6 County baseball players named all-state

[corner-ad id=1]Jacksonville’s Thurmond the county’s only first-team pick; Alexandria, Piedmont land two second-team picks each

By East Alabama Sports Today

Six players from three Calhoun County baseball teams have been selected to the Alabama Sports Writers Association all-state baseball team.

Jacksonville’s versatile Sid Thurmond was the county’s only first-team pick, tabbed as a Class 4A outfielder. The West Alabama football signee was a pitcher and outfielder and a threat at the plate and on the bases.

Piedmont and Alexandria both had two second-team picks.

Piedmont landed pitcher Peyton Whitten and second baseman Bailey Blanchard on the Class 3A second team, while Alexandria pitcher Justin Whitley and shortstop Dalton Cobb were second-team 5A picks.

Piedmont’s Tyler Lusk was a Class 3A honorable mention third baseman.

Here is the complete team:

2015 ASWA Baseball All-State Team
CLASS 7A
First Team
P: Jordan Taylor, Theodore, Sr.
P: Mason Duke, Spain Park, Sr.
P: Sonny Potter, Vestavia Hills, Jr.
C: Jack McPherson, Mountain Brook, Sr.
1B: Rodney Anderson, Spain Park, Sr.
2B: Tucker Clark, James Clemens, Sr.
3B: Graham Ashcraft, Huntsville, Jr.
SS: Brendan Donovan, Enterprise, Sr.
OF: Rowdey Jordan, Auburn, So.
OF: Dalton Rone, Theodore, So.
OF: Heath Haskins, Thompson, Jr.
DH: Peyton Jones, Theodore, Sr.
DH: Caleb Boles, Mary Montgomery, Sr.
UTL: Aaron Hill, Hoover, Sr.
UTL: Max Newton, Smiths Station, Jr.

Hitter of the Year: Jack McPherson, Mountain Brook
Pitcher of the Year: Mason Duke, Spain Park
Player of the Year: Max Newton, Smiths Station
Coach of the Year: Pat Hamrick, Thompson

Second Team
P: Zack Moon, Grissom, Sr.
P: Josh Lewis, Theodore, Jr.
P: Collin Little, Thompson, Sr.
C: Slade Gorman, Central-Phenix City, Fr.
1B: Whitt Davis, Huntsville, Sr.
2B: Will Sipes, Sparkman, Sr.
3B: Chandler Mullins, Prattville, Sr.
SS: Palmer Ford, Grissom, Jr.
OF: Chris Gothard, Hazel Green, Jr.
OF: Walker Thompson, Theodore, Jr.
OF: Luke Hartman, Mountain Brook, Jr.
DH: Nigel Lawrence, Smiths Station, Sr.
DH: John Kubiszyn, Mountain Brook, Sr.
UTL: Coleman Kitchens, Vestavia Hills, Sr.
UTL: Stephan Poplin, Thompson, Sr.

Honorable mention
Pitcher: Parker Warren, Enterprise, Jr.; Logan Storey, Huntsville, Jr.; Blake Schilleci, Oak Mountain, Sr.
First base: Taylor Borst, James Clemens, Sr.
Second base: Grey Norton, Smiths Station, Sr.; Drew Odum, Mountain Brook, Sr.
Shortstop: Mason Lockhart, Fairhope, Soph.; Andrew Autrey, Mountain Brook, Sr.
Outfield: Chase Lovell, Huntsville, Sr.; Bailey Daniels, Fairhope, Sr.
Designated hitter: Josh Sears, Grissom, Jr.
Utility: Breonn Pooler, Sparkman, Jr.

CLASS 6A
First Team
P: Jesse Scott, Cullman, Sr.
P: Tanner Burns, Decatur, So.
P: Brax Garrett, Florence, Jr.
P: Connor Radcliff, Pelham, Sr.
C: Hunter Stovall, Pelham, Sr.
1B: Owen Lovell, Cullman, So.
2B: Dayton Cook, Spanish Fort, Sr.
3B: Gunner Hendrix, Spanish Fort, Sr.
SS: Hunter Stokes, Spanish Fort, Jr.
OF: Cole Collins, Cullman, Sr.
OF: Orvis Cuello, Cullman, Sr.
OF: Chris Manley, Opelika, Jr.
DH: Alan Smith, Fort Payne, Sr.
DH: J. Michael Matthews, Gardendale, Sr.
UTL: Sam Finnerty, Pelham, Sr.
UTL: Gage Young, Opelika, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Brax Garrett, Florence
Hitter of the Year: Cole Collins, Cullman
Player of the Year: Brax Garrett, Florence
Coach of the Year: Shane Chappell, Pinson Valley

