By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Nineteen local players were recently named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2016 All-State high school softball and baseball teams.
Ten area players made the softball teams and nine were picked for baseball. Seven players were selected for the first team – five in softball and two in baseball.
Making the first team in softball were Southside’s Savannah Yancey and Lauren Hunt from Class 6A Southside, Madison Grant from Class 5A Etowah, Alex Hallmark from Class 2A West End and Alaina Hampton from Class 1A Coosa Christian.
A junior pitcher, Yancey finished with 250 strikeouts, a 2.13 earned run average and a 34-9-2 record in 207 innings while helping the Lady Panthers to a 46-11 record, and a third-place finished in the state tournament. They were ranked No. 1 in the ASWA state softball poll wire to wire this season.
A freshman shortstop, Hunt batted .505 along with 82 hits, 58 runs and 36 RBI while striking out only 13 times.
Although she made all-state as an outfielder, Grant was a force on the mound as well as at the plate for the Lady Blue Devils. As a pitcher, she had 232 strikeouts and 1.91 ERA while holding opponents to a .200 batting average. She batted .457 with 51 RBI, eight home runs and 25 doubles as Etowah went 42-15-1, finished the regular season as the 10th ranked team in 5A, won the area and regional tournaments and made it to the state tournament.
A senior rightfielder, Hallmark led the Lady Patriots in batting average (.550), hits (55), RBI (48), doubles (16), home runs (eight) and steals (14). She also scored 36 runs and struck out only eight times in helping West End to 15 wins and a third-place finish at the Class 2A North Central Regional.
As a junior transfer from Glencoe, Hampton handled the catching duties for a Lady Conqueror squad that went 20-14 and was ranked as high as fifth in the ASWA state softball rankings but was ineligible for the postseason. Hampton, who was listed on the all-sate team at the utility position finished with a .421 batting average, 40 hits, 49 runs, 41 RBI, 10 home runs, 10 doubles, 23 steals a .513 on-base percentage and a .905 slugging percentage. She was named to the North roster for the 2016 North/South All-Star softball game next month in Montgomery.
A pair of Westbrook Christian players – junior pitcher Tyler Self and sophomore first baseman Troy Bearden – made the Class 2A first team in baseball.
Self posted a stellar 11-1 record on the mound, finishing with 72 strikeouts and a 1.50 earned run average in 67 innings while helping the Warriors go 26-12, finish the regular season as the ninth-ranked team in 2A and make it to the state semifinals. Bearden provided solid offense, batting .386 with 34 RBI, 44 hits, 20 runs and 16 doubles. Both players competed in last week’s Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Showcase earlier this week in Troy.
Second-team honors went to Etowah junior Emma Jones, West End junior Tania Timmons and Coosa Christian freshman Carol Garmany in softball and Southside junior Baylon Fry, Hokes Bluff seniors Chase Beggs and Austin Willbanks and Westbrook sophomore Garret Kennedy in baseball.
Jones who played primarily at catcher this year, made all-state at the utility position. In 56 games, she batted .482 with 54 RBI, 32 doubles and seven home runs. Playing centerfield, Timmons collected 49 hits, 37 runs and 16 RBI while batting .485. Despite her youth, Garmany led the Lady Conquerors in several offensive categories, including batting average (.533), hits (57), runs (58) and steals (73). She also drove in 17 runs.
Fry made all-state at the utility position after the senior catcher produced a .310 batting average, 49 hits, 39 RBI, 34 runs and five home runs while helping the Panthers go 31-17, earn a finals regular season ranking of No. 5 and win three straight playoff series. In 58 innings, Beggs allowed only 29 hits on the way to an ERA of 2.02 while striking out 105 and finishing with a record of 7-2. He also batted .512 with 43 hits, 42 RBI and eight home runs. In 25 games, third baseman Willbanks batted .488 with 40 hits and 32 RBI. Shortstop/pitcher Kennedy made the team as a utility player. At the plate, he hit .404 batting average with 37 RBI, 20 runs, 42 hits, 10 doubles and 17 steals. In nine pitching starts, Kennedy went 7-1-1 in 40 innings with 37 strikeouts and a 1.79 ERA.
Earning honorable mention recognition were Etowah senior Alyssa Howard and West End senior Destiney Butts in softball and Southside’s junior Tanner Snow, West End senior Hunter Grant and Gaston junior Alexander Allen in baseball.
At first base, Howard finished with a .445 batting average, 46 RBI, 13 doubles and three home runs. In 28 games at catcher, Butts batted .472 with 42 hits, 37 runs, 13 RBI and eight doubles.
Snow, a second baseman, batted .295 with 43 hits, 31 RBI, 33 runs, 11 doubles and four triples. At shortstop, Grant finished with a .400 batting average, 32 hits, 17 runs and nine RBI. Allen made the team at the utility position with 130 strikeouts on the mound and a .280 batting average, 23 runs and 12 RBI. He helped the Bulldogs finish with a 17-11 record and make to the Class 2A state quarterfinals.
Listed below are the complete ASWA All-State softball and baseball teams.
