AOTM

Muscle Shoals Encore Athlete of the Month, Jake Armstrong.

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Congratulations to the Muscle Shoals Encore Athlete of the Month, Jake Armstrong! Jake is a Senior, multi-sport athlete at Muscle Shoals high school. He is on the Trojan’s Football, Wrestling, and Soccer teams and you will find him wearing jersey number 18. Jake has been successful in his sports career thus far: 1st Place in the Huntsville Wrestling Tournament, 2nd Place in the Muscle Shoals Weight Lifting Tourney, 2nd Place in the 2013 State Football State Finals, and his team was last year’s Region 8 Football Champions. After graduation in May, Jake plans to attend Auburn University or UNA and major in GIS or enter Vet school. Jake is the son of David and Sandy Armstrong.

Diamondhead Encore Athlete of the Month, Aija Pettis.

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Congratulations to the Diamondhead Encore Athlete of the Month, Aija Pettis! Aija is a senior cheerleader at Pass Christian High School in Mississippi.  She has been on the Pirates Varsity Cheer team for one year now and has won the Pin Award at cheer camp. After graduation this May, Aija plans to attend the University of South Alabama and major in nursing. She is the daughter of Sabrina Cook and Derek Pettis. Keep up the good work, Aija!

Winfield Encore Athlete of the Month, Blake Holsonback.

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Congratulations to the Winfield Encore Athlete of the Month, Blake Holsonback! Blake is a junior athlete at Winfield City High School. He has been a member of the Pirates Varsity Football team for 3 years and wears jersey number 78. After graduation, Blake plans to attend the University of Alabama and study medicine. He is the son of Karen and Michael Markham.

Keep up the good work, Blake!

Tuscan Avenue Encore Athlete of the Month, Ariel Jones.

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Congratulations to the Tuscan Avenue Encore Athlete of the Month, Ariel Jones! Ariel is a Freshman at William Carey University in Mississippi. She has been a member of the Lady Crusaders Cross Country and Track teams for a year now. Ariel has also been awarded the Runner of the week award. She has a 3.0 GPA and is majoring in nursing.

She is the daughter of Duane and Louise Jones.

Hayden Encore Athletes of the Month, Chloe Moseley and Dustin Wood.

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Congratulations to the Hayden Encore Athletes of the Month, Chloe Moseley and Dustin Wood! Chloe and Dustin are athletes from Corner High School in Dora, Alabama.

Chloe Moseley is a Junior athlete who runs Indoor and Outdoor Track for the Lady Yellow Jackets. She has been on the varsity team for 2 years now and hopes to run track on the college level after she graduates. Chloe has a 3.8 GPA and plans to major in dentistry. She is the daughter of Niki and Chuck Hollis.

Dustin Wood is a multi-sport Senior athlete on the Yellow Jackets Wrestling and Football teams. He has played varsity for 4 years now and wears jersey number 27. He has won the the Lunch Box player of the Week, 4th at County, and has been the wrestling team captain for 3 years. After high school, Dustin plans to attend Troy University and study nursing. He is the son of Sandi and Chris Moore, and Davis Wood.

Decatur Encore Athlete of the Month, Parker Sparkman.

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Congratulations to the Decatur Encore Athlete of the Month, Parker Sparkman! Parker is a Senior, multi-sport athlete from Decatur Heritage Christian Academy. He has been on the Varsity Eagles Football, Baseball, and Track teams for 5 years now and wears jersey number 73 and 19. His awards consist of the 2014 and 2015 All-Area Team (OL and MLB). Parker has a 3.0 GPA and plans to attend college to major in Business/Accounting and play on the football or Track and Field team. He is the son of Jerry and Heather Sparkman.

Keep up the good work, Parker! Good luck this Baseball and Track season!

Centreville Encore Athlete of the Month, Jaden Marchant.

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Congratulations to Centreville Encore Athlete of the Month, Jaden Marchant! Jordan is a sophomore athlete at West Blocton High School. He has played on the Varsity Football team for 2 years now and wears jersey number 61. After he graduates high school, he plans to attend the University of Alabama to major in Civil Engineering. Jaden is the son of Michael and Carol Marchant.

Keep up the good work, Jaden!

East Central Athlete of the Month, Dexter Simmons.

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Congratulations to the East Central Athlete of the Month, Dexter Simmons! Dexter is a Senior at East Central high School in Mississippi. He is a multi-sport athlete who has played Varsity Football, Basketball, and Track for 3 years. He wears the jersey numbers 16 and 20. Dexter has a 4.0 GPA and plans to attend college to major in accounting, and minor in mathematics and coaching. He is the son of Stacy and Deidra Simmons.

Keep up the good work, Dexter!

 

Hamilton Encore Athlete of the Month, Taten Palmer.

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Congratulations to the Hamilton Encore Athlete of the Month, Taten Palmer! Taten is a Junior, multi-sport athlete at Hamilton High School. He plays Basketball and Football for the Bulldogs and wears the jersey numbers 12 and 15. Taten has played varsity sports for 4 years now and has received the 2015 Defensive Player of the Week Award, the 2015 Iron Man Award, and the 2014 All County Basketball Award. He plans to attend Bevill State after graduation and later, transfer to a 4 year college to major in Engineering and Construction. Taten is the son of Jeff and Rolna Palmer.

Keep up the good work Taten!

Arab Encore Athlete of the Month, Emerald Rush

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Congratulations to the Arab Encore Athlete of the Month, Emerald Rush! Emerald is a senior athlete at Brindlee Mountain High School. She has played on the Lady Lions Varsity Basketball team for 3 years now and wears the jersey #22. She has a 3.3 GPA and plans to attend Snead State and major in Physical Therapy. Emerald is the daughter of Yanti Moreland. Good luck during basketball season, Emerald!