CARROLLTON, GA — Seven Carrollton High School student-athletes were recognized Wednesday, Nov. 13, for deciding to further their education and compete at the next level. Pictured from left: Madison Reese, Columbus State University; Laura Mitchell-Walthall, Columbus State University; Madison Swint, Columbus State University; Seriya Williams, Lander University; Miyah Holmes, University of South Alabama; Daija Preston, Virginia Commonwealth University; and Allison Batts, Dalton State College.

Allison Batts

Carrollton High School senior and cross country and track standout Allison Batts has committed to compete at the next level at Dalton State College. Seated with Allison from left is her aunt, Melissa Batts; mother, Heidi Batts; sister, Madison Driscoll; uncle, Garrett Batts; and Jaylyn Rooks. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Parker Nail, head cross country coach; Wymon Kelley; Coach Jason Raburn, assistant cross country coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

Miyah Holmes

Carrollton High School senior and basketball standout Miyah Holmes has committed to compete at the next level at the University of South Alabama. Seated with Miyah from left are her parents, Herbert and Flecia Holmes; sisters, Maleah and Tamiah Holmes; grandmother, Phyllis Holmes. Standing behind Miyah are other significant family members and friends. Standing back row from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Red Keith, assistant basketball coach; Coach Wakiaa Bray, assistant basketball coach; Coach Kevin Lucas, assistant basketball coach; Coach Kallendra Matthews, assistant basketball coach; Coach Shon Thomaston, head girls basketball coach; and Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

Daija Preston

Carrollton High School senior and basketball standout Daija Preston has committed to compete at the next level at Virginia Commonwealth University. Seated with Daija from left is her cousin, Patrinike Harrison; mother, Demeatric Preston; step-father, Troy Breece; and cousin, Summer Harrison. Standing back row from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Red Keith, assistant basketball coach; Coach Wakiaa Bray, assistant basketball coach; Coach Kevin Lucas, assistant basketball coach; Coach Kallendra Matthews, assistant basketball coach; Coach Shon Thomaston, head girls basketball coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

Laura Mitchell-Walthall

Carrollton High School senior and basketball standout Laura Mitchell-Walthall has committed to compete at the next level at Columbus State University. Seated with Laura from left are her sister, Assyria North; grandmother, Charlene Person; parents, Martez and Tamia Walthall; sister, Aaliyah Walthall; and great aunt, DeDe Walthall. Standing behind Laura are other significant family members and friends. Standing back row from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Red Keith, assistant basketball coach; Coach Wakiaa Bray, assistant basketball coach; Coach Kevin Lucas, assistant basketball coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; Coach Shon Thomaston, head girls basketball coach; Arthur Johnson; Coach Kallendra Matthews, assistant basketball coach; and Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

Madison Reese

Carrollton High School senior and basketball standout Madison Reese has committed to compete at the next level at Columbus State University. Seated with Madison from left is Casie Spencer; parents, Toni and Monty Reese; aunt, Alyce Ayers; and godmother, Cecelia Hauge. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Red Keith, assistant basketball coach; Coach Wakiaa Bray, assistant basketball coach; Coach Kevin Lucas, assistant basketball coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; Coach Shon Thomaston, head girls basketball coach; Coach Kallendra Matthews, assistant basketball coach; and Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

Madison Swint

Carrollton High School senior and basketball standout Madison Swint has committed to compete at the next level at Columbus State University. Seated with Madison from left is Arthur Johnson; parents, William and Stephanie Swint; and friend, Mariah Terry. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Red Keith, assistant basketball coach; Coach Wakiaa Bray, assistant basketball coach; Coach Kevin Lucas, assistant basketball coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; Coach Shon Thomaston, head girls basketball coach; Coach Kallendra Matthews, assistant basketball coach; and Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

Seriya Williams 

Carrollton High School senior and basketball standout Seriya Williams has committed to compete at the next level at Lander University. Seated with Seriya from left is grandfather, Stanley Davis; parents, Tradarius Jones and Lakita Jackson; and brother, Preston Kelley. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Red Keith, assistant basketball coach; Coach Wakiaa Bray, assistant basketball coach; Coach Kevin Lucas, assistant basketball coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; Coach Shon Thomaston, head girls basketball coach; Coach Kallendra Matthews, assistant basketball coach; and Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director.