White County senior Tallulah Shack becomes the ‘Last Finalist’ after winning the Fan Vote with 2,771 of the 4,158 votes.

We started with 23 Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year nominees, and we’ve narrowed that down to 6 finalists: Julie Black (White County), Marleigh Dale (Banks County), Audrey Hotard (Habersham Central), Joanna Miller (Tallulah Falls), Ansley Moore (Banks County), and Tallulah Shack (White County).

NEXT: Our internal voting panel (made up of local media members, some former GHSA coaches, players, and officials) will vote Heisman-style for the winner.

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

Julie Black (White County JR)

STATS: State RU, Region RU in 3200 (11:25.46); State RU, Region RU in 1600 (5:12.71)

Marleigh Dale (Banks County SO)

STATS: State Champ, Region Champ in Discus (125-10); State RU, Region Champ in Shot Put (39-3)

Audrey Hotard (Habersham Central SR)

STATS: State 3rd, Region Champ in 1600 (5:00.15); State 7th, Region Champ in 3200 (10:57.39); Region RU in 800 (2:22.47)

Joanna Miller (Tallulah Falls SO)

STATS: State Champ, Region Champ in 200 (26.10); State 4th, Region Champ in 400 (1:00.69); State 7th, Region Champ in 100 (12.77); State Champ in 4×100 Relay

Ansley Moore (Banks County JR)

STATS: State Champ, Region Champ in 1600 (5:09.83); State Champ, Region Champ in 800 (2:18.05); State Champ, Region Champ in 3200 (11:04.84)

Tallulah Shack (White County SR)

STATS: State 3rd & Region Champ in Pole Vault (9-6)

VOTE for the ‘Last Finalist’

NOTE: Voting is unlimited, and ends Friday at 10 AM