Athletics

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Henry County Schools’ athletic programs are a great source of pride to our communities. Involvement in athletics helps students develop a better sense of responsibility, cooperation, self-discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship that will help serve them long after graduation. The lessons and values learned by participating on athletic teams last a lifetime.

HCS coaches and athletes are expected to abide by the highest standards of fair play and sportsmanship. Our goal is to make the most positive contribution possible to the physical, emotional, and social well-being of students.

HCS high school athletics competition is governed by the Georgia High School Association (GHSA). The objective of the GHSA shall be the promotion of education in Georgia from a mental, physical, and moral viewpoint, to standardize and encourage participation in athletics, and to promote sportsmanship and an appreciation for and study of music, speech, and other fine arts through region and state competitions.

The 10 high schools in HCS and their GHSA region affiliations for 2024-2025 are:

3-AAAAA

Dutchtown

Out of District:
Banneker
Hughes
Lovejoy
McIntosh
Morrow
Newnan
Northgate

2-AAAA

Eagle's Landing
Hampton
Locust Grove
McDonough
Ola
Stockbridge
Union Grove
Woodland

Out of District:
Eagle's Landing Christian
Jones County

5-AAA

Luella

Out of District:
Cedar Grove
Douglass, Atlanta
Mt. Zion, Jonesboro
North Clayton
Riverdale
Stephenson
Stone Mountain

2024-2025 Season Highlights

1 individual GHSA state runner up
1 team GHSA state champion
6 individual GHSA state champions
5 Elite 8 GHSA state appearances
Over 150 GHSA state appearances
Over 125 athletes signed letters of intent to play college sports.
30 Region Championships
16 Region Runner Ups
5 Sweet 16 appearances
256 athletes named to All Region Teams
17 players named to All State Teams
19 Coaches of the Year
21 Players of the Year

Middle School Sports

The 11 middle schools in HCS compete interscholastically with grades 7-8 in football, softball, competitive cheerleading, wrestling, basketball, track and field, and volleyball. These schools compose what is known as the Henry County Middle School Athletic League (HCMSAL):

HCS also supports the Georgia Storm, our adapted sports program for students with physical and/or visual disabilities in grades 1-12. For more information, contact Coordinator Beau Edwards at michael.edwards@henry.k12.ga.us or visit the Adapted Sports page.

Gender Equity in Sports

It is the policy of the Henry County Board of Education to prohibit discrimination based on gender in its secondary school athletic programs. HCS Board Policy IDFA: Gender Equity in Sports Policy was approved by the board on October 14, 2013.

Robert Wilson

Director | Athletics
robert.wilson@henry.k12.ga.us
770-957-6601 x01404

Beau Edwards

Coordinator | Athletics
michael.edwards@henry.k12.ga.us
770-957-6601 x