The first Oglethorpe County Rec Department track and field team finished strong at the state meet on April 27.
Ariel Miller won the 11-12 girls shot put and was fifth in the javelin. In the 11-12 boys, Maximus Cheesborough was sixth in the javelin.
Avy Boswell was fourth in the 9-10 girls shot, and Zamarrea Smith was seventh in the 9-10 boys 400 meters and sixth in the running long jump.
Paisley Thornton, Kimarie Bonds, Falynn Joiner and Aria Owens were third in the 6-8 girls 4x400 relay. Williams McCarty was sixth in the 6-8 boys 800 meters and eighth in the standing long jump.
Angel Cooper was third in the 6-8 boys standing long jump.
Football, cheerleading registration underway
Registration for the rec department youth football and cheer teams for ages 6-11 is through June 4.
Participants must attend Oglethorpe County schools or live in the county.
The cost is $105 and the age control date is Aug. 1, 2024.
The uniform fitting is scheduled for June 10-13.
Register at www.oglethorperec.com or email Michael White at mwhite@oglethorpecountyga.gov with questions.