October 2024 Elite Athletes of the Month
Charles Wilson / BartowSportsZone.com
In conjunction with WBHF and Bartow Sports Zone, Elite Stone Supply presents the ELITE ATHLETES OF THE MONTH. Each month, local high schools name an Elite Athlete of the Month from their varsity programs and present the information on their honoree through Bartow Sports Zone and on 100.3FM and AM1450, WBHF in Cartersville.
Sadie Abernathy is the Adairsville High School Elite Athlete of the Month for October 2024.
A senior on the Tigers’ sideline and competition cheer teams, Abernathy is a captain and primarily a back spotter.
“Sadie exhibits our team values of dedication and 100% effort,” cheer coach Katie Forsyth noted. “She gives her best at each practice, game, and competition. She is a mentor and example to our younger athletes on the team. Sadie demonstrates leadership by taking the initiative to lead practices. She truly goes above and beyond for the team. Her desire to achieve excellence is shown through her consistency and drive. We appreciate everything that she does for our team!”
Abernathy has a 3.7 GPA and is a Magnet Program student. She is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, BETA Club, Environmental Club, and Women in STEM. She plans to continue her studies in business marketing and public relations.
She is the daughter of Rondi Abernathy.
Braylon Hill is the Elite Athlete of the Month for October 2024, representing Cass High School.
Hill, a junior running back on the Colonels’ football team, had his workload increase dramatically during October following a shift in offensive philosophy. In three games during the month, Hill rushed for 453 yards on 57 attempts with four touchdowns — good for a 7.95 average per rushing attempt. As a result, he has 1,049 yards on 152 attempts for the 2024 season with ten touchdowns. In addition, Hill has six receptions for 103 yards and two touchdowns as Cass clinched a state playoff berth for a fourth straight year.
He is the son of Rashad Hill and Crystal Jefferies.
Grayson Moore is the Woodland High School Elite Athlete of the Month for October 2024.
A senior on the Wildcats swim team, Moore competes in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. He has been on the team for four years and has been captain for three seasons. In his first meet of the season, Moore qualified for the 2025 GHSA State Meet in three events.
“Grayson has been a great role model in the water and out,” noted Woodland coach Rebecca Beard-Arndt. “He excels in the classroom while practicing six days a week, averaging 18 hours weekly in the water. The younger swimmers feed off his energy and excitement of the sport.”
The son of Jennifer and Aaron Moore, he is an “All A’s” student and a member of the National Honor Society, National Society of High Scholars, Spanish Honor Society, Food Club, and Journalism.
He will receive an academic scholarship at Berry College, where he plans to continue his competitive swimming career.
Nate Russell is the October 2024 Elite Athlete of the Month, representing Cartersville High School.
Russell is a Canes football and baseball team junior, a quarterback, and a standout right-hand pitcher.
Russell was 43 of 63 passing in his last four games and threw for eleven touchdowns. He added 112 yards rushing in victories over Cedartown and Hiram. His efforts helped the Hurricanes complete a 10-0 regular season and a Region 7-4A championship.
“Nate is a fantastic teammate that loves being a Purple Hurricane,” noted Canes’ quarterback coach Brent Rickman. “He consistently works hard and competes to be his best whenever he gets the opportunity. I’m thankful that Nate is on our team and experiencing success on and off the field.”
He is the son of Eric and Caroline Russell.
Editors Note: The respective schools and athletic departments supply Bartow Sports Zone and WBHF with photos and bios. Elite Stone Supply Co., LLC is the monthly sponsor. Athletes receive a plaque and recognition during a radio feature on WBHF.
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