January 2020 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 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.
Recipients for January 2020: Alex Depasquale -- Cass High School Rashard Doyal -- Excel Christian Academy Savaun Henderson -- Adairsville High School Caleb Henson -- Woodland High School Cio Seigler -- Cartersville High School
Alex Depasquale is the January Elite Athlete of the Month representing Cass High School.
The son of Rose and J.D. Depasquale, Alex is a senior on the Colonels wrestling team who finished his season with a 20-8 record.
Due to a freak injury, Depasquale’s season was cut short. Prior to his injury, he was set to be the No. 2-seeded wrestler in his weight class and a contender to finish as a state placer.
Depasquale was a two-time individual state qualifier and three time team dual state placer.
He has a 3.1 GPA and is ranked in the top third of his graduating class. He plans to become an electrician following graduation.
“Alex is a great young man with a huge heart and would drop everything to help someone out,” said Colonels wrestling coach D.L. Koontz. “He is a young man of high character and values and a pleasure to be around.”
The Excel Christian Academy Elite Athlete of the Month for January is Rashard Doyal.
Doyal is a junior guard on the Eagles’ varsity boys basketball team and the son of Amparo Villar Garcia.
ECA’s leading scorer in the month of January averaging 18 points per game, Doyal’s accomplishments included a team high 31 points in a game against Mt. Zion-Carroll earlier in the month.
“Rashard has been a steadying influence as a floor general,” said Excel head coach Shannon Boatfield. Not only has he been our leading scorer in January, he has consistently made plays for teammates off the dribble too.”
Doyal is an outstanding student with a 4.0 GPA.
The Adairsville High School January Elite Athlete of the Month is Savaun Henderson.
A three-sport athlete contributing in football, basketball, and track and field, Henderson is a senior holding positions of high responsibility on each of his teams.
The son of Dwayne and Alycia Henderson, Savaun was a safety and slot receiver for the Tigers’ football team; a guard on the basketball team; and participates in the 100 meter, 4x100 meter, and 200 meter with Adairsville’s track and field team.
On the basketball court, Henderson is regularly assigned to defend against the opponents top offensive players. In that role, he has consistently kept his man below their season average. Meanwhile, he has still managed to average eight points and more than two assists per game during the season. He also scored a career high 25 points recently in the Tigers’ home win over Pickens County. “Savaun is a model of consistency athletically, academically, and from a leadership standpoint,” noted Tigers’ head basketball coach Alex Disbrow. “As a coach, we always know what we are going to get from Savaun. He plays great defense, timely offense, and gives us outstanding leadership on the floor.”
Adairsville football offensive coordinator Pat Konen also commented on Henderson’s contributions. “Savaun is everything a coach would want in his athlete,” said Konen. “He works extremely hard and is very coachable. If you could coach a whole team of Savauns, you simply wouldn’t lose.” Defensive coordinator Jon Cudd agreed. “Savaun has been a joy to coach. He tries to accomplish all the little things, leads by example, and is a true teammate.” Adairsville Athletic Director Meredith Barnhill also commented, “ Savaun is a shining example of what it means to be a Tiger. He excels in the classroom, in the weight room, and on his field of choice. He will be missed at AHS, but his future potential is unlimited.” Henderson has a 3.41 GPA. He plans to attend college to study sports medicine.
Woodland High School’s January Elite Athlete of the Month is Caleb Henson.
A sophomore wrestler on the Wildcats’ state championship team, he is the son of David and Tai Henson.
Henson is currently ranked as the No. 6 wrestler in the nation and earlier this season defeated the No. 3 ranked wrestler and University of Iowa commit, Bretli Reyna of South Dade High School. At the GHSA State Duals Championships, Henson moved up a weight class and beat two-time state champion Francis Morrisey of Veterans High School to help the Wildcats secure back-to-back state duals titles.
The accomplished wrestler carries a 3.92 GPA in the classroom and as a 10th grader, his collegiate plans are undecided at this point.
Cio Seigler is the January Elite Athlete of the Month representing Cartersville High School.
The daughter of Todd and Alysia Seigler, she is a two-sport athlete and senior for the Lady Canes’ softball and basketball teams.
An infielder for the softball team, Seigler has been a tremendous contributor for the Cartersville basketball team during the 2019-20 season from her guard position.
“Cio is a tremendous asset,” said Lady Canes’ basketball head coach Cindy Moore. “She is our most consistent perimeter shooter and is one of our two best defenders.”
Seigler was an All-Tournament Team selection at the Adairsville Christmas Tournament and plans to attend Kennesaw State University.
She is a Renaissance Student and a Mu Alpha Theta member.
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.
