Congratulations to the Inverness Encore Athlete of the Month, Nicole Galvin! Nicole is a junior at John Carroll High School and a forward on the girls soccer team. She has 3 brothers and 2 sisters and favorite subject in school is math. Nicole plans to attend Auburn University after she graduates high school. Good luck during soccer season, Nicole! Keep up the good work!
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.
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!
Connor Kendrick is the January Athlete for the month for the Encore Gulf Shores Clinic. Connor is a 22 year old, left handed pitcher for the Tampa Yankees Minor league team and started therapy at Encore for an SI dysfunction. He was a member of the Auburn University baseball team where he was selected by the New York Yankees in the ninth round of the 2013 first-year player draft. Connor only played one season at Auburn, where he went 5-3, with a 2.13 ERA, and a team-high of 75 strikouts in 80, 1/3 innings as a junior.
Congratulations to the Diamondhead Encore Athlete of the Month, Amanda Green. Amanda is a sophomore, multi-sport, athlete at Hancock High School and a member of the basketball and volleyball teams (#24). Her future plans are to attend The University of South Alabama and major in the medical field. Amanda is the daughter of George and Merry Green. Keep up the good work, Amanda!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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