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The Citizen is proud to feature exceptional student-athletes from across our community each week. Whether they’re leading their teams to victory, showing strong character on and off the field, or making steady progress in their sport, these athletes represent the very best of local youth. We celebrate their hard work, dedication, and leadership in schools, leagues, and clubs throughout Fayette and Coweta counties.
This week, weāre proud to feature these athletes:
East Coweta High School
Emily Thrailkill
Cross Country
Emily Thrailkill leads the team in her senior season with a current season PR of 21:20.
Fayette County High School
Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Huzafa Khan
Drill Team
Cadet Khan is one of the few cadets to serve as Drill Team Captain for two consecutive years. His exceptional leadership skills were recognized by his JROTC Instructors, leading to his selection as Cadet Battalion Commander for SY 2025-2026. Cadet Khan possesses a distinguished character and attributes that set him apart from his peers. He consistently exhibits an accelerated level of maturity, making him exceptionally dependable and capable of simultaneously handling multiple complex tasks with unwavering proficiency.
McIntosh High School
Charlotte Malloy
Competition Cheerleading
“It is with great pleasure, the McIntosh cheerleading coaching staff recommends senior Charlotte Malloy as The Athlete of the Week to represent MHS cheer! She is a positive athlete who leads by example! She is a talented cheerleader, is hard working, and a pleasure to coach!” ā Coach Bednarowski
Starrās Mill High School
Andi McQuade
Flag Football
Andi is a leader on and off the field and leads by example. She always gives maximum effort to improve herself and her teammates.
Trinity Christian School
Bakari Hamilton
Football
Bakari was chosen for this award because of the positive impact that he has on his teammates, his peers in the school and his coaches. Bakari has been in the football program for 4 years and has represented Trinity and the values of the institution in a Godly and spiritual manner. Bakari through 7 games has 927 yards rushing, 187 yards receiving and 7 total touchdowns. Congratulations Bakari on receiving this award.
Whitewater High School
Eryn Lathan
Sideline Dance Team
From pregame to the final whistle, Eryn keeps the energy high and the spirit strong! Her hard work and enthusiasm make our sidelines shine. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and passion for performance inspire everyone around her and is motivation for the team. She is an asset to our team on and off the sidelines and we are thrilled to have her leading the team as a Jr Captain this year.
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