March 2026 Elite Athletes of the Month
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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.
Alexa Damer is the March 2026 Elite Athlete of the Month for Adairsville High School.
A junior striker and three-year starter on the Lady Tigers’ soccer team, Damer leads the team with 30 goals and six assists.
“Alexa is a complete player with a high understanding of the game of soccer,” said Adairsville soccer coach Dave Sexauer. “She is exceptionally coachable, a good team player, and possesses individual soccer skills above her peers. She makes those around her better with her tactical decisions.”
The daughter of John and Chanterelle Damer, Alexa would like to play college soccer and study to become a physical therapist.
Emerie Elrod is the March 2026 Elite Athlete of the Month representing Cartersville High School.
Emerie, the daughter of Kelly Elrod, is a senior gymnast and cheerleader. She has been a member of Cartersville’s competition cheer, Game Day cheer, sideline cheer, and varsity gymnastics teams.
The competition cheer teams have won four straight region titles and state titles in 2024 and 2025. She also finished fifth on vault at the 2025 GHSA gymnastics championships.
“Emerie is a multi-sport athlete with outstanding leadership skills and dedication,” said Canes’ gymnastics coach Kimberly Mosteller. “Her hard work, determination, and leadership have made a lasting impact on the gymnastics and cheer programs at Cartersville.”
Elrod plans to attend Georgia Southern University to major in Nursing.
Jordan Howard represents Woodland High School as its March 2026 Elite Athlete of the Month.
The son of Adriane and Natorio Howard, Jordan is a senior member of the Wildcats’ swimming and track team. He swims the sprint events and competes in sprints and hurdles on the track and field team.
“Jordan broke personal records in the first meet of the season and continues to improve,” said Woodland coach Rebecca Beard-Ardnt. “He is hardworking on the track and in the classroom, consistently showing dedication. He even makes up training sessions on his own when he misses practice. He’s always willing to help classmates or athletes who may be struggling, and sets a strong example.”
Howard is on the A-B Honor Roll and in dual enrollment. He plans to continue his student-athlete experience at Berry College.
Kasey Jacobs is the March 2026 Elite Athlete of the Month for Cass High School.
The son of Jamie and Candace Jacobs, Kasey is a sophomore catcher on the Colonels’ baseball team.
Jacobs currently has a .313 batting average and an on-base percentage of .433, while catching every inning so far this season.
“Kasey is a hard worker on the field and in the weight room,” said Cass baseball coach Matt Thompson. “He has grown tremendously this season and continues striving to make himself and the team better.”
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 WBHF radio feature.
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