Sims’ wrestlers and volleyball players were honored Tuesday night during an awards banquet at Morningside Baptist Church in Monarch.

“The event was very successful with over 80 people showing up,” wrestling coach George McDaniel said. “The kids really enjoyed themselves and loved watching a highlight film of their season.”

The wrestling team was awarded gold medals for their Team Championship in the Peachtree Conference. Eight individual awards were also presented:

• Scholar Athlete: Donnel Hunter

• Captain Award: Dustin Grady

• Captain Award: Matthew Murphy

• Match of the Year: Jamarcus Henderson

• Coaches Award: B.J. House

• Most Improved: Quan Brandon

• Best Seventh Grader: Dylan Beheler

• Most Valuable Wrestler: Dashaun Boyd

Sims’ football gearing up

About 55 athletes signed up to participate in the Sims’ weight-lifting program in preparation for football. Workouts were held Tuesdays and Thursdays after school at Union County High School.

“I felt the kids really took advantage of the weight-lifting program and it helped give our eighth graders a step ahead for ninth-grade football,” McDaniel said. “The kids really enjoyed taking part in the program and loved being a part of something at the high school.”