THE RISING TIDE

Athletes Of The Week

• * This year's "Athletes of the Week" are sponsored by Frost Insurance, and each recipient will receive a cinch bag, sunglasses, stress ball, water bottle, and liquid IV.

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  • Oakley Carico - GMS Football

    • Oakley is an 8th grader at GMS and currently a member of the GMS Football Team. The Middle School Football team traveled to Fort Chiswell this week and came up just short on a heartbreaking ending, but Oakley and his teammates still gave their best efforts, stacking up 34 points. Oakley has progressed rapidly this year on both sides of the ball, but he is especially excelled on offense. Whether it's going out for a pass, throwing a lead block, or running the ball himself, Oakley has embraced his role as a versatile back.  He came up with several big time runs and a couple touchdowns this week in an offensive battle where the teams combined for 80 points. Oakley and his 8th grade teammates have all learned to become versatile this year, as they have all faced trials that led to position changes, playing on both sides of the ball, and playing for both the middle school and JV teams. This group of young men have definitely had everything thrown at them this year, and they are going to be more prepared for the future than most teams, because of pushing through those things now together.

  • Naomi Anders - GMS Volleyball

    • Naomi is a 6th grader at GMS and currently a member of the GMS Volleyball Team. She is also the first 6th grader this year to be selected as our Athlete of the Week. MS Volleyball had two tough games this week vs Radford and at Auburn, both of which were Dig Pink nights. The GMS Volleyball team is on fire, and they kept it going against Radford on Tuesday with a 25-15, 25-4, 2-0 win! Naomi played a big part in that, and has worked so hard this year as a 6th grader, making herself available whenever and wherever needed. It doesn't matter if she's off the court or on the court, she is always trying to find a way to contribute and make an impact. Her coach said, "She has worked so much this year for a 6th grader and is always ready to go in the game. She always cheers on her teammates, but has also worked hard in the middle and has shown great improvement in hitting, passing, and serving." Naomi, like the rest of her teammates, have fallen in love with the sport and willing to outwork everyone to try and get the "W."

Other News

• The Winter Sports Parent Meeting will be Tuesday, November 4th at 5:30PM, and includes the parents of student athletes that will be participating in Boys and Girls Basketball, Swim and Dive, and Wrestling.

• The Winter Sport Coaches Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16th at 5:00PM. Details have been emailed to Winter Sports Coaches. If you didn't receive one, please let George Edmondson know.

• We will have theme nights for all home MS Football and Volleyball games. Some even come with swag. Come out and support your fellow students and friends.