February 2024 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.
The Cartersville High School Elite Athlete of the Month for February 2024 is Ced McClinic.
A senior guard on the Canes’ region championship basketball team, he is the son of Kimberly and Cedric McClinic, Sr.
“Ced has always been one of the hardest workers in our program,” said Cartersville basketball coach Mike Tobin. “ He has improved tremendously in his four years and has a bright future because of his commitment and work ethic.”
McClinic scored 23 points and added seven steals in the Region 7-5A title game. He also won the annual Meet the Hurricanes slam dunk contest and three-point shooting contest.
He plans to go to college and study business.
Kriecg Roe has been named the February 2024 Elite Athlete of the Month representing Cass High School.
A junior member of the Colonels' wrestling team, he is the son of Sanh and Santee Roe.
Roe is a three-time state placer — finishing fourth as a freshman, third as a sophomore, and won the 175-pound Class 5A state title this season. He was also an important part of the two most recent team state duals titles for the Colonels.
He is a two-time High School All-American and was named to the All-Academic Team for Class 5A wrestling.
With a 4.0 grade point average, Roe is in the top 15 percent of his class. He plans to attend one of the service academies following high school to continue his academics and wrestling.
“Kriecg has been a great leader and a role model for the team,” said Cass wrestling coach D.L. Koontz. “We look forward to many more great things during his senior season.”
The February Elite Athlete of the Month for Adairsville High School is Michael Spinks.
A senior member of the Tigers’ tennis and cross country teams, Spinks is the son of Naomi Collins.
“Michael is the most improved player in the Tiger Tennis program,” said Adairsville coach Jayme Laney. “His dedication to his sport is impressive and contagious. He is a determined, coachable, and reliable young man.”
Spinks plays Line 3 singles for the Tigers. He plans to attend Georgia Tech after graduation.
Connor Stermer is the February 2024 Elite Athlete of the Month for Woodland High School.
He is a senior shortstop and pitcher on the Wildcats baseball team and is also involved in rodeo.
Stermer, a 1st Team All-Region 7-5A selection in 2023, is the son of Danielle and Lance Stermer.
“Connor is a leader on and off the field for our baseball program,” said Wildcats baseball coach Todd Eubanks. “He is a tremendous student of the game and a leader for our younger players to follow. In thirty years as a head coach, he may be the best shortstop I have ever coached.”
Stermer has a 3.5 grade point average and plans to attend Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College to continue his academic and baseball career.
Editors Note: Photos and bios are supplied to Bartow Sports Zone and WBHF by the respective schools and athletic departments. Elite Stone Supply Co., LLC is the monthly sponsor. Athletes receive a plaque along with recognition during a radio feature on WBHF.
