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May 31 high school lacrosse highlights
It was another rainy Saturday for high school lacrosse.
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Lake Charles, LA – April 3, 2025 – St. Louis Catholic High School is excited to announce the hiring of Chris Truax as the new Head Football Coach. With 25 years of coaching experience at both the college and high school levels, Coach Truax brings a wealth of knowledge and a winning track record to […]
Lake Charles, LA – April 3, 2025 – St. Louis Catholic High School is excited to announce the hiring of Chris Truax as the new Head Football Coach.
With 25 years of coaching experience at both the college and high school levels, Coach Truax brings a wealth of knowledge and a winning track record to the St. Louis community. Coach Truax’s career includes time spent on three college coaching staffs, most notably at Stephen F. Austin, Northwestern State, and McNeese State University, where he contributed to five conference championships. His vast experience and passion for football are complemented by his strong leadership qualities, making him an ideal fit to lead the St. Louis Catholic football program into the future.
“We are thrilled to welcome Coach Truax to our St. Louis Catholic family,” said Pat Neck, Athletic Director of St. Louis Catholic High School. “His experience, dedication, and passion for developing young athletes both on and off the field will have a profound impact on our school community. We believe that under his leadership, our football program will continue to grow and thrive.”
Coach Truax has spent his career developing players and helping them achieve success both athletically and academically. He has built a reputation for his focus on discipline, character, and teamwork, which are part of his core values. Coach Truax has been married to his wife, Michelle, for 31 years, and they have three children: the late Harold Christopher, Lexie, and Tatum. His family’s support has been a cornerstone of his career, and he is excited to have them by his side as he begins this new chapter.
To welcome Coach Truax to the St. Louis Catholic family, a meet-and-greet event will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Pavilion at St. Louis Catholic High School. This is an open event for all members of the community to come and meet Coach Truax, hear from him directly, and learn more about his vision for the future of the football program. Everyone is welcome to attend and be part of this exciting new chapter for St. Louis Catholic athletics.
St. Louis Catholic High School looks forward to the future under Coach Truax’s leadership and is eager to begin the next chapter in the school’s football program. The school community, players, and fans alike are ready for an exciting season ahead.
May 31 high school lacrosse highlights Updated: 6:41 PM EDT May 31, 2025 In what has become *** weekly tradition, the weather impacted the local high school sports schedule, but we still saw some high school lacrosse. We’ll start in Portland. The Waynefleet girls hosted Greeley. Casey Curtis sets up Skyler Harris for *** Waynefleet […]
May 31 high school lacrosse highlights
In what has become *** weekly tradition, the weather impacted the local high school sports schedule, but we still saw some high school lacrosse. We’ll start in Portland. The Waynefleet girls hosted Greeley. Casey Curtis sets up Skyler Harris for *** Waynefleet goal and the Flyers lead for. 2 in the second quarter, Greeley answered with 2 goals in the final minute of the first half. Kylie Lord sets up Jane Flynn in front of the net, then Audrey Ingersoll scores off the free position, and Greeley takes control for *** 7 to 4 win. The Freeport girls faced off against Freiburg Academy. Phoebe Sartori starts the scoring for Freiburg just 48 seconds into the game, but Freeport quickly responded, Lana De Russo passes over to Emma White, who takes it to the net. Then in transition, White passes ahead of Gwen Dunham, who gives the Falcons the lead. Freeport wins 18 to 9 to stay undefeated. Also undefeated Falmouth Boys. They hosted Kennybunk today. Hayden Davis sets up the goal by Evan Yale, and the Navigators get *** quick 3 goal lead. 90 seconds later, Davis keeps the ball and fires the shot past the keeper to make it 40 navigators. Just 32 seconds after that, Hudson Berry joins the fund for Foulmen. They lead from start to finish in *** 17 to 3 win to stay unbeaten. It was *** foggy afternoon in Cape Elizabeth as they hosted the the hosted Brunswick. The Dragons with *** great scoring chance in the 3rd quarter, but Cape goalie Luke Gaggney gets the save. Moments after some nice passing by Brunswick leads to *** thin white goal and the Dragons lead 4 to 3. Harry Converse then ties the game up for the Capers by splitting the defenders, and Cape wins 7 to 4. B.
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May 31 high school lacrosse highlights
It was another rainy Saturday for high school lacrosse.
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The Martha’s Vineyard’s girls tennis team started their run at a state title with a opening round win. The third ranked Vineyarders (16-1) defeated No. 30 Seekonk 4-1 on Saturday in the Division 4, Round of 32. Laina Dubin defeated Madison Fitzgerald in first singles (6-2, 6-2), and Charlotte Marshard beat Liana DaFonseca in second singles (6-1 […]
The Martha’s Vineyard’s girls tennis team started their run at a state title with a opening round win.
The third ranked Vineyarders (16-1) defeated No. 30 Seekonk 4-1 on Saturday in the Division 4, Round of 32.
Laina Dubin defeated Madison Fitzgerald in first singles (6-2, 6-2), and Charlotte Marshard beat Liana DaFonseca in second singles (6-1 ,6-3).
Leah Thomson and Zoe Treitman defeated Lyla and Grace Baldassi in first doubles (6-1, 6-1), while Ella Moran and Clemintine Zeender beat Abigail Visnik and Chloe Machado in second doubles (6-0, 6-1).
Next up for the Vineyarders is a Round of 16 matchup with No. 14 Boston Latin Academy on June 3.
In other high school playoff action:
Div. 5, Prelims: No. 33 West Boylston 7, No. 32 Bourne 6: The Canalmen (3-18) lost by one run for the second straight game to end their season. James Crowell went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI, while Griffin Kelly was 2-for-3 with a double and a triple for Bourne. Bryce Young pitched five innings, gave up three earned runs, and struck out six.
