Newton High School names inaugural Hall of Fame Class
NEWTON COUNTY – After decades of athletic excellence, Newton High School has announced its inaugural Hall of Fame Class.On Friday evening, the school’s athletic department announced the Class of 2026, which consists of nine of the school's all-time greats from basketball, football, baseball and track.Betty Faith JaynesBetty Faith Jaynes is considered a trailblazer in women’s sports.Jaynes graduated from Newton High in 1963 where she excelled in basketball. Her efforts helped lead the Lady Rams to the 1963 AA state championship game.After graduating from the Women’s College of Georgia – now Georgia College & State University – Jaynes became the head coach of the women’s team at James Madison University. She held that role from 1970-82, amassing a record of 142-114.Jaynes became the first executive director of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in 1981.
NEWTON COUNTY – After decades of athletic excellence, Newton High School has announced its inaugural Hall of Fame Class.On Friday evening, the school’s athletic department announced the Class of 2026, which consists of nine of the school's all-time greats from basketball, football, baseball and track.Betty Faith JaynesBetty Faith Jaynes is considered a trailblazer in women’s sports.Jaynes graduated from Newton High in 1963 where she excelled in basketball. Her efforts helped lead the Lady Rams to the 1963 AA state championship game.After graduating from the Women’s College of Georgia – now Georgia College & State University – Jaynes became the head coach of the women’s team at James Madison University. She held that role from 1970-82, amassing a record of 142-114.Jaynes became the first executive director of the Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) in 1981.
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