Athletics
Team Spotlight
ELEVATE FPD Basketball Head Coach Gavin Chapman knew this season had great potential to be one that fans would remember. The Vikings had strong senior leaders in Andrew Correa, Jordan Jones, and Walker Andress and had spent years improving their game and learning to work together. Their hard work was rewarded! The Vikings reached the Elite 8 in the playoffs for the first time since joining the GHSA in 2010 with a season record of 22–2. Likewise, they won every game against other area private schools and had back-to-back seasons with 20-plus wins.
FPD basketball raises the bar with best season since joining the GHSA
Senior Jordan Jones set two school records – most number of points in a single game (60) and most number of three-pointers in a single game (13). He was named Player of the Year in the Region. Junior Jay King was voted second best player in Region. Three players – Jordan Jones, Jay King, and Jaylun Goodrum were named First-Team All-Region Team, while Jakhari Williams, was named Second Team. This year’s team was led by four experienced and enthusiastic coaches. “Fans don’t always see what goes on behind the scenes with our coaches,” notes Coach
Chapman. “But it’s important and can make a huge difference in the team’s performance. This year we had the perfect set of backgrounds and skills to lead the team.” At the helm of the coaching staff is Coach Gavin Chapman, who joined FPD in 2018 after coaching at the college level at Brewton-Parker College in Mount Vernon, Georgia. His consistency with the team has developed a program with a strong foundation for continued growth. Coach Melvin Jones has been assisting Coach Chapman for several years. He brings a background of coaching in public schools and in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).
