athletes of the month

Mary Persons Athletics would like to recognize the following students for their contributions to their respective athletic teams during the month of October.

athletes of the month gabe lee, janyia hicks and ella hooverathletes of the month rj holder, anderson haris, miller whitfield, kenley morris and olivia elder

  • Gabe Lee, Cross Country

    • Gabe has exemplified how hard work and commitment can pay off in a big way. At the Bleckley County invitational he improved his time by almost 13 minutes compared to last year! He's worked his way onto varsity and will be one of the MP runners competing at the state championship.

  • JaNyia Hicks, Softball

    • During the end of the season she elevated her play on the softball team. She was able to hit several homeruns when it mattered the most. She made several defensive catches to keep her team in games.

  • Ella Hoover, Cross Country

    • Ella is the Region 2-AAA champion after running a personal best time of 19:45 at this year's region championship. Ella leads her teammates to the state championship as they strive to make it back onto the podium and place as one of the top teams in the state.

  • RJ Holder, Football

    • RJ is a pleasure to coach, always has a great attitude, and has been a valuable part of our defense this season.

  • Anderson Harris, Football

    • Anderson is a hard workers that is constantly trying to get better. He is a great representative of our football program.

  • Miller Whitfield, Football

    • Miller loves football. He wants to be good, and does everything he can to achieve his goals.

  • Kenley Morris, Cheer

    • Kenley is one of the hardest working members of our team. She tumbles more than any other cheerleader and is the main base of every stunt. she constructively pushes her teammates for excellence, and she is respected by the entire tam for both her athletic ability and leadership skills.

  • Olivia Elder, Cheer

    • Olivia radiates positivity both on and off the mat, uplifting her teammates with her infectious optimism. Her exceptional skills and dedication make her a standout performer, setting a high standard for the entire squad. Beyond her talent, her kind heart and willingness to support others demonstrate the true spirit of teamwork and camaraderie in the world of cheerleading.

These students have shown dedication, hard work, and exceptional skills in their chosen sports. We are proud to acknowledge their achievements and the positive impact they have made on their teams. Congratulations!