Yesterday, on May 9, 2025, the Georgia High School Association State (GHSA) Track & Field Championships got underway at Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia. Athletes from various schools across the state showcased their talents in field events, all vying for top finishes and coveted state titles in their respective classifications.
Jenkins High School, Liberty County, and South Effingham each brought home gold on the first day of the GHSA State Track & Field Championships.
Blessed Diogo from Jenkins won the Class 3A girls triple jump with a jump of 38'4'', Jaidyn Haynes won the girls discuss with a throw of 133'6', and South Effingham's Harrison Crofts took first in the Class 5A boys high jump.
Other local GHSA athletes with top finishes:
| School | Classification | Event | Athlete | Place |
| Bryan County | 1-DII | Girls Discuss | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| Bradwell | 5A | Girls Shot Put | Jordyn Rogers | 3 |
| Calvary | A-3A Private | Boys Long Jump | Marlon Knight, jr. | 8 |
| Efffngham | 5A | Girls High Jump | Braylin Nease | 3 |
| Jenkins | 3A | Girls Triple Jump | Blessed Diogo | 1 |
| Jenkins | 3A | Girls Long Jump | Blessed Diogo | 4 |
| Liberty County | 3A | Girls Triple Jump | Zy'Kira Anderson | 4 |
| Liberty County | 3A | Girls Discuss | Jaidyn Haynes | 1 |
| Liberty County | 3A | Girls Shot Put | Jaidyn Haynes | 4 |
| New Hampstead | 4A | Boys Triple Jump | Ari Theriot | 2 |
| Richmond Hill | 6A | Girls Shot Put | Jada Brown | 2 |
| Richmond Hill | 6A | Girls Shot Put | Mmekom Inyang | 3 |
| Richmond Hill | 6A | Girls Shot Put | Jada Brown | 6 |
| Richmond Hill | 6A | Girls Discus | Jada Brown | 6 |
| Richmond Hill | 6A | Boys Long Jump | Billy Cunningham | 8 |
| Savannah Country Day | A-3A Private | Boys Shot Put | Andrew Nicholson | 2 |
| Savannah Country Day | A-3A Private | Boys High Jump | Andrew Wynn | 4 |
| Savannah Country Day | A-3A Private | Girls 4x800m Relay | Ansley Cheshire, Ansley Pedigo, Cindy Murray and Aarya Patel | 3 |
| Sol C. Johnson | 3A | Girls High Jump | Jameria Gadson | T2 |
| South Effingham | 5A | Boys High Jump | Harrison Crofts | 1 |
| South Effingham | 5A | Girls Discuss | Danni Lynn | 7 |
| South Effngham | 5A | Girls High Jump | Justine Nevels | 5 |
| St. Vincent's | A-3A Private | Girls Shot Put | Aila Courtenay | 1 |
| St. Vincent's | A-3A Private | Girls Discus | Tekla Thompson | 3 |
| St. Vincent's | A-3A Private | Girls Shot Put | Tekla Thompson | 4 |
If the Prep Sports Report staff missed any athletes who qualified for the podium (top 8), please email kdemasi@prepsportsreport.com to be added to the list.
Photo Credits: Courtesy Dennis Knight SMN and Harriosn Crofts social media page
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