SOFTBALL
CLASS 7A
Pitcher of the Year
Aubrion James, James Clemens
Hitter of the Year
O’Neil Roberson, Oak Mountain
Player of the Year
Mary Katherine Tedder, Spain Park
Coach of the Year
Dale Palmer, Sparkman
First Team
Pitcher
Emily Jacklin, Sr., James Clemens; Aubrion James, Sr., James Clemens; Kailey Stoker, Jr., Sparkman; Zoie Emrick, Jr., Buckhorn
Catcher
Abby Tissier, Jr., Hoover
First base
Victoria Ortiz, So., Baker
Second base
Mackenzie Nutt, Jr., Sparkman
Third base
Shelby Booker, Jr., James Clemens
Shortstop
TJ Webster, Fr., Sparkman
Outfield
Carmyn Greenwood, Sr., Oak Mountain; Mary-Hannah Smith, Sr., Baker; Jamie Gregg, So., Hoover
Designated hitter
Mary Katherine Tedder, Jr., Spain Park; O’Neil Roberson, Jr., Oak Mountain
Utility
Bailey Murphy, Sr., Hewitt; Briana Chappell, Jr., Tuscaloosa Co.
Second Team
Pitcher
Lauren Hayden, Jr., Buckhorn; Taylor Adams, Jr., Prattville; Annabelle Widra, 7th, Spain Park; Jordan Holifield, Sr., Baker
Catcher
McKenna Ray, Sr., Bob Jones
First base
Elizabeth Franklin, So., Mary Montgomery
Second base
Delaney Thomas, Jr., Baker
Third base
Katie Webb, Sr., Central
Shortstop
Ashlee Sanders, Sr., Oak Mountain
Outfield
Rylie Anna Sharp, Sr., Huntsville; Dalilah Benton, Fr., Foley; Taylor Davis, So., Sparkman
Designated hitter
Charlee West, Sr., Prattville; Kynadi Tipler, Sr., Spain Park
Utility
Brooke Miller, Sr., Buckhorn; Sara Chappell, Jr., Tuscaloosa Co.
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Gracie Deaton, So., Central; Lily Calvert, Fr., Sparkman; Jessica Perley, Jr., Vestavia Hills
Catcher
Aly Smith, Sr., Smiths Station; Hannah Borden, Fr., Hewitt
First base
Keaton Barnes, So., Huntsville
Second base
Jadia Jones, Jr., Central
Third base
Katelyn Cotton, Jr., Mary Montgomery
Shortstop
Caroline Payne, Sr., James Clemens
Outfield
Mykaela Watt, Sr., Prattville; Riley McWaters, So., Tuscaloosa Co.
Designated hitter
Maddie Dorsett, Sr., Hewitt; Nicole Buccieri, Jr., Bob Jones
Utility
Alexa Nemeth, Sr., Auburn
CLASS 6A
Pitcher of the Year
Rylee Waldrep, Oxford
Hitter of the Year
Aspyn Godwin, Daphne
Player of the Year
Claire Jenkins, Cullman
Coach of the Year
Heather Mitchell, Chelsea
First Team
Pitcher
Sarah Cespedes, So., Chelsea; Savanna Yancey, Sr., Southside; Rylee Waldrep, Jr., Oxford; Olivia Schwaiger, Jr., Cullman
Catcher
Aspyn Godwin, So., Daphne
First base
Kendall Palmer, Sr., Saraland
Second base
Katie Young, Jr., Opelika
Third base
Karsen Mosley, So., Saraland
Shortstop
K.K. Crocker, Sr., Hillcrest
Outfield
Haley Lyner, Jr., Oxford; Carlee McCondichie, Fr., Gardendale; Lauren Hunt, Fr., Southside
Designated hitter
Claire Jenkins, Sr., Cullman; Caroline Burns, Sr., Gardendale
Utility
Kryslin Chappell, Sr., Fort Payne; Abby McKee, Sr., Pell City
Second Team
Pitcher
JoJo Skinner, Jr., Oxford; Cydney Sizemore, Jr., Dothan; Makenna Pierce, So., Daphne; Ellison Barrett, Sr., Florence
Catcher
Ashton Hill, Jr., Austin
First base
Lakien Dillard, Sr., Florence
Second base
Lindsay Hodge, Sr., Pell City
Third base
Hannah Morton, Jr., Cullman
Shortstop
Alexis Sydnor, Sr., Opelika
Outfield
Mia Griffin, Fr., Walker; Taiya Ponder, Sr., Cullman; Kaley Warren, So., Arab
Designated hitter
Kelsie Cornelius, Jr., Wetumpka; Skylar Birdyshaw, So., Walker
Utility
Allie Miller, So., Chelsea; Macy Kate Petriske, Jr., Scottsboro
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Hannah Morris, Jr., Athens; Kat Hazelwood, Jr., Pell City
Catcher
Alex Rios, Sr., Muscle Shoals
Second base
Taylor Ellison, Sr., Oxford
Third base
Kenzi Piper, Sr., Pell City
Shortstop
Rachel Walz, Sr., Briarwood; Venice Sanders, Jr., Homewood
Outfield
Brooke Ingram, Jr., Fort Payne; Lexi DiLorenzo, Jr., Pell City
