Through GAC athletics, students get stronger in every way. As they practice and play, our Spartans develop passions, skills, and an awareness of their ability to contribute to their peers, the school, the community, and the world.
From the youngest students through our high school graduates, GAC student-athletes participate in a wide variety of sports each season. Our highly qualified, compassionate coaches emphasize respect, teamwork, courage, integrity, and determination on and off the field. With these skills and character traits, our students have what they need to Be Greater — now and as they pursue their individual futures.
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Out of all the teams in the state of Georgia, the GAC Football program ranks third overall with four alumni in the NFL. Kalif Raymond, Darius Slayton, Davis Mills, and Chris Hinton once graced the field at Spartan Stadium and are now making plays in the NFL.
On August 25th, senior quarterback Jack Stanton helped lead GAC to a 36-13 victory over the Lovett Lions. Stanton set a school record by throwing for 392 yards.
For the second consecutive season, the Gwinnett Daily Post named senior Gracie Rose to their “Super Six Team” for volleyball.
Current New Giants wide receiver and former GAC Spartan (Class of 2015), Darius Slayton, hosted his second annual Slayton Skillz Camp at Spartan Stadium. The free event provided kids an opportunity to learn from coaches and professional football players.
Throughout the month of June, the GAC Basketball program hosted a summer league tournament in the Long Forum. Teams across the metro Atlanta area brought their freshmen and JV basketball players to come compete in multiple games. Player development and building team chemistry were two primary goals for each school involved.
With the 26th Overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft the Indiana Pacers selected Ben Sheppard (GAC Class of 2019). A four-year player at Belmont University, Sheppard averaged 18.8 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game this past season. As a Spartan, Sheppard helped lead GAC to the 2018 AAA State Championship.
Congratulations to Jason Kim (GAC Class of 2023) for being named as the “AJC Athlete of the Year” for boys tennis. Jason helped lead the Varsity Boys Tennis Team to the 2023 AAAAA State Championship. This was GAC’s first title since 2015.
GAC Class of 2023 Graduate Nia Wilson was named as the Gwinnett Daily Posts' "Girls Runner of the Year." Wilson finished the Spring with six first-place finishes in the 100 and four first-place finishes in the 200. She now holds GAC school records in both races.
On June 3, Detroit Lions wide receiver, Kalif Raymond (GAC Class of 2012) hosted his first football camp at Spartan Stadium. The event helped teach the next generation of football players proper habits and training techniques.
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“Athletics play an important and unique role in the development of our students at GAC. Our purpose is to create an environment where each student can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. We want to help every young man and young woman develop into a great competitor who exhibits discipline, determination, enthusiasm, selflessness, and integrity.”
Tim Hardy
GAC Athletic Director