August 2025 Elite Athletes of the Month
- Staff
- Sep 3
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 3
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 select an Elite Athlete of the Month from their varsity programs and share the information about their honoree through Bartow Sports Zone and on 100.3 FM and AM 1450, WBHF in Cartersville.
Ashlyn Carlton is the August 2025 Elite Athlete of the Month for Adairsville High School.
A senior who pitches and plays first base, Carlton leads the Lady Tigers entering September with a .519 batting average and a 2.04 ERA in the circle. She has accumulated 38 strikeouts as a pitcher.
“Ashlyn has been a workhorse for us this season,” said Adairsville softball coach Justin Evans. “She works hard at everything she does and gives her all for the 'A' every time she steps on the field.”
She is the daughter of Brian and Katie Carlton.
Kylie Gentry is the August 2025 Elite Athlete of the Month representing Cass High School.
The daughter of Jake and Kristen Gentry and a sophomore on the Lady Colonels’ softball team, she has been a force in the circle and at the plate this season.
In the circle, Gentry has an ERA under 2.00 across 52 innings and tossed a no-hitter in a crucial region matchup. Offensively, she has been impactful with a .333 batting average.
Her year-round dedication to athletics is evident. In addition to softball, she competes with a top-level travel softball team and also plays for the Cass basketball team.
Gentry has excelled in the classroom, maintaining a 4.4 GPA while participating in the school’s magnet program.
“We are proud to have Kylie representing Cass High School both in the classroom and on the field,” stated Cass softball coach Taylor Washington.
Zoie Shiflett represents Cartersville High School as the August 2025 Elite Athlete of the Month.
A junior pitcher and designated hitter on the Lady Canes’ softball team, she also plays some first base.
In August, Shiflett recorded her 300th career strikeout and has exhibited some hitting power during her high school career.
“Zoie is a hard worker,” said Cartersville softball coach Glen Woodard. “She leads by example and is willing to take the ball every game if needed. She works hard on her pitching and hitting.”
The daughter of Joey and April Shiflett, she is currently undecided on her college decision, although she is receiving a lot of interest. She maintains a 4.2 GPA while participating in sports.
Preston Sorrells is the Elite Athlete of the Month for August 2025 at Woodland High School.
The son of Bill Sorrells and Lisa Knight, Preston is a senior wide receiver and cornerback on the Wildcats’ football team and plays outfield for the baseball team.
Sorrells has received multiple ‘Player of the Week’ awards in the Woodland program during his career. He currently plays 120-130 snaps per game in football, playing on both sides of the ball.
“The best thing about Preston is his character and his competitive spirit,” noted Woodland head football coach Andy Scott. “He is a young man that you wish you had 50 of, because you never have to worry about him. He will always give his absolute best in everything he does.”
Sorrells has performed well in the classroom with a 3.7 GPA.
He plans to attend Georgia Highlands College for two years and then work toward a career in Law Enforcement or Forensics.
Editor's 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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