Designated hitter
Chaney Phillips, So., Gardendale; Morgan Gaither, Jr., Brookwood
Utility
Emily Sinclair, Jr., Robertsdale; Kayla Davis, So., Hueytown
CLASS 5A
Pitcher of the Year
Abby Swaney, Springville
Hitter of the Year
Abbey Latham, Demopolis
Player of the Year
Lauren Rase, Rehobeth
Coach of the Year
Heidi Kouveras, Helena
First Team
Pitcher
Bailie Barnes, Jr., Beauregard; Layton Murphy, Jr., Marbury; Lauren O’Dell, Sr., Alexandria; Abby Swaney, Fr., Springville
Catcher
Abbey Latham, Jr., Demopolis
First base
Rian Brown, Sr., Springville
Second base
Sidney Wagnon, So., Moody
Third base
Savannah Woodard, Fr., Hayden
Shortstop
Lacey Fincher, So., Faith Academy
Outfield
Schylur Edwards, Jr., Alabama Christian; Madison Grant, Sr., Etowah; Talia Truitt, Jr., Rehobeth
Designated hitter
Morgan Maze, So., Mortimer Jordan; Carlee Mullinax, Jr., Lincoln
Utility
Catelynn Howell, Jr., Alexandria; Lauren Rase, So., Rehobeth
Second Team
Pitcher
Avery Barnett, Fr., Helena; Raygan Larson, Sr., Rehobeth; Allie Beilstein, Sr., Alabama Christian; Haley Pittman, 8th, Alabama Christian
Catcher
Ashlyn Perrin, Jr., Springville
First base
Kendall Tucker, Sr., Beauregard
Second base
Hope Crawford, Jr., Central
Third base
Lauren Hopper, So., Lawrence County
Shortstop
Chloe Kirkland, Jr., Hayden
Outfield
Shatima Smith, Sr., Central; Mekhi Mayfield, Jr., Helena; Meg Sullivan, Sr., Springville
Designated hitter
Katie Lively, Fr., Helena; Kaylee Chapman, So., Springville
Utility
Emma Jones, Jr., Etowah; Tiffany York, Jr., Faith Academy
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Ali Grace Shelton, Sr., Lawrence County
Catcher
Karla Hice, Fr., Ardmore; Maggie Blanton, Jr., Helena
First base
Taylor Robinson, So., Faith Academy; Alyssa Howard, Sr., Etowah
Second base
Anna Smith, Fr., Faith Academy
Third base
Courtney Smith, Jr., Demopolis; Megan Hill, Jr., Lawrence County
Shortstop
Brittany Williams, Sr., East Limestone; Courtney Blackwood, Jr., West Point
Outfield
Taylor Houck, Jr., Lincoln; Hannah Page Clayton, Sr., Randolph
Designated hitter
Christavia Curry, Fr., Lincoln; Laura Nickolson, Jr., Alabama Christian
Utility
Kenzie Bayer, Fr., Marbury; Madilyn Seymour, Jr., Faith Academy
CLASS 4A
Pitcher of the Year
Ashlee Swindle, Curry
Hitter of the Year
Elissa Brown, Elmore County
Player of the Year
Ashlee Swindle, Curry
Coach of the Year
Anthony Norris, LAMP
First Team
Pitcher
Annie Willis, Jr., Westminster Christian; Sally Jordan, Sr., Clarke County; Reagan Watkins, Jr., LAMP; Ashlee Swindle, Sr., Curry
Catcher
Anna Hood, So., Locust Fork
First base
Justus Perry, Sr., Curry
Second base
Reagan Malone, Sr., Northside
Third base
Brookley Knowles, Jr., Satsuma
Shortstop
Elissa Brown, Sr., Elmore County
Outfield
Anna Kate Segars, So., East Lawrence; Hannah Ingram, Jr., Cordova; Jaycie Walker, Sr., Headland
Designated hitters
Haley Barnette, Sr., Northside; Rebekah Inman, Sr., Elkmont
Utility
Kiara Akles, Jr., Cleburne County; Heather Irons, Sr., Thomasville
Second Team
Pitcher
Savannah Stamps, So., Northside; Laken Distefano, Jr., Central-Florence; Maria Mask, Jr., Wilson; Kaylyn Dismukes, Fr., Holtville
Catcher
Emily Aaron, Sr., Curry
First base
Riley Grace Honeycutt, So., Northside
Second base
Kyndra Richard, So., Curry
Third base
Taylor Brown, Fr., Wilson
Shortstop
Kaylee Horton, Sr., Curry
Outfield
Mary Kilpatrick, So., Cordova; Shanda Pugh, Sr., Clarke County; Shay Henson, Sr., Cleburne County
Designated hitter
Chelsea Parker, So., Cleburne County; Catherine Robinson, Sr., DAR
Utility
Ashley Daffin, So., Clarke County; Josie Thompson, Fr., North Jackson
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Michaelyn Foster, Jr., Montgomery Catholic; Amber Parker, Jr., Cleburne County
