Finding the Will to play on - Monroe Times

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Finding the Will to play on

Darlington senior perseveres through sports nearly 8 years after father’s death

Cayla Golackson, the youngest of four sibling’s, has played her entire athletic career inspired by the teachings of her father, Willie. Despite his death in the summer of 2015, she has excelled in sports, becoming a two-time First-Team All-Conference selection in basketball for the Redbirds. - photo by Natalie Dillon

s040123_cayla-golackson-main — Cayla Golackson, the youngest of four sibling’s, has played her entire athletic career inspired by the teachings of her father, Willie. Despite his death in the summer of 2015, she has excelled in sports, becoming a two-time First-Team All-Conference selection in basketball for the Redbirds. - photo by Natalie Dillon

DARLINGTON — On any given night, the Golackson family could be found at the municipal building or Sieg Field practicing — the oldest sibling Chad, sisters Chelsie, Cori and Cayla, mother Debbie and father Willie.