National Signing Day 2024

Newton County High School Athletes Sign National Letters of Intent for Collegiate Football
Posted on 12/04/2024
football players Newton County School System (NCSS) proudly announces that 12 high school student-athletes from Alcovy High School, Eastside High School, and Newton High School signed National Letters of Intent today, committing to play collegiate football at some of the nation’s top programs.

This exciting milestone highlights not only the exceptional talent of these athletes but also the strength of NCSS’s athletics and academic programs, which have prepared them for success at the next level.
“These student-athletes embody the dedication, hard work, and resilience that we aim to foster in all of our students,” said Dr. Duke Bradley, Superintendent of Newton County Schools. “We are incredibly proud of their achievements and excited to see the impact they will make as both athletes and scholars in college.”

Below is a list of the student-athletes and their future schools:

Alcovy High School
Head Coach, Spencer Fortson

• Timothy Griffin – University of Cincinnati

Eastside High School:
Head Coach, Jay Cawthon

• Jayden Barr – Georgia Institute of Technology
• Bailey Benson – Wake Forest University
• Christian Gass – University of Tennessee

Newton High School:
Head Coach, Josh Skelton

• Zach Harden Jr. – University of Minnesota
• Andrew Leslie – University of Memphis
• Zion Johnson – University of Cincinnati
• Bernard Lackey Jr. – East Carolina University
• Ryshawn Perry – University of Central Florida
• Wayne Patterson – Jackson State University
• Myles Dixon – Mercer University
• Christian Ingram – University of South Carolina

“Our athletic programs are designed to push students to be their best, both physically and mentally, while our academic initiatives give them the foundation they need for college and beyond, said Carl Green, Director of Athletics for Newton County Schools. “We’re proud of their success and excited to see them excel at the collegiate level.”