Trey Johnson

Health coach Andy Farina is determined to inspire and persevere no matter what life throws at him.

For University of Florida senior Nile Bostic, it’s important to work for what she wants, in spite of expectations. Through hairstyling and cheerleading, she learned what brings her joy.

After knocking on the door for the last four years, the Raiders were finally able to break through finishing the season on a 16-game winning streak. The team also did not drop a set in the final 10 games.

The Santa Fe High School girls volleyball team is headed to the state championship yet again.

While the school made it to the state playoffs in 2014, Oak Hall has not won a playoff volleyball game in 11 years. Its last playoff titles were in 1999 and 1997, when former head coach Cari Martin led the Eagles.

The Lady Raiders have won four straight district championships and reached the final four three times in the past four years.

Linebacker coach David Clark died of cancer on July 26 at the age of 54. Assistant coach Ellis Walker Jr. died of a heart attack on Sept. 2 at the age of 69.

The high school student is gaining interest from colleges like Georgia Southern University and Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.