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Calhoun County Represents in All-State Softball

Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton jogs into a mob of teammates after her home run at Pleasant Valley on April 16. She is the ASWA Class 5A hitter of the year.
Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton jogs into a mob of teammates after her home run at Pleasant Valley on April 16. She is the ASWA Class 5A hitter of the year.

Calhoun County, AL – The 2024 Alabama Sports Writers Association all-state softball team. Local writers gathered and submitted nominees from coaches, and a panel of writers voted on May 29 in Montgomery.

ASWA ALL-STATE SOFTBALL TEAM

CLASS 7A

FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Vic Moten, Daphne, Jr.
P: Sara Phillips, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
P: Olivia Christian, Hoover, Sr.
P: Tait Davidson, Vestavia Hills, Sr.
C: Maggie Daniel, Spain Park, Sr.
IF: Charlotte Herron, Bob Jones, Sr.
IF: Mariami Hubbard, Huntsville, Sr.
IF: Gerritt Griggs, Central-Phenix City, Jr.
IF: Dailynn Motes, Thompson, Sr.
OF: Hannah Christian, Hoover, Sr.
OF: Claire Wright, Austin, Jr.
OF: Abby Johnson, Daphne, So.
DH: Natalia Kenyatta, Bob Jones, Sr.
DH: Bria Allen, Central-Phenix City, Sr.
UTL: Ally Supan, Central-Phenix City, Jr.
UTL: Corey Goguts, Hewitt-Trussville, So.
SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Kaitlyn Raines, Hoover, Jr.
P: Aubree Hooks, Thompson, Jr.
P: AJ Vineski, Bob Jones, Sr.
P: Mikayla Baumgartner, Mary G. Montgomery, Sr.
C: Khloe Broadwater, Central-Phenix City, Fr.
IF: Olivia Faggard, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
IF: Bella Foran, Hoover, Sr.
IF: Arden Breedlove, Austin, So.
IF: Ansley Reeves, Enterprise, 8th
OF: Emma Hawkins, Oak Mountain, Sr.
OF: Keara Hall, Thompson, Sr.
OF: Kinley Hutto, Enterprise, Sr.
DH: Abby Lindsey, Austin, Sr.
DH: Abigail Helms, Auburn, Jr.
UTL: Katie Schuler, Huntsville, Sr.
UTL: Zaylen Tucker, Hewitt-Trussville, Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: Kadyn Bush, Thompson, So.; Kaytie Chandler, Prattville, Jr.
Catcher: Kinley German, Dothan, Fr.; Holly Beth Brooks, Tuscaloosa County, Jr.
Infield: Amya Duster, Huntsville, Fr.; Kelsey Burden, Thompson, 8th
Outfield: Olivia Tindell, Thompson, Jr.; Isabella Myers, Huntsville, Sr.
Designated hitter: Sydney Carroll, Chelsea, Jr.; Charlee Bennett, Spain Park, Jr.
Utility: Madison Allen, Auburn, Sr.; Kinsley Higdon, Austin, Sr.

Player of the Year
Vic Moten, Daphne
Pitcher of the Year
Sara Phillips, Hewitt-Trussville
Hitter of the Year
Ally Supan, Central-Phenix City
Coach of the Year
Taylor Burt, Hewitt-Trussville

