05/25/2026
Giving back to the community is our primary goal and we would like to thank for the opportunity to celebrate the incredible student-athletes of the Athens area.
We are proud to support the Athens Area High School Sports Awards, presented by Next Up Sports and proudly sponsored by Piedmont Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
Because the ALJ Foundation is committed to uplifting young people through opportunity, mentorship, sponsorship and community support, it was especially meaningful for us to recognize excellence in our student-athletes.
It was an honor to present the 2026 Flag Football Player of the Year: Catherine Cooper of North Oconee High School and the 2026 Football Player of the Year: RJ Knapp of Jackson County High School. 🏈🎖️