In the school’s first appearance at the NAIA National Championships last week, Truett McConnell senior Kiley Blackburn advanced to the final rounds as an individual, making her the first in program history to do so. Blackburn speaks to head coach Steve Patton during one of her rounds. SHAWN BLACKBURN/Submitted

The Future Raiders Football Camp concluded Wednesday afternoon with several participants taking awards for their performances in the punt, pass and kick competition in their age groups. Award winners were (front from left) Alexander Owen, Monterrio Johnson Jr., Landon Nifong, Zachary Jones, (back from left) Owen Almazan, Crede Jones, Jackson McNeil and Sutton Porter. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Malachi Dooley elevates and looks to finish an alley-oop during a drill Monday night. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Tallulah Falls’ Simeon Respress signed a track scholarship with Anderson University on Tuesday. Respress was joined by (front row, from left) stepfather Chaun Young, mother Veronica Young, along with (back row, from left) TFS head track coach Scott Neal, TFS President Larry A. Peevy and TFS Upper School Academic Dean Kim Popham. BRIAN CARTER/Submitted

Henry Burgess makes a block during camp Tuesday. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Aric Mawdesley speaks with the Raiders varsity players during his first practice with the team Monday night. Mawdesley joins the Raiders after successful head coaching stints at Berrien County and North Cobb Christian. ISAIAH SMITH/Staff

Aric Mawdesley is on the Board of Education's list for approval as Habersham Central's new basketball coach. Photo courtesy of the NEWNAN TIMES HERALD

Austin Jones (center) committed to Toccoa Falls College. He was joined by his mother Grace Jones (left), father Darrell Jones (right) and sister Ashley (back).