Athlete of the Year 2022-23

March Week 4

William Barry
Virgil I Grissom High School, 4.35 GPA
Soccer
- 4-Year Starter / Varsity Starter and Team Captain / Best Defensive Player Award Winner / Varsity Cross County Team Member
- Top 5 Percent of Graduating Class / National Honor Society Executive Council / “A’ Honor Roll / Politicos & Photography Club
- FBLA Member & Volunteer / Works with USDOJ on Huntsville City Schools Desegregation Committee / Land Trust Volunteer

March Week 3

Elaine Bao
Bob Jones High School, 5.06 GPA
Cycling
- Junior Women’s National Criterium Champion / Top 10 – National Road Race Championship / 2X Winner - Music City Criterium
- National Merit Semifinalist / AP Scholar w/ Distinction / Mu Alpha Theta / 3X HS Allstate Band Selection / National Honors Society
- Youth Band Member for Local Church / Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award for online tutoring / Mana House Volunteer

March Week 2

Hunter Taylor
Guntersville High School, 4.0 GPA
Baseball / Football
- 2-Year Varsity Starter & Team Captain - Football / 3-Year Varsity Starter & Team Captain – Baseball / Received Camp Invitation
- “A” Honor Roll / National Honors society / National Beta Club Member / National Society of High School Scholars
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) – Intern / Community Event Planner / Group Ministry Volunteer

March Week 1

Vivian Grace Willett
Hazel Green High School, 3.85 GPA
Soccer / Competition Cheer & Dance
- Varsity Soccer Member & Team Captain / Varsity Letterman – Dance, Soccer & Cheer / UCA All-American Cheerleader
- Girls State Representative (Choir) / National Honors Society / Principal’s Advisory Board / Honor Choir Member / Class Secretary
- HS Student Ambassador / Volunteer Soccer Coach / S.P.A.R.K.S. Program Mentor / Church Student Assistant & Volunteer

Feb. Week 4

Mason Meadows
Madison County High School, 4.0 GPA
Football / Basketball
- 3-Year Varsity Team Captain – Football / 4-Year varsity Team Captain – Basketball / First Team All-Region – Football
- FCCLA - Member / National Honors Society / Bryant-Jordan Foundation Regional Winner / A-Honor Roll
- CASA Volunteer – Meal Delivery / Downtown Rescue Mission Volunteer / Youth Football & Basketball Camp Volunteer

Feb. Week 3

Sydney Truesdall
Bob Jones High School, 4.19 GPA
Track and Field / Band
- 2019 Indoor State Champion – Pole Vault / 2X 7A Sectionals Champion – Pole Vault / Competition Band – Section Leader
- "A” Average throughout Advance Placement (AP) & Honors Courses / National Honor Society / Music Honor Society VP
- Music Performer at Senior Centers & Charity Events / Establishing a National Athletic Honors Society / Book Illustrator

Feb. Week 2

Evan Munson
Hartselle High School, 3.95 GPA
Soccer
- “Best Defensive Player” Team Award Winner / Coach’s Award Winner / Club Team Starter and Tournament Finalist
- National Merit Commended Scholar / National Science Honor Society / Academic Honor Roll / Outstanding Student Award
- Environment Club Member (Educating & Empowering Students) / Volunteer at Local Woodworking Shop

Feb. Week 1

Ashlynn Reed
Section High School, 3.975 GPA
Cheerleading
- 2X UCA All-American Cheerleader / 2X Regional Cheer Champion / State Cheer Champion / Varsity Cheer Captain
- Beta Club Member / National Math Honors Society Member / Phi Theta Kappa: International College Honor Society
- Hope for Heels Volunteer (Ovarian Cancer Awareness) / Church Member and Food Bank Volunteer

Jan. Week 4

Jacob Roberts
Buckhorn High School, 3.9 GPA
Archery
- Selected as Archery Team Member / High School Archery Team Representative for Alabama State and National Competition
- “A” Honor Roll Member / Recognized AP Scholar / National Honors Society Member / 4x Easton Academic Archer
- Eagle Scout / Active Member and Acolyte of local church / Selected to serve as Alabama DeMolay / 100+ Volunteer Hours