Second Team
P: Alex London, Northridge, Sr.
P: Matthew Lowrey, Northview, Jr.
P: Brock Love, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.
P: Mitch Myers, Valley, So.
C: Brenton Sanders, Northridge, Jr.
1B: Matthew Christian, Opelika, Sr.
2B: Tanner Snow, Southside-Gadsden, So.
3B: Noah Fondren, Cullman, So.
SS: Hunter Clough, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.
OF: Carson Eddy, Briarwood Christian, Fr.
OF: Matt Parker, Dothan, Sr.
OF: Tyler Robison, Saraland, Sr.
DH: Kelvin Moore, Hueytown, Sr.
DH: Jody Graves, Pinson Valley, Sr.
UTL: Chase Robinson, Pell City, Jr.
UTL: Hunter Davidson, Pinson Valley, Sr.

Honorable mention
Pitcher: Adam Stewart, Homewood, Sr.
Catcher: Reid Agrella, Dothan, Sr.; Hunter Kamplain, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, So.
First base: Logan Brashier, Pelham, Sr.; Landon Cunningham, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.
Second base: Mason Gilliland, Athens, Sr.; John Marc Mullins, Homewood, So.
Third base: Harrison Cain, Briarwood Christian, Sr.
Shortstop: Johnny Sklopan, Saraland, Sr.
Outfield: Hunter Bennett, Chilton County, Jr.
Designated hitter: Ty Rowland, Saraland, Sr.; Zach Lee, Brookwood, Sr.
Utility: Chad Hunter Wyatt, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.

CLASS 5A
First Team
P: Jackson Tavel, Corner, Jr.
P: Tanner Smith, Escambia County, Jr.
P: Jacob Green, Russellville, Sr.
P: Payton Robinson, St. Paul’s, Sr.
C: Chase Smartt, Charles Henderson, Sr.
1B: Kevin Bryant, Corner, Jr.
2B: Dustin Robinson, Etowah, Sr.
3B: Blaine Crim, St. Paul’s, Sr.
SS: Jared Nixon, Marbury, Sr.
OF: Chandler Taylor, Alabama Christian, Sr.
OF: Jordan Smith, Pleasant Grove, Sr.
OF: Judd Ward, Russellville, So.
DH: Jalen Thompson, St. Paul’s, Sr.
DH: Reed Smith, Russellville, Jr.
UTL: Will Scoggins, Randolph, Sr.
UTL: Nathan Nicolosi, Pleasant Grove, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Jackson Tavel, Corner
Hitter of the Year: Chase Smartt, Charles Henderson
Player of the Year: Chase Smartt, Charles Henderson
Coach of the Year: P.J. Guy, Helena

Second Team
P: Justin Whitley, Alexandria, Sr.
P: Austin Ingram, Charles Henderson, Sr.
P: Wallace Henry, Marbury, Jr.
P: Hunter Cornelius, Mortimer Jordan, Sr.
C: Jacob Bisharat, Pleasant Grove, So.
1B: Caleb Fisk, East Limestone, Sr.
2B: Reilly Fox, Charles Henderson, Sr.
3B: Landon Oliver, Russellville, Jr.
SS: Dalton Cobb, Alexandria, Sr.
OF: Phillip Lenoir, Jemison, Jr.
OF: Walker McCleney, Mortimer Jordan, Jr.
OF: Brandon Baynes, Tallassee, Sr.
DH: Taylor Camper, Boaz, Sr.
DH: Sam Praytor, Helena, So.
UTL: Brick Pugh, East Limestone, Sr.
UTL: Taylor Goodwin, Mortimer Jordan, Jr.

