Congratulations to Senior, Garrison Miller, who signed a letter of intent to continue his football and academic career at Huntingdon College!
Congratulations to the Macon East Academy Junior Varsity football team, Coach Davenport and Coach Lunn on an undefeated season this year! We are very proud of you and look forward to a successful future!
Macon East Academy senior, Tanner Moore recently received the Pike Road Ladies Auxiliary Community Service Award. He is the son of Scott and Leigh Ann Moore of Cecil, Alabama. He plans to attend Southern Union College and later transfer to Auburn University and major in Wildlife Ecology/Forestry. Working outdoors is his dream job.
Tanner has been a very active volunteer with Macon East Academy and the surrounding community. He has volunteered with Macon East’s December to Remember Service projects, annual deer hunt, annual turkey hunt for the softball team, Peggy Lanier Memorial Run and Pancake breakfast, served on the prom committee, Fellowship of Christian Students and Camelot Club. In addition to school volunteerism, he has volunteered with Mission Montgomery, Montgomery Zoo Earth Day, Night to Shine, mission to trip to Florida to assist hurricane victims, and the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis.
Tanner enjoys hunting, fishing, playing sports and church youth group activities. He is a member of the MEA football and baseball teams. Tanner is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society and Spanish Honors Society. He serves as the Student Government Association treasurer and National Honor Society Secretary. Tanner is ranked fifth in his class.
Tanner’s reference described him as loyal and dedicated to school and the football and baseball teams. He is very passionate for being the best and his motivation to do whatever it takes to finish successfully is what leaves the biggest impression to those who know him. Tanner is described as a hard worker, shows great leadership, even-tempered, honest and all-around great student. Tanner is humble and never seeks praise for a job well done. As an athlete, he truly shines.
Macon East Alumni gathered at the Knights final home football game to celebrate their 20th year reunion by honoring the state champion softball and football teams from 2000! The Macon East Knights football team won their FIRST state championship in 2000 and the softball team continued the winning streak later that same year.
Pictured left to right: Micah Callan, Vergie Browder, (Coach) Jerry Greene, Joseph Lee, (Coach) Chris Spencer, Evan Perry Taylor (cheer), John Corbitt, Charlie Browder, William Trotman, Andrew Trotman, Tucker Trussell, Virginia Barber (softball), Jordan Mills, Kyle Dyer, Danna Black Showalter (softball), Olivia Cox (Softball), Brooks Ausbon and Stacey Morris (softball).
Macon East Academy Knights celebrated Homecoming on Friday, September 18, with an exciting football game versus the Lee-Scott Warriors and the announcement of this year’s homecoming court.
Miss Georgia Blaze was elected as the 2020 Homecoming queen. Georgia is co-captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, member of the Lady Knights volleyball, basketball and softball teams, and a leader in many other school organizations. Other members of this year’s court were Mollie Ross (7th grade), Mary Taylor May (8th grade), Pressley Graham (9th grade), Madison May and Ryan Russell (10th grade), Anna Dickson Beck, Rachel Major and Maddie Ross (11th grade), Kathryn Barker, Mary Lawson Norton, and Mary Hunter Wright (12th grade).
Homecoming week also included themed dress-up days, a parade, and lots of fun for everyone.
The Knights made Homecoming extra special with a 41-23 win over the Lee-Scott Warriors
Offensively, Carlos Carter, Kirkland Pugh, Eric Lawson and Lane Goree were dominant players in the win. Parker Strickland, Luke Noffsinger, Stone Yarnell, Garrett Harden and Jordan Hicks led the defense.
Macon East Academy was represented by four football players and two cheerleaders at the 2020 Alabama Independent School Association All-Star Football game at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl on Friday, December 4. Eric Lawson, Stone Yarnell, Kirkland Pugh and Lane Goree were chosen to participate for the East squad in this year’s contest. The East defeated the West 34-32 and Kirkland Pugh received the Most Outstanding Defensive Back award. MEA Varsity cheerleaders, Mary Hunter Wright and Mary Lawson Norton were on the sidelines as part of the AISA East All-Star cheer squad. The game was a chance for the senior athletes to showcase their talents and participate with some of the best athletes in the AISA and leave their high school football careers on a high note.
