Waycross-Ware County Sports Hall of Fame

Greg Sirmans – 2024

Greg SirmansInducted 2024 Greg Sirmans grew up playing all the sports in the recreation league in Waycross during the early 1970s. He soon found his niche as a tennis and baseball player, and he excelled at both. He was introduced to tennis at a young age by his...

Teresa Rozier Thigpen – 2024

Teresa Rozier ThigpenInducted 2024 Teresa was an amazing two-sport athlete at Ware County High School in the early 1970s, playing both basketball and tennis for the Gatorettes. In fact, Teresa was ahead of her time in both sports, and many say she was one of the best...

Megan Carter – 2024

Megan CarterInducted 2024 Megan Carter was an amazing two-sport athlete who excelled at both golf and soccer for the Ware County Gators from 2012 – 2015, lettering in both sports for the Gators all four years. Megan loved both sports, often participating in one and...

Ed Flowers – BOLA 2023

Ed FlowersBeacon of Light Award 2023 The award was established to honor a local individual who emulated the traits of the late Rev. F.J. Beverly who served this community as a minister of the Gospel. He also served in the Hall of Fame as its Chaplin. It is expected...

Larry Gene Veal, Jr. – 2023

Larry Gene Veal, Jr. Inducted 2023 Gene Veal was a football and track superstar for Waycross High School during the 1970s. He played for Coach Dale Williams’ Bulldogs, and in his offense, a running back had to be proficient at blocking, running, and catching the...