CLASS 6A

FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Mya Holt, Wetumpka, Sr.
P: Madilyn Byrd, Baldwin County, Jr.
P: Blayne Godfrey, Hartselle, Sr.
P: Kaitlyn Trepanier, Muscle Shoals, Sr.
C: Amaya Green, Athens, Jr.
IF: Morgan Stiles, Athens, Sr.
IF: Blakelyn Austin, Muscle Shoals, Sr.
IF: Kaelyn Jones, Hartselle, Sr.
IF: Bre Hughes, Saraland, Sr.
OF: Presley Lively, Helena, Sr.
OF: Raegan Wall, Hazel Green, Sr.
OF: Gracie Dees, Saraland, Jr.
DH: Katie Norgard, Hartselle, So.
DH: Haley Hart, Spanish Fort, Jr.
UTL: Sophie Gant, Gardendale, Sr.
UTL: Nyla Treptau, Pell City, Jr.
SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE
C: Marti McCluskey, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Jr.
P: Hayden Traywick, Helena, So.
P: Ella Watson, Wetumpka, Sr.
P: Myleigh Dobbins, Saraland, So.
P: Mackenzie Harper, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.
IF: Jada McLeod, Stanhope Elmore, Sr.
IF: Ameria Anderson, Pike Road, Jr.
IF: Lily Lowery, Athens, Jr.
IF: Kenley Vaughn, Gardendale, Jr.
OF: Katie Gillott, Hartselle, Jr.
OF: Caitlyn Tedford, Athens, So.
OF: Miya Covington, Gardendale, Sr.
DH: Leilah Mennes, Muscle Shoals, Sr.
DH: Brit Godfrey, Hartselle, Jr.
UTL: Berkley Mooney, Oxford, Sr.
UTL: Kherington Keith, Pell City, Fr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: Amori Morrison, Brookwood, So.; Kate Townley, Calera, Sr.
Catcher: Kennedy Cuthbert, Pike Road, 8th; Emma Tims-Becerra, Oxford, So.
Infield: Kennedy Sevcik, Spanish Fort, Sr.; Emma Olive, Helena, Sr.
Outfield: Whitney Holtzapfel, Calera, Fr.; Hannah Steele, Helena, Sr.
Designated hitter: Mason Quinnie, Hazel Green, Sr.; Sheridan Kynard, McAdory, Jr.
Utility: Meredith Kellum, Briarwood Christian, Sr.; Ashlyn Burns, Oxford, Sr.

Player of the Year
Morgan Stiles, Athens
Hitter of the Year
Presley Lively, Helena
Pitcher of the Year
Mya Holt, Wetumpka
Coach of the Year
Travis Barnes, Athens

CLASS 5A

FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Missy Odom, Jasper, So.
P: Jacey Moore, Russellville, Sr.
P: Ashton Moorer, Demopolis, Sr.
P: Madeline Howard, St. Paul’s, Sr.
C: Charlee Parris, Alexandria, So.
IF: Tia Titi, Gulf Shores, Sr.
IF: Lillie Stagner, Faith Academy, Jr.
IF: Kendall Trimm, Moody, Jr.
IF: Allyssa Hunt, Alexandria, Jr.
OF: Brooklynn Sertell, St. Clair County, Sr.
OF: Bailea Boone, Holtville, Jr.
OF: Peyton Burrell, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.
DH: Mylee Stagner, Faith Academy, Fr.
DH: Lily Livingston, Arab, Jr.
UTL: Pressley Slaton, Alexandria, Jr.
UTL: McKenzie Hyche, Lawrence County, Sr.
SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Georgia Chancellor, Springville, Fr.
P: Anna Leigh Price, Gulf Shores, So.
P: Gracie Lawrence, Brewer, So.
P: Jalyn Allen, Southside-Gadsden, Jr.
C: Anayia McCutchen, Gulf Shores, Fr.
IF: Austin McNeece, Scottsboro, Jr.
IF: Maddie Williams, Rehobeth, Jr.
IF: Shila Wadkins, Scottsboro, Jr.
IF: Breia Rusk, Brewer, Jr.
OF: Mallory Ogle, John Carroll, Sr.
OF: Idaysia Mercer, Jasper, Sr.
OF: Sydney Noles, Boaz, Sr.
DH: Ava Ramsey, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.
DH: Addyson Jarman, Marbury, Sr.
UTL: Leah Bowden, Springville, So.
UTL: Lindsey Moulton, Beauregard, So.
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: Grier Maples, Boaz, Fr.; Bella Turley, Moody, 8th
Catcher: Brinlee Phillips, West Point, Sr.; Alaina Grace King, Ardmore, Jr.
Infield: Ava Rhoden, Boaz, Jr.; Lara Anne Norwood, Lawrence County, 8th
Outfield: Brenlee Sparks, Alexandria, Jr.; KK Jacks, Gulf Shores, Fr.
Designated hitter: Christian Hess, Alexandria, Sr.; Caitlan Bland, Shelby County, So.
Utility: Kyra Wallace, Brewbaker Tech, So.; Kylie Snowden, Holtville, So.

