Athletic Hall of Fame

Tyler’s leadership on the football, basketball, and baseball teams is evident by the records he holds in each sport and the success of the teams on which he played, including the 1999 state championship football team. His numerous school records and recognition on all-region and all-state teams were overshadowed by his work ethic and selflessness as a player. After Stratford, Tyler was a redshirt player at the University of Georgia and even traveled with the team to the Oahu Bowl in 2000. 

The Stratford softball record books have Laura’s name throughout the lists of Eaglette standouts. As an all-region, all-state, and all-Middle Georgia player, she still leads the Eaglettes in career batting average and is one of only two athletes to have been named all-state for four consecutive years. After graduation, Laura played softball for Mercer University where she was named the Clutch Player of the Year and  was one of four players awarded All-American Scholar Athlete recognition.

A three-sport athlete, Russell competed for the Eagles in soccer, track, and basketball. He made his mark on the athletic record books in soccer as an all-region, all-state, all-star, and all-south player, as well as the Macon Telegraph Player of the Year and captain of the 1997 GISA state championship soccer team. Following graduation, he continued his soccer career at Georgia Southern University.

As a leader of the Eagles basketball and baseball teams, Watkins earned all-region, all-state, and all-star honors in both sports. He led the Eagles to an undefeated season, region titles, and state championship games in both basketball and baseball and was a part of the 1985 state championship baseball team. Derek signed to play baseball at Gordon College and also earned a spot on their basketball team once they realized his talents on the court.