Linney, a 4 time letter winner in cross-country and track, has maintained a 4.5641 GPA and has competed for the Dragons in two state championships. She won the Most Valuable Runner award during the 2016 cross-country season and led the Dragons at Regionals and State.
Linder, an All-Region performer in cross-country and track, has earned a 4.6364 GPA and is currently ranked 7th in the senior class. He is a four year letter winner and was a part of the 2016 state qualifying 4X800 team that set the school record of 8:13.
Hayes, a varsity soccer player and cross-country athlete, has achieved a GPA of 4.6625 and is currently ranked 5th in the senior class. He is a starting defender for a soccer team that has qualified for two consecutive state championships.
Yu, a varsity pole vaulter for the Dragons track and field squad, and has achieved a GPA of ? And is currently ranked ? In senior class. He scored points for the Dragons at the TSSAA Section 4 championship, placing 6th and eclipsing 10’6” in the pole vault.
These athletes further solidify an outstanding tradition of academic excellence by the teams at Collierville High School.
Recent varsity athletes who earned National Semifinalists status include:
Jake Heckman, Track and Field and Cross-country, Class of 2017
Sean Kirwan, Swimming,Class of 2016
Jackson Bentley, Soccer, Class of 2016
Chris Dufour, Track and Field and Cross-country, Class of 2015