Calhoun-Gordon County Sports Hall of Fame

09/15/2026

https://www.ajc.com/sports/2026/09/coach-tre-lamb-son-of-legendary-calhoun-coach-hal-lamb-makes-waves-at-tulsa/?fbclid=IwdGRleAUWdxVwZG9mBWZkaWQWUOeKcaKF2Os6LD3KbHr8d6pRHRK_f2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4l44LH1RBDh32iCXfceuZpKRNZeMPehxwe2x1YY7Ht1D__E6U8rT4A7W9QUw_aem_Cnr9AC7sLXL_NWWqsSQCiA

Tre Lamb, son of legendary Georgia high school coach Hal Lamb, has been making waves in Tulsa. His uncle is former Mercer coach Bobby Lamb and his grandfather was a coach too.

08/30/2026

Thanks to all for supporting the Calhoun-Gordon County Sports Hall of Fame.
Seven outstanding Sports figures were inducted last night.

08/26/2026

Sara Talley Simmons was one of the most accomplished multi-sport athletes in Gordon Central High School history. A four-year letter winner in track and field, she earned numerous region and state honors in the discus and shot put, culminating in a dominant senior season in which she won both the Georgia Class AA State Discus and Shot Put Championships while setting a state meet record in the shot put. She was also a four-year basketball letter winner, earned varsity letters in cross country, softball, and soccer, and graduated as the Class of 2009 Valedictorian.

Sara continued her athletic and academic success at Texas Christian University, competing four years in track and field and posting career-best marks in the shot put, discus, and javelin. She was a three-time Mountain West Scholar-Athlete, earned Academic All-Big 12 honors, received the Gerald Lage Academic Achievement Award, and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in Business Information Systems. Join us in welcoming Sara to the Calhoun-Gordon County Sports Hall of Fame this Saturday evening!

08/22/2026

The Calhoun-Gordon County Sports Hall of Fame Board is excited to recognize the 1995-96 Gordon Central High School Football team at our Induction Banquet. This team was the first playoff team from Gordon Central High School and were ranked 8th in the state of Georgia in Class 7-AAA. They finished with a record of 10-3, which is the best in school history.
This team had several players go on to play in college programs, coach high school and college, officiate, play semi-pro and arena football and one to play in the NFL.
We look forward to honoring this great team, coaches and support staff at the Banquet on August 29, 2026!

08/20/2026

Great article on one of our inductees Ken Moore….

It only takes a few minutes of conversation with long-time Newnan resident Kenneth Moore to quickly realize where his college football loyalty lies.

08/20/2026

Franklin C. “Jeep” Printup was one of the best and most versatile track and field athletes ever to compete for Stephens High School. From 1959-1961, he earned 13 District Championships while excelling in a several events; the 220-yard dash, 880-yard run, mile run, shot put, broad jump, and relay competitions.
Printup’s success reached its peak at the state level, where he captured an impressive nine GIA State Championships over the 1960 and 1961 seasons. In 1960, he won state titles in the 220-yard dash, 880-yard run, and shot put, while also helping his team finish as state runner-up in the mile relay. In 1961, he added five more state championships, winning the 220-yard dash, 880-yard run, broad jump, mile run, and mile relay.
We’re excited about ‘Jeep’s’ induction on Saturday, August 29th!

08/18/2026

Nash Nance was a standout multi-sport athlete at Calhoun High School, excelling in football, basketball, and golf. As quarterback, he led the Yellow Jackets to a 14-1 record and a berth in the 2009 Class AA State Championship Game while earning Class AA All-State honors and multiple All-Area selections. He passed for 3,017 yards and 29 touchdowns during his senior season and attracted scholarship offers from several major universities.


After beginning his collegiate career at the University of Tennessee, Nance transferred to Hampden-Sydney College, where he became one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in program history. A three-time All-ODAC selection, he finished his career with 9,123 passing yards and 80 touchdowns, earned South Region Offensive Player of the Year honors, and won the prestigious Willie Lanier Award as Virginia’s top college football player. He was inducted into the Hampden-Sydney Hall of Fame in 2024.

Nash is the first 3rd Generation inductee, as his grandfather, Bob Nance, and his father, Mike Nance, are members as well.

Join us on Saturday, August 29th as we induct Nash into the Class of 2026 Hall of Fame.

08/13/2026

Ginger Griffith Reeves is one of the most successful and respected cheerleading coaches in Northwest Georgia. As Head Cheerleading Coach at Calhoun from 2005-2016, she led her teams to six State Championships, multiple Region Championships, and several State Runner-Up finishes. Her success earned numerous Region Coach of the year honors and four Georgia State Coach of the Year honors.


Since joining Sonoraville in 2017, Reeves has guided the program to unprecedented success, including the school’s first Region Championship and the highest state finishes in program history. She has also served as the Georgia Cheerleading Coaches Association Region 4 Representative, helping shape and promote the sport across the state.

We’re excited to induct Ginger into the Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 29. Get your tickets now to support one of the greats!

03/04/2026

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01/13/2026

One of Calhoun’s most notable athletic landmarks gained a local historic designation this week.