Oconee Fall Line Technical College students Mason Foskey and Caleb Meadows were among 16 students to receive tools needed for their occupation in OFTC's Tools for Outstanding Occupational Leadership Students program. The program provides tools needed for their career, allowing students to begin work upon graduation. Students chosen were selected by their instructors and were selected by a panel of judges following an application and interview process. Foskey is majoring in Diesel Technology, Meadows, Automotive Technology.

BCHS had 14 players selected to the 3-AA All Region Football team voted on by coaches at their December 5 meeting.  First team offense:  Torenio Davis, Nykeem Farrow.  Second team offense: Will Collins, Zach Lassiter.  Honorable mentions: Jacob Cook, Reggie Lopez, Bryce Bailey.  First team defense: Reid Harley, Landon Grizzard, Justin Rozier.  Second team defense: Alan Rogers.  Honorable mentions: Tytrez Rozier, Andrew Butler, Demarcus Smith.

Postseason honors for the Lady Royals softball team were announced at last night's awards banquet.  Landa Dominy was 3-AA Co-Player of the Year and an honorable mention to the AA All State Team.  Abbey Sims and Aliyah Whitehead were 3-AA first team selections.  Emily Sanders and Jordan Williams made 3-AA second team.

It capped what was a remarkable turnaround for BCHS cheerleading.  A week after multiple mistakes caused them to finish fourth at region, Bleckley had their best finish in nine years at the state finals in Columbus, sixth place.  Read more here.