The 2021 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award for Region 8A-Public was awarded to Lake Oconee Academy, according to school athletic director Chris Ingle.
“I am extremely proud of LOA’s student-athletes, coaches and fans for being named the 2021-22 GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award winner for Region 8A Public,” Ingle said. “Being recognized by the other athletic directors in the region makes it even more meaningful.”
The Titans’ athletic program was one of 64 GHSA member high schools to receive the award.
The award honors schools that demonstrated impeccable sportsmanship during the 2021-2022 school year. Student-athletes, fellow students, school staff, parents and event spectators are recognized for the sportsmanship they display. The award is not only a school honor but a community honor as well. The GHSA region secretaries select winners based on sportsmanship demonstrated throughout the school year.
“Congratulations to all of the region winners of the GHSA Cooperative Spirit Sportsmanship Award for 2021-2022,” GHSA Executive Director Robin Hines said. “It is an honor for these member schools to be selected by their regions for this award. The characteristics of good sportsmanship are critical to the development of our young people as they transition into productive adults. The GHSA applauds our schools on this accomplishment and appreciates Georgia’s EMCs for their support of this outstanding recognition program.”
During the 2021-22 school year, LOA athletic programs won seven region championships, were state runners-up in two different events and won four state championships.
Eight student-athletes signed to play sports in college. Seven young men and women won region and state players of the year. Titans filled the rosters of the All-Region and All-State teams. Also, several coaches were named Coach of the Year in their respective sports.
“We will be continuing to try to improve our sportsmanship in the upcoming year with several new initiatives, but we could not be more proud of the Titan community for this honor,” Ingle said.