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Peyton Watts Powers Oxford’s Monsters to Doubleheader Sweep

Choccolocco Monsters’ Peyton Watts doubles against the Gainesville GolDiggers during their Friday doubleheader at Choccolocco Park.
Choccolocco Monsters’ Peyton Watts doubles against the Gainesville GolDiggers during their Friday doubleheader at Choccolocco Park.

Former Oxford star continues strong play for the second half of Monsters’ season as they sweep a doubleheader from Gainesville.

By Joe Medley

Bear and Sons

OXFORD — Peyton Watts came to the 2025 Choccolocco Monsters in the market for a new college team, and seeking answers at the plate.

He found both.

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The former standout on Oxford’s 2023 Class 6A state-championship baseball team turned in another stellar night for the Monsters on Friday, continuing his second-half surge at the plate and finishing with two highlight-worthy defensive plays as they swept the Gainesville GolDiggers 8-2 and 7-3 at Choccolocco Park.

Comments and more details on Peyton Watts’ big second half for the Choccolocco Monsters, plus a photo gallery, are available for EA+ subscribers.

Choccolocco Monsters’ Peyton Watts doubles against the Gainesville GolDiggers during their Friday doubleheader at Choccolocco Park.
Choccolocco Monsters’ Peyton Watts doubles against the Gainesville GolDiggers during their Friday doubleheader at Choccolocco Park.

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