Category: Athlete of the Year

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

Congratulations to George Mullins from Mae Jemison High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for September 2023

George Mullins

Mae Jemison High School

Cross Country, Wrestling

4.2 GPA

–          4-Year Varsity Cross Country & Wrestling Starter / Varsity Cross Country & Wrestling Team Captain / MVP Varsity Cross Country Award / “Most Outstanding Wrestler” Award

–          Active Dual-Enrollment Earning College Credits Since Freshman Year / National Honor Society Member / “A” Honor Roll

–          St. Mary of the Visitation’s Youth Group Member / St. Lawrence Catholic Church Missions & Vacation Bible School Volunteer / School Volunteer – Gameday Operations

Congratulations to Rayne Rutheford from the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering.  She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for September 2023

Rayne Rutheford

Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE)

Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis

4.5     GPA

–          Senior volleyball captain / 4-year soccer team captain / Voted 2023 Girl Soccer MVP/ 3-year Tennis team captain

–          Class Valedictorian / National Cyber Scholar/ Mu Alpha Theta / ASCTE Professional Disposition – Leadership Award

–          4-year ASCTE Ambassador senior year captain / Girl Scouts Robotics Seminar Team Leader / Huntsville Botanical Gardens Summer STEM Camp Counselor

Congratulations to Sullivan Reid from Buckhorn High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for September 2023

Sullivan Reid

Buckhorn High School

Football

4.1 GPA

–          4-Year Varsity Starter & Place-Kicker / Buckhorn Football 2022 Special Teams Player of the Year / Special Teams Player of the Week

–          3x Outstanding Achievement Award / National Honors Society / “A” Honor Roll

–          Church & Mission Volunteer in Ecuador / Assisted Community Senior Citizens / Church Ministry Volunteer

Congratulations to Ashlyn Diehl from James Clemens High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for September 2023!

Ashlyn Diehl

James Clemens High School

Cross Country, Soccer, Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)

4.9     GPA

–          5-Varsity Cross Country Member & Senior year Team Captain / Varsity starter JCHS Soccer / Member of 2023 Area Championship Varsity Team

–          AP scholar with distinction / National Honor Society (2021 – current) / Rho Kappa honor Society (2022 – current)

–          Junior Civitan President / Madison Blaze Soccer Club Assistant coach for the U10 team / Jets Invest Club

Congratulations to William Barry from Grissom High School. He is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!

William Barry

Virgil I Grissom High School

Soccer

4.35 GPA

-4-Year Starter / Varsity Starter and Team Captain / Best Defensive Player Award Winner / Varsity Cross County Team Member

-Top 5 Percent of Graduating Class / National Honor Society Executive Council / “A’ Honor Roll / Politicos & Photography Club

-FBLA Member & Volunteer / Works with USDOJ on Huntsville City Schools Desegregation Committee / Land Trust Volunteer

Congratulations to Elaine Bao from Bob Jones High School. She is the TOC Sports and Huntsville Hospital Sports Center Athlete of the Week for March 2023!

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Elaine Bao

Bob Jones High School

Cycling

5.06  GPA

-Junior Women’s National Criterium Champion / Top 10 – National Road Race Championship / 2X Winner – Music City Criterium

-National Merit Semifinalist / AP Scholar w/ Distinction / Mu Alpha Theta / 3X HS Allstate Band Selection / National Honors Society

-Youth Band Member for Local Church / Presidential Gold Volunteer Service Award for online tutoring / Mana House Volunteer