Div. 3, Round of 32: No. 14 Cape Cod Academy 16, No. 19 Medway 3: The Seahawks (11-5) had lost three of their last four prior to the postseason, but they broke that slump as they picked up a win in their opening round playoff game.
Div. 1, Round of 32: No. 8 Bishop Feehan 20, No. 25 Barnstable 6: The Red Hawks (8-10) lost four of their last five games, all to playoff teams.
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Forney is in the state finals for the third time in school history and will look to be the first team to win a Class 6A Division II title in UIL history. Meanwhile, Humble Kingwood is hoping to win state title No. 1. This is the first time Kingwood has been in the finals since […]
Forney is in the state finals for the third time in school history and will look to be the first team to win a Class 6A Division II title in UIL history.
Meanwhile, Humble Kingwood is hoping to win state title No. 1. This is the first time Kingwood has been in the finals since a 3-2 loss to Lewisville in 2013.
In Division II, Kingwood has been one of the state’s hottest teams down the stretch. The Lady Mustangs have won 10 in a row since a regular season loss to Humble Summer Creek and are unbeaten in the playoffs. Their pitching staff has allowed just 14 runs in nine playoff games, and their offense has produced plenty to advance.
Forney, the 2018 Class 5A state champion, brings one of the most complete resumes in the field. The Lady Jackrabbits have outscored opponents 366-69 this year and showed plenty of grit in their semifinal series against Denton Guyer. After dropping Game 1, they got clutch homers from Ryann Harris and Cailey Slade to win the next two and punch their ticket to the final.
First pitch is schedule for 1 p.m. Saturday at McCombs Field in Austin. You can watch the game (subscription fee required) on NFHS Network.
About Kingwood
Playoff record: 9-0
Key players: Hunter Quentel (P/UTIL) .462 / 17-3; Mia Gagliardi (C/3B, sr.) .442; Addyson Sheppard (SS/UTIL, sr.) .459; Lyndsie Gilman (P, jr.) 5-0; Leilani Garcia (2B/SS, sr.) .451; Hunter Quentel (P/UTIL, soph.) .462; Samantha Trezecki (DH/C, fr.) .317; Kendall Yates (1B/P) .316 / 2-1; Frei Pizarro (P/3B, jr.) .286 / 9-0.
About Forney
Playoff record: 8-1
Key players: Cailey Slade (P/1B, sr.) .479 / 17-0; Emmit Santos (P/OF, soph.) .333 / 17-2; Eva Daniels (SS/2B, sr.) .462; Emma Boren (2B/SS, sr.) .409; Ryann Harris (C/3B, fr.) .388; Domiana English (3B/LF, soph.) .397; Ashlyn Oscar (1B/UTIL, sr.) .429; Maddy Dickey (CF/SS, sr.) .389; Juliana Tamburine (LF/2B, soph.) .388.
Follow High School on SI – Texas for complete coverage of the UIL Texas high school softball state championships, including scores, highlights, and player updates throughout the weekend.
In the meantime, check out our Class 1A-3A previews, as well as previews for 4A, 5A and 6A state championships.
You can also check out other state championship game results from Thursday’s games for Class 2A Division I, Class 2A Division II, Class 3A Division I, and Class 3A Division II, or read up on Coahoma making history.
Forney goes to bat first in top of 1st. Game started about 15 minutes later than planned
Hunter Quentel works around a leadoff double. Going to the bottom of the 1st
Leilani Garcia with a double for Kingwood but she gets stranded at 3rd.
After 1, 0-0
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Southern Arizona student-athletes dominated in their respective sports this past season, leading to unforgettable moments and wins. Here are our top moments, athletes and coaches who made the 2024-25 season special. Plus, we’ll share the winners of last week’s reader’s choice polls. Top fall athletes Dezmen Roebuck, Marana High School A star on offense and […]
Southern Arizona student-athletes dominated in their respective sports this past season, leading to unforgettable moments and wins. Here are our top moments, athletes and coaches who made the 2024-25 season special.
Plus, we’ll share the winners of last week’s reader’s choice polls.
Dezmen Roebuck, Marana High School
A star on offense and defense, Marana’s Dezmen Roebuck jumps for joy after making the game-icing interception in the final seconds of the Tigers’ win over Salpointe Catholic on Aug. 30, 2024, in Marana.
Marana senior and wide receiver Dezmen Roebuck made history this past September when he broke the state receiving record with 283 career receptions during a game against Higley. He finished his high school football career with 352 receptions. ALA-Gilbert North’s Brandon Phelps previously held the record with 282 career receptions. Although the Tigers didn’t win the AIA Open State Championships this past season, the team went undefeated in the regular season with a 10-0 record.
Roebuck also received numerous awards for his exceptional career with the Tigers, including Arizona’s 2024 Gatorade State Player of the Year and the prestigious Ed Doherty Award. He committed to the University of Washington last year.
Amelia North, Rincon/University High School
Rincon/University cross country runner Amelia North climbs a hill with a teammate on the first lap of a 5K during a meet at Reid Park on Oct. 1, 2024.
Rincon/University senior and cross country runner, Amelia North, snagged eight (no, that’s not a typo) first-place wins during the fall season. During October’s Eye of the Tiger Invitational at Marana High School, she set a personal best time of 17:44.0 in the 5,000 meters. Her record was the fastest in the state across all divisions. Throughout the season, she has been ranked No. 1 in the state in girls cross country, beating out runners from the Phoenix area. In the fall state tournament, she took home second place in the 5,000 meters.
Earlier this month, North committed to the University of Arizona, where she will compete in cross country and track and field.
