PREP SPORTS: Addison’s Chambless named Athlete of the Week

Published 5:16 pm Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Addison’s Abbie Chambless is The Times’ Athlete of the Week.

Here’s why.

The senior volleyball standout contributed 25 kills, 16 digs, five blocks and two aces in two matches to help the top-ranked Lady Bulldogs capture a Class 1A, Area 12 Tournament crown before corralling 46 kills, 38 digs, 19 blocks and nine aces in four matches at the North Super Regional Tournament — where Addison racked up its fifth title in six seasons and 16th straight state tournament appearance with a tremendous performance.

Not too shabby … and every bit deserving of this week’s honor.

Savannah Manley, Allie Chambless, McKenzie Berry, Kendra Tyree, Destiny Walker, Cecilee Gaither and Tess Alves also played crucial roles for coach Kayla Woodard’s squad during the week.

The Lady Bulldogs (48-8) have claimed four consecutive state championships and nine overall.

Athlete of the Week, which is sponsored by Mitch Smith Chevrolet, is currently open to football, cross country and volleyball athletes. Nominations are encouraged and can be submitted to jwinfrey@cullmantimes.com with the person’s name, school and statistics/accomplishments. The candidate with the strongest résumé will walk away with the title for that week.

See below for other notable performances:

% C.J. Lang, Jonathan Collett, Trentan Williams, Aaron Spurger and Seth Walker, Cold Springs: Combined to help the Eagles win their 14th consecutive Cullman County boys cross country crown.

% Ava Akridge, Alyssa Jackson, Brooke Crider, Sadie Terry and Ashleigh White, Cold Springs: Combined to help the Lady Eagles win their 12th consecutive Cullman County girls cross country crown.

% Jayden Sullins, Cullman: Had 57 yards and two touchdowns on 11 carries in a 24-0 win over Brewer.

% Quinton Chambers, Fairview: Finished first at the Cullman County cross country meet with a time of 17:36.

% Alex McDonald, Fairview: Finished first at the Cullman County cross country meet with time of 20:52.

% Kyler Chaney, Holly Pond: Had 132 total yards (70 passing and 62 rushing) and two touchdowns in a 40-9 win over Vinemont.

% Jeremiah Holmes, Holly Pond: Had 101 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries against Vinemont.

% Brady Rowell, Holly Pond: Had 44 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Vinemont.

% Hunter Persall, West Point: Had 254 yards and two rushing touchdowns on 28 carries in a 27-18 win over Curry.

% Rylan Jones, West Point: Had two rushing touchdowns against Curry.