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Crest High wins Coach Jim Taylor award; board highlights student-athletes' academics

Cleveland County Board of Education · July 21, 2026
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Summary

The Coach Jim Taylor award—given for the highest combined unweighted GPA among varsity athletes—was presented to Crest High School (GPA 3.445). The board also celebrated a state championship indoor track relay team and noted combined GPAs for athletes.

David Ples presented the Coach Jim Taylor award and reported district-wide varsity-athlete GPA statistics before announcing this year’s winner: Crest High School with a reported unweighted GPA of 3.445. Ples explained the award honors Coach Jim Taylor’s work emphasizing both athletics and classroom performance.

He also recognized several student-athletes and coaches from Shelby High School for state championship relay wins, listing athletes and coaches and reporting a combined GPA for the recognized student group of 3.62.

The board offered congratulations and invited athletic staff and students to photos.

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