Seven Carrollton High School student-athletes were recognized on Wednesday, May 15, for deciding to further their education and play at the next level. Pictured from left: O’Brien Watkins - Point University, Daniel Neill - University of West Georgia, Taariq Miles - University of Alabama-Huntsville, Audrey Lassetter - Wallace State, Eli Pippins - Coastal Alabama, LaDorian Jordan - Shorter University, and Buck Merritt - University of Tennessee-Chattanooga. 

Audrey Lassetter

Carrollton High School senior and softball standout Audrey Lassetter has committed to compete at the next level at Wallace State College. Seated with Audrey are her parents, Donnie and Susannah Lassetter, along with her brother Justin. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Cali Barron, Carrollton High School head softball coach; Donnie and Elaine Lassetter, Audrey’s grandparents; Bestie Richards; Audrey’s aunt. Makenzie Spayde, softball assistant coach; and Katie Messer, softball assistant coach.  

Buck Merritt

Carrollton High School senior and wrestling standout Buck Merritt has committed to compete at the next level at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Seated with Buck is his mother, Amanda Merritt, and his father Juan Merritt. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Daniel Calvin, step-father; Nick White, Head Boys Wrestling Coach; Jakoby Cottrell, assistant wrestling coach; Paul Carter, assistant wrestling coach; and JC Fuller, assistant wrestling coach.

Eli Pippins

Carrollton High School senior and basketball standout Eli Pippins has committed to compete at the next level at Coastal Alabama Community College. Seated with Eli is his mother, Christiny London, and his brother, Buck Pippins. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Chuck Taylor, Coastal Alabama head basketball coach; Don Bray, head boys basketball coach; and AJ Barge, assistant basketball coach.

O’Brien Watkins

Carrollton High School senior and basketball standout O’Brien Watkins has committed to compete at the next level at Point University. Seated with Eli are his parents, Milton Watkins and Vickie Bonner. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Kavon Williams, Point University assistant coach; Don Bray, head boys basketball coach; and AJ Barge, assistant basketball coach. 

LaDorian Jordan

Carrollton High School senior and baseball and basketball standout LaDorian Jordan has committed to playing baseball at Shorter University. Seated with LaDorian from left are his grandmother, Melinda Jordan, father, Antonieo Jordan, sister, Jasnia Jordan, and mother, Rose Jordan. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Don Bray, head boys basketball coach; Trent Bianco, head baseball coach; AJ Barge, assistant basketball coach; Kelsey White, Ladorian’s girlfriend; Ty Fowlkes, assistant baseball coach; Jake Richardson, assistant baseball coach; Adam Bright, assistant baseball coach; and Kurt Hitzeman, assistant baseball coach.

Taariq Miles

Carrollton High School senior and Track standout Taariq Miles has committed to compete at the next level at the University of Alabama-Huntsville. Pictured with Taariq from left is his grandmother, Donna Page; mother, Teniesha Miles, brothers, Terrence and Tarrell Miles. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director;  Spencer Campbell, assistant track coach; Jenna Griffin; Gerald Griffin; Jaylen Marsh; aunt, Monique Young; and Justin Jones, head boys track coach.

Daniel Neill

Carrollton High School senior and cross country and track standout Daniel Neill has committed to compete at the next level at the University of West Georgia. Seated with Daniel are his parents, John and Linda Neill. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Spencer Campbell, assistant track coach; Jason Raburn, head swim coach and assistant cross country coach; and Justin Jones, head boys track coach.