Jan. Week 3

Ava McIntosh
Huntsville High School, 4.18 GPA
Cross Country / Track
- 5-Year Varsity Team Member / 4x800 Relay State Champion / Cross Country State Runner-Up
- Academic Honor Roll / AP & Honors Curriculum / National Honors Society / National Science, Latin, History & Math Society
- Preschool Church Volunteer/Leader / NHS Community Service Club Leader / Mana House Volunteer / Panther Camp Volunteer

Jan. Week 2

Chris Kang
James Clemens High School, 4.0 GPA
Football
- Varsity Football Team Member / Varsity Football Team Captain / Starter on First Undefeated Team in School History
- “A” Honor Roll Member / National Honors Society Member / Red Cross Club Member / Scholar-Athlete Award Winner
- High School Football Camp Volunteer / Angel Tree Volunteer / Nursing Home Volunteer and Performer

Jan. Week 1

Faith Burgess
Priceville High School, 4.23 GPA
Majorette / Batton / Band
- 3-Year HS Majorette Captain / Highly Decorated Competitive Twirler w/ multiple awards and titles / Honor Band Participant
- National Society of HS Scholars / National Honors Society / EDGE Leadership Program (Morgan Co) / FCCLA Member
- 4X Presidential Volunteer Award Winner – Earning 100+ Hours / Church Youth Group Volunteer / Baton & Dance Instructor

Dec. Week 4

Tyson Sexton
Scottsboro High School, 4.0 GPA
Basketball / Track
- 2X All-Area and All-Regional Basketball Team Member / 3^rd Team All-State / Top-5 Scorers in School History / Varsity Track
- “A” Honor Roll Member / National Honor Society Member / Beta Club Member / 6-Time Gold Card Recipient
- Boys State Member / Alan Lott Award for Outstanding Character / “I Dare You” Leadership Winner for Service

Dec. Week 3

Sofia Roberts
Grissom High School, 4.44 GPA
Swimming
- Top 3 in 100M Breaststroke for 3 Years / 2021 State Champ (100M Breaststroke) / Junior National Swim Meet Participant
- Top 2% of Graduating Class / A Honor Roll / National Honor Society Member/ Jr Civitan Member / HOSA State Qualifier
- “Swim 4 Success” Volunteer (Swim lessons to less fortunate kids) / Kidney Foundation volunteer / ASL for Innovative Teens

Dec. Week 2

Maddox Dorning
Admore High School, 3.95 GPA
Football / Basketball
- 2x All-County & All-Area Basketball Team member / 2x All-County Tournament Basketball / Varsity Football Starter & Captain
- A/B Honor Roll Member / Beta Club member / Voted as AP Scholar
- First National Student Advisory Board member (Community Service Project) / Student Government Vice President

Dec. Week 1

Bentley Black
Priceville High School, 4.4 GPA
Softball / Cheer / Track
- 5 Years Varsity Softball Player / AHSAA All-State Player / Cheer Captain / 6-Time UCA All-American Cheerleader / State Track
- Top 10 Class Ranking while Dually Enrolled / National Honor Society Member / Highest AP English & Chemistry Averages
- Edge Student Leadership Program (Morgan Co.) / Youth Leadership Development Program Member / Student Council Volunteer

Nov. Week 4

Jack Caffall
Sparkman High School, 3.9 GPA
Soccer
- Captain & Most Valuable Player for AYSO United Club Team / Currently #1 / Most Valuable Defensive Player – Sparkman Soccer
- AP Classes and Dual Enrollment / HOSA Member / National Honor Society member / AB Honor Roll
- Youth Church Member / Youth Mission Trip Volunteer / Food Bank Volunteer / Performs yardwork for House of the Harvest

Nov. Week 3

Kate Reeves
Grissom High School, 4.2 GPA
Swimming
- 5-Year Varsity Swim Team Member / 6-Year State Swim Qualifier / NCSA National & Junior National Qualifier
- “A” Honor Roll / National Honor Society / Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society / Top 10% of Graduating Class / HOSA Member
- Volunteer Swim Instructor / Teaches Swimming lessons to underprivileged children / Swim Coach

Nov. Week 2

Eli Moore
Hartselle High School, 4.2 GPA
Soccer
- 4-Year Varsity Team Member / All-State Team of the Year – Honorable Mention / All-County Team of the Year
- National Merit Semi-Finalist / National Honors Society / National Technical Honor Society / College Board National Recognition
- Neighborhood Christian Center Volunteer / Student Tutor for Special Needs Children / Sleep In Heavenly Peace Volunteer

