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!!!" 

FALL ATHLETICS PREVIEW

During our fall season our athletics department is in full swing supporting the efforts of Girls Flag Football, Tackle Football, and Girls Softball. Also present at events, games, and throughout the building is our LMS Cheer Squad. This season Flag is played on Thursday 

SPOTLIGHT ON COACHES AND TEAMS

Girls Flag is led by Coach Jaime Henck, from Luella High school. She led our girls team to an undefeated inaugural season last year and is in search of the same success. 

Tackle Football is led by our head coach Scott Huff. On the coaching staff is also Offense coordinator, Derek McClendon and Defense coordinator, Clarence Callaway. 

Softball is led by Coach Lynesshia Fletcher, from Luella High school. Coach Fletcher loves the game of softball and enjoys building student athletes foundation in teamwork and grind. 

Our OUTSTANDING cheerleaders are coached for the second year in a row by Tiana & Tiara Johnson. Both ladies teach here at the school and have evident high expectations for our cheer squad. 

NEW STAFF INTRODUCTIONS 

New to the coaching staff this year is Coach Derek McClendon & Coach Lynneisha Fletcher. 

KEY FALL DATES

Homecoming is set for October 1st. Rivalry game is October 15th vs. Locust Grove. 

ATHLETES TO WATCH

• Flag football has the fastest running back in the district - Kenadie Coleman. 

• Football is led by Lion leader - Noah Ashmon 

ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP SUPPORT

Outstanding Student Athlete - Teagan Brinson. Teagan is taking on High School Geometry & Honors Physical science. Excelling in both and still readily willing to help out her teammates. 

Outstanding Student Athlete - Traeh Gentry. Traeh scored above grade level on all recent MAP assessments. Keeping on track with excellent assignment completion his overall grades while taking high school courses is unprecedented. 

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