Girls coach made the most state basketball tournament appearances at CHS in county history. Teams compiled a 384-200 record, including nine trips to the state tournament (13 sub-state games). Teams finished second in the state four times, and won seven district titles and six region championships. Was conference coach of the year five times, and won numerous other coaching awards. Was a Tennessee-Georgia all-star game coach in 2002.

“I owe a lot of my success to coach (John) Teeples and Thomas (Watson),” Sims said.  “I learned the ropes from them when I first started.

“The rest of the credit should go to my girls.  I was fortunate to have some great teams and players.  Thank you girls and thank you to the committee for this honor.”