Nov. Week 1

Anna Mullins
Huntsville High School, 4.0 GPA
Cheerleading
- 4-Year Cheer and Competition Cheer Squad Member / State Champion – All-Tumble Division / National Qualifier & Co-Captain
- National Science Honors Society / National History Honors Society (Rho Kappa) / AP Classes / AB Honor Roll
- More than 100+ Hours of Community Service / Sawyerville Day Camp Supporter / Junior Grace Service Club Member

Oct. Week 4

Jackson Prickett
Priceville High School, 4.4 GPA
Baseball / Football / Track & Field
- 4-Year Varsity & All-Area BB Player / Alabama Baseball Coaches Association All Star / Starting Varsity QB / State Track Qualifier
- National Honor Society / AP & Dual-Enrollment Classes / Awarded “Academic Excellence in Civil Engineering and Architecture Award
- Student Council Representative / Community Clean-Up Project Volunteer / Mentoring and Tutoring Youth Baseball Teams

Oct. Week 3

McKinnlee Keel
New Hope High School, 4.0 GPA
Volleyball / Basketball / Softball
- 4-Year Varsity VB Starter / 3-Year All-Area VB Player / 5-Year Varsity BXB Player / 3-Year Area BXB Champ / 4-Year Varsity SB
- “A” Honor Roll / National Honors Society Member / Dual Enrollment with AP Class load
- Church Volunteer / Church Youth Group Member / Community Service Volunteer

Oct. Week 2

Alfonso Carrington III
Sparkman High School, 3.5 GPA
Bowling
- Alabama Youth Bowling Hall of Fame Inductee-2022 / 2020 Alabama Bowling State Championship / 2x High School Area Champ
- National Technical Honors Society / Student Government Association / AB Honor Roll / Key Club / STEM Robotics Club
- Sparkman High School ROTC / Flag Details / Wreath Laying / Bowling Instructor / Land Trust of Alabama Volunteer

Oct. Week 1

Paige Elliott
Bob Jones High School, 4.6 GPA
Volleyball / Golf
- 3-Year Varsity Volleyball Starter / 7A All-State Honorable Mention / Junior Volleyball Association Watchlist / Varsity Golf Player
- Top-10 Class Ranking / Dual Enrollment w/ AP Class load / National, Athletic, Science & English Honor Societies Member
- Animal Rescue Volunteer / Retirement Community Volunteer / Thrift Store Volunteer / Made toys for underprivileged kids

Sept. Week 4

Tobias Cummings
Sparkman High School, 4.1 GPA
Soccer
- Varsity Soccer Team Player / Two-Time Club Soccer Most Valuable Player / Club Soccer Team Captain
- SGA Member / Dual-Enrollment w/ AP Course Load / Beta Club Member / National Honor Society Member
- President – Sparkman Service Organization / Special Olympics Volunteer / Small Business Volunteer / Soccer Volunteer

Sept. Week 3

Alyssa Hastings
Buckhorn high School, 4.0 GPA
Softball
- Varsity Team Member / Hold FIVE School Softball Records / All-State Honorable Mention / North-South All-Star Member
- Honor Roll Member / National Honor Society Inductee / Mu Alpha Theta – Math Honor Society
- Elementary School Volunteer / Softball Hitting Instructor / Chase Park Youth Group Member / Student Tutoring

Sept. Week 2

Gunner Dixon
Bob Jones High School, 4.12 GPA
Football / Taekwondo
- Varsity Football Captain / Selected to participate in Hawaii Tiki Bowl / USA Boxing Hawaii State Champion – 2019
- “A” Honor Roll / National Honor Society / Air Force JROTC – Awards for Academics & Wellness / Mu Alpha Theta
- FCA Member / Local Youth Football Volunteer / Local Church Volunteer / Youth Group Member

Sept. Week 1

Erin Lindsey
Sparkman High School, 4.0 GPA
Cheerleading
- All-Star Cheer Member / Varsity Member & JV Captain / 3x State Cheerleading Champion / 3x Super Regional Champion
- Honor Roll Student / National Honor Society Member / Student in school Medical Academy
- Special Olympics Volunteer / Coaches Beginner and Intro Tumbling Classes / Assistant Cheer Coach