Lady Lions Track and Field Headed to State!
Lion Nation, we are proud to celebrate another major milestone in Lithia Springs High School Athletics history. Our Lady Lions Track and Field athletes have officially punched their ticket to the state stage.
After an outstanding performance at the GHSA 5A Sectional B Meet on May 2, 2026, these athletes dominated their events and are now set to compete against the best in Georgia at the GHSA State Track and Field Championships on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
State Championship Location: Spec Towns Track at the University of Georgia Track and Field Complex, 2325 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605.
State Qualifiers
Individual Events
High Jump: Leila Essex, 12th grade
Shot Put: Lee'Oni Tillman, 10th grade
400m Dash: Oluwatoyin Awoleye, 9th grade
Relay Team
4x400m Relay: Jade Linder, 12th grade
Nneka Onwumelu, 12th grade
Oluwatoyin Awoleye, 9th grade
Leila Essex, 12th grade
Cailee Hall, 9th grade
Event times will be announced soon.
Lion Nation, join us in celebrating these athletes as they advance to the next level and represent Lithia Springs on the state stage. We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and excellence. Let's give a major shout out to our Coaches! We are proud of Coach Allen Williams, Coach Bingo Morton, Coach Mauricia Rodgers, and Coach Kyle Jones for their unwavering support and dedicated coaching to get our girls to state! We are roaring with you all and will be cheering you all on until the final second clicks off the clock.
Let’s send them off with pride as they head to Athens.
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