Seneca Middle School

Josh Thomas

Aiden Wirtz

Head Coach - Andy Machen

Coach Andy Machen is in his 12th year coaching football at SMS and is in his second year as the Head Coach. Coach Machen teaches Computer Science and Finance at SMS. He is passionate about Academics and Football with the desire to help all Student athletes be successful both on and off the field. Any questions regarding SMS Football can be sent to jmachen@sdoc.org or by calling 864-718-5265."

Assistant Coaches

Rashad Crooks - Linebackers

Aubrey Gibson - Wide Receivers

Gabe Hamm - Offensive Line/Defensive Line

Jason Nicholson - Running Backs

Rod Smith - Offensive Line/Defensive Line

Corey Washington - Defensive Backs and Safeties

Volleyball Roster

Lyra Burgess
Manyla Chamberlain
Harper Edwards
Rain Hagerman
Piper Henderson
Kennedy Hudson
Clara Keese
Nora McGhee
Kaitlyn Mitchell
Mae Lee Pitts
Monroe Powell
Mia Smith
Amrah Watts
Karleigh Woods

Managers:
Avery Surrett
Bayleigh Wilbanks-James

Volleyball Coaches

Head Coach - Deandra Martin

My name is Deandra Martin and I am the head volleyball coach at Seneca Middle School! I am from Seneca, SC and a graduate from Seneca High School, class of 2021. I graduated from Southern Wesleyan University in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and currently work for Seneca Middle School as a companion aide. For the past three years, I have helped coach club volleyball in the Seneca area. My favorite part of coaching is helping athletes grow in not only their skill level, but at a personal level as well. I am so excited for the opportunity to coach the C-Team Volleyball program this year and I cannot wait to see what this season holds! 

Kyra Alexander

Harper Lyle

Ellorie Moorhead

Kaitlyn Brooks

Daisee Paselk

Pressley Choppin

Kendall Poole

Layla Davis

Aliya Robinson

Adley Dowis

Lily Rothell

Caitlyn Schwering

Carmen Espinoza

Anastasia Spoelstra

Na'Rayah Gaines

Madelyn Tate

Charleigh Glover

Shaye Tucker

Jordyn Jared

Luciana Vargas

Kelsii Washington

Sutton Whitt

Raegan Leard

Caroline Williams

In addition to the SMS C-Team, several SMS students are part of a Seneca High School squad:

SHS Competition

Layla Davis
Carmen Espinoza
Charleigh Espinoza
Charleigh Glover
Mollie Kanagy
Raegan Leard
Kendall Poole
Shaye Tucker
Sutton Whitt
Caroline Williams

Head Coach - Kaleigh Akins (at left in picture)

My name is Kaleigh Akins and I am the Head Cheer Coach at Seneca Middle! I’ve been coaching for over 10 years, starting out as a tumbling instructor and working my way up to leading full squads. Cheerleading has always been a passion of mine, and it’s incredibly rewarding to help young athletes grow—not just in their skills, but in their confidence and team spirit!

I work hard to create a positive, energetic environment where every cheerleader feels supported, challenged, and inspired to be their best. Watching them grow and succeed, both on and off the mat, is truly the most fulfilling part of what I do. C-Team can’t wait to cheer on their Bobcats to victory! Let’s go, Cats!

Assistant Coach - Juliana Ellsworth (at right in picture)

My name is Juliana Ellsworth and I am the assistant cheer coach at Seneca Middle School! I’m so ecstatic to be apart of this program and community! I am from New York City, New York and I am a current senior at Clemson University and am hoping to pursue my Masters in Secondary Education Mathematics! I could not be more grateful for this opportunity and can not wait for an amazing season!