Winfield Encore Athlete of the Month, Emma Howell.

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Congratulations to the Winfield Encore Athlete of the Month, Emma Howell! Emma is a junior, multi-sport athlete at Winfield City High School. She has been on the Softball and Cheer teams for 4 years now and wears jersey number 7. Emma has won All-American Cheerleader 3 years in a row, as well as, Cheerleading State and Regionals multiple years. She has also won a AHSAA State Championship with her Softball team in 2014, and received “Most Stolen Bases” for Marion County for the 2015 season.

After graduation next year, Emma plans to attend the University of Alabama. She is the daughter of Chris and Nancy Inman, and Ronny and Shannon Howell. Good luck your upcoming senior year, Emma!

Tuscan Avenue Athlete of the Month, Brooke Roberts.

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Congratulations to the Tuscan Avenue Athlete of the Month, Brooke Roberts! Brooke just completed her Junior year at William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. She is a member of the Softball team and wears jersey number #27. Brooke has a 3.8 GPA and is majoring in Elementary Education. She is the daughter of Stacy Leboeuf and Todd Roberts.

Who has time to exercise?!?

“You may not have time to go to the gym, but you can still be physically active and boost your metabolism by using a bit of creativity in planning your day. I also asked some personal trainers for their advice. We came up with the following ways to fit exercise into a packed-full day:

  1. If you’ve got a young sports enthusiast in the family, play along. Shooting baskets and kicking a soccer ball around the yard are great ways to get your heart pumping. Thirty minutes of cardio training are recommended, but even five to 10 minutes will elevate your energy and speed your metabolism.

  2. Take the kids for a walk or just go by yourself. If their pace is too slow, add some lunges, jumping jacks, or running in place every few minutes to make yourself work harder.

  3. Pull young children in a wagon through the neighborhood. Or give them a ride in a jogging stroller.

  4. Let little children ride bicycles or tricycles while you jog behind.

  5. Get into some vigorous sweeping, mopping, or vacuuming. These types of housekeeping chores can burn a significant number of calories.

  6. We’ve all heard the benefits of taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Everything you’ve heard is true.

  7. Likewise, getting off the bus or subway a stop or two before your destination on a regular basis adds up to a lot of heart-healthy walking.

  8. Do yoga or Pilates while you, or the kids, unwind in front of a movie. While watching TV, do push-ups or sit-ups during commercials. Even one per commercial during a two-hour movie can give you some good exercise.

  9. In a sedentary job, take your breaks outdoors and have a brisk, short walk. You’ll also improve your concentration and mood.

  10. Dance or do aerobics at home. No one is watching, anyway. If you like, include the little ones and turn it into a game.

  11. Practice stretching or light yoga moves while talking on the phone, listening to the news, or while dinner is cooking.

  12. Find the high-energy items on your to-do list and tackle these when you need physical activity. Think about washing the car, digging the garden, mowing the lawn, or reorganizing a closet.

  13. Get up 15 to 30 minutes earlier than the rest of the family and use this time for a run, a walk, or some stretching and yoga.”

**Read more here: http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=43497

Fayette Athlete of the Month, Mackenzie Nelson.

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Congratulations to the Fayette Athlete of the Month, Mackenzie Nelson! Mackenzie is a multi-sport athlete at Fayette Middle School. She is a member of the Lady Tiger’s Softball and Basketball teams and wears jersey #4 in Softball and #13 in basketball. Mackenzie has a 4.0 GPA and wants to attend Bevil State Community College after she graduates high school. She is the daughter of Jason and Christi Nelson. Keep up the hard work Mackenzie! We are proud of you!

Tuscaloosa Encore Athlete of the Month, Madalynn Langham.

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Congratulations to the Tuscaloosa Encore Athlete of the Month, Madalynn Langham! Madalynn is a freshman multi-sport athlete at Hale County High School. She has been a member of the Varsity Softball team for two years, travel softball for 2 years, competitive softball for 8 years. You can find her on the field or on the court wearing jersey #12 or #44. Madalynn has won the Best Defensive player, MVP for JV her 7th grade year, and has been a member of the 2014 and 2015 Softball State Championship teams. She has a 3.5 GPA and plans to play college softball on a scholarship and become a flight nurse. Madalynn is the daughter of Steven Langham and Gigi Barnette.

Arab Encore Athlete of the Month, Benjamin Clark.

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Congratulations to the Arab Encore Athlete of the Month, Benjamin Clark! Ben is a multi- sport, sophomore, athlete at Brindlee Mountain High School. He has played on the Varsity Baseball and Football teams for 3 and 2 years respectively and wears jerseys #5 and #72. He has won the All-County Football award and the Gavin Brooks Award. Benjamin is the son of Johnny and Kim Clark.

2016 Student Athletic Trainer Summer Workshop in Mississippi

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The deadline to sign up is May 17th.

We offer this course to the following schools on the MS Gulf Coast for incoming 9th-12th grades: East Central HS, Gautier HS, Gulfport HS, Hancock HS, Harrison Central HS, Long Beach HS, Moss Point HS, Ocean Springs HS, Our Lady Academy, Pascagoula HS, Pass Christian HS, St. Martin HS, St. Patrick HS, and Vancleave HS. 

