Lacrosse Coach Shane Self took the helm of the Viking Lacrosse team this year and helped the Vikings through a rebuilding year. “Since this was my first year coaching the team, I relied heavily on our upperclassmen, and they responded better than I could have imagined,” noted Coach Self. “By the end of the season I could not have been prouder of how their attitudes had changed and matured despite the obstacles we had faced.” The Vikings were led by seniors Graham Meyer, Rives Watson, and Tate Bryant.
AREA PS CHAM
Girls Golf
The Lady Vikings took home the Area Championship this season. The team was led by Georgia Mercer, who won low medalist at area with a score of 88 and Avery Robinson who scored 78 at state. Head Coach Joy Baxley reflected on the season, “I am proud of the girls for working hard and encouraging each other well this season! We had several new players this year, and their dedication and progress was phenomenal. Our returning players continued to push themselves and improve as well.” The Vikings graduate one senior, Lily Wakefield.
Boys Golf
The Vikings were led by Head Coach Gavin Chapman. They finished third in the Area Tournament, qualifying for State. FPD senior Trey Mixon shot a personal best of 6-under par round of 66 at the Atlanta Athletic Club and was a member of the all-area team. Next year, Coach Chapman is looking forward to “bringing back four Varsity golfers and seeing how much they improve over the offseason” as well as rising ninth grader, Lawson Andress. The Vikings graduate Trey Mixon and Walker Andress.
N REGIO S! P CHAM
Boys Soccer
The Vikings took home the region championship, the first one in fifteen years, after completing a 12-2 season with 5-0 in region play. “I am very proud of the way we improved on our 2020 season, watching our growth in just one year was awesome,” exclaims Head Coach Josh Trieste. “The team grew more than I think anyone expected, and the guys were confident they could beat anyone on any given day.” Sophomore Ty Pettigrew set a school record, scoring 31 goals, the highest single-season total for any player since the Vikings joined the GHSA. Likewise, the team had a 13-game winning streak, the longest since joining the GHSA in 2010. Looking ahead, Coach Trieste noted, “We return a lot of key players next year. It is not very often you return your top five goal scorers, four defensive players, and an experienced goalkeeper. I was thankful for the experience of returning to the playoffs for the first time in five years, and I think that made our team hungry for bigger things in 2022.” The Vikings graduate their senior leader Brady Garrison.
N REGIO S! P CHAM
Girls Soccer
The Lady Vikings had another outstanding season under the leadership of Head Coach Josh Trieste. Finishing with a record of 15-1 and 5-0 in region 1-A, the Vikings again won the region championship. “I am proud of the way the girls competed this season, and I am especially proud of them winning a Region championship,” noted Coach Trieste. “They always found a way to compete at a high level, and always played up to their opponent. The girls believed in our lineup and worked tirelessly to play to the best of their ability.” Junior Madelyn Davis had a record season with a total of 34 goals, placing her in fifth for the highest GHSA single-season total in school history. She achieved this total in just 16 games. Looking ahead to next year, Coach Trieste comments, “We return a lot of key players and our experience will help us from the start.” The Vikings graduate Dallas Ward, Peyton Buckner, and Mary Daniel Windham.
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