Malaysia Roebuck, Marana High School flag football
– When it comes to Southern Arizona high school football, the Roebucks are a household name, including flag football player Malaysia Roebuck, the sister of Dezmen and Sean. Malaysia had 17 touchdowns this season and made it onto the national leaderboards for touchdowns, total points and punt return yards.
Soso Okpara, Mica Mountain High School girls volleyball
– Mica Mountain senior Soso Okpara had a killer volleyball season last fall. The Air Force Academy commit had 300 kills this past season. For reference, the national average is 52. With Okpara in tow, the Thunderbolts went 15-2 in the regular season, making it all the way to the championship match of the state tournament before losing 3-0 to Estrella Foothills.
Emiliano Caldera, Catalina High School cross country
– Catalina’s Emiliano Caldera had a junior year for the books. Throughout the fall cross country season, he snagged three first-place wins in 5,000-meter events, including the TUSD XC Championship. At the state championship, he finished in 11th place with a personal best of 16:20.1. During a conversation with the Star last year, Caldera said he hopes to compete for NAU after graduating high school.
Sergio Vega, Sunnyside High School
Sergio Vega, right, spars with Adyn Bostick during wresting practice at Sunnyside High School. Vega is ranked No. 1 in the 138-pound weight class and No. 11 in the pound-for-pound class in the United States.
Wrestling dominates the winter sports season in Tucson, so it’s no surprise that we had to choose wrestling royalty as our top athletes for this season.
Sunnyside senior Sergio Vega is one of the best wrestlers in the nation. In the fall and winter, he was ranked No. 1 in the U.S. in the 138-pound weight class. Since then, he’s bumped down to No. 3, but being in the top five in the country is still an accomplishment to be proud of. Vega has numerous wins under his belt, including at the prestigious FloWrestling’s Who’s Number One tournament and USA Wrestling’s Junior National Championships. On a local level, he ended his career with four state championships.
Vega, a multi-generational wrestler, was previously committed to Ivy League Cornell but flipped to Oklahoma State, where he will wrestle this fall.
Elizabeth Valenzuela Smith, Pueblo High School
Elizabeth Valenzuela Smith cartwheels through her warmups during a work out at Pueblo High School on June 5, 2024. Joining her father, Josiah, and grandfather, Orlando, Elizabeth is the latest of three generations to notch Arizona state championships in wrestling at Pueblo High School.
Mentioning Tucson’s wrestling royalty wouldn’t be complete without putting Pueblo’s Elizabeth Valenzuela Smith in the mix. She may only be a sophomore, but Valenzuela Smith is a third-generation state champion, preceded by her father, Josiah and grandfather, Orlando Smith. Her first state championship was a first for Pueblo and the Tucson Unified School District. She added a second state championship to her résumé earlier this year.
Currently, Valenzuela Smith is ranked No. 18 in the U.S. in the 115-pound weight class.
Leo Gutierrez, Salpointe Catholic High School boys soccer
– Salpointe’s Leo Gutierrez is one of the best soccer players to touch the pitch in Southern Arizona. During the winter season, Gutierrez was No. 1 in the nation in goals and points. The star player even received an offer from New York City FC, but he ultimately opted to return home to Salpointe for his senior year. It’s a good thing he did because he helped lead the team to its record fifth straight state championship earlier this year.
America Cazares, Pueblo High School girls basketball
– Pueblo had an incredible season in the 5A conference, losing only two regular-season games. A big part of the Warriors’ success is due to junior America Cazares, who put up serious numbers. She recorded 759 points, 116 rebounds and 120 steals this season. She ranked No. 43 in the U.S. for points per game with 28.1.
America Romero, Douglas High School girls soccer
– Douglas sophomore and goalkeeper America Romero had 171 saves this season, placing her on multiple leaderboards. She ranked No. 11 in Arizona and No. 63 nationally for her saves. With Romero in the box, the Bulldogs only lost one regular-season game, ending the season with an 11-1 record.
Austin Cohen, Catalina Foothills High School
Catalina Foothills senior tennis player Austin Cohen poses for a photo after his workout at Himmel Park on April 29, 2025.
Foothills senior tennis star Austin Cohen is the top player in Arizona and No. 65 in the nation in the 2025 recruiting class. Before even attending Foothills, Cohen had already recorded 450 wins. The senior has multiple state championships, including this season’s team championships (the school’s 18th overall) and his second straight individual title. As an individual, he has a 30-0 record.
Cohen is set to attend William & Mary in Virginia this fall.
Kendall Freidinger, Empire High School
Kendall Freidinger, of Empire High School, pitches in the first inning during a game at Tanque Verde High School on April 21, 2025.
Empire pitching ace and senior Kendall Freidinger is one of the top softball players in Southern Arizona. She had 281 strikeouts this season, placing her at No. 62 on the national leaderboards. She also notched a 1.13 ERA this season. Freidinger and the Ravens battled to the very end of the season, earning their second straight state championship earlier this month. Despite the state tournament being a stressful time, Freidinger lived for each moment, eager to play the tougher games and figure out how to improve for the next game.
Freidinger is heading to Weber State this fall to study health administration.
Amelia Streuber, Canyon del Oro High School softball
– CDO ace Amelia Streuber ended her season with 100 strikeouts and a 0.88 ERA. While the Dorados didn’t come home with a state title this year, falling 4-0 in the championship game, they went undefeated in the regular season, thanks to Streuber. Off the field, Streuber has documented her college recruitment journey online, helping other athletes in similar positions. She will attend Oregon State this fall on a scholarship.
Bryan Martinez, Bisbee High School baseball
– Bisbee baseball star Bryan Martinez and the Pumas went undefeated this season, going 17-0 in the regular season. Martinez excelled this season with a 0.44 ERA and a batting average of .458. For his winning record, Martinez is ranked No. 2 in the state and No. 21 in the nation.
