Category: Athlete of the Year

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

Ayanna Starling

Columbia High School

Soccer / Flag Football

4.2 GPA

–          Varsity soccer team captain / AYSO United Soccer Team captain/ Club soccer team State Cup Final Four

–          Future teachers of Alabama member/ National Honor Society / College Board awarded National African-American Recognition Award / “A” honor roll

–          Lead STEM workshop at Midtown Elementary / Participated in breast, cancer awareness walks / participated in HS campus beautification.

Congratulations to Austin Abney from James Clemens High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for December 2023.

Austin Abney

James Clemens High School

Track and Field

4.1 GPA

–          Placed Top 15 Boys in State Decathlon – May 2023 / 2nd Place in Shot Put State Decathlon – May 2023 / Elite Finisher in Pole Vaulting

–          “A” Honor Roll / 32 ACT Score / Advanced Placement (AP) Curriculum

–          Church Children’s Ministry Volunteer / Mission Trip – Guatemala / Volunteer to Help Underprivileged Children

Congratulations to Chelsey Curtis from Sparkman High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for November 2023.

Chelsey Curtis

Sparkman High School

Soccer

GPA 4.2

–          4-year Varsity Soccer starter / Varsity Team Captain / UAH Women’s soccer commit

–          A Honor Roll / National Honor Society / Dual enrollment for college credit

–          North Alabama Soccer Coalition Big Sister mentor / NASC Assistant Coach / animal, shelter volunteer

Congratulations to Jasmine Ervin from Mae Jemison High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for November 2023.

Jasmine Ervin

Mae Jemison High Hchool

Basketball / Volleyball / Softball

4.1 GPA

– All area / Rocket City international player of the game/ consistent MVP across all sports

– A honor roll / Academic achievement award / AB honor roll

– Prepared and packaged food the less fortunate / Distributed and delivered to food to those in need/ Participated in local green space cleanup

Congratulations to Huck Hensley from Huntsville High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for November 2023.

Huck Hensley

Huntsville High School

Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track

3.9 GPA

–          Earned Earl Van Dyke Award at Westminster Christian Academy / Recognized by WAFF for the “Play of the Week” – HHS Football / Broke 4×200 Relay School Record – HHS Indoor Track

–          National Honor Society Member /Received President’s Award for Educational Excellence / Awarded “Most Outstanding Student” / Awarded PTSA Medal of Honor

–          Miracle League Volunteer / Rivertree Church Preschool Volunteer / Fall 2023 Blossomwood Elementary School Fall Festival Volunteer

Congratulations to Luke Davenport from James Clemens High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for November 2023.

Luke Davenport

James Clemens High School

Baseball

4.2 GPA

–          Auburn University Baseball Commit / 3-Year Varsity Baseball Starter / 2023 AL.com “Terrific 20” Team Member / 7th Ranked Right Hand Pitcher in Alabama / Prep Baseball Report Alabama Mizuno Pitcher of the Week

–          2022-2023 ALABCA All-Academic Team Member / National Honors Society / Mu Alpha Theta Member / “A” Honor Roll

–          Manna House Volunteer / Mobility Worldwide Volunteer / Madison City Friends Member / Miracle League of Alabama member

Congratulations to Jackson Hunter from Hazel Green High School.  He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for October 2023.

Jackson Hunter

Hazel Green High School

Baseball

3.8 GPA

–          University of Alabama Baseball Commit / Team Alabama Representative at PBR Future Games / Ranked Top 10 in 2024 Class / Top 3 Ranked RHP in Alabama

–          Advanced Placement Courses & Dual-Enrollment Earning College Credits / National Honor Society Member / “A” Honor Roll

–          HGHS Trojan Ambassador / Member of Superintendent’s Advisory Council for Madison County / FCA & FFA Leader / Served as Page in House of Representatives and Senate

Congratulations to Anna Pierce from Whitesburg Christian Academy. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for October 2023

Anna Pierce

Whitesburg Christian Academy

Cross Country, Track & Field

GPA 4.5

–          Nike Outdoor Nationals Qualifier – 5k track / 1st place – Brooks High School TN River Classic / Whitesburg Christian Academy Student Athlete of the Month

–          National Honor Society / Science Olympiad State Qualifier / Academic Achievement Award Recipient

–          Mission trip – New Orleans / Rivertree Community Church nursery volunteer/ Girls Bible Study Leader

Congratulations to Lucas Putnam from Madison County High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for October 2023!

Lucas Putnam

Madison County High School

Football

4.2 GPA

–          4-Year Varsity Football Starter & 3-Year Varsity Baseball Starter / Received MCHS’s “The Tiger” Award / 2023 All Region Honorable Mention

–          Dual-Enrollment Earning College Credits / National Honors Society / Student Council / National Society of High School Scholars / “A” Honor Roll

–          Special Olympics Volunteer / Food Bank for North Alabama Volunteer / Assist in Neighborhood Cleanup Dates / Basketball & Baseball Youth Camp Counselor / Veteran’s Wreath Decoration at Maple Hill Cemetery

Congratulations to Hannah Congo from James Clemens High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for October 2023

Hannah Congo

James Clemens High School

Soccer

GPA 4.4

–          JCHS Girls Soccer team / Two-time Varsity Midfield MVP Recipient / Varsity Soccer Captain

–          Honor Roll / Distinguished Young Woman of Madison County Winner for 2024 / Member of Human Services Academy

–          Student Government Association class representative / National Honor Society / Soccer Camp Leader / Fellowship of Christian Athletes