Player of the Year
Missy Odom, Jasper
Hitter of the Year
Pressley Slaton, Alexandria
Pitcher of the Year
Jacey Moore, Russellville
Coach of the Year
Brandi Hall, Jasper

CLASS 4A

FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE
P: KG Favors, Orange Beach, Jr.
P: Abby Herndon, Brooks, Sr.
P: Ashtyn Sligh, Oneonta, Jr.
P: Skiely Perry, Curry, Fr.
C: Ava Hodo, Orange Beach, So.
IF: Jenna Madison, Curry, Sr.
IF: Teagan Revette, Orange Beach, So.
IF: Ambrey Taylor, Curry, Jr.
IF: Callie Richardson, White Plains, Jr.
OF: Mary Suzan Aman, Houston Academy, Sr.
OF: Leighton Arnold, White Plains, Jr.
OF: Allie Yeary, Madison County, Jr.
DH: Avery Wynne, North Jackson, Sr.
DH: Lilly Bethune, West Limestone, Jr.
UTL: Braya Hodges, Houston Academy, Sr.
UTL: JuliAnn Kyle, West Limestone, Jr.
SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Laura Beth NeSmith, Prattville Chr, Jr.
P: Gracyn Spicer, Madison County, Sr.
P: Emma Hill, Cherokee County, So.
P: Addi Wilson, Hamilton, Jr.
C: Caroline Jones, Northside, So.
OF: Gracie Ward, Slocomb, Sr.
OF: Faith Roberson, Brooks, Jr.
OF: Abby Lea, Cherokee County, Sr.
IF: Mary Margaret Fountain, T.R. Miller, Jr.
IF: Ava Hill, Handley, Jr.
IF: Katie King, Orange Beach, So.
IF: Daigle Wilson, Orange Beach, Jr.
DH: Ella Baswell, New Hope, Fr.
DH: Lillie McGuff, Curry, Sr.
UTL: Madison Sawyer, Satsuma, Jr.
UTL: Emily Adams, Houston Academy, So.
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: Belle Sheffield, Satsuma, Jr.; Shayeligh Whitman, Dale County, Jr.
Catcher: Ansleigh Smith, Houston Academy, Sr.; Rebekah Rowell, T.R. Miller, Sr.
Infield: Anna Kate Smith, Corner, So.; Aubrey Sorrells, Hamilton, Sr.
Outfield: Charli Kyser, American Christian, Sr.; Ansley Brown, Curry, Fr.
Designated hitter: Summer Stephens, Hale County, Sr.; Kylei Russell, West Morgan, Sr.
Utility: Kaitlynn Robertson, Orange Beach, Jr.; Kandice Crosby, Prattville Christian, So.

Player of the Year
Ava Hodo, Orange Beach
Hitter of the Year
Braya Hodges, Houston Academy
Pitcher of the Year
KG Favors, Orange Beach
Coach of the Year
Kathryn Montgomery, Brooks

CLASS 3A

FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Reese Cauley, Opp, Sr.
P: Emily Needham, Saint James, So.
P: Cataryna Schreiber, Madison Academy, So.
P: Shianne Parker, Plainview, Sr.
C: Hallie Holland, Colbert County, So.
IF: Bradleigh Lanier, Opp, Jr.
IF: Abby Payne, Hokes Bluff, Sr.
IF: Talee Sims, Randolph County, Sr.
IF: Brantlee Wortham, Randolph County, Sr.
OF: Chloe Hatch, Plainview, Sr.
OF: Abby Williams, Plainview, So.
OF: Shila Marks, Lauderdale County, Jr.
DH: Tatiana Shuford, Saint James, Jr.
DH: Maddie Traywick, Alabama Christian, Jr.
UTL: Abi Bunt, Glencoe, Sr.
UTL: Kennah Beth Lacy, Winfield, Jr.
SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Isabelle Warrick, Alabama Christian, Jr.
P: Mardie Carpenter, Thomasville, Jr.
P: Savannah Smith, Piedmont, Sr.
P: Kynlee Fulmer, Weaver, Sr.
C: Cacey Brothers, Piedmont, Jr.
IF: Emily Burgreen, Madison Academy, Jr.
IF: Jada Hampton, Plainview, Sr.
IF: Graiden Haas, Plainview, Jr.
IF: Hanna Kimbrell, Winfield, Fr.
OF: Imani Brothers, Thomasville, So.
OF: Molly Wright, Mars Hill Bible, Fr.
OF: Ana Grace Guy, Carbon Hill, Sr.
DH: Makayli Davis, Colbert County, So.
DH: Aubrey Reed, Danville, Jr.
UTL: Cayse Willett, Glencoe, Sr.
UTL: Cayla Brothers, Piedmont, Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: Avery Duke, Excel, So.; McKinley McCaghren, Danville, Fr.
Catcher: Emma Rose Meldrum, Trinity, So.; Brooklyn Barlow, Excel, Sr.
Infield: Breanna Martin, Ohatchee, Sr.; Maddie Norris, Providence Christian, Jr.
Outfield: Evie Stephenson, Madison Academy, 7th; Jaidyn Ivey, Opp, Jr.
Designated hitter: Stevie Grace Collins, Thomasville, Sr.; Amaya Womack, Opp, Sr.
Utility: Addison Moseley, Opp, Jr.; Sydney Johnston, Saint James, So.