Lacey Kaufman, Salpointe Catholic High School girls tennis
– Salpointe sophomore Lacey Kaufman is making a name for herself in the local tennis scene. Kaufman took home the state title for the Div. II singles event at this year’s state championship. The Lady Lancers also took home the title for the team event.
Pat Nugent, Mica Mountain football
Mica Mountain head coach Pat Nugent holds the trophy after his team’s victory in the 4A football state championship on Dec. 6, 2024, in Tempe.
Mica Mountain football head coach Pat Nugent led the Thunderbolts to their first state championship in just three years as a varsity program. Soon after the state championship, Nugent retired, with 27 seasons as a head coach at multiple schools under his belt.
“You always want to keep fighting and battling but to end up being a champion and 14-0 with a special group, it’s a special way,” Nugent previously told the Star. “It’s always hard to leave but it’s a great opportunity to step away from the game.”
Nugent previously coached at Flowing Wells, Canyon del Oro and Cienega. He has a combined 172-66 career coaching record.
Shannon Woolridge, Empire softball
Empire’s Eva Peace rounds third for home with a high five from coach Shannon Woolridge after Peace’s two-run home run put Empire up 4-0 en route to an eventual 10-6 win over Valley Christian on May 11 in the Arizona Class 3A state title game in Tempe.
Empire softball head coach Shannon Woolridge guided the Ravens to their second consecutive state championship this spring. Before taking home the state title, Empire had quite the season. The Ravens were on a 39-game winning streak that dated back to last season. With the championship title in hand, Empire finished the season with a 28-1 record.
But if you were to ask what made the Ravens’ season so spectacular, Woolridge would give all the credit to his athletes.
“… To see these kids come in as bright-eyed, inexperienced freshmen to young women that are ready to lead and take on the world … I mean, the wins are great. The championships are great. But seeing them develop into young women who are ready for that next step is probably the most gratifying,” he previously told the Star.
Roebuck breaks state record
– Marana football star Dezmen Roebuck broke the state receiving record with 283 career receptions during a game against Higley in September. He ultimately finished his high school football career with 352 receptions.
Johanna Simpson joined Nogales’ inaugural flag football team to try something new and ended up loving it. Four games into the school’s debut flag football season, she already logged 279 rushing yards.
Nogales debuts girls flag football team
– Nogales High School debuted its girls flag football this past fall. The team went 9-3 in its inaugural season.
Catalina Foothills girls win 13th state swimming championship
– Foothills’ girls swim and dive team won its 13th state championship (since 2000) last November.
Salpointe girls and boys teams win state soccer tournament
– Salpointe soccer dominated the 4A conference in the winter, with both teams bringing home state titles. The boys took down Scottsdale Saguaro 7-2, and the girls defeated Prescott, 1-0, in the championship games.
Flowing Wells celebrates 50 years of Lady Cabs basketball
– More than 50 community members and alumni showed up last winter to celebrate 50 years of Flowing Wells girls basketball. The Lady Cabs have won 19 region championships, been to 11 state finals fours, were state runner-up six times and won the 2008 state championship since its inception in 1975.
Pueblo Warriors America Cazares (3) collects the rebound during the MLK Coaches for Charity Classic at McKale Center, Jan. 20, 2025.
Local student-athletes participate in the MLK Basketball Classic at McKale Center
– Numerous basketball players from Southern Arizona high schools competed in the annual MLK Basketball Classic in January. The event, which is hosted by Coaches for Charity, raises money for elementary school sports equipment and scholarships.
Empire wins back-to-back state softball titles
– Empire winning its second straight state championship was not only a memorable moment for the team, but for all high school sports enthusiasts in Southern Arizona. The Ravens defeated Yuma Catholic, 1-0, in extra innings for the state title.
Rincon/University boys volleyball wins TUSD tourney
– Rincon/University boys volleyball won the TUSD invitational in March, taking down Pueblo, Canyon del Oro, Cholla and Palo Verde Magnet, with an overall score of 8-0. The win is a first for new Rincon/University boys coach Sean Haynes, who led the Rangers to an 11-6 season.
Timothy Tran, a senior varsity volleyball player at Rincon/University High School, serves the ball during a game against Salpointe Catholic, April 12, 2025.
Pusch Ridge wins first state golf title
– In the final push of the spring season, Pusch Ridge returned to Tucson with its first-ever golf state championship. The team edged Phoenix-area schools, Phoenix Country Day (604) and Valley Christian (605), with a final score of 603.
– Tucson’s top girl student-athlete of the fall season: Vita Carr, Tucson High School swim
– Tucson’s top boy student-athlete of the fall season: Emiliano Caldera, Catalina High School cross country
– Tucson’s top girl student-athlete of the winter season: Sarah Perez, Sahuarita High School wrestling, and America Romero, Douglas High School soccer (Results showed a 50/50 tie)
– Tucson’s top boy student-athlete of the winter season: Kameron Pippen, Palo Verde High School basketball, and Leo Gutierrez, Salpointe High School soccer (Results showed a 50/50 tie)
– Tucson’s top girl student-athlete of the spring season: A three-way tie among Amelia Streuber and Molly Herman, CDO High School softball; Lourdes Gamez, St. Augustine Catholic High School softball; and Claire Achilles, Tanque Verde High School softball
– Tucson’s top boy student-athlete of the spring season: Milo Mandolini, Sabino High School track and field
Contact Elvia Verdugo, the Star’s community sports editor, at everdugo@tucson.com. A journalism and history graduate from the University of Arizona, she shares stories highlighting what makes Tucson and its community special.
