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!!!" 

WINTER SPORTS ATHLETIC PREVIEW

Kicking off in December we are starting girls & boys basketball and wrestling. Luella students have been inspired by the footballs team success and tryout numbers were higher than ever.

SPOTLIGHT ON TEAM,PLAYERS, AND COACHES

Our girls basketball team have already jumped into winning at the Newnan Tip Off Tournament, the weekend of November 14th. Returning Coach Butler always is consistent in building player foundational skills and morale. She takes never played before female athletes and grow them into a successful program. This is her third year taking on the challenge and the whole school is in support of her. 

ATHLETE(S) OF THE MONTH

Trent Millbrooks - Boys Basketball

Zeyonna Pritchard - Girls Basketball

KEY WINTER DATES

Basketball Opening Night @ home - December 2nd vs. Eagles Landing. January 13th vs. Union Grove will be a 4 game night at Luella High School Lions Den.

Wrestling Rivalry match December 11th vs. Eagles Landing & Stockbridge @ home. 

ATHLETES TO WATCH

Kylie Brown, has the skill and determination to carry the girls basketball team on her shoulders. She has put in off season work perfecting her drive, defense and shot. Keep an eye out for her stats and highlights. 

Young and primed to shine is Taylor Rickettes. As a 7th grade he quickly has solidified his spot in the starting lineup of an 8th grade heavy team. His dedication to the sport is evident as soon as he walks in any gym. 

ACADEMIC AND LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

I'Liah Flanders of the LMS Girls Basketball team is an outstanding student athlete. She maintains A's & B's while registered for 3 high school level courses.

For the boys' basketball team, we also have Jacob Chin. His most recent MAP scores show him well above grade level in reading and math. 

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