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More behind the scenes shots of our GHSA student athlete advisory committee learning from their peers from all across the United States! Can’t wait to see what they’ve learned and can apply to their fellow student athletes in the GHSA.

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Carrollton's Khalen Pinkard Named 2025-26 Gatorade Georgia Boys Track & Field Player of the Year

Carrollton High School senior Khalen Pinkard has been named the 2025-26 Gatorade Georgia Boys Track & Field Player of the Year after a dominant season that established him as one of the nation's premier horizontal jumpers.

The 5-foot-8, 140-pound standout swept the long jump and triple jump titles at the GHSA Class AAAAAA State Championships, helping lead the Trojans to the team state championship.

Pinkard recorded a wind-legal career-best leap of 51 feet, 1.75 inches to capture the triple jump state title, a mark that ranked No. 5 nationally among high school boys in 2026. He also claimed the long jump championship with a winning mark of 24 feet, 9.25 inches, which ranked No. 7 nationally this spring.

Over the course of his high school career, Pinkard amassed 54 victories, won four individual state championships, contributed to two team state titles, and earned two adidas All-American selections.

"Despite his relatively diminutive frame in events where lanky limbs are often the norm, Pinkard is a true unicorn," said Rich Gonzalez, editor of PrepCalTrack. "He parlayed his leg spring and explosiveness into 54 victories in a prep career that included four state titles, two state team championships and two adidas All-American selections."

Away from competition, Pinkard has excelled in the classroom, maintaining an A average while serving as a member of the school's National Honor Society chapter. He has volunteered with the NSPIRE Outreach program, helping collect donations for individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and abuse, and has also supported the Little Free Pantries program in his community.

Pinkard will continue both his academic and athletic career this fall after signing a scholarship to compete for the University of Kentucky.

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Always doing because we are never done. #Continue2ExceedTheStandard

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@cranebettersehs We are celebrating a former player in our league. Are you coo?

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Congratulations to @OfficialGHSA Alum Jordan Walker (Decatur HS) on making history at the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby! Proud of our Peach State Hero!

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Catching flights, ✈️ not feelings! The @OfficialGHSA Student Athlete Advisory Committee is taking off to Indianapolis to for a business trip! The NFHS National Student Leadership Summit is the premier annual conference for high school student-athletes involved in Student-Athlete Advisory Councils (SAAC) and similar leadership programs. We wish them safe travels along with their sponsor, GHSA associate director Penny Mitchell!

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📍Jekyll Island | Summer GAEL Conference

GHSA Executive Director Dr. Tim Scott delivered an exciting State of the GHSA update.

🏆 Georgia ranks #1 in the nation in student-athlete safety.
🎓 457,117 student-athletes submitted for eligibility.
🤝 Sportsmanship remains a top priority through Respect for Others, Control of Self and Spirit of Competition.
📺 310 schools stream on NFHS Network, 419 use GoFan and 41 schools earn over $10K annually through streaming revenue.

Georgia continues to set the standard for education-based athletics.

#GHSA #GAEL #HighSchoolSports #StudentAthletes #Sportsmanship #Georgia #LeadServeCompete

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🌟 Spotlight Alert! 🌟

We're thrilled to shine a light on Dr. Jessica Ainsworth in our latest #EducatorSpotlight sponsored by Morgan & Morgan, @forthepeople!

She began her new role as Superintendent of Carroll County Schools on July 1. Her appreciation for high school athletics is deeply personal. As a student-athlete, she competed in high school soccer as both a goalkeeper and fullback, experiences that shaped her understanding of commitment, discipline, and perseverance. She also developed a lifelong love of sports by spending countless Friday nights watching high school football alongside her father. Those experiences continue to influence her strong commitment to supporting student-athletes, coaches, and athletic programs as an essential part of a well-rounded educational experience.

Her dedication, passion, and innovative teaching style inspire us all. Let's give her a round of applause! 👏

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🇺🇸 GHSA wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, we honor the freedoms that unite us and the sacrifices that made them possible.

🎆 Have a wonderful Independence Day!
💧 Stay hydrated.
🚗 Travel safely.
🎇 Celebrate responsibly.

Happy 250th Independence Day, America! 🇺🇸❤️💙 #GHSA #IndependenceDay #America250 #HappyFourth #BeSafe #StayHydrated

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Big news for GHSA softball—AGL is officially part of our lineup, powering the season with fast and accurate scoring. 🥎

Learn more: https://t.co/mWCW7J3IyO

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Attention QBs & Receivers -- 6th Annual Buck Belue Quarterback Camp is set for July 11th from 10AM to Noon at #ProvidenceChristianAcademy in Lilburn! REGISTRATION IS 100% FREE AND OPEN! @680TheFan welcomes GAs best elite young quarterbacks to hone their skills alongside former pro and college football hall of famers! @buckbelue8 @BFinn86 https://t.co/lnwiL77ToO

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Relax! Relate! Release!

Be safe and enjoy your #DeadWeek. We’ll see you next Monday when we reopen the GHSA office, July 6th!

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Congrats to JR Zeimet Gordon Lee, the Morgan & Morgan @forthepeople MVP of the 1AD1 Baseball State Championship🏆 The North Georgia commit had his best season yet batting .554, with a .615 OBP, 1.681 OPS, A 1.065 SLG, 54 RBIs, 10HRs, and 51 total hits.

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🌟 Spotlight Alert! 🌟

We're thrilled to shine a light on Carmen Bowling in our latest #EducatorSpotlight sponsored by Morgan & Morgan, @forthepeople! She just completed her 28th year of teaching! Her dedication, passion, and innovative teaching style inspire us all. Let's give them a round of applause! 👏

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Attention QBs & Receivers -- 6th Annual Buck Belue Quarterback Camp is set for July 11th from 10AM to Noon at #ProvidenceChristianAcademy in Lilburn! REGISTRATION IS 100% FREE AND OPEN! @680TheFan welcomes GAs best elite young quarterbacks to hone their skills alongside former pro and college football hall of famers! @buckbelue8 @BFinn86 https://t.co/lnwiL77ToO

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👔 Happy Father’s Day from GHSA! 👔

Today we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, coaches, mentors, and father figures who lead by example, offer encouragement, and help shape the lives of Georgia’s student-athletes.

Thank you for your guidance, sacrifice, and unwavering support. Enjoy your special day!

#FathersDay #GHSA #Family #Leadership #StudentAthletes 💙🏆👨‍👧‍👦

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✊🏾❤️💛💚 GHSA Celebrates Juneteenth

Today we commemorate Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and honors freedom, resilience, and progress.

As we reflect on our shared history, we celebrate the diversity and unity that strengthen our schools, communities, and student-athletes across Georgia.

Happy Juneteenth from GHSA.

#Juneteenth #GHSA #EducationBasedAthletics #Unity #Freedom #GeorgiaSchools ✊🏾🇺🇸🏆

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Attention QBs & Receivers -- 6th Annual Buck Belue Quarterback Camp is set for July 11th from 10AM to Noon at #ProvidenceChristianAcademy in Lilburn! REGISTRATION IS 100% FREE AND OPEN! @680TheFan welcomes GAs best elite young quarterbacks to hone their skills alongside former pro and college football hall of famers! @buckbelue8 @BFinn86 https://t.co/lnwiL77ToO