ALL-STATE BASEBALL: Athens Bible’s Murrell headlines local contingent with 1st-team honors Published 5:00 am Saturday, May 31, 2025 1 of 1 Several local standouts recognized by ASWA Athens Bible’s Luke Murrell earned first-team honors following the release of this year’s All-State baseball team on Saturday. Murrell, who also received a first-team nod last year, was […]
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Several local standouts recognized by ASWA
Athens Bible’s Luke Murrell earned first-team honors following the release of this year’s All-State baseball team on Saturday.
Murrell, who also received a first-team nod last year, was joined on the honorary squad by Athens’ Hudson Marks and Elkmont’s Corder Hobbs, both of whom secured second-team accolades. Athens’ Ashton Dickey and Athens Bible’s Ethan Barnes, meanwhile, were honorable mentions.
The All-State baseball team is decided by the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s prep committee, which chooses from a list of athletes spanning seven classifications across the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The Alabama Independent School Association is also part of the annual selection process.
See below for capsules on local players spotlighted by the ASWA as well as the full All-State baseball team.
Name: Luke Murrell
School: Athens Bible
Class: 1A
All-State Status: First-Team Infielder
Highlights: Compiled a .565 average with a .610 on-base percentage, 1.528 OPS, 48 hits, 35 runs, 28 RBIs, 19 stolen bases, 15 doubles, 10 walks and six triples.
Name: Ashton Dickey
School: Athens
Class: 6A
All-State Status: Honorable Mention Outfielder
Highlights: Compiled a .350 average with a .418 on-base percentage, .893 OPS, 28 hits, 15 runs, 13 RBIs, nine walks, eight stolen bases, four doubles and three triples.
Name: Ethan Barnes
School: Athens Bible
Class: 1A
All-State Status: Honorable Mention Utility
Highlights: Compiled a .416 average with a .511 on-base percentage, 1.030 OPS, 32 hits, 26 runs, 26 RBIs, 14 stolen bases and six doubles.
Name: Hudson Marks
School: Athens
Class: 6A
All-State Status: Second-Team Utility
Highlights: Compiled a .360 average with a .453 on-base percentage, .958 OPS, 32 hits, 19 runs, 17 RBIs, 11 doubles, 11 walks and five stolen bases. Compiled a 2.80 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 50 strikeouts in 45 innings pitched. Held opponents to a .261 batting average against.
Name: Corder Hobbs
School: Elkmont
Class: 3A
All-State Status: Second-Team Designated Hitter
Highlights: Compiled a .421 average with a .602 on-base percentage, 1.444 OPS, 32 hits, 29 RBIs, 29 walks, 11 doubles and seven home runs.
CLASS 7A
Player of the year
Steele Hall, Hewitt-Trussville
Pitcher of the year
Tanner Hermesch, Bob Jones
Hitter of the year
Rock Gearhart, Fairhope
Coach of the year
Nick Richardson, Tuscaloosa Co.
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Brady Cavanaugh, Enterprise, Jr.
P: Christian Helmers, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
P: Tanner Hermesch, Bob Jones, Sr.
P: Brady Richardson, Enterprise, Sr.
C: Mikey Vanderheyden, Enterprise, Sr.
IF: Steele Hall, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
IF: Kole Nicholson, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr.
IF: Walker Turner, Enterprise, Jr.
IF: Wyatt Williams, Thompson, Jr.
OF: Will Adams, Hoover, Jr.
OF: Rock Gearhart, Fairhope, Sr.
OF: Cross Tonsmeire, Vestavia Hills, Jr.
UT: Ma’Kale Holden, Thompson, Sr.
UT: Zack Johnson, Bob Jones, Sr.
DH: Will Langston, Vestavia Hills, Sr.
DH: Jaxson Wood, Hoover, Jr.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Jackson Lyles, Robertsdale, Sr.
P: Brooks Mellown, Tuscaloosa Co., Jr.
P: Hudson Mitchell, Hewitt-Trussville, Fr.
P: Will Whatley, Auburn, Sr.
C: Perrin Gomez, Dothan, Jr.
IF: Sam Brown, Central-Phenix City, Sr.
IF: Charlie Cassingham, Grissom, Sr.
IF: Steven Cavaco, Huntsville, Sr.
IF: Gavin Smith, Vestavia Hills, Jr.
OF: Dillon Adkins, Bob Jones, Sr.
OF: Anderson Harris, Thompson, Sr.
OF: Gavin Maund, Enterprise, Sr.
UT: Joshua Burrell, Grissom, Sr.
UT: Miles Drew Johnson, Fairhope, Sr.
DH: Cooper Huffman, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
DH: Angelo Santiago, Auburn, Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
P: Cam Norton, Central-Phenix City, Jr.
P: Will Sparks, Fairhope, Sr.
C: Drew Ollis, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
C: Hudson Smith, James Clemens, So.
IF: Cam Martin, Bob Jones, Sr.
OF: Trey Harville, Austin, Fr.
OF: William Tonsmeire, Vestavia Hills, Sr.
UT: Emory Yohn, Central-Phenix City, Sr.
DH: Jashaun Moten, Tuscaloosa Co., Jr.
CLASS 6A
Player of the year
Aiden Hughes, Chelsea
Pitcher of the year
Jace Meadows, Hartselle
Hitter of the year
Caiden Combs, Gardendale
Coach of the year
Brad Phillips, Hartselle
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Aiden Hughes, Chelsea, Sr.
P: Cooper Loftin, Cullman, Sr.
P: Jace Meadows, Hartselle, Sr.
P: Jack Ross, Homewood, Sr.
C: Hudson Gilman, Oxford, Sr.
