September 2023 Elite Athletes of the Month
Elite Stone Supply, in conjunction with WBHF and Bartow Sports Zone, presents the ELITE ATHLETES OF THE MONTH. Each month, local high schools are provided the opportunity to 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.
Kendall Condon is the 2023 September Elite Athlete of the Month representing Woodland High School.
A senior, setter on the Lady Cats volleyball team, she is the daughter of David Condon and Erika Underwood.
Condon, who was named to the 7-5A All-Region team as a junior serves as the team captain.
“She has improved every year as a player by working hard and playing club volleyball,” noted her father and head coach David Condon.
Condon has also excelled academically. She is an AP Scholar, Georgia Certificate of Merit winner, and Beta Club President.
She plans to attend Georgia Tech and major in Global Economics and International Affairs.
The September Elite Athlete of the Month for Cass High School is Critton Gearhart.
Gearhart is a senior, a four-season varsity member, and the top-performing runner this season for the Colonels’ cross country team. He has consistently run sub-18 minute 5Ks and earned four medals in meets this season including one first place. He also holds a top-ten time in the county this season.
He is the son of Michael and Tiffany Gearhart and in the spring competes with the track and field team in distance events.
“Critton leads the team in training discipline and work ethic,” said Cass cross country coach Chris Page. “He is a leader for warmups and cooldowns. His teammates listen to him. His influence is evident.”
Academically, Gearhart has taken eight Advanced Placement courses and boasts a 3.9 GPA.
He plans to attend college with his destination and future major undetermined.
Cartersville High School’s September Elite Athlete of the Month is Zoie Shiflett.
A freshman pitcher on the Lady Canes’ softball team, Shiflett has a 15-3 record so far this season with Cartersville already securing a state playoff berth.
“Zoie has made her mark on this team as a freshman,” said softball head coach Glen Woodard. “She has taken the ball in the circle and pitched with confidence. That’s a trait many freshmen just don’t have. Not only a pitcher, she is off to a great start hitting the ball. In a recent game, she was 3-for-3 with two home runs, a double, and seven RBIs. Great things are still ahead for Zoie.”
She is the daughter of Joey and April Shiflett.
The September Elite Athlete of the Month representing Adairsville High School is Aaron Souders.
A freshman runner for the Tigers’ cross country team. Souders will also compete in track and field in the Spring.
The son of Todd and Josie Souders, Aaron has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the Adairsville High School Magnet Program.
“He has been our second fastest runner as a freshman,” said Tigers’ cross country coach John Ford. “He competes at a high level in every race. He works hard in every practice and views challenging workouts as an opportunity to improve. He takes on challenges without complaint.”
Souders plans to become a mechanical engineer after high school.
Editors Note: Photos and bios are supplied to Bartow Sports Zone and WBHF by the respective schools and their athletic departments. Elite Stone Supply Co., LLC is the monthly sponsor. Athletes receive a plaque along with recognition during a radio feature on WBHF.
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