Honorable mention
Pitcher: Clay Cunningham, Jemison, Jr.; Cody Greenhill, Russellville, So.
Catcher: Eric Black, Madison County, Sr.; Benjamin Holloway, Rehobeth, Sr.
First base: John Martin, Moody, Jr.
Second base: Cody Thompson, Jemison, Sr.; Lane Yankee, Tallassee, Sr.
Third base: DeAndre Pitts, Charles Henderson, Jr.; John Miller, Rehobeth, Jr.
Outfield: Riley Campbell, Moody, Jr.; Wyatt Browning, Rehobeth, Sr.
Designated hitter: Grayson Blackwell, Alabama Christian, Jr.
Utility: Nick Swisher, Moody, So.; Dylan Hathcock, Tallassee, Jr.

CLASS 4A
First Team
P: Tanner Graham, Brooks, Sr.
P: Trent Smith, Oneonta, Jr.
P: Robert Adams, Trinity, Jr.
P: Brett Patterson, UMS-Wright, Sr.
C: Tyler Robb, Central-Florence, Sr.
1B: Carter Sims, Oneonta, Sr.
2B: Grant Barber, UMS-Wright, Jr.
3B: Trevor Smith, Oneonta, Jr.
SS: Troy Dixon, UMS-Wright, Sr.
OF: Cal Jones, Dadeville, Jr.
OF: Sid Thurmond, Jacksonville, Sr.
OF: Luke Wall, Oneonta, Sr.
DH: Tanner Allen, UMS-Wright, So.
DH: Trace Johnston, Trinity, Sr.
UTL: Cody Mills, Sipsey Valley, Sr.
UTL: Austin Lawrence, Oak Grove, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Robert Adams, Trinity
Hitter of the Year: Cal Jones, Dadeville
Player of the Year: Robert Adams, Trinity
Coach of the Year: Ken Whittle, Trinity

Second Team
P: Jed Cordell, Cordova, Sr.
P: Brett Rittenberry, East Lawrence, Sr.
P: Jared Johnson, Handley, Jr.
P: Davis Daniel, St. James, Jr.
C: Hunter Nabors, Montevallo, Jr.
1B: Zack Moore, Ashford, Sr.
2B: Ko Powell, Oneonta, Jr.
3B: Justin Thomas, Sipsey Valley, Jr.
SS: Riley Phillips, Brooks, Sr.
OF: Conner Kiser, Haleyville, Sr.
OF: Brody Grider, North Jackson, Jr.
OF: Chauncey Callier, UMS-Wright, Jr.
DH: Jaren Lockridge, Cherokee County, So.
DH: Austin Crim, Oneonta, Sr.
UTL: Grant Baugher, West Limestone, Sr.
UTL: Bronson Chandler, Cherokee County, Jr.

Honorable mention
Pitcher: Shaler Grigsby, Central-Florence, Sr.; Samuel Harrison, Headland, Sr.
Catcher: Garrett Brewer, Brooks, Sr.; M.J. Melendez, St. James, So.
First base: Hunter Davis, Holtville, Sr.; Sam Plash, UMS-Wright, So.
Second base: Chase Wilkerson, Headland, Fr.; Jonathan Pintaro, Montevallo, Jr.
Third base: James Lisenby, Ashford, Sr.
Shortstop: Michael Walls, Elmore County, Sr.; Wil Brasell, Thomasville, Sr.
Outfield: Payton Crooms, Ashford, Sr.
Designated hitter: Logan Taylor, Handley, Sr.
Utility: Chase Darnell, North Jackson, Jr.

CLASS 3A
First Team
P: Lane Dickerson, Colbert County, Sr.
P: Jamison Roney, Geneva, Sr.
P: Kyle Cameron, Hale County, Sr.
P: Taylor Clemons, Madison Academy, Sr.
C: Hunter Brittain, T.R. Miller, So.
1B: Austin Chastang, Bayside Academy, Jr.
2B: Peyton Stracener, Colbert County, Sr.
3B: Koy Chapman, Gordo, So.
SS: Deacon Medders, Hale County, Jr.
OF: Grant Atkins, American Christian, Jr.
OF: Jack Fulkerson, Madison Academy, Jr.
OF: Cody Willingham, Plainview, Sr.
DH: Walker Messer, Opp, Sr.
DH: Hunter Jones, Bayside Academy, Sr.
UTL: Lecil Brothers, Susan Moore, Jr.
UTL: Scott Stough, Geneva, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Taylor Clemens, Madison Academy
Hitter of the Year: Austin Chastang, Bayside Academy
Player of the Year: Jamison Roney, Geneva
Coach of the Year: Brent Justice, Geneva