IF: Sam Arnold, Muscle Shoals, Sr.
IF: Andrew Beaverson, Hazel Green, Jr.
IF: Caiden Combs, Gardendale, Sr.
IF: Easton Nelms, Hartselle, Sr.
OF: Trey Greenwell, Decatur, Sr.
OF: Santae McWilliams, Saraland, Sr.
OF: Nick Richardson, Oxford, Sr.
UT: Asher Doepel, Hartselle, Jr.
UT: Andrew Oelke, Buckhorn, Sr.
DH: Cruise Baker, Hartselle, Jr.
DH: Caleb Barnett, Mountain Brook, Sr.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Evan Malone, Northridge, Jr.
P: Cade Mason, Saraland, So.
P: Bryant Diddell, Mountain Brook, Jr.
P: Connor Stiles, Hartselle, Jr.
C: Price Stephens, Gulf Shores, Jr.
IF: Braden Abernathy, Buckhorn, Sr.
IF: Will Dobbins, Homewood, Sr.
IF: Ty Marsh, Hartselle, Sr.
IF: Jacob O’Bryan, Gulf Shores, Jr.
OF: Jaden Charles, Hazel Green, Sr.
OF: Cole Miles, Hartselle, Jr.
OF: Lakelon Ray, Spanish Fort, Sr.
UT: Newton Gardner, Spanish Fort, Sr.
UT: Hudson Marks, Athens, Jr.
DH: Colton Armstrong, Russell Co., Sr.
DH: Paul Barnett, Mountain Brook, So.
HONORABLE MENTION
P: Mitchell Adams, McGill-Toolen, Jr.
P: Corbin Driskell, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.
C: Peyton Moss, Pell City, Sr.
C: Harris Penley, Decatur, Jr.
IF: Reid Maniscalco, Oxford, Sr.
IF: Thomas Woolf, Northridge, Sr.
OF: Jackson Stallworth, Stanhope Elmore, Sr.
OF: Ashton Dickey, Athens, Sr.
UT: Marcus Lawler, Oxford, Jr.
UT: Paxton Stallings, Chelsea, Sr.
DH: Jake Franklin, Rehobeth, Sr.
DH: Jarret Scott, Helena, Sr.
CLASS 5A
Player of the year
Eric Hines, American Christian
Pitcher of the year
Jack Doyle, Madison Academy
Hitter of the year
Eric Hines, American Christian
Coach of the year
Owen Davis, Elberta
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Jack Doyle, Madison Academy, Sr.
P: Brady Harrison, Elberta, Sr.
P: Tyler Pierce, Boaz, Sr.
P: Seth Turner, Marbury, Sr.
C: John Stowers, St. Paul’s, Jr.
IF: Tee Foster, Madison Academy, Sr.
IF: Bennett Green, Northside, 27
IF: Edward Mcleod, St. Paul’s, Sr.
IF: Bryce Rivers, Mobile Christian, Jr.
OF: Eric Hines, American Christian, Sr.
OF: Evan Lightsey, American Christian, Sr.
OF: Conner Nelson, Leeds, Sr.
UT: Shea Darnell, Elmore Co., Sr.
UT: Parker Frost, Lawrence Co., Sr.
DH: Myles Johnson, Madison Academy, Sr.
DH: Brooks McDonald, St. Paul’s, Sr.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Riley Hall, Faith-Mobile, Sr.
P: Ivan Hand, Briarwood, Fr.
P: Bradley Irish, St. Paul’s, Sr.
P: Carter Samueslon, Springville, Sr.
C: Trent Wilson, Scottsboro, Sr.
IF: Sage Bennett, Boaz, So.
IF: Jace Dean, Headland, Fr.
IF: Cade Durrett, American Christian, Sr.
IF: Chase Vaznaian, Charles Henderson, Jr.
OF: Brayden Entrekin, Russellville, Fr.
OF: Adan Ramey, Elberta, Sr.
OF: Fisher Roberts, Northside, Sr.
UT: Ty Bedell, Leeds, Sr.
UT: Jacob Driver, Marbury, Sr.
DH: Hunter Elmore, American Christian, Fr.
DH: Koen Sampley, Marbury, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
P: Riley Cravey, Andalusia, Jr.
P: Sam Hill, Corner, Sr.
C: Jackson Allred, Elberta, Sr.
C: Caden Norwood, Lawrence Co., Sr.
IF: Kaden Baxter, Carroll-Ozark, Jr.
IF: Austin Davis, Elmore Co., Sr.
OF: Damien Gatson, Mobile Christian, Sr.
OF: Zechariah Lemon, Jacksonville, Sr.
UT: Ty Waters, UMS-Wright, Jr.
CLASS 4A
Player of the year
Garrett Reid, Deshler
Pitcher of the year
Macain McMillan, Bibb Co.
Hitter of the year
Damon DeVine, Etowah
Coach of the year
Justin Cantrell, Deshler
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Brody Black, Oak Grove, Sr.
P: Macain McMillan, Bibb Co., Sr.
P: Garrett Reid, Deshler, Jr.
P: Price Thornton, Deshler, Jr.
C: Jacob Alexander, Deshler, Sr.
IF: Matt Ashberry, Straughn, Jr.
IF: Fleming Hall, Trinity, Sr.
IF: Wiley Hicks, Oak Grove, Jr.
IF: Jameson Scissum, Etowah, Sr.
OF: Cash Harrell, Opp, Jr.
OF: Ty Morris, Houston Academy, So.
OF: Hayden Pope, New Brockton, Sr.
UT: Damon DeVine, Etowah, Sr.
UT: Memphis Scott, Madison Co., Sr.
DH: Cole Dean, Bayside Academy, Sr.
