n Friday, Sept. 19, during halftime of the Golden Bear's exceptional win against Therrell High School, five of HIES's all-time best athletes were inducted into the HIES Athletics Wall of Fame.
The Wall of Fame was established in 2008 to recognize and honor outstanding varsity athletes, coaches or contributors who have demonstrated excellence in their athletic pursuits.
The 2025 inductees are Ben Davies '17 (track and cross country), Kaila Hubbard '18 (basketball), Bailey Means '19 (golf), Kennedy Suttle '18 (basketball) and Meghan Taner '18 (swimming). At the ceremony, the former athletes and/or families received a commemorative plaque (a replica of the one displayed on the Wall of Fame in the Main Gym) as well as a “free ticket for life” to any HIES sporting event. Each inductee celebrated beforehand with a reception hosted by HIES Alumni.
- Ben Davies '17: Cross Country / Track
- Three-time All-State in Cross Country with multiple Top 10 finishes.
- State Champion in both the 800m and 1600m on back-to-back days.
- Qualified for state in the 800m and 1600m every season.
- Also competed in wrestling and pole vault, showing athletic versatility.
- Continued his career at Boston College, competing in cross country, indoor, and outdoor track.
- Remembered as one of HIES’ most accomplished distance runners.
- Kaila Hubbard '18: Basketball
- Four-year varsity standout and member of the 2016 GHSA AA State Championship Team.
- Graduated as HIES’ second all-time leading scorer (2,089 career points) and single-season leader (646 points).
- Program record-holder for most games played (127) and ranked 3rd in steals (314).
- Continued her career at the University of Georgia, playing for the Bulldogs.
- Left a legacy as one of the most prolific scorers in school history.
- Bailey Means '19: Golf
- Four-year varsity golfer who anchored one of the most successful stretches in HIES golf history.
- Helped lead the team to three consecutive Area Championships (2017–2019).
- 2018 Area Medalist (68) and key contributor to the State Championship team, shooting 70–71 for a runner-up individual medalist finish.
- Posted consistent top state performances, including 78–73 in 2019 as HIES tied for second.
- Remembered for clutch play and leadership that elevated HIES golf to a state title.
- Kennedy Suttle '18: Basketball
- Four-year varsity contributor and member of the 2016 GHSA AA State Championship Team.
- Posted a rare career double-double with 1,276 points and 1,025 rebounds, along with 348 steals.
- Continued her career at the University of Pennsylvania, playing four seasons in the Ivy League.
- Known for her toughness, rebounding dominance, and defensive presence.
- A cornerstone of one of the most successful eras in HIES girls’ basketball.
- Meghan Taner '18: Swimming
- State Champion as part of the 200 Medley Relay (1A–5A classification).
- Earned First Team All-State honors and placed as high as 3rd individually at state.
- Member of the inaugural Junior Advisory Board for Swim Across America, reflecting leadership beyond the pool.
- Key member of a historic relay team that included Olivia Martin, Abby Pilkenton, and Maddie Poch.
- Embodied excellence and teamwork, leaving a lasting impact on HIES swimming.
- Congrats to these more than well-deserving five HIES alums!
