‘Champions Day’ Declared for Local Softball, Track Stars
Members of Effingham County’s state champion softball team and state track meet finalists pose with their coaches and county commissioners after being honored with a proclamation during the Aug. 5 board meeting. The board declared Aug. 9 as “Effingham Champions Day” in recognition of the athletes’ achievements. (Submitted photo)
Updated: Aug 7, 2025, 2:41 PM
Published: Aug 7, 2025, 3:00 PM
Effingham County commissioners honored local youth athletes Tuesday, recognizing the GRPA state champion softball team and state track meet finalists with a proclamation declaring Aug. 9 as “Effingham Champions Day.”