Player of the Year
Reese Cauley, Opp
Hitter of the Year
Kennah Beth Lacy, Winfield
Pitcher of the Year
Emily Needham, Saint James
Coach of the Year
David McVay, Opp

CLASS 2A

FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Ellie Cox, Wicksburg, So.
P: Natalie Cole, Wicksburg, Jr.
P: Makinley Turner, Thorsby, Sr.
P: Sydney Boothe, Zion Chapel, So.
C: Ally Whitehead, G.W. Long, Sr.
IF: Madeline Flammia, Pisgah, Jr.
IF: Katelyn St.Clair, Sand Rock, Sr.
IF: Maddie McCrary, Sumiton Christian, Jr.
IF: Tylaya Lingo, Wicksburg, Jr.
OF: Makinley Traylor, Ider, So.
OF: Anna Potter, Hatton, Sr.
OF: Chasty Garrison, Winston County, Jr.
DH: Madyson Cromer, Pleasant Valley, Sr.
DH: Bella Kelley, Southeastern, Jr.
UTL: Sydni Carpenter, Southeastern, Sr.
UTL: Emma Sipsy, Sand Rock, Fr.
SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Brynlee Alford, Horseshoe Bend, Fr.
P: Caybree Dobbins, North Sand Mountain, Sr.
P: Josie Bunch, West End, Sr.
P: Emellie Hamilton, Southeastern, Jr.
C: Amber Kidd, Zion Chapel, Sr.
IF: Campbell Barron, Pisgah, So.
IF: Izzy Ingle, Sumiton Christian, Sr.
IF: Anna Claire Free, G.W. Long, Fr.
IF: Ella Wheeler, Sulligent, Jr.
OF: Kenzie Reid, J.U. Blacksher, Sr.
OF: Briley Caperton, Pisgah, So.
OF: Ali Kelly, Sumiton Christian, Jr.
DH: Lynley Butts, Lamar County, Soph.
DH: Kynlee Taylor, Sulligent, 8th
UTL: Anleigh Wood, Wicksburg, 8th
UTL: Lily Henry, Pleasant Valley, Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: Madison Comeens, Winston County, Sr.; Piper Anderson, Pisgah, So.
Catcher: Sophia Murphey, Ider, Sr.; Laney Saucer, J.U. Blacksher, Fr.
Infield: Ally Zorn, Samson, So.; Samatha Galloway, Fyffe, So.
Outfield: Ella Waites, Woodland, Jr.; Kaylee Hodge, Zion Chapel, So.
Designated hitter: Marlie Hood, Hatton, Sr.; Kennedy Hussey, Zion Chapel, Sr.
Utility: Braylee King, West End, So.; Beth Dixon, Ariton, Fr.

Player of the Year
Natalie Cole, Wicksburg
Hitter of the Year
Madeline Flammia, Pisgah
Pitcher of the Year
Ellie Cox, Wicksburg
Coach of the Year
Josh Cox, Wicksburg

