Walton Sports Hall of Fame

Celebrating greatness today! 🎉 Our 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees include:

⭐ Aaron Kelly
⭐ Amanda Ballinger
⭐ Marc Pisciotta
⭐ Mike Travis
⭐ 1995 Boys Soccer Team

Well deserved honors for an unforgettable group! 🏆

The banners are up and ready for tonight’s induction recognition! 🎉 Join us at the Walton basketball games as we celebrate and introduce the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees:

⭐ Aaron Kelly
⭐ Amanda Ballinger
⭐ Marc Pisciotta
⭐ Mike Travis
⭐ 1995 Boys Soccer Team

⏰ Tip-off is at 6:00 PM
🎤 The inductions will take place between the boys’ and girls’ games.
Come help us celebrate these Walton greats! 🙌

Final 2026 Hall of Fame Induction ⭐️ Our last 2026 inductee is the 1995 WHS Boys Soccer Team ⚽️🏆

🥇 First soccer team inducted into the WHS Sports Hall of Fame
🏆 1995 State Champions
📊 Incredible 16–0–3 record
🇺🇸 Finished 3rd nationally
⚽️ 58 goals scored, only 7 allowed
🎓 5 seniors went on to play college soccer
🧠 Led by WHS 2025 HOF Head Coach Bucky Boozer

A legendary season and a historic team. Congratulations on this well-earned honor! 👏🎉

And our next 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee is Marc Pisciotta ⚾

A standout from WHS Baseball (1984–88), Marc made history as the first WHS athlete to reach Major League Baseball. His incredible career includes:

🏆 1987–88 Gatorade Georgia Baseball Player of the Year
🌍 Multiple World Championships with ECB
🎓 4-year starter at Georgia Tech
⭐ Georgia Tech Pitcher of the Year (1991)
⚾ Played for four MLB teams during his professional career

A true trailblazer and competitor. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor, Marc! 👏

Today we are thrilled to announce our next 2026 Hall of Fame inductee: Aaron Kelly 🏈 (Football | 2001–2004)

🏆 2003 Cobb County Player of the Year
🎖️ All-County & All-State (multiple years)
🔥 Senior Season Stats:
• 55 receptions
• 955 receiving yards
• 17 touchdowns

🐯 4-year letter winner at Clemson University
📊 Still Top 5 in Clemson history for:
• Receptions
• Receiving yards
• Receiving touchdowns

An amazing high school and collegiate career. Congratulations on this well-earned honor! 👏

We are excited to introduce our next 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Amanda Ballinger ⭐️ 🎾 (Women’s Tennis | 1992–1995)

🏆 Singles State Champion as a Freshman
🥇 #1 singles player on the 1992 State Championship Team
💪 WHS MVP for 3 years
🌟 1992 Georgia Player of the Year
🐘 Played collegiate tennis at Alabama & Berry College
🏅 MVP at Alabama (1996–1997)

An incredible career and a well-deserved honor. Congratulations! 👏🎉

2026 HOF Inductee #1 ⭐️ We are proud to announce our first 2026 Hall of Fame inductee: Mike Travis 🏈🏃‍♂️ (Football / Track, 1978–81)

🏈 3-year starter
🌟 1st Parade All-American in WHS history (1981)
📈 Top 15 recruit in Georgia
🏆 Cobb County Champion – 100m & 4x400 relay
🐝 4-year starter at Georgia Tech
🎖️ 3-time All-ACC selection
🏟️ Played in the 1986 Senior Bowl

Congratulations on an outstanding career and well-deserved honor! 👏

HOF Week 2026 is here!! 🎉 Everyone is invited this Friday, 1/9/26, to the Walton basketball games as we celebrate and introduce the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees ⭐️👏

⏰ Tip-off is at 6:00 PM
🎤 A reception and inductions will take place between the boys’ and girls’ games.

Walton High School Turns 50! 🎉

Join us in celebrating five decades of Raider pride, tradition, and excellence! Since 1975, Walton has grown into one of Georgia’s premier public high schools—with a national reputation for academic success and innovation. 💙❤️

🎈 You're invited to a special 50th Anniversary Celebration on campus:
📅 Friday, April 19, 2025
🕐 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 Walton High School — 1590 Bill Murdock Rd, Marietta, GA 30062

✨ Enjoy:
🍔 Fanfare & Food in the Bus Lanes
🎶 Live Musical Performances in the Theater
📚 A 50-Year Retrospective in the Media Library

Come connect, reminisce, and celebrate this amazing milestone with the Raider community! 🥳