CARROLLTON, GA — Carrollton High School marked a historic achievement Wednesday, April 2, honoring 18 student-athletes who committed to collegiate academic and athletic careers. It is the largest signing day class in school history. 

The signees will compete in nine sports at the collegiate level: swimming, volleyball, tennis, soccer, dance, cheerleading, softball, baseball, and football. The diverse representation demonstrates the range of athletic opportunities at CHS and the ability of its athletes to continue to excel at the collegiate level. Following Wednesday's ceremony, 27 members of the 2025 senior class have committed to compete at the collegiate level, with that number potentially rising in the coming months.

“Signing Day at Carrollton is always a special day, but today is extraordinary,” said CHS athletic director Elizabeth Sanders. “To see 18 of our student-athletes from nine different sports commit to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level is a testament to their hard work and dedication. This incredible class represents the best of the Trojan Nation, and we are proud of each one of them.”

Pictured top row from left: Amira Johnson, Fort Valley State University; Landon Wolf, Albany State University; CJ Kelley, Miles College; Landon Eubanks, Brewton Parker College; Zion Cooley, East Tennessee State University; Cole Norred, East Tennessee State University; Ryder Griffin, Sewanee University; RJ Sizemore, Mount St. Joseph University; and Caleb Taff, LaGrange College. 

Pictured bottom row from left: Journey Gray, Allegheny College; Kam McClure, Reinhardt University; Maddox Monsour, University of Texas; Eduardo Hernandez, Clayton State University; Brayden Griffin, Kennesaw State University; Gretchen Ellerbee, College of Charleston; Lilli Colquitt, Truett McConnell University; Carlos Hernandez, Middle Georgia State University; and Maddi Hoffman, Berry College.

 

 

Maddi Hoffman

Carrollton High School senior and volleyball standout Maddi Hoffman has committed to compete at the next level at Berry College. Seated with Maddi from left is her sister, Kiyah, and her parents, Mindy and Clint Hoffman. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Morganne Harper, head volleyball coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Journey Gray

Carrollton High School senior and volleyball standout Journey Gray has committed to compete at the next level at Alleghany University. Seated with Journey from left are her parents, Casey and Jessie Gray, and sister Dani. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Morganne Harper, head volleyball coach; Allen Newton, head girls wrestling coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Caleb Taff

Carrollton High School senior and tennis standout Caleb Taff has committed to compete at the next level at LaGrange College. Seated with Caleb from left is his grandmother, Nancy Wallace; parents Steven and Amanda Taff; and sister, Finley Taff. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Larry Evans, assistant tennis coach; Greg Wallace, Caleb’s grandfather; Coach Amanda Folds, head tennis coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Ryder Griffin

Carrollton High School senior and swimming standout Ryder Griffin has committed to compete at the next level at Sewanee University. Seated with Ryder from left is his father, Tim Griffin; sister, Sophia, and mother, Leslie Griffin. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Jason Raburn, head swimming coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Lilli Colquitt

Carrollton High School senior and soccer standout Lilli Colquitt has committed to compete at the next level at Truett McConnell 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 Drew Ebensberger, head girls soccer coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Carlos Hernandez

Carrollton High School senior and soccer standout Carlos Hernandez has committed to compete at the next level at Middle Georgia State University. Seated with Carlos from left is his grandmother, Myra Buchanan; parents, Jessica and Milton Hernandez; and brother, Christian Buchanan. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Scott New, head boys soccer coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Eduardo Hernandez

Carrollton High School senior and soccer standout Eduardo Hernandez has committed to compete at the next level at Clayton State University. Seated with Eduardo from left are his parents, Eduardo Hernandez Sr. and Maria Lopez, and sister Ximena Hernandez. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Scott New, head boys soccer coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Amira Johnson

Carrollton High School senior and softball standout Amira Johnson has committed to compete at the next level at Fort Valley State University. Seated with Amira from left is friend, Aubree Rollins; travel coach, Lakeisha Simmons; parents, Tonya and Corby Johnson; friend, Rhianna Weaver; friend and teammate, Tay-Tay Simmons. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Cali Barron, head softball coach; Coach Katie Messer, assistant softball coach; Coach Makenzie Spayde, assistant softball coach; Coach Olivia Fannin, assistant softball coach; Coach Jamie Monroe, assistant softball coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Landon Eubanks

Carrollton High School senior and baseball standout Landon Eubanks has committed to compete at the next level at Brewton Parker College. Seated with Landon are his parents, Jonathan and Bethany Eubanks. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Ty Fowlkes, assistant baseball coach; Coach Adam Bright, assistant baseball coach; Coach Trent Bianco, head baseball coach; Coach Adam Richardson, assistant baseball coach; Coach Andrew Turner assistant baseball coach; Coach Kurt Hitzeman, assistant baseball coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Maddox Monsour

Carrollton High School senior and baseball standout Maddox Monsour has committed to compete at the next level at the University of Texas. Seated with Maddox from left is his sister, Macie; parents, John and Mandy Monsour; and sister, Olivia. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Ty Fowlkes, assistant baseball coach; Coach Adam Bright, assistant baseball coach; Coach Trent Bianco, head baseball coach; Coach Adam Richardson, assistant baseball coach; Coach Andrew Turner assistant baseball coach; Coach Kurt Hitzeman, assistant baseball coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Gretchen Ellerbee

Carrollton High School senior and dance standout Gretchen Ellerbee has committed to compete at the next level at the College of Charleston. Seated with Gretchen from left is her sister, Savannah and parents, Lisha and Jim Ellerbee. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Janey Simmons, head dance coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Brayden Griffin

Carrollton High School senior and cheerleading standout Brayden Griffin has committed to compete at the next level at Kennesaw State University. Seated with Brayden from left is his sister, Lleyton, and parents Alex and Victoria Griffin. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Janey Simmons, head dance coach; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Zion Cooley

Carrollton High School senior and Football standout Zion Cooley has committed to compete at the next level at East Tennessee State University. Seated with Zion from left is grandfather, Shereeta Cooley; father, Maurice Cooley, and aunt, Jill Boykin. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Zach Gordon, assistant football coach; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Craig Ryan, assistant football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

CJ Kelley

Carrollton High School senior and football standout CJ Kelley has committed to compete at the next level at Miles College. Seated with CJ from left are his parents, Yolanda and Joseph Kelley. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Jason Colts, assistant football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Kam McClure

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Kam McClure has committed to compete at the next level at Reinhardt University. Seated with Kam from left is his grandmother, Ella McClure, and mother Shannon McClure. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Nate Masters, assistant football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Cole Norred

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Cole Norred has committed to compete at the next level at East Tennessee State University. Seated with Cole are his parents, Tammy and David Norred. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Zach Gordon, assistant football coach; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach JC Fuller, assistant football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

RJ Sizemore

Carrollton High School senior and football standout RJ Sizemore has committed to compete at the next level at Mount St. Joseph University. Seated with RJ from left is his grandmother, Geneva Justice; parents, Becky and Ryan Sizemore; and grandmother, Mollie Sizemore. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach JC Fuller, assistant football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director. 

 

Landon Wolf

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Landon Wolf has committed to compete at the next level at Clayton State University. Seated with Landon from left are stepfather and mother, Michael and Farrah Higgins; grandparents, Charles and Linda West; and brother, Jaden Wolf. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, Carrollton High School principal; Coach Joey King, head football coach; Coach Red Keith, assistant football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Elizabeth Sanders, Carrollton High School athletic director.