Dylan Blackburn
SPORT: Football
POSITION: Right guard, varsity; right tackle, J.V.
AGE: 16
GRADE: 11th
SCHOOL: North Augusta High
STAND-OUT MOMENT: On JV it would definitely be when we came back and beat Irmo. We were like 16-0. For varsity, probably coming back after the Strom Thurmond game when we were down. They beat us last year so it was a real big thing to beat them this year.
STRENGTHS: I got good determination to get better with every drill.
WEAKNESSES: I need to translate what I learn at practice to what I do in the game.
GOALS THIS SEASON: To win state. An individual goal would be to get better and get ready for next season.
COACH'S QUOTE: "He worked very hard in the off season to make himself a good football player. We are very proud of the effort he puts forth every day," said Dan Pippin.
Hannah Collins
SPORT: Swimming
POSITION: Breaststroke, freestyle, individual medley and captain
AGE: 17
GRADE: 12th
SCHOOL: North Augusta High
STAND-OUT MOMENT: At regionals our medley relay was behind against Irmo and one of our freestylers dove in and caught us up a lot, which was a huge accomplishment because Irmo is really good. We ended up winning.
STRENGTHS: Pretty good at keeping a positive attitude, just trying to have fun with it.
WEAKNESSES: Probably trying to incorporate the whole team and be a positive leader. Just to try to get everyone together I think.
GOALS THIS SEASON: My goal was just to enjoy senior year. It is my sixth year on the team and I just wanted to have fun with it.
COACH'S QUOTE: "Hannah has been a member of the Yellow Jacket swim team since seventh grade when the team was first formed. She has consistently been a top point scorer as well as a leader for the team," said Joy Collins.
Jordan Blocker
SPORT: Football
POSITION: Running back, full back
AGE: 14
GRADE: Eighth
SCHOOL: North Augusta Middle
STAND-OUT MOMENT: Last year, when we were 0-3 (against LBC), coach put me in the back field and we won (10-6) against the number 1 team.
STRENGTHS: Running the ball
WEAKNESSES: I'm not so good at blocking.
GOALS THIS SEASON: To win the county championship
COACH'S QUOTE: "Jordan Blocker is a kid who has matured a lot in the last year and it has showed in the way he has played this year on the field and as a leader on the football team," said Richard Bush.
Ty Keefe
SPORT: Football
POSITION: Defensive end
AGE: 17
GRADE: 12th
SCHOOL: Fox Creek High
STAND-OUT MOMENT: Our victory over Wagener-Salley
STRENGTHS: Confidence
WEAKNESSES: Size
GOALS THIS SEASON: Make the playoffs.
Haley Bryant
SPORT: Volleyball
POSITION: Setter, outside hitter
AGE: 14
GRADE: Ninth
SCHOOL: Fox Creek High
STAND-OUT MOMENT: I got a block against Augusta Prep
STRENGTHS: Passing and defense
GOALS THIS SEASON: To get farther in state than we did last year.
COACH'S QUOTE: "Haley is a natural volleyball player. She's been playing for years and it really shows in her quiet, confident playing. Her passing and defense is always the best and the team can always rely on her to get the job done," said Megan Jackson.
