Senior Sapphire Simpson’s older sister, Diamond, and her mother both played volleyball. So, at the age of seven, Sapphire rolled right into the family tradition. “It’s an advantage to have a coach as your mom because she can push you and then you push yourself,” Simpson said.

As winter sports at Decatur are winding down, spring sports like baseball are hitting the field eager to start a fresh season. Aided by two veteran coaches, pitching coach Philip Byrd and infield coach Jonathan Payden, two new coaches have joined the program; Robbie Gilbert (head coach/manager) and assistant coach Bill Newsome.

Decatur’s Boy’s and Girl’s Soccer teams have made it to the State Final Four. Both teams adva...