CLASS 1A

FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Kaylee Guy, Leroy, Jr.
P: Olivia Treece, Skyline, Sr.
P: Lilli Sumblin, Kinston, So.
P: Avery Steward, Spring Garden, Jr.
C: Emma Givens, Gaylesville, Sr.
IF: Sadie Primm, Billingsley, Jr.
IF: Alex Grimes, Brantley, Fr.
IF: Braylynn Pope, Hackleburg, Fr.
IF: Kaylee Carter, Athens Bible, Jr.
OF: Saylor Cooper, Hackleburg, Jr.
OF: Addie Pollard, Waterloo, So.
OF: Gracie Mitchell, Leroy, Sr.
DH: Jayla Ross, Skyline, Sr.
DH: Destiny Trevino, Cherokee, Sr.
UTL: Carli Sparks, Cherokee, Sr.
UTL: Jaden McGee, Maplesville, Sr.
SECOND TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Georgiana Kavich, Waterloo, Jr.
P: Anna Parker Little, Brantley, Sr.
P: Mollie Kayte Smith, Maplesville, Sr.
P: Lydia Brewer, Sweet Water, Sr.
C: Addyson Butler, Athens Bible, Jr.
IF: Helena Ingram, Spring Garden, Jr.
IF: Eva Gates, Skyline, Fr.
IF: Beverly Alexander, Ragland, So.
IF: Hannah Howard, Leroy, So.
OF: Tishona Young, Sweet Water, So.
OF: Brinlee Potts, Skyline, Sr.
OF: Claire Cooper, Waterloo, Jr.
DH: Gra McManus, South Lamar, Sr.
DH: Maggie Jarrett, Spring Garden, Jr.
UTL: Bella Harper, Lynn, Fr.
UTL: Brynne Kelley, Kinston, So.
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: Marissa Adams, Decatur Heritage, So.; Paige McMurrey, Ragland, Sr.
Catcher: Chloe Gilliland, Meek, Sr.; Sarah Allen, Waterloo, Jr.
Infield: Payten Herron, Hackleburg, So.; Audra Bellomy, Skyline, Sr.
Outfield: Addie Word, Spring Garden, 8th; Ana Caldwell, Elba, Jr.
Designated hitter: Kamri Tittle, Lynn, Jr.; Camdyn Norris, Kinston, So.
Utility: Laine Steward, Hackleburg, Jr.; Brookelyn Keith, Leroy, Sr.

Player of the Year
Olivia Treece, Skyline
Hitter of the Year
Sadie Primm, Billingsley
Pitcher of the Year
Kaylee Guy, Leroy
Coach of the Year
Slade Bellomy, Skyline

AISA

FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Victoria Hagemann, Hooper, Sr.
P: Railey Langford, Lee-Scott, So.
P: Lily Stubbs, Edgewood, Jr.
P: Kady Thomas, Clarke Prep, So.
C: Lindsey Brown, Edgewood, Sr.
IF: Madison Davis, Lee-Scott, Sr.
IF: Anna Grace Griggs, Glenwood, Sr.
IF: Catie Wallace Self, Lowndes Academy, Fr.
IF: Miya Tatum, Macon-East, Jr.
OF: Haley Briggs, Lowndes Academy, Sr.
OF: Karrington Moore, Bessemer Academy, Sr.
OF: Anna Claire Thomas, Fort Dale Academy, Jr.
DH: Brooke Brasell, Clarke Prep, Fr.
DH: Hope Kennedy, Abbeville Christian, So.
UTL: Ashley Burgess, Edgewood, Sr.
UTL: Kaylee Midkiff, Hooper, Jr.
SECOND-TEAM ALL-STATE
P: Anna Grace Blalock, Abbeville Christian, Sr.
P: Addie Hicks, Clarke Prep, Fr.
P: Casey Stengell, Macon-East, Sr.
P: Elizabeth Sullins, Lowndes Academy, Fr.
C: Carson Cox, Bessemer Academy, So.
IF: Olivia Brackner, Bessemer Academy, Jr.
IF: Alli Kate Causey, Abbeville Christian, 8th
IF: Jamya Powell, Macon-East, So.
IF: Olivia Slocumb, Glenwood, Sr.
OF: Grace Jernigan, Glenwood, Sr.
OF: Lathan Johnson, Macon-East, Sr.
OF: Bri Totty, Lee-Scott, Jr.
DH: Ragan McConnell, Glenwood, Sr.
DH: Ansley Tate, Lee-Scott, Jr.
UTL: Lexie Smith, Edgewood, Fr.
UTL: McKenzie Johnson, Lee-Scott, So.
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: None.
Catcher: Mallory Coody, Patrician, So.
Infield: Courtney Niles, Glenwood, Sr.; Annie Bressler, Hooper, Sr.
Outfield: Cassie Braddy, Abbeville Christian, Fr.
Designated hitter: Caroline Rhea, Bessemer Academy, So.; Katelee Sikes, Patrician, Fr.
Utility: Drue Flint, Clarke Prep, So.

Player of the Year
Anna Grace Griggs, Glenwood
Pitcher of the Year
Victoria Hagemann, Hooper
Hitter of the Year
Miya Tatum, Macon-East
Coach of the Year
Glynn Lott, Macon-East

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