SCHEDULE:

SESSION 1, Tues. May 24, 6:00 pm:

  • Program Overview: Shawn Sparks & Kyle Strunk
  • Introduction to Athletic Training: Dana Sharp & Will McBeth
  • Cryotherapy & Thermotherapy: Joe Davis
  • Ankle Anatomy & Injuries: James Cripps & Dominick Maniery
  • Ankle Taping: James Cripps & Dominick Maniery

 

SESSION 2, Wed. May 25, 6:00 pm: 

  • Bloodborne Pathogens & Wound Care: Alex Holbrooks
  • Hand & Wrist Anatomy & Injuries: Brent Leiby & Laura Miller
  • Wrist & Thumb Taping: Brent Leiby & Laura Miller
  • Taping Practice: all staff

SESSION 3, Thurs. May 26, 6:00 pm:

  • Blood Pressure & Pulse: Shannon Kane
  • Heat Illnesses: Danyell Taylor
  • Knee Anatomy & Injuries: Mark Baumgarten
  • Taping Practice: all staff

 

SESSION 4, Sat. May 28, 9:00 am: 

  • Head and Neck Injuries: Carlos Evers & Jenny Ladner
  • Heartsaver CPR: Shawn Spark, other staff assisting
  • Final Taping Practice: all staff

 

SESSION 5, Tues. May 31, 6:00 pm:

  • Taping & Wrapping Skills Test: all staff

 

SESSION 6, Thurs. June 2, 6:00 pm:

  • Written Exam: all staff
  • Make-up Skills Tests (if necessary): all staff
  • Party & Certificates: all staff

 

Diamondhead Encore Athlete of the Month, Trae Bordelon.

Congratulations to the Diamondhead Encore Athlete of the Month, Trae Bordelon! Trae is a junior athlete at Bay High School in Bay St Louis, Mississippi. He has been a member of the Tiger’s Varsity Soccer team for 4 years and wears jersey number 30. Trae has won the Defensive Player Award for 2014 and 2015 seasons, the Defensive MVP for the 2013 and 2014 seasons, as well as the All-District Team for the 2014 and 2015 seasons. He has a 3.6 GPA and plans to attend college to major in Nursing. Trae is the son of Dennis and Kristi Bordelon.

All AHSAA baseball scores from this past weekend –

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AHSAA BASEBALL PLAYOFFS
Third-round pairings/Results
(Best 2-of-3 series for 1A-6A; Second round for 7A.) 

CLASS 1A
J.U. Blacksher 5-10, Maplesville (23-7) 1-6 (J.U. Blacksher (23-10) wins series 2-0)
Brantley 2-17-16, Ragland (22-11) 11-2-6 (Brantley (25-10) wins series 2-1) 
Decatur Heritage (23-11) 7-10, Cedar Bluff (16-19) 0-0 (Decatur Heritage (25-11) wins series 2-0) 
South Lamar 6-1-6, Athens Bible (31-13) 3-2-5 (South Lamar (25-11) wins series 2-1)
CLASS 2A
Houston Academy 8-2, New Brockton (26-7) 1-1 (Houston Academy (30-7) wins series 2-0)
Mobile Christian 6-5, Reeltown (23-13) 0-0 (Mobile Christian (22-12) wins series 2-0)
fyffe 1-19-23, Gaston (17-13) 2-0-6 (Fyffe (19-10) wins series 2-1) 
Mars Hill Bible 1-6-9, Randolph County (28-8) 12-4-5 (Mars Hill Bible (31-12) wins series 2-1) 

CLASS 3A
American Christian 14-12, Geneva (18-11) 3-2 (American Christian (29-5) wins series 2-0)
Gordo 8-3-8, T.R. Miller (29-10) 6-6-7 (Gordo (31-5) wins series 2-1) 
Westbrook Christian 7-4, Pisgah (24-7) 2-2 Westbrook Christian (26-10) wins series 2-0) 
Madison Academy 4-11, Winfield (31-14) 2-0 (Madison Academy (31-16) wins series 2-0)

CLASS 4A
Bibb County 1-12-1, Saint James (23-12) 10-5-0 (Bibb County (19-23) wins series 2-1) 
UMS-Wright 7-12, Montevallo (24-14) 3-0 (UMS-Wright (29-9) wins series 2-0)
North Jackson 9-14, Cleburne County (19-17) 2-5 (North Jackson (28-8) wins series 2-0)
Oneonta 3-10-2, Brooks (27-22) 10-3-1 (Oneonta (28-9) wins series 2-1) 

CLASS 5A
Rehobeth 7-13, Demopolis (18-10) 4-10 (Rehobeth (30-9) wins series 2-0) 
Faith Academy 3-2-6, Helena (36-14) 6-1-0, game 2, 11 innings Faith Academy wins series 2-1) 
Russellville 3-12, Alexandria (19-20) 2-1 (Russellville (44-6) wins series 2-0) 
Corner 6-6-5, Randolph (37-8) 10-3-1 (Corner (30-21-1) wins series 2-1)

CLASS 6A
Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 6-8, Opelika (26-14) 1-3 (Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (36-10) wins series 2-0)
Hueytown (37-6)6-0-5, Baldwin County (23-17) 5-4-1 (Hueytown (38-6) wins series 2-1)
Southside-Gadsden 3-5, Walker (27-16) 2-3 (Southside-Gadsden (31-15) wins series 2-0)
Cullman 0-10-8, Oxford (37-11) 4-1-5 (Cullman (39-12) wins series 2-1)

CLASS 7A
Auburn 14-5, Central-Phenix City (27-14) 1-4 (Auburn (30-11) wins series 2-0)
McGill-Toolen7-3, Davidson (21-15) 3-2 (McGill-Toolen (28-9) wins series 2-0)
Hewitt-Trussville 6-0-7, Oak Mountain (30-14) 5-6-5, Game 3, 9 innings (Hewitt-Trussville (32-11) wins series 2-1) 
Sparkman 3-8, Huntsville (30-21) 2-5 (Sparkman (35-7) wins series 2-0)