, she is the epitome of living by principles.

– Coach Scott Neal

Middle school track & field boys:
Blair Moore

Eighth-grader Blair Moore of Demorest has improved significantly since last year's season. He ended this year's shortened season ranked sixth in the high jump, seventh in the 400m, and 29th in the 200m in the State, regardless of classification. These performances are new TFS middle school records. Since the cross country season, he has trained like a champion, pursuing growing dreams of significance.  Daily, he leads by example by being one of the hardest workers around, never complaining, but relishing the discomfort that goes with quality training. A positive teammate who is willing to sacrifice personal glory for team goals, Blair's middle school legacy is a prime example of a GREAT athlete. 

– Coach Scott Neal

Middle school soccer:
Molly Mitchell

Eighth-grader Molly Mitchell of Cornelia proved to be a valuable asset to the middle school girls 2020 spring soccer team. Although the season was shortened, Molly made her mark as a solid starting player in all four matches. In a nail-biting final match against Prince Avenue Christian School, Molly scored one beautiful drop-in goal in the first half to take TFS to a lead at half time. After being down by a 3-4 score with less than two seconds left in the match, Molly took a long, high shot from outside the 18-yard box and made the tying goal as the buzzer sounded! The players and coaches embraced her and chanted her name after the game. It is a moment the team, parents and Molly will never forget. 

– Coach Laura Higbie

Varsity track & field boys:
Grey Bourlet

In addition to third place state finishes last year in both the 110m and 300m hurdles and three more pole vault points, junior Grey Boulet of Tallulah Falls was already ahead of last year. His first outdoor meet 12' 8" pole vault performance leads Class A-Private. Solid winter workouts after a stellar cross country season helped his confidence, hope, and determination to be the first multi-event male state champion from TFS. Grey's impact upon our team is evident not only in performance, but in preparation, in relationships with peers, with passing on of significant positive traditions, and with the ideas that, though very important, athletics is just one important aspect of life.  

– Coach Scott Neal

Varsity golf:
Maggie Jackson 

Junior Maggie Jackson of Clarkesville continues to soar as a stand-out student-athlete. Highlights of her high school career thus far include winning the Area 2 tournament as a freshman, leading the team in career scoring averages, being named to the First-Team All-Area in 2018 and 2019 and being named to First-Team All-State in 2019. She holds several school records and this year she tied for first in the West Hall Invitational. She has worked tirelessly in the offseason with the hope of reaching her full potential and helping the team win its first state title.

She has excelled in competition in several junior golf tours and is being recruited by several colleges. Maggie respects the history and integrity of the game of golf.

–– Coach Allen Campbell

Varsity precision rifle:
Samantha Stamey

Junior Sam Stamey of Clarkesville set a TFS record of 576 in 3-Position air rifle at the nine-state S/E Regionals last year and the team she captains just missed making the 3-Position National Championship. Fast forward to 2020 and using her coaching certification to mentor and lead her team, a strong showing at Regionals with an invitation to the 3-Position National Championship appeared to be within their grasp. In the individual 60-shot USA Shooting portion of the sport, which includes college rifle athletes, she pushed herself to new heights. Knowing as a high school junior this is the year to shine for NCAA scholarships, Sam shot a TFS standing record of 570 at the State Championship, ranking her 11th in the state, including NCAA athletes from two state colleges. Sam's dedication and hard work secured her a spot at the Junior Olympic National Championship.

– Coach Tim Stamey