Positive Georgia recognizes local athletes

Positive Athlete Georgia named the 2014-2015 South Atlanta Positive High School Athletes at an award ceremony April 28 at New Hope Baptist Church.

More than 350 athletes were nominated by their coaches in the various sports and among the 23 athletes awarded across south Atlanta schools five were from Fayette County.

The following athletes from Fayette County were recognized as the most Postive Athlete in their sport:

Parker Nail, Whitewater, boys cross-country.

Bailey Manson, McIntosh, cheerleading.

Riley Clark, Starr’s Mill, girls soccer.

Barrett Bornhofen, McIntosh, boys lacrosse.

Ashley Evert, Starr’s Mill, girls track.

These athletes received the Positive Athlete Award as well as many gifts form corporate sponsors including the Atlanta Braves, Delta Airlines and the College Football Hall of Fame. They will be eligible for National Positive Athlete Awards as well.