Catcher
Brandi Bentley, Sr., Elkmont
First base
Kristen Peavy, Sr., Straughn
Second base
Jordan Criswell, So., Oneonta
Third base
Chloe Kleffman, So., DAR
Shortstop
Molly Stewart, Jr., Straughn
Outfield
Madison Winchester, Sr., W.S. Neal; Madison Daniel, Sr., Wilson
Designated hitter
MaKailey Speegle, Fr., Good Hope
Utility
Chloe Deerman, So., West Blocton; Taylor Cassidy, Fr., LAMP
CLASS 3A
Pitcher of the Year
Savanna Holmes, Hale County
Hitter of the Year
Amy Woodham, Slocomb
Player of the Year
Harley Stokes, Hale County
Coach of the Year
Nicole Dutton, Dale County
First Team
Pitcher
Brooklyn Pennington, 8th, Lamar County; Stephanie Schoonover, 8th, Pisgah; Paisley Wilson, Fr., Prattville Christian; Savanna Holmes, So., Hale County
Catcher
Maegan Walding, Sr., Dale County
First base
McKinley Parris, So., Pleasant Valley
Second base
Paige Norris, So., Sand Rock
Third base
Kara Perry, Jr., Pleasant Valley
Shortstop
Brooke Perrigin, So., Gordo
Outfield
Kayle Vaught, Fr., Pisgah; Sissy Atchley, Fr., Prattville Christian; Brylie St. Clair, Fr., Sand Rock
Designated hitter
Harley Stokes, Jr., Hale County; Kathryn Fallen, Fr., Prattville Christian
Utility
Amy Woodham, Jr., Slocomb; Hannah Rogers, Jr., Dale County
Second Team
Pitcher
Hayden Law, So., Prattville Christian; Taylor Hamm, Sr., Ohatchee; Magen Rich, Jr., Sand Rock; Cierra Brown, Jr., Gordo
Catcher
Madison McCullough, Sr., Sand Rock
First base
Kylie Bolton, So., Oakman
Second base
Emma James, Fr., Colbert Heights
Third base
Macy Anderson, Fr., Pisgah
Shortstop
Savannah Sudduth, So., Lamar County
Outfield
Claire West, Fr., Madison Academy; Keeli Bobbitt, Jr., Lamar County; Kaylee Raines, Jr., Geneva
Designated hitter
BreAnna Barlow, Fr., Excel; Savannah Williams, Fr., Pleasant Valley
Utility
Brittany Todd, Jr., Beulah; Torre Roberts, Sr., Piedmont
Honorable Mention
Catcher
Katelyn Crawford, So., Madison Academy
Second base
Atleigh Brannon, Jr., Pleasant Valley; Makayla Dorroh, Sr., American Christian
Third base
Ariyon Hightower, So., Opp; Madalyn Oliver, Sr., Sand Rock
Shortstop
Shelbie Burbage, Jr., Prattville Christian
Outfield
Samantha Sisco, Jr., Dale County; Brooke Perkins, Sr., Hale County
Designated hitter
Kayleigh Williams, Jr., Piedmont; Kennedy Barron, 7th., Pisgah
Utility
Keliegh Tovey, So., Madison Academy; Madison Green, Jr., Beulah
CLASS 2A
Pitcher of the Year
Abbi Gooch, Mars Hill Bible
Hitter of the Year
Jenna Ergle, Sumiton Christian
Player of the Year
Kendall Beth Sides, Sumiton Christian
Coach of the Year
David Hughes, Ider
First Team
Pitcher
Kamree Lay, Jr., Sumiton Christian; Abbi Gooch, Sr., Mars Hill Bible; Brittany Lee, Sr., New Brockton; Kayla Norman, Sr., Ider
Catcher
Meredith McPherson, Jr., New Brockton
First base
Kayla Marshall, Jr., Sweet Water
Second base
Sophie Page, 7th, Washington County
Third base
Jenna Ergle, Jr., Sumiton Christian
Shortstop
Outfield
Kendall Beth Sides, Jr., Sumiton Christian; Sydney Smith, Jr., Leroy; Alex Hallmark, Sr., West End
Designated hitter
Holly Murray, Sr., Sumiton Christian; Kaitlyn Williams, So., Hatton
Utility
Haley Malone, Sr., Tharptown; Rilee White, Sr., Cold Springs
Second Team
Pitcher
Ayriana Stoneback, So., Reeltown; Libby Baker, Fr., G.W. Long; Kynsley Blasingame, Jr., Horseshoe Bend; Brittney Minor, Sr., Leroy
Catcher
Morgan Long, Jr., G.W. Long
First base
Madison Leger, Jr., Providence Christian
Second base
Shelby Hawkins, Jr., Ider
Third base
Brooklyn Minor, Sr., Leroy
Shortstop
Outfield
Makenzie Hughes, Sr., Ider; Savanah Langston, Jr., Sumiton Christian; Tania Timmons, Jr., West End
Designated hitter
Mallory Stiefel, Jr., Fyffe; Emma Latham, Hatton, Fr.
