luella Newsletter

Message from AD Mathis: 

“Welcome to Lion Mode Athletics 2025-26 school year!!! Here at Luella Middle our focus remains on athletes developing fundamentals, healthy sportsmanship habits, and high-level competition. Coaches, staff, and administrators work collectively to positively impact the character of our Student First Athletes. We look forward to a successful year of growth, perseverance, and community. Thank you to all that pour into our program and athletes, your continued support is appreciated. Let's go Lion's let's make it an outstanding year!!!" 

Early Winter Season "Behind the Scenes"

The staff of Luella Middle has been in stellar Lion Mode in the early weeks of the season. At the Den we have hosted one event each week and each night all responsibilities were filled for concession, admission entrance and monitoring the spectators. Mr. Bonner loves managing the concession stand as we rack up funds! 

Celebrating Fall Sports Achievements

For the first time in as long as I can remember our Football team had a winning season. With a regular season record of 6-0, they earned a dance in the Undefeated Championship Game. With grace and excellent evidence of sportsmanship they lost a hard fought game to the Stockbridge Tigers. Yet and still they were celebrated thoroughly and have set a new standard. 

82% of all Fall athletes are passing all classes. 94% are only failing one class. This calculation includes Football, Flag Football, Cheer, and Softball athletes/managers. 

Athlete Spotlight: Who’s Stepping Up Early?” 

Kylie “Ball Hawk” Brown has kicked off the season averaging more than 15 pts a game. She is scoring at will inside and out, and consistently improving her free throw average. With the team by her side LMS Girls Basketball has started hot with a 5-0 streak!

Coach Alan Couch is in the process of doing it again with LMS Wrestling. This season has started with early success at 3-0, even as the inexperienced boys acquire both skills and discipline on the mat. 

Meet Our Captains

Basketball Cheer: Brielynn Tibbs & Trinity Ingram

Girls Basketball: Kylie Brown & I’Liah Flanders

Boys Basketball: Traeh Gentry & Taylor Ricketts-Knowles

Wrestling: Ibrahim Sow & Christopher Hosley

Student-Athlete Academic Highlights

Trinity Ingram finished with the highest gpa of all Fall & Winter Athletes. 

Preston Tchampo steadily succeeds in all classes and as an ambassador on the hall. He regularly helps monitor the bathrooms, halls, and cafeteria. Always dependable and in top tier Lion Mode! 

Athletic Director Contact:  joy.mathis@henry.k12.ga.us        School Website:   lms.henry.k12.ga.us/       

Address: 2075 Hampton-Locust Grove Rd., Locust Grove, GA 30248