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Piedmont’s Mother-Daughter Duo Caps Off Season with Area Title and State Berth

Piedmont’s Savannah Smith and head coach Rachel Smith take the top 2024 East Alabama Sports Today Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County awards after finishing off another successful season for the Bulldogs. Savannah Smith, a senior pitcher and middle infielder, went 17-8 in the circle with a 2.16 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 160 strikeouts in 142 1/3 innings. At the plate, she batted .365 with a .460 on-base percentage and 21 RBIs. She and her mother helped Piedmont finish 25-12 with a runner-up finish in the Calhoun County tournament, area title and fourth consecutive state-tournament appearance while finishing 25-12. (Photos by Joe Medley)
Piedmont’s Savannah Smith and head coach Rachel Smith take the top 2024 East Alabama Sports Today Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County awards after finishing off another successful season for the Bulldogs. Savannah Smith, a senior pitcher and middle infielder, went 17-8 in the circle with a 2.16 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 160 strikeouts in 142 1/3 innings. At the plate, she batted .365 with a .460 on-base percentage and 21 RBIs. She and her mother helped Piedmont finish 25-12 with a runner-up finish in the Calhoun County tournament, area title and fourth consecutive state-tournament appearance while finishing 25-12. (Photos by Joe Medley)

Piedmont, AL – Last ride for Piedmont’s mother-daughter tandem nets another area title, county runner-up finish, fourth consecutive state berth and top 1A-3A county honors.

2024 Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County Softball Team

Player of the year: Savannah Smith, Piedmont, Sr., P/IF

Coach of the year: Rachel Smith, Piedmont

FIRST TEAM
Pitcher: Kynlee Fulmer, Weaver, Sr.
Pitcher: Carson Young, Piedmont, Jr.
Catcher: Madyson Cromer, Pleasant Valley, Sr.
Infield: Breanna Martin, Ohatchee, Sr.
Infield: Gracee Ward, Pleasant Valley, Sr.
Infield: Jaycee Glover, Piedmont, Sr.
Infield: Cayla Brothers, Piedmont, Jr.
Outfield: Ava Pope, Piedmont, Sr.
Outfield: Savannah Reaves, Ohatchee, Jr.
Outfield: Anna Shirvinski, Weaver, So.
Designated hitter/utility
Lily Henry, Pleasant Valley, Jr.
Alexa Cranmer, Pleasant Valley, 8th
Haylie Lee, Pleasant Valley, Jr.
Cacey Brothers, Piedmont, Jr.
Sydney Bitzer, Weaver, Sr.
Mackenzie Luna, Ohatchee, Jr.
Ellie Carden, Ohatchee, Sr.
Destiny Bennefield, Wellborn, Jr.
Cassidy Gray, Wellborn, Fr.
Hannah Grubbs.Wellborn, Jr.
Ashlynn Twymon, Saks, So.

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SECOND TEAM
Pitcher: Jordyn Faulker, Ohatchee, So.
Pitcher: Sophie Williams, Jacksonville Christian, 7th
Catcher: Peyton Marvasty, Weaver, Jr.
Infield: Alana Cooper, Weaver, Sr.
Infield: Cadence Buttram, Piedmont, So.
Infield: Alanah Fitch, Ohatchee, So.
Infield: Tabi Davidson, Ohatchee, Jr.
Outfield: Cailey Almaroad, Pleasant Valley, So.
Outfield: Jordan Cheatwood, Pleasant Valley, Sr.
Outfield: Reese Steward, Ohatchee, So.
Designated hitter/utility
Jadyn Smith, Weaver, Sr.
McKennah Homesley, Weaver, Sr.
Miani Burton, Saks, Sr.
Ava Snead, Saks, Fr.
Aubree Christopher, Saks, Fr.
Jordan Hunt, Wellborn, Jr.
Jaclyn Chattin, Wellborn, Jr.
Addy Lee, Jacksonville Christian, Fr.HONORABLE MENTION
Faith Christian: Evie Garrett, Olivia Garrett, Ella Steward.
Jacksonville Christian: Carlie Chesson, Callie Sexton.
Pleasant Valley: Lilly Robinson.
Saks: Caylee Miller, Adrianna Stevens, Olivia Willis.
Weaver: EllaMae Kines, Rayleigh Partner, Kaelyn Free.
Wellborn: Immarieen Singleton, Maci Maxwell, Ryleigh Smith.

Piedmont’s Savannah Smith and head coach Rachel Smith take the top 2024 East Alabama Sports Today Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County awards after finishing off another successful season for the Bulldogs. Savannah Smith, a senior pitcher and middle infielder, went 17-8 in the circle with a 2.16 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 160 strikeouts in 142 1/3 innings. At the plate, she batted .365 with a .460 on-base percentage and 21 RBIs. She and her mother helped Piedmont finish 25-12 with a runner-up finish in the Calhoun County tournament, area title and fourth consecutive state-tournament appearance while finishing 25-12. (Photos by Joe Medley)
Piedmont’s Savannah Smith and head coach Rachel Smith take the top 2024 East Alabama Sports Today Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County awards after finishing off another successful season for the Bulldogs. Savannah Smith, a senior pitcher and middle infielder, went 17-8 in the circle with a 2.16 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 160 strikeouts in 142 1/3 innings. At the plate, she batted .365 with a .460 on-base percentage and 21 RBIs. She and her mother helped Piedmont finish 25-12 with a runner-up finish in the Calhoun County tournament, area title and fourth consecutive state-tournament appearance while finishing 25-12. (Photos by Joe Medley)

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