Category: Athlete of the Year

Congratulations to Lance Young from Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2024.

Lance Young

Alabama School of Cyber Technology & Engineering

Swim

4.0 GPA

–            2nd Ranked Swimmer in Alabama / 2X Alabama State Swimming Champion / Huntsville Swim Association National Team Member

–            “A” Honor Roll / National Honor Society Member / USA Swimming Scholastic All-American

–            Downtown Rescue Mission Volunteer / Volunteer Swim Coach (HSV Swim Association) / Volunteer Service Projects (NHS & Beta Club)

Congratulations to Peyton Free from Bob Jones High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2024.

Peyton Free

Bob Jones High School

Soccer

GPA 4.0

–            4-Year Varsity Soccer Starter / Midfielder of the Year Award / All-Metro Award winner

–            National Honor Society / Advanced Placement Courses / “A/B” Honor Roll

–            Manna House Volunteer / Church of the Highlands Serve Team Member/ Toys for Tots Volunteer

Congratulations to Jake Haynes from Hartselle High School.  He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2024.

Jake Haynes

Hartselle High School

Football

3.6 GPA

–            4-Year Letterman & 3-Year Varsity Football Starter / 2023 & 2024 All-Area Football / Track and Field State Finalist in Javelin

–            2023 DAR Good Citizenship Award Winner / Hartselle COC Impact Student Leadership Program / Future Farmers of America (FFA)

–            Member of church Youth Advisory Board / Town and Neighborhood volunteer / Mission Trips to Feed Homeless

Congratulations to Ansley Barnes from DAR High School.  She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for February 2024.

Ansley Barnes

Kate Duncan Smith DAR High School

Volleyball & Basketball

GPA 4.4

–            4-year Volleyball All-Area / 3-year Volleyball & Basketball Team Captain / Volleyball Patriot Award

–            National Honor Society Member / Historical Society President/ Member of Spanish Club

–            Special Olympics Volunteer / Night to Shine Volunteer / Developmental Volleyball league head coach

Congratulations to Jayden Jose Lamar Sparkman High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for January 2024.

Jayden Jose Lamar

Sparkman High School

Football

3.8 GPA

–          Varsity Football Starter – Sparkman Offensive Line, Center / Senior Year Team & Game Captain / 1st Team All-Conference player – 7a-Region 4

–          National Honor Society Member / FFA Member / “Student of the Month” Recipient

–          Sparkman Athletic Association Little League Football Volunteer / “HERO” for Shop with a Hero / Santa’s Village Volunteer

Congratulations to Olivia Moore Grissom High School.  She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for January 2024.

Olivia Moore

Grissom High School

Dance

3.8 GPA

– Competition Dance scholarship recipient / Pom Team co-captain / Participated in over a decade of dance classes

– National Honor Society / “A B” Honor Roll through junior year / “A” Honor Roll senior year

– Manna House volunteer/ Merrimack volunteer/ Volunteer choreographer

Congratulations to Satchel Wheeler from James Clemens High School.  He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for January 2024.

Satchel Wheeler

James Clemens High School

Baseball

3.7 GPA

–          JCHS Baseball Team Captain / Chosen for All-Area 7A team (2022-2023) / 3x Selectee for Alabama All-Star Event / Scholarship Recipient & Snead State Baseball Commit

–          “A” Honor Roll / Nominated for Students & Alumni Honor Society / 4x SGA Member / 4x FCA Member / Dual-Enrolling Earning College Credits

–          Mill Creek Elementary Events Volunteer / Miracle League Volunteer / Special Olympics Volunteer / JCHS Summer Youth Baseball Camp Counselor

Congratulations to Emma Robinson from Lee High School.  She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for January 2024.

Emma Robinson

Lee High School

Volleyball

3.5  GPA

–          Varsity volleyball starter / All-Area Tournament Team Certificate / 2023 team MVP and Attacker of the Year

–          Dual-Enrollment for college credit / A multitude of advanced placement courses / “A B” honor roll

–          Campus cleanup, volunteer/ recreation center festival volunteer/ Patient Care Assistant and Clinical Patient Sitter with Huntsville Hospital

Congratulations to Macy Baker from Huntsville High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for December 2023.

Macy Baker

Huntsville High School

Soccer / Track / Flag Football / Volleyball

4.5 GPA

–          Soccer sportsmanship award recipient/ Outdoor and Indoor Track and Field State individual qualifier / Indoor Track and Field school record holder

–          National Merit Semifinalist / AP Scholar w/ Distinction / Mu Alpha Theta / VP – Sign Language Club

–          Eagle Scout/ Concession stand Volunteer / Chemistry in Spanish volunteer tutor.

Congratulations to Jamarion Willie from the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE). He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for December 2023.

Jamarion Willie

Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE)

Basketball / Track and Field

3.7 GPA

–          Varsity Track Starter (March 2022-present) / Varsity Basketball Starter / Awarded “Most Improved Basketball Player”

–          Beta Club Member / Mu Alpha Theta Member / Project Manager – Model Rocket Car Project / ASCTE Recipient of 2023 Heisman High School Scholarship / ASCTE Recipient of 2023 Bryant-Jordan Student-Athlete Scholarship / Dean’s List

–          Boys and Girls Club of North Alabama Volunteer – Awarded “Youth of the Year” / Advocating for the Youth – National Advocacy & Stem Summit / Ambassador – Leaders & Legends Dinner w/ Cam Newton / Tour De Ville Event Volunteer / NuGeneration and First Stop Food Drives Volunteer