DH: Brue Milner, Tallassee, So.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Bray Goode, Alexandria, Sr.
P: Ethan McMillan, Bibb Co., Jr.
P: Porter Nelson, Opp, So.
P: Dylan Rainey, Westbrook Christian, Sr.
C: Cooper McNutt, Haleyville, Sr.
IF: Jace Duckett, Madison Co., So.
IF: Bodie Giddiens, Bibb Co., Sr.
IF: Mason Holloway, Hamilton, So.
IF: Carson Tittle, Cherokee Co., Sr.
OF: Jay Fuller, Oak Grove, Sr.
OF: Gabe Glover, Houston Academy, Sr.
OF: Jay Marbutt, Haleyville, Sr.
UT: Dawson Cambron, New Hope, Sr.
UT: Reed Bruce, Central-Florence, Jr.
DH: Xavier Boswell, Trinity, Sr.
DH: Antonious Steele, Bibb Co., Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
P: Patton Mitchell, Trinity, Fr.
P: Matthew Steele, Orange Beach, Sr.
C: Dalton Luker, White Plains, Sr.
IF: Will McCullar, Haleyville, Sr.
IF: Carter Stephens, West Morgan, Sr.
OF: Dylan Heald, Indian Springs, Sr.
OF: Xavier Rhine, Bibb Co., Sr.
UT: Brady Carden, Westbrook Christian, Jr.
UT: Tucker Hicks, Satsuma, Sr.
DH: Elijah Lambert, Central-Florence, Jr.
DH: Colton Shields, Hokes Bluff, Sr.
CLASS 3A
Player of the year
Mason McCraine, Glenwood
Pitcher of the year
Tyler Sykes, Glenwood
Hitter of the year
Mason McCraine, Glenwood
Coach of the year
Hunter Cornelius, Vinemont
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Blake Bowman, Prattville Christian, Jr.
P: Blake Dobbins, Fyffe, Sr.
P: Tyler Sykes, Glenwood, Sr.
P: Skylar Tucker, Lauderdale Co., Sr.
C: Ethan Walls, Prattville Christian, Sr.
IF: Diego Bryant, Thomasville, Sr.
IF: Carter Judah, Glenwood, Jr.
IF: Mason McAteer, Collinsville, So.
IF: Bo Mitchell, Rogers, Sr.
OF: Mason McCraine, Glenwood, Sr.
OF: Jase Neel, Gordo, Sr.
OF: Tabor Offord, St. James, Sr.
UT: Drew Colon, Wicksburg, Sr.
UT: Luke Holbrook, Whitesburg Christian, Sr.
DH: Jackson Burton, Alabama Christian, Jr.
DH: Jake Hale, Vinemont, Sr.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Hudson Campbell, Glenwood, Jr.
P: Charlie Cutler, St. James, Jr.
P: Kyson Key, Winfield, Jr.
P: Isaac Parten, Thomasville, Jr.
C: Seth Williams, Wicksburg, Jr.
IF: Brooks Canady, Providence Christian, Jr.
IF: Walt Hennicke, Winfield, Sr.
IF: Jordon Lankford, Geraldine, Fr.
IF: Owen McKinney, Vinemont, Sr.
OF: Hayden Ballard, Winfield, Jr.
OF: Jack Diefenderfer, Prattville Christian, Jr.
OF: Kayden Henderson, Vinemont, Sr.
UT: Gavin Lang, Collinsville, So.
UT: Brady May, Winfield, Sr.
DH: Corder Hobbs, Elkmont, Sr.
DH: Brandon Whitley, Winfield, Fr.
HONORABLE MENTION
P: Eli Hubbert, T.R. Miller, Jr.
P: Xavier Luna, Ohatchee, Jr.
C: Jaylen Gangar, Sheffield, So.
C: Jeremiah Killian, Collinsville, So.
IF: Noah McClendon, J.B. Pennington, So.
IF: Chase Utley, Whitesburg Christian, Fr.
OF: William Marks, Montgomery Academy, So.
UT: Cole Austin, Piedmont, Fr.
UT: Dylan Castle, Colbert Co., Sr.
DH: Sam Jackson, Lee-Scott, Sr.
CLASS 2A
Player of the year
Aiden Poe, Vincent
Pitcher of the year
Colton Glass, Sumiton Christian
Hitter of the year
Olsen Howard, Decatur Heritage
Coach of the year
Will Austin, Pike Liberal Arts
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Luke Barron, Pike Liberal Arts, Sr.
P: Colton Glass, Sumiton Christian, Fr.
P: Braylon Morris, Cottonwood, Sr.
P: Aiden Poe, Vincent, Sr.
C: Wells Ganey, Ariton, Jr.
IF: Luke Gilbert, Pisgah, Sr.
IF: Olsen Howard, Decatur Heritage, Sr.
IF: Jack Malone, Bayshore Christian, Sr.
IF: Ty Reynolds, Red Bay, Sr.
OF: Grayson Gulde, Vincent, Sr.
OF: Jamarkius Smith, Reeltown, So.
OF: Bryant Sparkman, Decatur Heritage, Sr.
UT: Landon Archer, Vincent, So.
UT: Cam Isbell, Mars Hill Bible, Sr.
DH: Nate Crooms, Bayshore Christian, Sr.
DH: Austin Hubbard, Sumiton Christian, Jr.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Landon Dearmon, Washington Co., Jr.
P: Austin Evans, Ariton, Sr.
P: Carson Harvey, North Sand Mountain, Jr.
P: Paxton Tarver, Decatur Heritage, Sr.
C: Tyler McClendon, Goshen, Sr.
IF: Rusty McDonald, Sumiton Christian, Sr.
IF: Austyn Miller, Cottonwood, Sr.
