Our varsity cross country teams delivered an outstanding performance at the GIAA District 6 Cross Country Championships on October 14, competing at First Presbyterian Day School in Macon. Facing one of the hilliest courses of the season, both the boys and girls teams embraced the challenge, earning team trophies and qualifying for the GIAA State Championships on October 24.
The Hornet boys captured the GIAA District 6 Championship with an impressive pack-running effort, placing all five scoring runners between 4th and 13th place. Owen Edwards led the charge with a 4th-place finish, followed by Raiford Stephens in 8th, Gaul Polansky in 9th, Evan Hay in 12th, and Buller Claiborne in 13th. Their determination, teamwork, and consistency proved to be the winning combination as the Hornets claimed their first district title.
The girls team also rose to the occasion, finishing as the GIAA District 6 Runner-Up. Aarya Patel continued her outstanding season with a 3rd-place finish, while Ansley Pedigo crossed the line in 5th place. What makes the achievement even more remarkable is that four members of the girls varsity lineup are competing in cross country for the first time this season. Their willingness to embrace the sport, tackle a demanding course filled with hills, and compete with confidence helped secure a second-place team finish and a trip to the state championships.
Both teams will return to Macon on October 24 to compete at the GIAA State Cross Country Championships on the campus of Middle Georgia State University, where they will look to build on an already memorable season.
Adding to an unforgettable day for the Hornets, Coach Stephanie Creeden was named the GIAA District 6 Boys Coach of the Year, an honor recognizing the success of the boys program and the dedication of the entire team throughout the season.

Support our Hornets with the Booster Club's 22nd Annual Pigskin Picnic! Gates will open at 5:30 PM behind Saunders Stadium for guests to enjoy dinner from food trucks including BowTie BBQ, Krazian, Latin Chicks, and Birdie Lu's. Our cheerleaders will also have a table for face painting and temporary tattoos. 

Join us tonight for the 22nd annual Pigskin Picnic—a night full of food trucks and football! Admission will open at 5:30 PM in the Saunders Stadium lot before our Hornets take on Frederica Academy at 7:00 PM. Enjoy dinner from BowTie BBQ, Krazian, Latin Chicks, and Birdie Lu’s, while our Varsity and JV cheerleaders lead spirit activities for our younger Hornets. It’s also Middle School Appreciation Night, and the spirit theme is USA!