Former East Hall High and Lakeview Academy girls basketball coach Ron Ely was honored by Cherokee County at a National Girls and Women In Sports Day program held at Woodstock High School on Tuesday. Ely was recognized for his service to Cherokee County School District and Female Athletic Programs.

Ely was head coach at Cherokee High for 13 years where he won two state championships, runner-up three times, six regional championships and 10 state semifinal appearances and is a member of Georgia’s Winningest Coaches with 693 wins.