Emerald High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025
Ceremony will be September 19th during Halftime of the Emerald vs Strom Thurmond Game.
Joe Woolridge – Class of 2002
Dominant Defensive Lineman
Member of 1998 State Championship Team
All-Region (1999, 2000, 2001)
All-State (2000, 2001, 2002)
South Carolina Top 50 Player
Shrine Bowl Selection – only the 2nd in school history
Emerald Defensive Player of the Year (2000, 2001)
College Career:
Georgia Military College (2002–2004) – Junior College All-American
Western Kentucky University (2005–2006) – All-Conference
Professional Career:
AFL Arena Football: Louisville Fire, South Georgia Wildcats, Bossier City Battle Wings, Kansas City Brigade (2006–2009)
A true Viking warrior who left his mark on every level of the game.
Makenzie Bartz – Class of 2005
A true multi-sport standout whose excellence stretched from the pool, to the track, to the classroom.
Emerald Swimming
Four-time State Qualifier (2001–2005)
All-Region (10th–12th grade)
Team Captain (10th grade)
Top 10 State ranking in 100 Free & 200 Free
Swimming All-American Academic Honors
Emerald Track & Field
Four-time letter winner (2001–2005)
3× All-Region
2005 State Champion – Shot Put
School Record Holder – Shot Put
All-State Honors in Track & Field
Emerald High Female Athlete of the Year (2004)
Wendy’s High School Heisman Achievement Award
Collegiate & Professional Career
Clemson University Rowing Team – Varsity Letter, Academic All-ACC
MUSC Graduate (2013), General Surgery Residency (2018)
Board Certified General Surgeon, Greenville, SC
A champion in athletics, academics, and life.
Morgan Riddle – Class of 2008
A versatile and dynamic athlete, leader, and role model on and off the field.
Emerald Athletics
4-Year Varsity Starter, Soccer
4× All-Region (2005–2008)
2008 All-Lakelands Player of the Year
2008 All-Region Player of the Year
Scored 20+ goals & 10 assists as a senior
Played every position on the pitch
Member of Emerald’s first Women’s Golf Team
Academic Award Winner (2007, 2008)
College & Professional Path
Soccer Scholarship – Erskine College (2008–2012)
FCA Leadership Team (2009–2012)
Graduate Assistant, Clemson Football Videography (2015–2016)
Coaching, Teaching, & Service
10+ mission trips (domestic & international)
Youth Director, Abbeville Presbyterian (4 years)
Coach: Greenwood Toros, TL Hanna JV Soccer, League Academy (softball, basketball, boys soccer)
Special Education Teacher & Department Chair – League Academy
Assistant Athletic Director – League Academy
Nominated Greenville County “Emerging Teacher of the Year”
A Viking competitor, servant leader, and champion for others.
KJ Chamberlain – Class of 2016
One of the most decorated two-sport athletes in Emerald history.
Helped Viking football team compiled a 21–9 record during his career (2013–2016)
Frank Hill Athlete of the Year (2016)
3× All-Region, 2× All-State, 3× All-Lakelands
Shrine Bowl Selection (2015) – recorded 4 tackles & a 50-yard pick-six
Ranked #24 prospect in SC Class of 2016
Top 75 SC Recruit, 15 Division I scholarship offers
Appalachian State Commit – 2016 Camellia Bowl & Sun Belt Champion
Emerald Records:
• 29 Career Interceptions (2013–2016)
• 3 INTs in one game (vs BHP, 2014)
• 6 multi-interception games
• 143 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, 2 defensive TDs
• Offense: 40 catches, 758 yards, 9 TDs
Basketball
310 career points, 54 steals
2× All-Region, Team MVP (2015)
Beyond Emerald
Graduated with degree in Physical Education & Activity Management
Football player at Appalachian State & South Carolina State
Coach: Brewer Middle School (Football & Basketball)
Current Emerald High School Coach – Basketball & Track
A true Viking competitor — record-breaker and champion.
Congratulations!
