PATRICK SMATHERS – Cross Country, Track What are your plans for 2020-21? I’m going to Clemson this fall to study Computer Science What is your favorite memory from your time as an Emerald athlete? Being a part of a team that works hard but has a lot of fun too … best parts of junior
MARK DUNFORD – Cross Country, Track & Field What are your plans for 2020-21? My current plan is to attend the University of South Carolina as a student of nursing. What is your favorite memory from your time as an Emerald athlete? My favorite memory as an EHS athlete is accumulating 7 PRs in one
Zack Beckom – Football, Track & Field What are your plans for 2020-21? I’ll be starting my freshman year at Columbia International University to run track. What is your favorite memory from your time as an Emerald athlete? Crossing the finish line in 1st, my first and last two races of my senior season. What
ELIAS RYANS – Football, Track & Field What are your plans for 2020-21? Attending college What is your favorite memory from your time as an Emerald athlete? Enjoying the game with my teammates Team Highlights: My sophomore year, the football team won the region and went to Upper State. Individual Awards: 9th and 10th Grade
BRYSON JONES – Football, Wrestling, Track & Field What are your plans for 2020-21 (education, employment, etc)? Attend the Citadel What is your favorite memory from your time as an Emerald athlete? Going to the 3rd round of playoffs [football] Team Highlights: My sophomore year we won the region [2-AAA] for football. Individual Awards: In
Tomorrow, May 1, will kick of a month-long celebration of our senior athletes who play a spring sport. Each weekday will feature an interview with an EHS senior athlete. So be sure to “tune in” tomorrow to learn about and celebrate our 2020 seniors.
This weekend Jamil Martin fulfilled a lifetime goal: to compete at the State Track & Field Finals. Jamil competed in the AAA Boys Long Jump Finals, finishing 5th with a jump of 21 feet 9.5 inches. This mark was a lifetime best for Jamil. Jamil is just getting started in fulfilling his dreams. Next on
Emerald Track & Field will travel to Seneca High School tomorrow to compete at the AAA Upper State Qualifier. Athletes had to finish in the top-4 at the Region Championships (April 24-25) to compete at the Qualifier. Athletes must finish in the top-4 at Upper State to compete at the AAA State Finals (May 10-11).
The name Abercromie is a recognized name around Emerald High School. Both Osharmar, class of 2013, and Zykeith, class of 2018, were known on and off the athletic field. They were hard working, respectful, and dedicated student athletes. Each of them have continued their excellence and dedication at different universities but still have the same goal;
Emerald Track & Field hosted their final regular season meet last night at Frank Hill Stadium. They will travel to Ninety Six for the Lakelands Invitational (April 11). Then they will host the Region 3-AAA Championships on April 24-25. Event winners last night were: Akira Sanders – 400m Jo Beth Darby – 800m 4x800m Relay
