September 2025 Elite Athletes of the Month
- Staff
- Sep 28
- 3 min read
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.
Isabella Hazelwood is the September 2025 Elite Athlete of the Month for Woodland High School.
A senior setter and outside hitter on the Lady Wildcats’ volleyball team, Hazelwood has earned a varsity letter in each of the last three seasons and is a team captain.
She is the daughter of Eric and Samantha Hazelwood.
“Izzy is our hardest working player and she always leads by example,” noted Woodland volleyball coach David Condon. “She is incredibly well-rounded as a student athlete, and we’re fortunate to have her in our program.”
Hazelwood serves as the student body vice president and is a senior editor for Journalism. She is an AP Scholar, a member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, a Merit Scholar, and a Scholar Athlete.
She plans to attend college and major in marketing.
Isla Owens represents Cass High School as an Elite Athlete of the Month for September.
The daughter of James and Krista Smith and a junior captain on the Lady Colonels’ varsity football and competition cheer team, Isla has been a standout on and off the mat this season.
As a captain on the squad, Isla has led her fellow cheerleaders through team injuries and some major squad shakeups. She is the team’s strongest base in stunting and best tumbler on the squad, with multiple passes that include a twisting full.
Isla doesn’t just cheer for the Colonels in the fall; she is dedicated to cheerleading year-round. In addition to school cheer, she competes on a Worlds competitive team at Stingrays Allstars in Marietta. She recently attended a recruitment clinic at the University of Louisville, where she stood out.
Isla has excelled in the classroom as a magnet student, maintaining a 4.4 GPA, while also being nominated by her peers for Magnet Leadership and homecoming court.
“We are proud and honored to have Isla representing Cass High School both in the classroom and on the mat,” stated Cass cheer coach Christie Barnett.
Carson Robinson is the Cartersville High School Elite Athlete of the Month for September.
A junior on the Canes' cross country and track teams, he is the son of Shane and Lauren Robinson.
Robinson is currently the second-ranked cross country runner in Region 7-AAAA and has consistently been the best scoring member of the Cartersville team this season. He has a season best 5K time of 16:49.
“Carson is an excellent example of team leadership both on and off the race course,” noted Cartersville cross country coach Nicholas Bridges. “He has done an exceptional job emerging as our team leader. While quiet and reserved, Carson consistently sets a strong example both on and off the course. His actions reflect leadership, integrity, and dedication, earning the respect of his peers.”
While currently enrolled in all Honors and Advanced Placement courses, Robinson has an academic weighted GPA of 4.308.
“He exemplifies what it means to be a true student-athlete,” added Bridges. “He demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence while balancing the athletic demands.”
The September Elite Athlete of the Month representing Adairsville High School is Bella Smith.
Smith is a freshman member of the Tigers’ cross country team and will participate with the track and field team in the Spring.
“Bella has come out as a powerhouse this season,” said Adairsville cross country coach John Ford. “She began her high school season with a 20th-place finish in a field of 122 runners at the Frontrunner Five Star Stride race at Heritage High School in Ringgold, and has improved with every race. She has steadily improved throughout the season, finishing 14th, 11th, 4th, and, most recently, winning the Adairsville Invitational. We look forward to watching Bella’s progress over the next four years and expect great things.”
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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