The Macon East golf team may have only one member, but he continues to make an impact on the AISA, the Amateur Golf Association, and the Junior PGA golf circuit around the state. Bishop Stringer has won over 10 AISA golf tournaments since 2017, and finished the 2019 season as the AISA State Runner-Up. Bishop earned AISA All-State Team honors in 2018 and 2019 and earned the 2019 All-Metro Golf Award. After being heavily recruited by golf coaches around the southeast, Bishop chose to stay close to home and commit to Alabama State University. A student at Macon East since kindergarten, Bishop also excels academically and on the football field.
Macon East quarterback, Cephus Cleveland was honored as the AISA All-State Back of the Year at the Alabama Mr. Football awards banquet, held January 15 at the Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center. In the 2019 season, Cleveland was responsible for 35 of Macon East’s 55 touchdowns. He had 18 rushing and 17 passing touchdowns. On the year, Cleveland ran for 907 yards, threw for 1,107 yards, and had 44 tackles on defense. Overall the Knights went 7-3 for the season with an appearance in the AISA 3A playoffs. Cephus represented Macon East in the AISA All-Star football game, where he was selected as team captain and outstanding offensive back for the West team. Cleveland plans to continue his football career at the collegiate level, but has not made his final decision where he will play in 2020.
Senior athletes Cephus Cleveland, Derrick Hooks, Will Heary, Coleby Jordan, Dawon Strickland, and Parker Whittle were selected to represent the Macon East Academy football team in the annual AISA All-Star football game at Cramton Bowl on Friday, December 6. As part of the West team, Cleveland and Hooks were voted among their peers as captains for the game. The East defeated the West 31-13, and Cephus Cleveland received the West’s Most Outstanding Offensive Back award. MEA varsity cheerleaders, Kayla Boroff and Taylor Anne Surles were on the sidelines as part of the AISA West All-Star cheer squad. The girls competed and received this honor during their summer camp at Troy University. The all-star week events included team practices, the all-star participants and parents luncheon, and many memories made with teammates from rival schools. It was an exciting night for these seniors to participate in their final high school football experience among the best athletes in the Alabama Independent School Association.
Macon East Academy celebrated Homecoming on Friday, November 1, with an exciting football game versus Abbeville Christian and the announcement of this year’s homecoming court. Miss Kayla Boroff was elected as the 2019 Homecoming queen. Kayla is the daughter of John and Jessica Boroff, captain of the varsity cheerleading squad, vice-president of the SGA, and a leader is many other school organizations. Other members of this year’s court were Mary Taylor May (7th grade), Sara Cochran (8th grade), Madison May (9th grade), Ali Churchwell (10th grade), Maddie Ross (10th grade), Kathryn Barker (11th grade), Kerry Straw (11th grade), Mary Hunter Wright (11th grade), Emily Brooks (12th grade), Spencer Lindemood (12th grade), and Ally Matthews (12th grade). Homecoming week also included themed dress-up days, a boys volleyball tournament, tailgating, a parade, and ended with Saturday’s homecoming dance. On the evening of November 1, the Class of 2020 senior football and cheerleading athletes were also recognized, along with the Macon Academy Class of 1969, celebrating their 50th reunion. The Knights ended the 2019 schedule with a homecoming win over Abbeville but lost the following week in the 1st round of playoffs versus the Glenwood Gators in a home field heartbreaker.
(l-r) Mary Taylor May, Madison May, Maddie Ross, Kerry Straw, Spencer Lindemood, Queen Kayla Boroff, Emily Brooks, Ally Matthews, Mary Hunter Wright, Ali Churchwell, Kathryn Barker, and Sara Cochran