IF: Mikey Poss, North Sand Mountain, Sr.
IF: Hunter Stallings, Cedar Bluff, Sr.
OF: Caleb Edmondson, Cedar Bluff, Sr.
OF: Luke Fowler, Mars Hill Bible, Jr.
OF: Logan Williams, Pleasant Valley, So.
UT: Ellis Hamiter, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr.
UT: Easton Kilpatrick, Ariton, Jr.
DH: Conner Humphrey, Gaston, Sr.
DH: Garrett Whitaker, Pike Liberal Arts, So.
HONORABLE MENTION
P: Brayden Bailey, J.U. Blacksher, Jr.
P: Jeramiah Thorne, Red Bay, Jr.
C: Jeremy Mehennett, St. Luke’s, Jr.
C: Wyatt Sandlin, Sulligent, Sr.
IF: Cooper Frampton, St. Luke’s, So.
IF: Eben Pritchett, G.W. Long, Jr.
OF: Colton Ashton, Belgreen, Fr.
OF: Kade Brookins, Pike Liberal Arts, Sr.
UT: Casen Fields, Vincent, Sr.
UT: Jackson Mayo, West End-Walnut Grove, Sr.
DH: Jackson Bowen, Pike Liberal Arts, So.
DH: Ford Sparkman, Decatur Heritage, Jr.
CLASS 1A
Player of the year
Blaise Vickery, Hackleburg
Pitcher of the year
Sawyer Sullivan, Leroy
Hitter of the year
Jed Wilkins, Addison
Coach of the year
Jon McKinney, Hackleburg
FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Logan Harvey, Appalachian, Sr.
P: Ross Hudson, Hackleburg, Jr.
P: Kiah Lake, Addison, Jr.
P: Sawyer Sullivan, Leroy, Jr.
C: Landon Jones, Billingsley, Sr.
IF: Luke Murrell, Athens Bible, So.
IF: Jayden Parks, Brantley, Sr.
IF: Jon Hasten Stidham, Hackleburg, Sr.
IF: Blaise Vickery, Hackleburg, Sr.
OF: Damien Dickerson, Autauga Academy, Jr.
OF: Easton Walsh, Florala, Jr.
OF: Jed Wilkins, Addison, Sr.
UT: John David Justus, Coosa Christian, Sr.
UT: Cooper Layton, Brantley, Sr.
DH: Brady Keith, Leroy, Sr.
DH: Dalton Jackson, Florala, Sr.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Caleb Conn, Appalachian, Jr.
P: Logan Dunaway, Autauga Academy, Jr.
P: Ethan Jones, Fayetteville, So.
P: Lawson Whigham, Millry, Sr.
C: Edge Weeks, Hackleburg, Sr.
IF: Noah Bryan, Florala, So.
IF: Phoenix Holyfield, Millry, Sr.
IF: Brady Johnson, Elba, Sr.
IF: Stone Talley, Addison, Jr.
OF: Eli Burns, Fayetteville, Fr.
OF: JC Foster, Leroy, Sr.
OF: Cameron Robertson, Coosa Christian, Sr.
UT: Connor Blackwell, Red Level, Jr.
UT: Jon Kilcrease, Brantley, Sr.
DH: Hayes Garmon, Spring Garden, Sr.
DH: Brody Nelson, Coosa Christian, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
P: Jackson Waite, Millry, Sr.
C: Conner Lane, Meek, Fr.
IF: Cole Brand, Hubbertville, Sr.
IF: Max Wright, South Lamar, Jr.
OF: Tyler Carter, Brantley, Sr.
OF: Austin Dodd, Lynn, Sr.
UT: Ethan Barnes, Athens Bible, So.
UT: Kyle Boice, Billingsley, Jr.
DH: Chaz Branum, Brantley, Jr.
DH: Brenton Cantrell, Fayetteville, So.
AISA
Player of the year
Demetrius Hardnett, Lakeside
Pitcher of the year
Demetrius Hardnett, Lakeside
Hitter of the year
Cooper Clemmons, Clarke Prep
Coach of the year
Tony Rasmus, Lakeside
ALL-STATE
P: Eli Bozeman, Hope-Oxford, Sr.
P: Boston Brown, Lakeside, So.
P: Jackson Carmichael, Bessemer Academy, Jr.
P: Demetrius Hardnett, Lakeside, Sr.
C: Tyler-Mark Bullock, Lakeside, Jr.
IF: Jayden Buckhannon, Abbeville Christian, Jr.
IF: Cooper Clemmons, Clarke Prep, Sr.
IF: Trent Hayes, Lakeside, So.
IF: Drew Rogers, Southern Academy, Fr.
OF: Max Anderson, Clarke Prep, Sr.
OF: Julian Curry, Wilcox Academy, Jr.
OF: Sandrell Williams, Fort Dale Academy, Sr.
UT: Mathew Mize, Patrician, Sr.
UT: Alex Reynolds, Bessemer Academy, Sr.
DH: Conner Britton, Lakeside, Sr.
DH: Landon Rubel, Snook, Sr.
HONORABLE MENTION
P: Carson Scott, Lakeside, Sr.
P: Jackson Todd, Macon-East, Jr.
C: Kainen Bozeman, Hope-Oxford, So.
C: Brett Hackett, Coosa Valley, Sr.
IF: Jackson Carmichael, Bessemer Academy, Jr.
IF: Sam Setzer, Coosa Valley, Jr.
OF: Ethan Carr, Patrician, So.
UT: Tanner Bayles, Clarke Prep, Sr.
UT: Wyatt Martin, Southern Academy, Fr.
DH: Bobraeden Agee, Southern Academy, So.
DH: Bryant Morrison, Macon-East, Sr.
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