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Winfield Clinic athlete of the Month, Jake Gunter.

Congratulations to the Winfield Encore Athlete of the Month, Jake Gunter! Jake is a junior, multi-sport athlete at Marion County High School. He has played basketball (#2) for three years and football (#45) for one year. Jake has been to the 2012 1A Final 48 for basketball and the 2014 1A semi-finals in football. He has also received the 2013 Basketball Academic Award. After high school, Jake plans to attend a two year college degree to become a Physical Therapy Assistant. Jake is the son of Brent and Vickie Gunter. Good luck the rest of basketball season, Jake! Keep up the good work.

Cullman Clinic Athlete of the Month, Austin Smith.

Congratulations to the Cullman Encore Athlete of the Month, Austin Smith! Austin is a senior at Holly Pond high school and a member of the Bronco’s basketball team, who is currently ranked #1 in the state for class 3A. He is averaging 21 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals, and 2 blocks per game. (He can also make dunking look really easy.) After graduation, Austin plans on attending Wallace State Community College and majoring in Accounting. His parents are Brian Smith and Leslie Osborn. Good luck Austin, keep up the good work!

Russellville Encore Athlete of the Month, Courtney Baker.

Congratulations to the Russellville Clinic Athlete of the Month, Courtney Baker! Courtey is a senior at Phil Campbell high school and multi-sport athlete. She is a member of the girls basketball, softball, and cheer teams. Her future plans are to attend Northwest Shoals Community College– Phil Campbell Campus to finish her basics, then transfer to another college to major in pharmacy. Courtney is the daughter of Jarriod and Tonya Baker. Good luck the rest of your senior year, Courtney, keep up the good work!

Two Encore Athletes in the 2015 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game.

Encore Rehabilitation is the largest, privately owned, rehabilitation company in Alabama and Mississippi; as well as, one of the leading sports medicine providers in Alabama high schools. We would like to recognize two of our school’s athletes who will be competing in the the 2015 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game today starting at 4:00 PM eastern time.

Darrell Williams, a 6’3″, senior OLB (#12), from Hoover High School, will be playing in the UA All American game today. Williams has had multiple offers to 4-year schools and chose to commit to Auburn University last May. Williams, along with the Hoover Buccaneers football team, recently won the first AHSAA 7A State Championship this past December. You can view his recruiting profile here.

Kerryon Johnson, a 6’0, 4 star, senior athlete (#3) from Madison Academy High School will also be playing in the UA All American game today. He is ranked #3 on the ESPN 300 football recruiting website and has had offers to multiple 4-year schools. Johnson also chose to commit to Auburn University last April. You can view his recruiting profile here.

You can find out more about the UA All America High School game, players, and game time at http://www.underarmourgame.com/.

Fayette Clinic Athlete of the Month, Claudie Thompson.

Congratulations to the Fayette Encore Athlete of the Month, Claudie Thompson. Claudie is a 10 years old, 5th grader and plays basketball and football. He started therapy at Encore after he broke his knee cap and tore his tendons away from it during a football game accident. Claudie is now on his way to a speedy recovery and back to playing the sport he loves! Keep you the good work, Claudie!

Columbiana Encore Athlete of the Month, Catherine Cole.

Congratulations to the Columbiana Encore Athlete of the Month, Catherine Cole! Catherine is a sophomore at Shelby County High School and a member of the dance team. Her hobbies include dancing and hanging out with friends. After high school, Catherine plans on attending Auburn University. Catherine is the daughter of Ray and Camille Cole. Keep up the good work, Catherine!

Gulf Shores Clinic Athlete of the Month, Wade Kornegay.

Congratulations to the Gulf Shores Encore Athlete of the Month, Wade Kornegay! Wade is a 14 years old, freshman at Gulf Shores High School and a member of the soccer team! During his sport’s off season, he has been coming to Encore for therapy on his ankle and foot that has had weakness/stiffness. He has been improving with his therapy and will be ready to get back in the game by next season! Wade is the son of Eric and Meghan Kornegay. Keep up the good work, Wade!

Vernon patient of the month, Austin Casas.

Congratulations to this little bucket of smiles, Austin Casas! He is the Vernon Clinic patient of the month from Millport, AL who started therapy on his left leg and has been improving vastly! Good job, Austin!

Clanton Encore Athlete of the Month, Roberto “Birdie” Abarca.

Congratulations to the Clanton Encore Athlete of the Month, Roberto “Birdie” Abarca! Roberto is 17 years old and plays football for Jemison High School. His positions in football include linebacker/kicker and he enjoys working out for his sport. He has two sibling, Maria Abarca who plays volleyball and basketball for Jemison, and Antonio Abarca who attends Jemison Intermediate school. Roberto plans to attend UAB for law school after he graduates. Keep up the good work, Roberto!

Cullman Encore Athlete of the Month, Holly Posey!

Congratulations to the Cullman Clinic Encore Athlete of the Month, Holly Posey! Holly is a setter (#22) for the Addison High School Varsity Volleyball team and has committed to play Volleyball at UAH in Huntsville next year. She recently broke the AHSAA state record for assists at 1440, which was added to her 7856 total career assists. The Lady Bulldog’s Volleyball team recently won the 2A State Championship back in October at the Crossplex in Birmingham. Good luck throughout your college career, Holly! Keep up the good work!