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Wilson makes all-conference
Gracie Wilson of the Southern Wesleyan volleyball team finished her sophomore season on a tear. First she was named athlete of the week. The next week, she earned Mug Shot Coffee Athlete of the Week after posting 12 kills and three solo blocks against Young Harris and 15 kills and six blocks against Erskine. And then she was selected to the all-conference team in Conference Carolinas.
James, Williams sign
Two Davie athletes recently signed with Division-I schools. Coy James inked a baseball scholarship with Ole Miss, and Cooper Williams signed a track and field scholarship with North Carolina.
YMCA basketball league
The Davie Family YMCA is taking signups for its winter basketball league for ages 3-11. The eight-week league will have weekly practices and Saturday games. Practice begins Dec. 2 and games will start Dec. 14 and conclude Feb. 15. You can register at ymcanwnc.org/sports.
Fall all-CPC selections
Senior center Ryder Strickland, junior receiver Ethan Driver, junior safety Gavin Reese and sophomore linebacker Elijah Chaffin made the all-conference team from Davie football.
Senior Elliot Newsome was the CPC Player of the Year in tennis. Five teammates made the all-CPC team, including juniors Casey Cao and Bailey Aderhold; sophomores Corbin Drum and Leah Gibson; and freshman Kate Chaffin.
Senior Emma Willard and junior Carly Crouch made all-conference from Davie volleyball.
Potts commits to Valdosta State
Davie’s star softball pitcher, Riley Potts, committed to Valdosta State University last week. She posted a statement on X: “I am excited to announce that I am continuing my academic and athletic career at Valdosta State University. This is an amazing opportunity, and I’m so grateful for the chance to represent Valdosta State on and off the field. The coaches, the team and the community have all made me feel incredibly welcomed, and I know this is the perfect place for me to grow both as an athlete and as a person. The passion, the tradition and the commitment to excellence out Valdosta State align perfectly with my goals, and I’m eager to contribute to the team’s success in every way I can. I want to thank God, my family, friends and coaches for their constant support and encouragement. Your belief in me has helped me get to this point, and I couldn’t be more excited to start this next chapter. I’m ready to work hard, push my limits and make the most of this incredible opportunity.”