Utility
Emily Black, Sr., Sweet Water; Hannah Calhoun, Fr., Goshen
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Ashley Berryman, 8th, Hatton; Sydney Golden, Sr., Houston Academy
Catcher
Destiney Butts, Sr., West End
First base
Lakin Pratt, Fr., Ariton
Second base
Haleigh Dewberry, So., Zion Chapel; Sara Irvin, So., Sweet Water
Third base
Kaitlyn Vandiver, Sr., Tharptown
Shortstop
Hannah Peters, Jr., Ariton; Bailey West, Sr., Cold Springs
Outfield
Carmen Kelly, Sr., Goshen; Kaylee Bain, Jr., Tharptown
Designated hitter
Sagen Thomas, Jr., Fyffe; Carlee Colbert, Fr., Providence Christian
CLASS 1A
Pitcher of the Year
Leanna Johnson, Brantley
Hitter of the Year
Alex Wilcox, Brantley
Player of the Year
Alex Wilcox, Brantley
Coach of the Year
J.T. Lawrence, Billingsley
First Team
Pitcher
Chandler Sparkman, Jr., Decatur Heritage; Leanna Johnson, So., Brantley; Katlyn Childress, Jr., Billingsley; Mack Tidwell, Sr., Lynn
Catcher
Kassidy Wilcox, Fr., Brantley
First base
Olivia Jones, Fr., Brantley
Second base
Jessica Smart, Sr., Spring Garden
Third base
Casey Headley, Fr., Billingsley
Shortstop
Payton McGinnis, Fr., Spring Garden
Outfield
Designated hitter
Kerstin Bryant, So., Spring Garden; Ryon Dodd, Sr., Lynn
Utility
Alaina Hampton, Jr., Coosa Christian; Taylor Jones, Sr., Berry
Second Team
Catcher
Destinie Grace, Sr., Cedar Bluff
First base
Bailee Kerr, Sr., Spring Garden
Second base
Madelyn Mitchell, Fr., Gaylesville
Shortstop
Carol Garmany, Fr., Coosa Christian
Outfield
Kelsie Elrod, Fr., Billingsley; Madison Sides, Sr., Spring Garden; Hayley Williams, Sr., Spring Garden
Designated hitter
Natalie Watkins, So., South Lamar; Lexie Gann, So., Covenant Christian
Utility
Abby Hester, So., Vina; Lauren Hammett, Sr., Gaylesville
Honorable Mention
Catcher
Brianna Cagle, Jr., Decatur Heritage
First base
Morgan Hardin, Sr., South Lamar
Second base
Mattie Newman, Sr., South Lamar
Third base
Lainey Wells, So., Brantley
Shortstop
Abby Tindol, So., Billingsley
Outfield
Michelle Hawkins, Sr., South Lamar
BASEBALL
CLASS 7A
Pitcher of the Year
Sonny Potter, Vestavia Hills
Hitter of the Year
Tyler Tolbert, Hewitt-Trussville
Player of the Year
Brock Anderson, Sparkman
Coach of the Year
Jeff Mauldin, Hewitt-Trussville
First Team
Pitcher
Carson Skipper, So., Hewitt-Trussville; Brock Anderson, Sr., Sparkman; Sonny Potter, Sr., Vestavia Hills; Joseph Martsfield, Jr., Oak Mountain
Catcher
Slade Gorman, So., Central-Phenix City
First base
Christian Long, Sr., Davidson
Second base
Tyler Tolbert, Sr., Hewitt-Trussville
Third base
Trammell Shepherd, Sr., Bob Jones
Shortstop
Justin Foscue, Jr., Grissom
Outfield
Heath Haskins, Sr., Thompson; Colton Schultz, Sr., Huntsville; Bubba Thompson, Jr., McGill-Toolen
Designated hitter
Jared Howell, Jr., Sparkman; Mason Lockhart, Jr., Fairhope
Utility
Andrew Naismith, Sr., Auburn; Max Newton, Sr., Smiths Station
Second Team
Pitcher
JC Parker, So., Thompson; Caden Lemons, Jr., Vestavia Hills; Ryan Watson, Sr., Auburn; Noah Wilkes, Sr., Central-Phenix City
Catcher
Tommy Crider, So., James Clemens
First base
Josh Sears, Sr., Grissom
Second base
Breonn Pooler, Sr., Sparkman
Third base
Josh Andrews, Sr., Davidson
Shortstop
Devin Brown, Sr., Smiths Station
Outfield
Walker Thompson, Sr., Theodore; Jordan Anderson, So., James Clemens; Keegan Morrow, Sr., Hewitt-Trussville
Designated hitter
Graham Ashcraft, Sr., Huntsville; Ethan Holsonbeck, Jr., Oak Mountain
Utility
Josh Lewis, Sr., Theodore; Tanner Belcher, Sr., Central-Phenix City
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Drew Jennings, So., Auburn; Seth Gulley, Sr., Sparkman
Catcher
Clay Stearns, So., Mountain Brook; Reid Powers, Jr., Sparkman
First base
Richard Constantine, Sr., Huntsville; Parker Warren, Sr., Enterprise
Second base
Chance Warren, So., Enterprise; Christopher Vacarella, Sr., Hoover
Third base
JJ McDonald, Jr., Oak Mountain; Garrett Bryant, Sr., Hazel Green
Shortstop
Ed Johnson, So., Hewitt-Trussville; Evan Baber, Jr., Central-Phenix City
Outfield
Peyton Galich, Sr., Fairhope; Devonta Waller, Sr., Jeff Davis
Designated hitter
Leo Gonzalez, Sr., Davidson
Utility
Chris Gothard, Sr., Hazel Green
CLASS 6A
Pitcher of the Year
Brax Garrett, Florence
Hitter of the Year
Tanner Burns, Decatur
Player of the Year
Owen Lovell, Cullman
Coach of the Year
Mark Garner, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
First Team
Pitcher
Brax Garrett, Sr., Florence; Carden Mellown, Sr., Hueytown; Will Carnley, Sr., Robertsdale; Brody Syer, So., Oxford
Catcher
Zeth Malcom, Sr., Hartselle
First base
Hunter Bennett, Sr., Chilton Co.
Second base Charlie Crane, Jr., Decatur
Third base
Ryan Crockett, Sr., Wetumpka
Shortstop
Kolby Robinson, Sr., Cullman
Outfield
Owen Lovell, Jr., Cullman; Desmond Williams, Sr., Muscle Shoals; Jake Presley, Jr., Hillcrest
Designated hitter
Hunter Stokes, Sr., Spanish Fort; Isaac Alexander, Jr., Muscle Shoals
Utility
Tanner Burns, Jr., Decatur; Collin Taylor, Sr., Florence
Second Team
Pitcher
Dakota Bennett, Jr., Brewer; Michael Garner, Sr., Hillcrest; Cole Henry, So., Florence; Will Morrison, So., Cullman
Catcher
Thomas Johns, Sr., Clay-Chalkville
First base
Mitch Myers, Jr., Opelika
Second base
Sage Smelley, Sr., Hillcrest
Third base
Tyler Reeves, Sr., Robertsdale
Shortstop
Cole Frederick, Sr., Hillcrest
Outfield
Bryant Atkins, Sr., Walker; Justin Dunnam, Sr., Saraland; Bubba Burrows, Jr., Valley
Designated hitter
Matt Cerfolio, Sr., John Carroll Catholic; Austin Bolander, Sr., Oxford
Utility
Baylon Fry, Sr., Southside; John Marc Mullins, Jr., Homewood
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Brendan Mayo, Sr., Baldwin Co.; Matthew Lowery, Sr., Northview
Catcher
Brenton Sanders, Sr., Northridge; Dustin Cleckler, Sr., Chilton Co.; Tanner Potterfield, Jr., Scottsboro
First base
James Whitmire, Sr., Carroll
Second base
Tanner Anderson, Jr., Stanhope Elmore; Tanner Snow, So., Southside
Third base
Nate Lloyd, Jr., Oxford; Noah Fondren, Jr., Cullman
Shortstop
Geoffrey Grier, Sr., Northview; Cade Hatch, Sr., Chilton Co.
Outfield
Evan London, Sr., Northridge; Corbin Bice, Sr., Chilton Co.
Designated hitter
Brandon Broussard, Sr., Robertsdale; Claude Newell, Sr., Shades Valley
Utility
Bubba McDaniel, Jr., Dothan; Cody Herring, Sr., Wetumpka
CLASS 5A
Hitter of the Year
Sam Praytor, Calera
Pitcher of the Year
Jackson Tavel, Corner
Player of the Year
Judd Ward, Russellville
Coach of the Year
Matt Seymour, Faith Academy
First Team
Pitcher
Jackson Tavel, Sr., Corner; Cody Greenhill, Jr., Russellville; Will Freeman, Sr., Faith Academy; Wallace Henry, Sr., Marbury
Catcher
Sam Praytor, Jr., Helena
First base
Logan Ray, Sr., Jemison
Second base
Ryen Harbin, Sr., Madison Co.
Third base
Landon Oliver, Sr., Russellville
Shortstop
Reed Smith, Sr., Russellville
Outfield
John Miller, Sr., Rehobeth; Judd Ward, Jr., Russellville; Josh Hall, So., Randolph
Designated hitter
Brooks Carlson, Jr., Faith Academy; Will Kimel, So., Randolph
Utility
Austin Kitterman, Sr., Russellville; Jack Knight, Jr., Rehobeth
Second Team
Pitcher
Jacob Smith, So., Calera; Austin Bohannon, Sr., Russellville; Carson Hall, Jr., Randolph; Riley Davis, Jr., Helena
Catcher
Jacob Bisharat, Jr., Pleasant Grove
First base
John Martin, Sr., Moody
Second base Will Turner, Sr., Ardmore
Third base
Luke Yelverton, Sr., Demopolis
Shortstop
Justin Carlin, Jr., East Limestone
Outfield
Walker McCleney, Sr., Mortimer Jordan; Gage Herring, Jr., Rehobeth; Dylan Hathcock, Sr., Tallassee
Designated hitter
Grayson Blackwell, Sr., Alabama Christian; Bryson Gandy, Jr., Charles Henderson
Utility
Kevin Bryant, Sr., Corner; Tyler Occair, So., Calera
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Cody Dodd, Sr., Alexandria; Banks Woodley, Sr., Jemison
Catcher
Kaylib Hanson, Sr., Boaz; Ben Vowell, Jr., Moody
First base
Caleb Fisk, Sr., East Limestone
Second base
Riley Shaw, Sr., Alexandria; Leland Shaw, Sr., Ramsay
Third base
Chris Huff, Sr., Corner
Shortstop
Will Lenoir, Sr., Jemison; Devne Daniel, Jr., Corner
Outfield
Riley Campbell, Sr., Moody; Anthony Reeb, Sr., Madison Co.
Designated hitter
Treviz Brown, Sr., Ramsay
Utility
Reece Ewing, So., Faith Academy
CLASS 4A
Hitter of the Year
Cal Jones, Dadeville
Pitcher of the Year
Davis Daniel, St. James
Player of the Year
Tanner Allen, UMS-Wright
Coach of the Year
Nick Richardson, Bibb Co.
First Team
Pitcher
Davis Daniel, Sr., St. James; Conner Jednat, Jr., UMS-Wright; Bradley Brown, Sr., Holtville; Justin Thomas, Sr., Sipsey Valley
Catcher
M.J. Melendez, Jr., St. James
First base
Sam Plash, Jr., UMS-Wright
Second base
Ian McCoy, Sr., Westminster Christian
Third base
Grant Barber, Sr., UMS-Wright
Shortstop
Ko Powell, Sr., Oneonta
Outfield
Cal Jones, Sr., Dadeville; JD White, Jr., Deshler; Chauncey Callier, Sr., UMS-Wright
Designated hitter
Robert Adams, Sr., Trinity; Hunter Roberts, Jr., Holtville
Utility
Tanner Allen, Jr., UMS-Wright; Jonathan Coleman, Jr., Brooks
Second Team
Pitcher
Chase Beggs, Sr., Hokes Bluff; Chad Bryant, Jr., Thomasville; Dylan Barbee, Jr., North Jackson; Mason Hollander, Sr., Deshler
Catcher
Colin Brewer, Jr., Cherokee Co.
First base
Second base
Karter Smith, Sr., Cordova
Third base
Austin Willbanks, Sr., Hokes Bluff
Outfield
Dawson Harvey, Sr., Oneonta; Jake Killingsworth, 8th, Headland; Tucker Brown, So., Wilson
Designated hitter
Jackson Devaney, So., Oneonta; Landon Nance, Fr., Sipsey Valley
Utility
Brady Greene, Jr., St. James; Jesse Joyce, Sr., Thomasville
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Brody Moore, So., Oneonta; Chase Wilkerson, So., Headland
Catcher
Caleb Dunagan, So., Curry; Hunter Hill, Jr., Deshler
Second base
Nic Council, Sr., Thomasville; Colin Edwards, Jr., Cherokee Co.
Third base
Will Evans, Jr., Haleyville; Zach Woodard, Jr., Thomasville
Shortstop
Brett Barbee, Sr., North Jackson; Jaren Lockridge, Jr., Cherokee Co.
Outfield
Tucker Wilsdorf, Sr., Brooks; Kyle Lester, Jr., Handley
Designated hitter
Jordan Nelson, Sr., Elkmont; Zach Presnall, Sr., Satsuma
CLASS 3A
Hitter of the Year
John Trousdale, Lauderdale Co.
Pitcher of the Year
Deacon Medders, American Christian
Player of the Year
Deacon Medders, American Christian
Coach of the Year
Scott Hunter, Colbert Heights
First Team
Pitcher
Deacon Medders, Sr., American Christian; Jake Christa, Jr., Madison Academy; JoJo Booker, Jr., T.R. Miller; Tyler Self, Jr., Westbrook Christian
Catcher
Hunter Brittain, Jr., T.R. Miller
First base
Troy Bearden, So., Westbrook Christian
Second base
Thomas Langdon, Jr., Gordo
Third base
Cody Littlejohn, Sr., Madison Academy
Shortstop
John Trousdale, Sr., Lauderdale Co.
Outfield
Caleb Piper, Sr., Geneva; Jordan King, Sr., Slocomb; Lecil Brothers, Sr., Susan Moore
Designated hitter
Zach Gipson, Sr., Colbert Heights; Jordan Hunt, Sr., Winfield
Utility
Koy Chapman, Jr., Gordo; Austin Chastang, Sr., Bayside Academy
Second Team
Pitcher
Andy Smothers, Jr., Pisgah; Sam King, Jr., Madison Academy; Dakota McCreless, Jr., Colbert Heights; Jack Benard, Sr., Bayside Academy
Catcher
Easton Kirk, Jr., Piedmont
First base
Will Hales, Jr., Slocomb
Second base
Will Acuff, Sr., Madison Academy
Third base
Brennan Aycock, Jr., Geneva
Shortstop
Isaac Weissend, Sr., Hanceville
Outfield
Caleb Squires, Sr., American Christian; Barton Lester, Sr., Montgomery Academy; Tripp Floyd, Sr., T.R. Miller
Designated hitter
Tyler Eldridge, Jr., Slocomb; Collin Herring, So., Gordo
Utility
Garret Kennedy, So., Westbrook Christian; Dylan Murphy, Jr., Madison Academy
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Britt Sparks, Jr., American Christian; Will Harrison, Sr., Winfield
Catcher
Dillon Paseur, Sr., New Hope; Brady Milligan, Sr., American Christian
First base
Jaylon Jenkins, Jr., Ohatchee; Jason Clark, Sr., Lamar Co.
Second base
Ryne Hicks, Sr., New Hope; Ben Bolton, Sr., Cottage Hill Christian
Third base
Brayden Hall, Jr., Oakman; William Fleming, Sr., Bayside Academy
Shortstop
Bayley Blanchard, Sr., Piedmont
Outfield
Grant Atkins, Sr., American Christian; Logan Bradford, Sr., Winfield
CLASS 2A
Hitter of the Year
Jeremiah Jackson, St. Luke’s
Pitcher of the Year
Noah McDaniel, New Brockton
Player of the Year
Hunter Avery, Mobile Christian
Coach of the Year
Talley Haines, Mobile Christian
First Team
Pitcher
Leighton Lary, Sr., St. Luke’s; Hunter Avery, Sr., Mobile Christian; Noah McDaniel, Jr., New Brockton; Grant Shepherd, So., Sumiton Christian
Catcher
Eric Henderson, Sr., Randolph Co.
First base
Parker Griffin, Jr., Providence Christian
Second base
Peyton Thomas, So., Phil Campbell
Third base
Ethan Jones, Sr., Fyffe
Shortstop
Jeremiah Jackson, So., St. Luke’s
Outfield
Grant Akridge, Jr., Elba; Luke Jones, So., Mobile Christian; Seth Benefield, So., Fyffe
Designated hitter
Colby White, Sr., Sulligent; Tanner Jackson, So., Houston Academy
Utility
Tyler Rice, Sr., Cold Springs; J.R. Roundtree, Sr., Randolph Co.
Second Team
Pitcher
Danny Simpson, Sr., Randolph Co.; Tristan Harvin, Jr., Houston Academy; Chase Butts, Jr., Leroy; Peyton Wesson, Fr., Fayetteville
Catcher
Brady Johnson, Sr., Houston Academy
First base
Marquese Davison, Jr., Luverne
Second base
Mackenzie Hicks, Jr., G.W. Long
Third base
Troy Borden, Sr., Red Bay
Shorstop
Jeffrey Omohundro, Sr., Houston Academy
Outfield
Christian Benefield, Sr., Randolph Co.; Dustin Simmons, Sr., Hatton; Jace Daniel, Sr., St. Luke
Designated hitter
Dylan Register, So., G.W. Long; Grayson Williams, Jr., Mobile Chr.
Utility
Cole Brightwell, Sr., Highland Home; Sam Contorno, Fr., Holy Spirit
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Clark Logan, Sr., Elba; Landon Wilks, Jr., Goshen
Catcher
Collin Huntley, Fr., Mars Hill; John Karr, So., Leroy
Second base
Paul Williamson, Sr., St. Luke’s; Will Baker, Jr., Houston Academy
Third base
Dylan Davis, So., Section; Case Granger, Sr., Cottonwood
Shortstop
Hunter Grant, Sr., West End
Outfield
Denzel Woodard, Jr., Leroy; Zan Jones, Sr., Holy Spirit
Designated hitter
Ty Bolt, Jr., Section; Sam Abernathy, Jr., Mars Hill
Utility
Alexander Allen, Jr., Gaston; Jonah Smith, So., Sweet Water
CLASS 1A
Hitter of the Year
Jacob Free, Brantley
Pitcher of the Year
Grayson Whitfield, Decatur Heritage
Player of the Year
Sage Baggett, J.U. Blacksher
Coach of the Year
Justin Mixon, J.U. Blacksher
First Team
Pitcher
Grayson Wakefield, Jr., Decatur Heritage; Alex Smith, Jr., Maplesville; Sage Baggett, Sr., J.U. Blacksher; Noah Barnett, Jr., Hackleburg
Catcher
Devan Wallace, Sr., Maplesville
First base
Greyson Layton, Fr., Brantley
Second base
Charlie Scruggs, Jr., J.U. Blacksher
Third base
Parker Sparkman, Sr., Decatur Heritage
Shortstop
Eli Barnett, Sr., Hackleburg
Outfield
Walt Bowling, Jr., Berry; Tanner Bozeman, Sr., Shoals Christian; R.J. Farrell, Fr., Athens Bible
Designated hitter
Andrew Redditt, Jr., J.U. Blacksher; Jacob Free, Jr., Brantley
Utility
Carson Lindsey, Sr., South Lamar; Nathan Renfroe, So., Brantley
Second Team
Pitcher
Dalton Williams, Jr., South Lamar; Kenneth Adams, So., Athens Bible; Andrew Brackeen, Sr., Athens Bible; Justin Lane, Sr., Meek
Catcher
Daniel Cundiff, So., Athens Bible
First base
Cole Pierce, Sr., Athens Bible
Second base
Adrian Person, So., Brantley
Third base
Skyler McFall, Sr., Waterloo
Shortstop
Trevor Wallace, Sr., Maplesville
Outfield
Jeff Hunter, So., Decatur Heritage; Evan Thomas, Sr., Athens Bible; Tommy Spivey, Jr., Brantley
Designated hitter
Josh Decker, Jr., Cedar Bluff; Trace Lentz, So., Decatur Heritage
Utility
Jacob Price, Sr., Meek; Wyatt Farrior, Sr., Decatur Heritage
Honorable Mention
Pitcher
Christian Brown, Sr., Victory Christian
Catcher
Ross Johnson, Fr., Cedar Bluff
Third base
Brent Schoener, So., Maplesville
Shortstop
Austin Stordahl, Jr., Gaylesville
Outfield
Mack Wise, So., Brantley
Designated hitter
Troy Locke, Sr., Berry
Utility
Payton Stagner, So., Fruitdale