Congratulations to the Fairfield Encore Athlete of the Month, Jaylon Finley! Jaylon is a sophomore athlete at Fairfield high school. She has been a member of the varsity cheerleading team since 6th grade and will graduate in 2019. After high school, Jaylon plans to attend college to major in Dental Hygiene or Criminal justice. She is the daughter of Kieawonna Dortch. Keep up the good work Jaylon!
Congratulations to the Tuscan Avenue Encore Athlete of the Month, Deonta Pittman! Deonta is a senior athlete at William Carey University University in Mississippi. He has been on the WCU Men’s Basketball team for 4 years now and has been awarded MVP of Southern State, SSAC First Team -All American, and has made it to the NAIA National Basketball Tournament. After graduation, Deonta will further his basketball career professionally and also have a physical education degree. He is the son of Linda Pittman and Don Lewis.
Congratulations to the Diamondhead Encore Athlete of the Month, Erica Ladner! Erica is a recent graduate from Hancock High School in Kiln, MS and was a member of the Lady Hawks Varsity Softball team for 5 years. She wore jersey #8 and completed high school with a 3.9 GPA. She is attending college this fall in hopes to be accepted into nursing school to become a registered nurse. She is the daughter of Marisha Nores.
Congratulations to the Hamilton Encore Athlete of the Month, Ben Hood! Ben is a Senior, multi-sport athlete at Hamilton High School. He is a member of the Baseball and Basketball teams and wears jersey number 24. After graduation, Ben plans to attend a community college, then transfer to Mississippi State University. He is the son of Jeff and Kelly Hood. Good luck your senior year, Ben!
Congratulations to the Fayette Encore Athlete of the Month, Eric Gurganus! Eric is a Freshman athlete at Berry High School. He is a member of the Football team and wears jersey numbers 16 and 8. After graduation in the spring of 2019, Eric plans to attend the University of Alabama. He is the son of Matthew Bonner. Keep up the good work Eric!
Congratulations to the Winfield Encore Athlete of the Month, Julia Taylor! Julia is a multi-sport, sophomore athlete at Winfield High School. She has been on the Varsity Track and Cheerleading teams for 3 years now. Julia, along with the Lady Pirates Cheerleading team, has won a 3A State Championship, Regional championship, placed 8th in Nationals, 3rd in Worlds, and Julia has also received the All-County Track Award. After she graduates in 2019, Julia plans to attend college to major in education. She is the daughter of Neil and Paige Taylor. Keep up the good work Julia!
Congratulations to the Hamilton Encore Athlete of the Month, Peyton Woods! Peyton is a Junior multi-sport athlete at Hamilton High School. He has been a member of the Aggies Varsity Basketball and Golf teams for three years now and wears jersey number 11. Peyton has won the All-Area, All-County, All-WAC, and Times Daily Honorable Mention awards during his high school career. After graduation next spring, Peyton plans to attend college to major in secondary education and become a basketball coach. He is the son of Earl and Tanya Woods. Keep up the good work, Peyton, and good luck this coming basketball season!
Congratulations to the Diamondhead Encore Athlete of the Month, Makaya Necaise! Makaya is an 8th grade multi-sport athlete at Hancock Middle School. She plays on the volleyball, softball, and basketball teams and wears jersey #5 and #14. Makaya has won the 2012 Knockout and Free Throw competition. She wants to attend the University of Alabama and major in nursing. Makaya is the daughter of Miranda Necaise.
Congratulations to the Fayette Encore Athlete of the Month, Brandon Rickman! Brandon is a rising senior at Fayette County High School. He has been on the Varsity Baseball and Football teams for 3 years and wears jersey numbers 17 and 11. Brandon has a 3.8 GPA and plans to attend UAH after graduation to play baseball and major in Engineering. He is the son of Bill and Mitze Rickman. Good luck your senior year, Brandon!!
Congratulations to the Fairfield Encore Athlete of the Month, Mya Kirksey! Mya is a rising senior athlete at Fairfield High School. She has played on the varsity softball team for 4 years now and wears jersey #12. Mya currently has a 3.5 GPA and plans to attend the University of South Alabama after graduation next spring to major in nursing! She is the daughter of Tia Brown. Good luck your senior year Mya!
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