The Lady Yellow Jackets athlete recently completed her season on the flag football team, where she led the team in sacks and earned defensive MVP honors.

Valdosta State University's Scholar Athlete of the Week highlights a local high school student-athlete devoted to academics and athletics.

Senior Torren Williams at Lee County High School maintains a 3.8 GPA while also being a lead player on the Trojans basketball team.

The multi-sport athlete serves as captain of the cheer squad and recently finished the cross country season. She is now preparing for basketball season before moving to soccer in the spring.

While the Indians’ season did not end with a championship, Mixon finished strong individually. She hit just under .500 and helped her team reach the state tournament.

The Deerfield-Windsor Knights finished second at state this season, with Dowdy earning second team all-state honors. He plans to run track for the Knights this spring.

This senior season holds special meaning for this athlete, who gets to play alongside his younger brother, Tift County’s starting quarterback.

As a catcher, Lane is the eyes and ears of the defense, and the only player with a full view of the field. Looking ahead, the senior backstop is set to embark on her collegiate journey as a West Georgia Wolf.

Jayden started his high school experience at Lee County High School, but after transferring for his last two years, he says he finally found home.

Not only does she cheer on the sidelines during Rams’ football games, but she also cheers on her school’s competition squad. After her high school’s cheer practice, she heads out to Tifton for All Star cheer practice. She does it all while maintaining a 4.2 GPA.

The three-year varsity player said adjusting to life as a student-athlete was difficult at first, but he has learned that success both on the field and in the classroom starts at home.

This week's scholar athlete is a member of Lee County’s varsity volleyball team. She has near perfect grades and works just as hard off the court as she does on the court.

This week’s VSU Scholar Athlete comes out of Berrien High School.

The senior has been a part of the Bobcat’s varsity football team for all four years. Keeping academics a top priority, he’s the epitome of a student-athlete.

Coleman Lewis is this week's VSU Scholar Athlete of the Week.

Emory Cochran is named VSU Scholar Athlete of the Week.

Millie Wilson is named this week's VSU Scholar Athlete of the Week.

Keighan Haines is named this week's VSU Scholar-Athlete of the week.

Terrell Mathis, Jr. is named Valdosta State Scholar-Athlete of the Week.

Jack Douglas is named Valdosta State Scholar-Athlete of the Week

Weston Bryan is named Valdosta State Scholar-Athlete of the week.

Kyson Lane is named the Valdosta State University Scholar-Athlete of the Week.

A Baconton Charter Community School (BCCS) senior has earned recognition for having the traits a Blazer should. Meet this week’s Valdosta State Scholar Athlete.