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Freshman Ball earns ‘Last Finalist’ spot for Girls Track & Field

May 19, 2026

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We officially are sealed with six finalists: Mary Kate Ball, Marleigh Dale, Teah Gales, Joanna Miller, Ansley Moore, and Camden Thomason. Ball won the ‘Last Finalist’ Fan Vote with 4,195 of the 7,362 total votes.

Mary Kate Ball – Tallulah Falls FR

STATS: State 3rd in 800 (2:25.34) **School Record / Region RU in 800 (2:38.46); 3rd in 400 (1:03.47)

Marleigh Dale – Banks JR

STATS: State Champ in Shot Put (41-5.50); 3rd in Discus (120-11) / Region Champ in Discus (102-9); Champ in Shot Put (36-5.5)

Teah Gales – Jefferson SR

STATS: State Champ in Shot Put (39-11) / Region Champ in Shot Put (40-8); 3rd in Discus (94-9)

Joanna Miller – Tallulah Falls JR

STATS: State Champion in 100 (12.33) **School Record; State Champion in 200 (25.44) **School Record; State RU in 400 (59.89); 5th in Long Jump (15-8.5) / Region Champ in 400 (1:00.25); Champ in 200 (25.70); RU in 100 (12.50); RU in Long Jump (15-8.5)

Ansley Moore – Banks SR

STATS: State Champ in 1600 (5:07.42); State Champ in 800 (2:20.51); State Champ in 3200 (11:12.66) / Region Champ in 800 (2:21.19); Champ in 1600 (5:36.08); Champ in 3200 (12:45.40)