Olivia Brown (volleyball),
Tyler Ford (golf), Jordan Madden (football) and Abby Rather (cheerleading) have
been selected as August Student Athletes of the Month at Allen
County-Scottsville High School.
Olivia Brown
has played volleyball for six years at both the club and school level. Emerging
as the Lady Patriots’ libero---the rearmost roaming defensive player on the
volleyball court---Brown is considered the team’s defensive specialist. Last
season, Brown was selected to the District 15 All-Tournament Team after helping
AC-S claim a second consecutive District championship. This year, Brown has
helped AC-S to five wins and a 2-0 record in District play.
Away from the court, Brown is
active in the Pep Club, Beta Club, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes
(FCA). The senior will attend Western Kentucky University or the University of
Kentucky but is undecided on her academic pursuit. Brown is the daughter of Eli
and Courtney Brown.
Tyler Ford has
been a member of the Patriot golf team for several seasons. The junior’s game
continues to develop, evident by his dropping scores in recent events. During
August, Ford’s lowest nine-hole score was a 39 on two occasions with his lowest
18-hole score being a 77 on the way to a top-10 finish at the Wildcat
Invitational on August 24.
In addition to golf, Ford
plays basketball and baseball for the Patriots. His school activities include
participation in DECA, Pep Club, and the Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA). Ford’s future plans are to attend a college in Florida and major in
Business Management. He is the son of Josh and Cara Ford.
Jordan
Madden has played football for eight years overall. The 6’2”, 245
lb. senior lineman continues to improve his game on both sides of the pigskin. This
year, Madden has been asked to provide veteran leadership to the youthful
Patriot team.
Away from the field, Madden
spends time with family and friends. His future plans are to attend Lindsey
Wilson College but is undecided on a program of study. Madden is the son of
Chris Madden and Nickie Madden.
Abby Rather
has cheered for AC-S for two years. The junior is helping the Patriot cheer
team develop their competition routine as well as improve their sideline cheer
routines.
Rather is extremely involved
in clubs and activities. She is a member of DECA, Pep Club, Beta Club, Spanish
Club, FBLA, HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), and KYA (Kentucky
Youth Assembly). Rather’s hobbies include singing, playing the piano, and going
to the lake. Her future plans are to attend WKU and pursue a degree in speech
pathology.
The student-athletes were nominated
by their respective sport coaches for the monthly honor.