September 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.
McKinley Chada is the September Elite Athlete of the Month for Cartersville High School.
A junior on the Hurricanes’ softball team, Chada pitches and plays third base.
“McKinley has led us on the field as both a hitter and in the pitching circle,” said Cartersville head coach Glen Woodard. “She is vocal and keeps the girls engaged during the game. She is a leader for us.”
She is the daughter of Erich Chada.
Woodland High School’s Elite Athlete of the Month for September is Tyler Jones.
A junior on the Wildcats’ cross country and track and field teams, he has ambition to compete as a runner at the D-I level in college.
The son of Chad and Melinda Jones and a cross country state qualifier for the past three years, Tyler set a new Woodland High School record for 5k this Fall at the Jesse Owens Invitational in Alabama. He completed the course in 16:21 snapping the school’s 22-year-old mark.
“Tyler is a dedicated runner,” noted Woodland head coach Rob Forbes. “He is a student of the sport. He researches every aspect to become a better runner. Tyler is an integral part of our program and I am proud to coach him.
The September Elite Athlete of the Month representing Cass High School is Ian Lowe.
A senior linebacker on the Colonels’ football team, Lowe currently leads the team in tackles with 11 per game. He has also been credited with eight tackles for loss and a pair of sacks. The defensive signal caller has been starting games for Cass since his freshman season.
The son of Olin Lowe, Ian contributes on all special teams and has even been inserted occasionally at running back where he has one touchdown run.
“Ian is a great student and leader who always goes hard at whatever he does,” said Cass head football coach Steve Gates. “He is having a great senior year.”
Brayden Miller is the September 2021 Elite Athlete of the Month for Adairsville High School.
A senior runner on the Tigers’ cross country team, Miller is enrolled in several Honors and Advanced Placement classes.
“Brayden has demonstrated dedication and excellence in his running,” said Adairsville head coach John Ford. “He is always striving to run better and faster than he has before. This has put him in a leadership position with his teammates and is giving strength and motivation to the whole team.”
He is the son of Toby and Diane Miller.
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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