CARROLLTON, GA — Thirteen Carrollton High School student-athletes were recognized on April 12 for deciding to further their education and play at the next level.

Freddy Perez

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Freddy Perez has committed to compete at the next level at Jacksonville State University. Seated with Freddy are his parents, Ambrocio Perez and Laura Padilla, along with other family members. Standing from left are Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director; Justin Montgomery, defensive coordinator; Scott New, head soccer coach; Joey King, head football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; Seth Caldwell, assistant principal; Blake Haynes, specialists coach; coach Janey Simmons, and Ian Lyle, CHS principal. 

Rod Sims

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Rod Sims has committed to compete at the next level at Georgia Military College. Pictured with Rod is his mother, Tandelyn Sims, along with other family members. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Joey King, head football coach; Reggie Perkins, offensive coordinator; and Paul Fitz-Simons, Carrollton High School athletic director.

Jace Ward

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Jace Ward has committed to compete at the next level at Jackson State University. Pictured with Jace are his parents (standing behind him), Semaris, and Jasen Ward, along with his family. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Craig Ryan, outside linebackers coach; Joey King, head football coach; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Myles Butler

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Myles Butler has committed to compete at the next level at Campbellsville University. Pictured with Myles are his parents, Marjorie and Cassie Butler, along with his family. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Craig Ryan, outside linebackers coach; Joey King, head football coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Takare Lipscomb

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Takare Lipscomb has committed to compete at the next level at Arkansas State University. Seated with Takare are his mother, Blanche, and sister Marlena. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Joey King, head football coach; Josh Barge, wide receiver coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Jaylin Walton

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Jaylin Walton has committed to compete at the next level at Tuskegee University. Seated with Jaylin are his brother, Caleb, sister, Cianna, and family members. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Joey King, head football coach; Reggie Perkins, offensive line coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Jay Farmer

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Jay Farmer has committed to compete at the next level at Georgia Military College. Pictured with Jay are his parents, LA and Lakeisha Farmer, grandmother Melissa Crowder, and other family members. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Joey King, head football coach; Jason Colts, defensive line coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Quintavious Ackey

Carrollton High School senior and football standout Quintavious Ackey has committed to compete at the next level at Campbellsville University. Seated with Quintavious are his parents, Herman and Cassandra Ackey and family members. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Joey King, head football coach; Dwate Strickland, defensive backs coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Jaiden Hamilton

Carrollton High School senior and standout football player Jaiden Hamilton has committed to compete at the next level at Mercer University. Pictured with Jaiden are his parents, Katie and Shane Hamilton and grandmother, Gayle. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Joey King, head football coach; Blake Haynes, specialists coach; Patrick Rothschadl, CHS athletic trainer; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Jack Godwin

Carrollton High School senior and lacrosse standout Jack Godwin has committed to play lacrosse at the next level at the University of Montevallo. Pictured with Jack are his parents, Andrea and David Godwin and Dawn Criswell. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Craig Ryan, assistant lacrosse coach; Zach Gordon, head lacrosse coach; Zachary Amoroso, assistant lacrosse coach; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Kaylin Teasley

Carrollton High School senior and volleyball standout Kaylin Teasley has committed to play volleyball at the next level at Albany State University. Seated with Kaylin is her mother, Giselle Melville, along with other family members. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Morganne Harper, head volleyball coach; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Dru Green

Carrollton High School senior and track & field standout Dru Green has committed to compete at the next level at the University of West Georgia. Pictured with Dru are her parents, Samantha and Timothy Green, and great aunt Robin Bryant. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Jason Colts, assistant track & field coach; Michael Hilbert, and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.

Kalani Witherspoon

Carrollton High School senior and track & field standout Kalani Witherspoon has committed to compete at the next level at the University of Memphis. Pictured with Kalani are her parents, Derrick and Kolowa Witherspoon, and brother Drew. Standing from left are Ian Lyle, CHS principal; Nikki McGovern, head gymnastics coach; and Paul Fitz-Simons, CHS athletic director.