CARROLLTON, GA — Thirteen Carrollton High School student-athletes were recognized on April 10 for deciding to further their education and play at the next level. Pictured back row, from left: Reece Ellison - LaGrange College, Brodie Bradburn - Lenoir Rhyne University, Montreze Smith - Duke University, Jordan White - University of Georgia, Godgift Dudley - Shorter University, Quentis Adams - University of Virginia Wise, and Kelvin Hill Jr. - University of Alabama-Birmingham. Front Row: Hagan Russell - Mercer University, Noah Martinson - Appalachian State University, Jack Japour - Georgia Military College, Jace Black - LaGrange College, Bryce Hicks - University of West Georgia, and Nour Nazim - Georgia College and State University.

Reece Ellison

Carrollton High School senior and lacrosse standout Reece Ellison has committed to compete at the next level at LaGrange College. Seated with Reece are his parents, Scott and Cayte Ellison, along with his brother Ryan. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Zach Gordon, Carrollton High School lacrosse coach; Thomas Cornay, Carrollton High School assistant lacrosse coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, CHS principal. 

Noah Martinson

Carrollton High School senior and cross country and track standout Noah Martinson has committed to compete at the next level at Appalachian State University. Seated with Noah is Coach Jimmy Sorrells. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Hagan Russell; Nour Nazim; Coach Jason Raburn, assistant cross country coach; Coach Justin Jones, CHS assistant principal; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Nour Nazim

Carrollton High School senior and cross country and track standout Nour Nazim has committed to compete at the next level at Georgia College and State University. Seated with Nour is his mom, Amani Hassan. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Jason Raburn, assistant cross country coach; Coach Jimmy Sorrells; Coach Justin Jones, CHS assistant principal; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Hagan Russell

Carrollton High School senior and cross country and track standout Hagan Russell has committed to compete at the next level at Mercer University. Seated with Hagan are his sister, Grace, and his parents, Christina and Hugh Russell. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Jason Raburn, assistant cross country coach; Coach Jimmy Sorrells; Coach Justin Jones, CHS assistant principal; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Quentis Adams

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Quentis Adams has committed to compete at the next level at the University of Virginia Wise. Seated with Quentis are his brother, Ja’Quantae, his mother, Tatiana Stroud, and Marcus Cirius.  Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Craig Ryan, position coach; Coach Justin Montgomery, defensive coordinator; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Jace Black

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Jace Black has committed to compete at the next level at LaGrange College. Pictured with Jace is his grandmother, Genise Keith, brother, Cameron Henderson, mother, Khisha Keith, and step-father Josh Henderson. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Justin Montgomery, defensive coordinator; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Craig Ryan, position coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; Coach Red Keith, position coach; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Brodie Bradburn

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Brodie Bradburn has committed to compete at the next level at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Seated with Brodie are his parents Steven and Amanda Bradburn and sister, Natalie. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Red Keith, position coach; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Justin Montgomery, defensive coordinator; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Godgift Dudley

Carrollton High School senior and standout football player Godgift Dudley has committed to compete at the next level at Shorter University. Pictured with Godgift are his parents, Vicky and Morgan Dudley. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Reggie Perkins, offensive coordinator; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Bryce Hicks

Carrollton High School senior and Football standout Bryce Hicks has committed to compete at the next level at the University of West Georgia. Seated with Bryce is his brother, Jordan, his mother, Starr Cummings, his father, Breylan Hicks, and his stepmother, Val Hicks. Standing from left are his aunt, Shaun Petty; Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Reggie Perkins, offensive coordinator; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Kelvin Hill Jr.

Carrollton High School senior and Football standout Kelvin Hill Jr. has committed to compete at the next level at the University of Alabama-Birmingham. Seated with Kelvin is his niece, Jaiyah, his aunt, Tabatha, his mom, Danyel Smith, and his sister, Jaihlin. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Justin Montgomery, defensive coordinator; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Jack Japour

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Jack Japour has committed to compete at the next level at Georgia Military College. Seated with Jack are Aaron Beasley, his parents, Sarah and Justin Japour, his sister, Mary, and Crystal West. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Montreze Smith

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Montreze Smith has committed to compete at the next level at Duke University. Pictured with Montreze is his sister, Ariana, his mother, Shanika Avery, and his grandfather, Roderick Avery. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Red Keith, position coach; Coach Justin Montgomery, defensive coordinator; Coach Craig Ryan, position coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal. 

Jordan White

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Jordan White has committed to compete at the next level at the University of Georgia. Pictured with Jordan are his parents, Brad and Tina White. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Coach Trent Bianco, head baseball coach; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Zach Gordon, position coach and boys lacrosse head coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal.