While most players are expected to struggle immediately after returning from Tommy John surgery Owen Murphy has looked better than ever in his first couple of games back with the Rome Emperors. The Atlanta Braves 2022 first round pick has picked up right where he left off last season, and is making a case already for a late season call up to Double-A. He has yet to allow a run in three appearances this season and cruised through five hitless innings on Saturday.
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(47-65) Gwinnett Stripers 1, (48-60) Columbus Clippers 2
- Jarred Kelenic, CF: 1-4, 2B, .217/.288/.317
- Luke Waddell, SS: 1-4, 2B, RBI, .287/.392/.372
- Nathan Wiles, SP: 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, 2.99 ERA
The 2025 version of the Gwinnett Stripers has seen worst offensive showings than their one run, five hit affair on Tuesday, but it’s pretty close to taking the title. They actually started the game off with a couple of hard hit balls in the first inning, but Luke Waddell hit his straight into the ground and Carlos Rodriguez’s hot shot went straight to the right fielder, ending a routine first inning. Those two batted balls were far and away the best struck balls the Stripers had through the first five innings as they limped out of the gates but were saved by a great pitching performance from Nathan Wiles. Cal Conley nearly gave them a leadoff double in the sixth inning, hitting a deep fly ball to the warning track in left center field, but the center fielder made an incredible sliding catch going back to the wall to rob the hit. He paid the price as well, as he jammed his knee into the concrete under the padding and had to be removed from the game. The Stripers were swinging early and often in these at bats, and as a result they couldn’t chase Clippers starter Austin Peterson from the game until the ninth inning. On the fourth time through the order they finally got two hard hit balls again, with Jarred Kelenic and Luke Waddell lacing back-to-back doubles which brought the game within a run and ended Peterson’s big for a shutout. Waddell was able to advance on a ground out from Rodriguez to move 90 feet from scoring the tying run, but was ultimately stranded and the Stripers lost a miserable 2-1 game.
Were it not for a magnificent game out of Nathan Wiles this could have been a lot uglier, but he was doing a great job of landing pitches just off of the plate and taking advantage of Clippers hitters who were willing to go fishing. He had particular success getting them to chase and miss his changeup, which provided the bulk of his swing-and-miss and allowed him to rack up nine strikeouts in just five innings of work. The only even reasonably hard contact came on a chopper in the first inning, otherwise Wiles allowed no hard hit balls and was in complete control of the game from pitch one. The moment he left the game flipped on its head. Zach Thompson walked the first batter he faced to create immediate trouble, then had a line drive sneak past the outstretched glove of Cal Conley for a hit. A jam-shot bloop single loaded the bases, and though Thompson was able to get the next three batters neither of the grounders hit were hard enough to turn two on so two runners were able to score to put Columbus in the lead.
Swing and Misses
Nathan Wiles – 15
Zach Thompson – 4
(44-60) Columbus Clingstones 3, (36-70) Rocket City Trash Pandas 7
- Jim Jarvis, 3B: 2-5, 2B, .250/.294/.344
- Patrick Clohisy, CF: 3-4, HR, BB, .406/.457/.594
- Drue Hackenberg, SP: 4 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 8.31 ERA
It wasn’t a great start for Drue Hackenberg, but relative to the rest of his body of work since coming off of the injured this represents a significant step in the right direction for him. He had his ups and downs throughout his outing with his command, but overall was landing his sinker and curveball much better than he has in prior outings despite losing three guys on walks. Deep counts were really his nemesis this outing, as he would either get ahead of guys and then struggle to put them away or would fall behind and have to battle back in counts. He mostly limited hard contact, though especially in the fourth inning his cutter lived too much in the middle of the strike zone. He allowed a leadoff hit on a cutter (though he picked the guy off) then left a curveball in the strike zone that got tagged for a home run, representing the worst two batter sequence for him in the game. One mistake curveball in comparison to the amount he threw well this game isn’t going to jump off of the page, though it was the loudest play of the game, and Hackenberg’s numbers may not have shown it but this was definitely a step forward throughout his arsenal.
This game got off to a rocking start for the Clingstones offense, and it was all thanks to Patrick Clohisy who has been unbelievable since his promotion to Columbus. Clohisy got a first pitch fastball (in a left-on-left matchup) and he wasn’t going to wait to see anything else, sitting and turning on that pitch for a home run. Clohisy would reach base in three of his other four plate appearances, though the two weak ground balls (one that got beat out for a single) were far from his best contact. He made up for that by smoking a line drive single in the ninth inning to complete his three-hit showing, and so far in August he has already surpassed his July extra base hit total. The rest of the lineup struggled to string hits together, though Jim Jarvis did have a two-hit day. His strikeouts have been pretty high so far this month for the Clingstones – this is already his second-highest strikeout month and three off of his season high for a month – but he has three doubles so far and dating back to his last few games prior to the trade he has started getting extra base hits far more often than in his previous month and a half. In his last 14 games between the two systems he has seven total extra base hits, and he has reached base in all 14 of those games. Speaking of on-base streaks, Kevin Kilpatrick Jr. eked out a walk in this game to extend his streak to 16 games. Kilpatrick has been awful this season, but has been known in the past to go on crazy streaks and seems to be in the midst of one. Since the all star break he has cut his strikeout rate to just a hair over 20%, and while he hasn’t drawn many walks and is relying on a high BABIP, this is easily his best Double-A stretch both in contact and power. He went from June 8th through the all star break without an extra base hit, but since then has four extra base hits.
Swing and Misses
Drue Hackenberg – 13
Amos Willingham – 7
Rolddy Munoz – 5
(44-61) Rome Emperors 0, (54-53) Greenville Drive 1
- Colby Jones, SS: 0-4, .294/.351/.324
- Isaiah Drake, CF: 1-4, .265/.306/.294
- Owen Murphy, SP: 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 0.00 ERA
- Isaac Gallegos, RP: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 3.66 ERA
You’re not really supposed to be as good as Owen Murphy is this soon after Tommy John surgery. He hasn’t been perfect, and as expected has been spraying his fastball at the zone a bit, and he was especially wild early in this game. Murphy was struggling to land anything close in the first couple of innings, but after the third inning he locked in with all of his pitches and started to dominate the game with weak contact and solid secondary pitches. The Drive weren’t missing his fastballs much when they swung, but they were swinging at the top of the strike zone and weren’t able to get center on the ball instead popping the ball up a lot. Murphy was able to drop in some impressive sliders in the later innings after really missing high with them early, using that to get whiffs more than he did in most games last season. He integrated a slow curveball in the mid-70’s quite a lot the second time through the batting order, getting a mix of whiffs and called strikes that made that his most effective pitch in limited usage. Murphy’s command, especially early in outings, isn’t quite where it was last season and might not be ready for Double-A just yet, but he is showing flashes of being too good for hitters at the High-A level. With one or two more good outings, especially if his fastball location can improve quickly, he may force the Braves hand and earn a call up for the last few starts of the season. His velocity across his pitches has been steady and he hasn’t been seeing a dip late into games, which is a great sign for him moving forward.
For as good as Murphy and the pitching staff looked, there was not much positive to take away from the Emperors on offense. The prospects in this game didn’t look particularly great, and when they did get opportunities the team went 0-7 with runners in scoring position. The most egregious offense came in the seventh inning when a walk to Justin Janas and an Ambioris Tavarez hit by pitch had two runners on base with no outs, only for the next three hitters fail to come through in a 0-0 game. Tyler Tolve cracked a fly ball to center field that did advance Janas to third base, but a shallow fly out and a weak ground out ensured the game stayed tied. Isaiah Drake had a tough assignment with three at bats against lefty starter Shea Sprague, and he held his own well enough. He had a great at bat in the first inning that ended with a ground out over to the left side, then in the second at bat hooked a ball and floated it into right field for a hit. He rolled over a pitch in his third at bat, then in his final plate appearance worked a deep count but struck out with a runner in scoring position. Drake has not been able to get much power going and is struggling a bit against pitchers that are able to locate better, but so far in a small sample he has been able to make plenty of contact since his promotion.
Swing and Misses
Owen Murphy – 9
Isaac Gallegos – 4
(55-49) Augusta GreenJackets 11, (56-49) Charleston RiverDogs 2
- Eric Hartman, CF: 1-4, 2B, BB, RBI, .251/.356/.403
- John Gil, SS: 3-5, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .242/.332/.342
- Owen Carey, LF: 3-5, 2 2B, 2 RBI, .261/.336/.342
- Rayven Antonio, SP: 3.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 3.32 ERA
- Jacob Schafer, RP: 4.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 2.70 ERA
All of the offense for Saturday got saved for one game, and what a beautiful breakout it was for John Gil. Gil’s season has been marked by pretty poor contact quality and power production overall, but his swing and approach has been making steady strides for a fair while now. Entering this game his power production was sitting around league average since the start of June, but since July 1st he has really come into his own with a .145 isolated power and a 14% strikeout rate entering Saturday. Then he went 3-5 with two home runs, and even this late in the season it made a huge impact in his numbers. He just missed one in the first inning with a loud fly out to left field, but his second time up he made the pitcher pay for leaving a first pitch fastball over the zone, clearing the wall in left for a two-run home run. He snuck a single up the in his next at bat for his second hit before capping off his day by mashing another home run in the seventh inning. Suddenly he went from two to four home runs on the season, and his already impressive numbers since July 1st jumped to incredible levels. Gil is now hitting .283/.353/.517 with a 13% strikeout rate and seven XBH in his 16 games since the start of July, and even if you extend it back a month to reduce the impact of this game the numbers are fantastic. Since June 1st he has played in 38 games with 13 extra base hits (3 HR), 12.8% walk rate, 10.5% strikeout rate, and a .219/.324/.356 line despite only a .229 BABIP.
Gil wasn’t the only hitter in Augusta’s lineup, and of course Eric Hartman and Owen Carey had to have their hands on this game. Hartman smoked a curveball that stayed in the strike for a first inning double, leading to the game’s first run, though he didn’t make much noise afterwards. Hartman has been rock solid at the top of the lineup since coming back from injury at the start of July, maintaining a strong power/contact pace. He’s hitting .293/.366/.465 in that 26 game span, and has done a great job cutting down strikeouts in the leadoff spot with an 18.6% strikeout rate since returning. Owen Carey drove in that first run of the game, ripping a double into the gap to score Hartman. Carey backed that up with another double and a single later in the game, and in the eighth inning he hit a sharp fly ball that the right fielder was able to track down. Carey was quiet for awhile and his power numbers have dipped since earlier in the season, but since the start of August he has picked up the pace. He has hit safely in seven of his past eight games with only three strikeouts in that span, and he has nine hits in his past four games.
On the mound the GreenJackets turned to Rayven Antonio, who for the third time in four outings struggled especially with his command. This wasn’t a complete blow up for him and he was able to make competitive pitches, he just hasn’t had his stuff lately and it’s likely the point in the season that fatigue is really starting to wear him down. He has nearly doubled his career high in innings pitched and pitches thrown at this point, so a little bit of wear is not a major red flag for him. Hopefully he can end the season strong, but if he does have a tough month it probably shouldn’t be held against him as long as he can come out next season and pitch a bit deeper with good results. Overall he has been incredible this season and it sucks to see him hit a poor spell like this, but he has maintained his stuff and seems poised to take another step next season. Jacob Shafer’s work out of the bullpen was massive this game, as he dominated to keep the score at two runs through the middle innings while the offense pulled away. Shafer has been out most of the season with injury and was a bit shaky his first two times out, but he throws a sharp slider that comes in only 4-5 mph below his fastball that should be a very effective pitch at any level.
Swing and Misses
Jacob Schafer – 13
Rayven Antonio – 7
(19-28) DSL Braves 2, (22-25) DSL Royals Fortuna 4
- Angel Carmona, SS: 1-4, BB, .222/.338/.370
- Manuel Campos, 2B: 2-4, BB, .266/.376/.349
It really feels like the DSL Braves should have won this game, with three more baserunners, an extra stolen base, and an extra hit with runners in scoring position than the Royals, but they ended up falling two runs short thanks to a two-run rally in the ninth inning. Manuel Campos had another big day at the plate with two hits and a walk, giving him a three game run with eight hits, a walk, and three extra base hits. Campos has been the most consistent bat on this team all season, and while the walk numbers are lower than you like to see from prospects at this level he has hit for reasonable power with good contact all year. Angel Carmona reached base twice, and he has been solid since returning to action especially since the start of August. He has seven hits and six walks in his past six games, and while the strikeouts would ideally be lower than they are the amount of time he missed does excuse that a bit and the contact quality has reportedly been impressive.
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OXFORD, Ohio— The Miami University indoor track and field team will get its 2026 schedule underway later this month with back-to-back trips to Indianapolis, beginning with the Hoosier Horsepower Classic Jan. 16-17. After the Crossroads of America Invite the next weekend (Jan. 23-24, also at the Indiana State Fairgrounds), the RedHawks finish January by competing at Louisville’s Lenny Lyles Invite (Jan. 30-31).
Miami’s February slate includes Marshall’s Jewel City Invite (Feb. 6-7 in Huntington, W.Va.), the Fairgrounds Invite (back in Indianapolis Feb. 13-14) and traditional visits to Findlay (Flag City Invite on Feb. 20) and Notre Dame (Alex Wilson Invite on Feb. 21). That leads into the MAC Indoor Championships, which will take place Feb. 27-28 on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
The complete Miami indoor track and field schedule is available here.
Miami’s February slate includes Marshall’s Jewel City Invite (Feb. 6-7 in Huntington, W.Va.), the Fairgrounds Invite (back in Indianapolis Feb. 13-14) and traditional visits to Findlay (Flag City Invite on Feb. 20) and Notre Dame (Alex Wilson Invite on Feb. 21). That leads into the MAC Indoor Championships, which will take place Feb. 27-28 on the campus of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.
The complete Miami indoor track and field schedule is available here.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville Athletics has announced the induction of Nick McDevitt and Sarah Gentry into the 2026 UNC Asheville Athletics Hall of Fame. The pair will be honored during a formal induction ceremony on Friday, Feb. 20, as part of the University’s Homecoming celebration.
Nick McDevitt (Men’s Basketball | 1997–2018)
Nick McDevitt devoted more than two decades to the UNC Asheville men’s basketball program, serving the Bulldogs with distinction as a student-athlete, assistant coach, associate head coach, and head coach from 1997 to 2018.
McDevitt was a four-year letterman for the Bulldogs and was a member of Asheville’s 1998 Big South regular-season championship team during his freshman campaign. He emerged as a key contributor during his senior season, helping guide the Bulldogs to a third-place finish in the conference standings.
Following his graduation in 2001, McDevitt immediately joined the coaching staff under legendary head coach Eddie Biedenbach. Over 12 seasons as an assistant coach, including his final two as associate head coach, McDevitt helped lead Asheville to three Big South Tournament championships and three NCAA Tournament appearances. The Bulldogs recorded Opening Round victories in the NCAA Tournament in both 2003 and 2011, captured three Big South regular-season titles, and advanced to the 2008 National Invitation Tournament (NIT).
McDevitt succeeded Biedenbach as head coach in 2013 and continued the program’s tradition of excellence. Under his leadership, the Bulldogs won the 2016 Big South Tournament championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament, where they faced eventual national champion Villanova. Asheville also secured Big South regular-season titles in 2017 and 2018, earning postseason appearances both years.
McDevitt was named Big South Coach of the Year in 2017, and during his final three seasons at the helm, the Bulldogs won at least 21 games each year and advanced to postseason play annually. Asheville compiled a 66–35 record during that stretch. McDevitt departed UNC Asheville in April 2018 to become the head coach at Middle Tennessee State.
“Nick McDevitt represents everything we strive for at UNC Asheville — loyalty, leadership, and a commitment to excellence,” said Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone. “His impact on our men’s basketball program spans generations, and his legacy is deeply woven into the success and identity of Bulldog Basketball.”
Sarah Gentry (Track & Field | 2009–2013)
Sarah Gentry enjoyed one of the most accomplished track and field careers in UNC Asheville history. A six-time Big South Conference champion, Gentry excelled in middle-distance events throughout her Bulldog tenure.
She captured Big South titles in the 800 meters twice during the indoor season and twice during the outdoor season. Gentry was also a member of two championship relay teams, winning conference titles as part of the outdoor 1500-meter relay and the indoor distance medley relay (800-meter leg).
Gentry concluded her career with four school records, two of which still stand more than a decade after her graduation — the indoor and outdoor 800-meter records. In recognition of her outstanding achievements, she was named the 2013 UNC Asheville Female Athlete of the Year. Sarah excelled in the classroom, graduating Cum Laude with Honors and DIstinction in International Studies.
“Sarah is one of the most decorated and impactful student-athletes our track and field program has ever seen,” said Cone. “Her competitive drive, consistency, and record-setting performances set a standard that continues to inspire our current and future student-athletes. Her success went beyond the podium, as she represented UNC Asheville with class, determination, and excellence, and her lasting records speak to just how special her career truly was.”
Since graduating from UNC Asheville, Sarah earned her M.B.A. degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and presently works for Microsoft as a Process Program Manager.
The 2026 UNC Asheville Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Friday, Feb. 20, during Homecoming weekend in the Blue Ridge Room in the Highsmith Student Union.
The AL.com high school volleyball all state team features the top players in each class.
AHSAA state champions were Class 7A McGill-Toolen, Class 6A Spanish Fort, Class 5A Guntersville, Class 4A Cherokee County, Class 3A Mobile Christian, Class 2A Pleasant Valley and Class 1A Addison while Southern Academy and Macon East won AISA titles.
The volleyball all-state team was compiled by the AL.com high school sports staff with input from coaches.
AL.com named Player of the Year, Attacker MVP, Setter MVP, Defensive MVP and Coach of the Year. Award winners are listed separately, but considered first-team selections.
AL.COM ALL-STATE VOLLEYBALL TEAM
CLASS 7A
Abby Tingle, Hoover, 6-1, Jr., Outside Hitter
Cami Huff, McGill-Toolen, 6-2, Sr., Middle
Catherine McClain, McGill-Toolen, 5-9, Sr., Outside Hitter
Charlie Barnes, Austin, 5-11, Sr., Outside Hitter
Christiana Callens, Hewitt-Trussville, 5-6, So., Libero
Grier Broughton, Bayside Academy, 5-9, Sr., Outside Hitter
Hayley Robinson, Bayside Academy, 6-3, Sr., Right Side
Johnna Cox, Hewitt-Trussville, 6-0, So., Outside
Kayleigh Nguyen, Hewitt-Trussville, 5-10, Jr., Setter
Kendall Buckley, Bob Jones, 6-0, Sr., Outside Hitter
Kenly Nelson, Fairhope, 5-11, Jr., Outside Hitter
Kennedy Moss, Huntsville, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter
Lindsey Faison, Auburn, 5-10, Jr, Outside Hitter/Middle
Maddy Henderson, Thompson, 6-0, Jr., Setter/Right Side
Maggie Jae Marsh, Austin, 5-8, Jr., Setter
Millie Burgess, Vestavia Hills, 6-1, Sr., Outside Hitter
MK Whitehurst, Bayside Academy, 5-3, Sr., Libero
Mya Lacey, Bob Jones, 5-10, Sr., Right Side/Setter
Payton McClarren, McGill-Toolen, 5-2, Sr., Libero
Sydnie Broom, Hoover, 6-1, Sr., Middle
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Alice Wood, McGill-Toolen
5-9, Jr., Setter
ATTACKER MVP
Ella Lomax, Daphne
5-11, Sr., Outside Hitter
DEFENSIVE MVP
Kenzly Foote, Thompson
5-7, Sr., Defensive Specialist
SETTER MVP
Bennett Boulo, St. Paul’s
5-10, Sr., Setter/Right Side
COACH OF THE YEAR
Kate Wood, McGill-Toolen
HONORABLE MENTION
Outside Hitter/Right Side: Kayleigh Kinser, Auburn, So.; Arden Breedlove, Austin, Sr.; Reese Wolfe, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.; Caroline Whitehurst, Oak Mountain, Sr.; Amari Woods, Austin, Jr.; Ella Watts, Bob Jones, So.; Brooke Reeves, Grissom, Sr.; Aliyah Pooler, Hoover, Sr.; Marissa Smith, St. Paul’s, Fr.; Julia Celani, James Clemens, So. ; Kyra Willis, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr.; Ella Brown, Dothan, Jr.; Claire Ogden, Vestavia Hills, Sr.; Jaedyn Lang, McGill-Toolen, Sr.; Anna Grace Chason, Daphne, Sr.
Middle: Monika Howard, Enterprise, Jr.; Brielle Merriweather, Thompson, Jr.; Marley Cowan, Vestavia Hills, Sr.; Reece Wilmott, Bayside Academy, Jr.; Gabi Berlage, Fairhope, Sr.
Setter: Sophie Hester, Bayside Academy, Jr.; Grace Thigpen, Daphne, Sr.; Libby Rogers, Fairhope, Sr.; Jayla Green, Thompson, So.; Ivey Marston, St. Paul’s, Sr.
Defensive Specialist/Libero: Emani Green, James Clemens, Sr. ; Cheyenne Conner, Hoover, Sr.; Lillie Hill, Vestavia Hills, Jr.; Addy Busby, Fairhope, Jr.; Kendall Dougherty, St. Paul’s, Sr.; Reese Colbert, Dothan, Jr.
CLASS 6A
Alexis Rudolph, Chelsea, 6-1, Jr., Outside Hitter
Avery Warren, Northridge, 5-9, Jr., Setter/Right Side
Aylah Duvall, Hazel Green, 6-0, Jr., Middle
Bea Wiggins, Spain Park, 5-11, Sr., Outside Hitter
Brenna McReath, Hartselle, 5-9, Jr., Right Side
Bristol Hannah, Pelham, 5-5, So., Setter
Caroline Coulter, Decatur, 5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter
Charli Pearce, Saraland, 6-0, Sr., Outside Hitter/Setter
Emma Rigsby, Jasper, 5-11, Jr., Setter
Kaci Armistead, Montgomery Academy, 5-7, Jr., Libero
Ka’miah Walker, Athens, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter
Kamryn Coleman, Homewood, 5-8, Jr., Setter/Right Side
Kryslin Martin, Rehobeth, 5-8, Sr., Middle/Outside Hitter
Lydie Varnadore, Fort Payne, 5-7, Jr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Maddy Johnson, Hartselle, 5-7, Sr., Setter
Makenzie Sears, Muscle Shoals, 5-8, Sr., Middle
McKenna Phillips, Buckhorn, 5-8, Jr., Outside Hitter
Morgan Springer, Montgomery Academy, 5-9, Jr., Middle
Sullivan Lell, Mountain Brook, 5-4, Jr., Libero
Victoria Holley, Spanish Fort, 5-6, Sr., Libero
Zoẽ Beech, Spanish Fort, 5-11, Sr., Middle
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Cailyn Boykin, Spanish Fort
5-8, Jr., Setter
ATTACKER MVP
Caroline Downey, Spanish Fort
5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter
DEFENSIVE MVP
Camryn Collier, Hazel Green
5-7, Sr., Libero
SETTER MVP
Cailyn Kyes, Spain Park
5-7, Sr., Setter
COACH OF THE YEAR
Gretchen Boykin, Spanish Fort
HONORABLE MENTION
Outside Hitter/Right Side: Myah Skanes, Saraland, Jr.; JerrieSue Godbee, Cullman, Sr.; Emma- Glenn Roby, Decatur, Jr.; Lyndie Springer, Hartselle, Sr.; Abigail Preuitt, Hartselle, Sr.; Sarah Johnson, Homewood, Sr.; DeCaleigh Calvin, Jasper, Sr.; Bennett Britt, Montgomery Academy, Jr.; Lucy Comer, Mountain Brook, So.; Sage Jackson, Northridge, Sr.; Ava Thomas, Oxford, Jr.; Aubrie Smith, Pelham, Sr.; Isadora Wright, Pike Road, Sr.; Peyton Harrington, Spain Park, So.; London Tucker, Spanish Fort, So.; Olivia Saint, Hazel Green, Sr.; Mae Noerager, Homewood, Sr.; Allie Rigsby, Jasper, Jr.; Adele Moffatt, Mountain Brook, Jr.; Cayden Dorger, Spanish Fort, So.
Middle: Lily Willingham, Saraland, Sr.; Ja’Niyah Mosley, Spain Park, Sr.; Natalie Maxwell, Spanish Fort, So.; Layne Moller, Chelsea, So.
Setter: Rehmat Sidhu, Montgomery Academy, Jr.; Payton Brooks, Oxford, Sr.; Emily Arnold, Rehobeth, Jr.; Taniyah Smith, Saraland, Jr.; Anna Burnett, Chelsea, Fr.; Darby Rhodes, Mountain Brook, So.; Lily Nelson, Hazel Green, So.; Brooklynn Gonzalez, Buckhorn, Jr.; Macey Moore, Gulf Shores, Sr.
Defensive Specialist/Libero: Aubree Lagunas, Athens, Jr.; Carlie Cash, Fort Payne, Sr.; Charli Vincent, Muscle Shoals, So.; Lola Gorman, Pike Road, Jr.; Camdyn Kyes, Spain Park, Fr.; Sophia Bagley, Chelsea, Sr.
CLASS 5A
Abby Langlois, Priceville, 6-1, Sr., Outside Hitter
Ava Templeton, Lawrence County, 5-5, Sr., Setter/Right Side
Blakely Faulkner, Brewer, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter
Breanna Gentry, Boaz, 5-8, Jr., Middle
Brooke Putnam, Jemison, 5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter
Chloe Duggan, Faith Academy, 5-6, Jr., Setter
Clara Crawford, Briarwood, 5-9, Sr., Middle
Ella Clarie Sullivan, UMS-Wright, 5-7, Sr., Libero
Ellie Causey, Trinity, 5-7, Sr., Setter
Italey May, Guntersville, 5-8, So., Outside Hitter
Joi McGuire, Montgomery Catholic, 5-6, Sr., Outside Hitter
Kaylin Corley, Saint James School, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Laklin Shadix, West Point, 6-0, Jr., Outside Hitter
Layla Hendrix, Arab, 6-0, Jr., Middle
Marion Haskell, John Carroll, 6-1, Sr., Right Side
Noelle Suellentrop, Briarwood, 5-11, So., Setter
Sydney Jarmon, Guntersville, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter
Sydney Johnston, Saint James School, 5-6, Sr., Libero
Virginia Townsend, Providence Christian, 5-7, Sr., Outside Hitter
Zoe Jones, Montevallo, 6-0, Sr., Outside Hitter
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mary George Vandergriff, Guntersville
5-8, Sr., Setter
ATTACKER MVP
Julie Roberts, Briarwood
5-10, Jr., Outside Hitter/Right Side
DEFENSIVE MVP
Bri McCulloch, Russellville
5-5, So., Libero
SETTER MVP
Zaria Rudolph, Montgomery Catholic
5-8, So., Middle/Setter
COACH OF THE YEAR
Melissa-Paul Gardner, Guntersville
HONORABLE MENTION
Outside Hitter/Right Side: Kailyn Redding, Fairview, Jr.; Kit Quinlivan, Headland, Sr.; Aliyah Hollingsworth, Boaz, Jr.; Makenzie Irmen, Brewer, Sr.; Brooklyn McIlwain, Faith Academy, Sr.; LaraAnne Norwood, Lawrence County, So.; Kierstyn Green, Montgomery Catholic, Jr.; Laila Hill, Russellville, Sr.; Abigail Mullens, St. Clair County, Jr.; Micaiah Shelton, Trinity, Fr.; Skylar Courtney, UMS-Wright, Sr.; Leighton Hendley, Briarwood, So.; Helen Morrison, Briarwood, Fr ; Mady Kirkpatrick, John Carroll, Sr.; Kiley Jenkins, Headland, Sr.; Chandler Thomas, UMS-Wright, Sr.; Lucy Logsdon, Montgomery Catholic, Jr.
Middle: Mikadyn Cauley, Faith Academy, Jr.; Lilly Roberts, Guntersville, Sr.; Shiloh Stanley, Guntersville, So.
Setter: Josie Childress, Priceville, Sr.; Wendy McGehee, Shelby County, Sr.; Adleigh Borgognoni, St. Clair County, Sr.; Patton Fell, West Point, Sr.; Isabella Marino, John Carroll, Sr.; Millie Lackey, Arab, Jr.
Defensive Specialist/Libero: Kayden Gronczniak, Arab, Sr.; Alley Emerson, Brewer, So.; Caroline Canady, Guntersville, Sr.; Abigayle Hilyer, Jemison, Sr.; Reagan Smith, Lawrence County, Jr.; Lauren Bailey, Providence Christian, Sr.; Lilly Smith, Trinity, So.; Charli Aris, West Point, Sr.
CLASS 4A
Addilyn Gustafson, Madison County, 5-8, Sr., Setter
Adily Alberti, Danville, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Alexis Fielder, Central-Florence, 5-7, Sr., Outside Hitter
Aliya Stevenson, Fayette County, 5-5, Jr., Outside Hitter
Anna Simone, Wilson, 6-0, Sr., Middle
Bekah Mouser, Madison Academy, 5-6, Jr., Outside Hitter
Bella Rumley, Orange Beach, 5-8, So., Outside Hitter
Bugg Watkins, Wilson, 5-5, So., Setter
Carleigh Lanford, Madison County, 5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Charlee Parris, Alexandria, 5-5, Sr., Outside Hitter
Elizabeth Rohling, St. John Paul II, 5-10, Jr., Setter
Faith Odom, Plainview, 5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter
Gillian Head, DAR, 5-7, Jr., Setter
Haniyah Standridge, West Morgan, 5-7, So., Outside Hitter
Hayden Howell, Geneva, 5-7, Sr., Outside Hitter
Maren Diefenderfer, Prattville Christian, 6-0, Jr., Middle
Mylie Stephens, Munford, 5-10, Jr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Olivia Adams, Deshler, 5-5, Jr., Outside Hitter
Olivia Rossi, Prattville Christian, 6-1, So., Outside Hitter
Rylee Jo Harbin, New Hope, 5-4, Jr., Libero
Shayna Russell, DAR, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter
Sophie Martin, Alexandria, 5-9, Sr., Setter
Ta’Maya Coman, Central-Florence, 5-11, Jr., Outside Hitter
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Macy Lea, Cherokee County
5-7, Sr., Setter
ATTACKER MVP
Nevaeh Gaidurgis, Cherokee County
5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter/Middle
DEFENSIVE MVP
Ellisan Givens, Cherokee County
5-7, Sr., Libero
SETTER MVP
Baylee Rogers, Prattville Christian
5-8, Sr., Setter
COACH OF THE YEAR
Tiffany Rieger, Cherokee County
HONORABLE MENTION
Outside Hitter/Right Side: Ava Haygood, Cherokee County, Jr.; Lydia Northam, Ashville, Sr.; Emma Guffey, DAR, So.; Isabelle Sutton, Madison Academy, Sr.; Rhyan Holloway, St. John Paul II, Sr.; Sydney Wallace, New Hope, Sr.; Olivia Poarch, Wilson, So.; Emeri Thompson, Central-Florence, Sr.; Jaxson Bruce, Plainview, Jr.
Middle: Kylie Jeffers, Alexandria, Sr.; Jolie Alexander, Cherokee County, So.; Izzy Fearnside, Madison County, Jr.; Adyson Brown, Curry, Sr.; Leah Cate Wilson, Prattville Christian, Sr.; Raygen Muse, West Morgan, Jr.
Setter: Makyala Willingham, Deshler, Sr.; Jada Gray, Plainview, So.; Ryleigh Cochran, Ashville, Jr.; Sarah Bacon, Madison Academy, So.; Ella Bilbo, Orange Beach, Sr.; Jayce Page, Curry, Sr.; Carly Hensley, Danville, Sr.; Caylen Williams, Fayette County, Sr.
Defensive Specialist/Libero: Isabella Grant, St. John Paul II, Jr.; Kendal Scogin, Deshler, Jr.; Charlie Richey, Plainview, Sr.; Mckenna Jackson, Danville, Sr.; Ava Hodo, Orange Beach, Sr.; Morgan Fowler, Prattville Christian, Sr.; Anna Neal, Central-Florence, Sr.; Paige Bradshaw, Madison County, Fr.
CLASS 3A
Adeline Dickerson, Lauderdale County, 5-2, Sr., Libero
Alanah Fitch, Ohatchee, 5-4, Sr., Outside Hitter
Alexis Scott, Mobile Christian, 5-6, Sr., Outside Hitter
Amelia Smith, St. Luke’s, 6-0, Sr., Outside Hitter
Ann Davis Sinquefield, Houston Academy, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter
Bentlee Pahman, Donoho, 5-6, Jr., Libero
Blakely Baggett, Holly Pond, 5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter
Callee Taylor, Donoho, 5-8, Sr., Setter
Chelsey McReary, T.R. Miller, 5-7, Jr., Middle/Setter
Ellison Stewart, Westbrook Chrisitan, 5-7, Sr., Outside Hitter
Emma Kate Frazier, St. Luke’s, 5-5, Fr., Libero
Lana Rowell, Geraldine, 5-7, Sr., Outside Hitter
Leighton Scott, Lee-Scott, 5-6, Sr., Outside Hitter
McKenzie Doner, Elkmont, 5-6, Jr., Outside Hitter/Middle
Mia Talbot, Glencoe, 5-8, So., Outside Hitter
Millie Gay, Houston Academy, 6-1, Jr., Middle
Raylee Neal, Westbrook Chrisitan, 5-4, Sr., Setter
Reagan Robinson, Vinemont, 5-7, Sr., Right Side
Rorie Dunbar, Glenwood, 5-10, Jr., Setter
Sunjia King-Davis, Lauderdale County, 5-9, Sr., Middle
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Haley Eldridge, Mobile Christian
5-6, Sr., Setter
ATTACKER MVP
Hadley Kelly, Mobile Christian
6-1, Jr., Middle
DEFENSIVE MVP
Melissa Patel, Mobile Christian
5-5, Sr., Libero
SETTER MVP
Baker Garside, St. Luke’s
5-6, Sr., Setter
COACH OF THE YEAR
Mallory Boyington, Mobile Christian
HONORABLE MENTION
Outside Hitter/Right Side: Kate Williamon, Donoho, Sr.; Ava Michales, Donoho, Sr.; Karlie Baker, Geraldine, Jr.; Amiyah Thomas, Piedmont, Jr.; Libby King, Westbrook Chrisitan, Jr.; Shannon Alvord, Northside Methodist, Jr.; Emma Underwood, Elkmont, Sr.; Emery Owens, Lauderdale County, Sr.
Middle: Madalynn Moody, Glenwood, Sr.; Avery Dunnam, Lee-Scott, Sr.; Addison Holcomb, Vinemont, Sr.; Millie Wilson, St. Luke’s, Jr.
Setter: Kinlee Montgomery, Glencoe, Jr.; Jessie Richey, Geraldine, 8.
Defensive Specialist/Libero: Emersyn White, Glenwood, Sr.; Caroline Miller, Vinemont, Sr.
CLASS 2A
Alayna Tate, Belgreen, 5-5, Sr., Setter
Ella Estave, Covenant Christian, 5-5, Sr., Libero
Ella Parris, Pleasant Valley, 5-8, Sr., MB/DS
Ellie Patterson, Pleasant Valley, 5-11, Jr., Middle
Heidi Warren, Samson, 5-7, So., Setter
Holly Warren, Samson, 5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter
Isleigh Hicks, Southeastern, 5-10, Sr., Middle
Kalyn Jones, Lindsay Lane, 5-10, Jr., Outside Hitter
Kaylie Foster, G.W. Long, 5-11, Jr., Outside Hitter
Kindal Grace, Cedar Bluff, 6-0, Sr., Outside Hitter
Layla Hanvy, Decatur Heritage, 6-0, Jr., Middle
Maddie Clanton, Sand Rock, 5-8, Jr., Setter
Maddie McKinley, Washington County, 5-10, Sr., Middle
Marli Stewart, Winston County, 5-6, Sr., Setter
Mollie Sak, Mars Hill Bible, 5-5, Jr., Outside Hitter
Molly Wright, Mars Hill Bible, 5-5, Jr., Outside Hitter
Riley Green, Lindsay Lane, 5-4, Jr., Setter
Sally Poole, Tuscaloosa Academy, 5-7, Sr., Setter
Sawyer Hughes, G.W. Long, 5-9, Jr., Setter
Zoe Griffin, Covenant Christian, 5-11, Sr., Outside Hitter
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Elise Wheeler, Pleasant Valley
5-9, Jr., Setter
ATTACKER MVP
Lynleigh Cobb, Winston County
5-10, Sr., Outside Hitter
DEFENSIVE MVP
Madison Schwabe, Pleasant Valley
5-8, Sr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
SETTER MVP
Kate James, Mars Hill Bible
5-8, So., Setter
COACH OF THE YEAR
Jennifer Mann, Pleasant Valley
HONORABLE MENTION
Outside Hitter/Right Side: Ella Williams, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr.; Kaylie Joseph, G.W. Long, Sr.; Paitlyn Hughes, Sand Rock, Jr.; Carly Cason, Tharptown, So.; Jaylee Calloway, Winston County, Sr.; Alice Morrison, Lindsay Lane, Jr.
Middle: Carson Hovater, Belgreen, Sr.; Haylan Crook, Mars Hill Bible, So.; Caitlyn Lynch, Sand Rock, Sr.; Raina Gunter, Washington County, Sr.
Setter: Rylie Walker, Cedar Bluff, Sr.; Saydee Coan, Covenant Christian, So.; Rose Garner, Decatur Heritage, Jr.; Tippy Ridge, Washington County, So.; Kaylee Norton, Faith Christian, Fr.
Defensive Specialist/Libero: Bryn Scott, Belgreen, Sr.; Amelia Hamiter, Tuscaloosa Academy, So.
CLASS 1A
Addie Cate Henderson, Meek, 5-6, So., Outside Hitter
Alex Grimes, Brantley, 5-8, Jr., Middle
Alli Dutton, Lynn, 5-7, Jr., Outside Hitter
AllieRuth Powell, Addison, 5-9, 7, Outside Hitter
Anna Daniel, Faith Christian, 5-7, Jr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Aubrey Kelley, Spring Garden, 5-10, So., Outside Hitter
Avery Brunson, Brantley, 5-8, Sr., Middle/Outside Hitter
Breanna Stokley, Millry, 5-10, Sr., Right Side
Cooper Reese Williams, Marion County, 5-8, 8, Outside Hitter
Destiny Burns, Athens Bible, 5-4, Sr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Emma Kate Marler, Kinston, 5-9, Fr., Outside Hitter
Emory Pezent, University Charter, 5-8, Sr., Right Side/Setter
Gracie Rhoades, Kinston, 5-8, Jr., Outside Hitter
Isabella Kelley, Fayetteville, 5-3, Jr., Setter
Kenleigh McArthur, Fayetteville, 5-7, Jr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Kohl Tittle, Lynn, 5-6, Jr., Outside Hitter
Kylie Murrell, Athens Bible, 5-6, Fr., Setter/Right Side
LillyAnne Doggette, Millry, 6-0, Sr., Outside Hitter/Middle
Lola Dixon, University Charter, 5-6, Jr., Right Side/Setter
Marley Kilcrease, Brantley, 5-5, Jr., Setter
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Ava Bartlett, Addison
5-11, Jr., Middle
ATTACKER MVP
Annie Ricard, Faith Christian
5-11, Jr., Outside Hitter
DEFENSIVE MVP
Molli Sandlin, Meek
4-11, So., Libero
SETTER MVP
AnnaBeth Powell, Addison
5-9, So., Setter
COACH OF THE YEAR
Sadie Hall, Addison
HONORABLE MENTION
Outside Hitter/Right Side: Shakira Holcombe, Millry, Jr.; Chloe Bush, Pleasant Home, So.; Izzi Hunter, Pleasant Home, So.; Alana Jones, Billingsley, Sr.; Savannah Thrower, Fayetteville, Sr.; Vera Aderholt, Athens Bible, Fr.
Middle: Allyx Williamson, Kinston, Jr.; Kylee Smith, Marion County, 8.
Setter: Carmyn Daugherty, Meek, Sr.; Kendall Wyatt, Addison, Sr.; Bekah Junkin, Marion County, So.
Defensive Specialist/Libero: Anna Belle Collins, Meek, Sr.; Madelyn Egbert, University Charter, Jr.; Shelby Boice, Billingsley, Jr.
AISA
Abby Lovell, Lowndes Academy, Jr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Amari George, Abbeville, Jr., Middle
Baylie Barrett, Edgewood, Jr., Outside Hitter/Defensive Specialist
Bentley Graham, Macon East, So., OH/RS
Bradford Harrell, Jackson, Sr., Defensive Specialist
Brooke Massey, Clarke Prep, Sr., Outside Hitter
Camryn Hess, Lowndes Academy, Sr., Middle
Caroline Christmas, Southern Academy, So., Outside Hitter
Catie Wallace Self, Lowndes Academy, Jr., Setter
Dixie Perry, South Choctaw, Sr., Middle
Harlie Barrett, Edgewood, Sr., Setter
Henlee Garvin, Hooper Academy, Sr., Outside Hitter
Jenna Conway, Hooper Academy, So., Middle
Kelsey Smith, Macon East, Jr., Setter
Kylie Calame, Morgan Academy, Sr., Outside Hitter
Mallory Newton, Southern Academy, Jr., Setter
Mary Clara Floyd, South Choctaw, Sr., Outside Hitter
Megan Hardy, Macon East, Jr., Libero
Mollie Ross, Macon East, Sr., Outside Hitter
Olivia Garris, Jackson Academy, Sr., Outside Hitter
Sarah Moore, Morgan Academy, Sr., Outside Hitter
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Jamya Powell, Macon East
Sr., Middle/Outside Hitter
ATTACKER MVP
Abby Sluder, Southern Academy
Jr., Middle
DEFENSIVE MVP
Maggie Taylor, Clarke Prep
Sr., Setter/Defensive Specialist
SETTER MVP
Libby Bressler, Hooper Academy
Sr., Setter
COACH OF THE YEAR
Codi Berry. Macon East
HONORABLE MENTION
Outside Hitter/Right Side: Katelyn Keef, Cornerstone Christian, Sr.; Sarah Murchison, Lowndes Academy, Jr.
Middle: Ellie Pugh, Hooper Academy, Sr.; Emma Phillips, Lowndes Academy, Jr.; Brooke Waters, Morgan Academy, Sr.
Setter: Mallory Newton, Southern Academy, Jr.
Defensive Specialist/Libero: Kinlee Dismukes, Lowndes Academy, Jr.
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