Second Team
P: Collin Herring, Gordo, Fr.
P: Hayden Loggins, Hanceville, Sr.
P: Jake Christa, Madison Academy, So.
P: Peyton Whitten, Piedmont, Sr.
C: Brady Milligan, Hale County, Jr.
1B: Nathanael McCafferty, Lauderdale County, Sr.
2B: Bayley Blanchard, Piedmont, Jr.
3B: John David Isbell, Colbert County, Sr.
SS: John Trousdale, Lauderdale County, Jr.
OF: Caleb Piper, Geneva, Jr.
OF: Ethan Walker, Geneva, So.
OF: Hunter Falls, Gordo, Sr.
DH: Jones Manning, T.R. Miller, Sr.
DH: Kent Jenkins, Winfield, Sr.
UTL: Sloan Wilson, Lauderdale County, So.
UTL: Britt Sparks, American Christian, So.

Honorable mention
Catcher: Blake Newton, Lauderdale County, Sr.
First base: Jayse Pruitt, Plainview, Sr.
Second base: Will Acuff, Madison Academy, Jr.
Third base: Cody Littlejohn, Madison Academy, Jr.; Tyler Lusk, Piedmont, Sr.
Shortstop: Cory Litton, Bayside Academy, Sr.
Outfield: Justin Henderson, Cottage Hill, Sr.
Designated hitter: Garrett Woodham, Slocomb, Sr.
Utility: Nate Robinson, Slocomb, Sr.

CLASS 2A
First Team
P: Austin Fain, Ariton, Sr.
P: Hunter Avery, Mobile Christian, Jr.
P: Bailey Sellers, Thorsby, So.
P: Randall Coxwell, Washington County, Sr.
C: Landon Powell, Mobile Christian, Sr.
1B: Tyler Owens, Thorsby, Sr.
2B: Caleb Coaker, G.W. Long, Sr.
3B: Ethan Jones, Fyffe, Jr.
SS: Kenterius Womack, Luverne, Sr.
OF: Mackenzie Hicks, G.W. Long, So.
OF: J.R. Roundtree, Randolph County, Jr.
OF: Paul Williamson, St. Luke’s, Jr.
DH: Jeremiah Jackson, St. Luke’s, Fr.
DH: Luke Phillips, St. Luke’s, Sr.
UTL: Dallas Reed, Collinsville, So.
UTL: Sam Blair, Sumiton Christian, Sr.

Pitcher of the Year: Hunter Avery, Mobile Christian
Hitter of the Year: Tyler Owens, Thorsby
Player of the Year: Hunter Avery, Mobile Christian
Coach of the Year: Talley Haines, Mobile Christian

Second Team
P: Cory Gill, Cottonwood, Sr.
P: Kevontae May, Luverne, Jr.
P: Noah McDaniel, New Brockton, So.
P: Elijah McFarland, Randolph Co, Sr.
C: Colby White, Sulligent, Jr.
1B: Kyle Walker, G.W. Long, Jr.
2B: Luke Phillips, St. Luke’s, Sr.
3B: Troy Borden, Red Bay, Jr.
SS: Jeremiah Jackson, St. Luke’s, Fr.
OF: Tyler Woodall, Falkville, Sr.
OF: Bryant Stephens, Goshen, Sr.
OF: Christian Benefield, Randolph County, Sr.
DH: Brett Gilmore, Houston Academy, Sr.
DH: Ryan Bradford, Falkville, Sr.
UTL: Ben Ragan, Mars Hill, Sr.
UTL: Turner Lee, G.W. Long, Sr.

Honorable mention
Catcher: Jade Pounds, Red Bay, Sr.; Jordan Smith, Vincent, Jr.
First base: Blake Young, Ranburne, Jr.; Levi Phillips, Randolph County, Sr.
Second base: Peyton Thomas, Phil Campbell, Fr.; Jerrin Hester, Sulligent, Sr.
Third base: Austin Odom, Luverne, Sr.
Shortstop: Jeffrey Omohundro, Houston Academy, Jr.
Outfield: Josh Bell, Ariton, Sr.

CLASS 1A
First Team
P: Grayson Wakefield, Decatur Heritage, So.
P: Jacob Free, Brantley, So.
P: Eli Barnett, Hackleburg, Jr.
P: Garrison Mays, Lynn, Jr.
C: Johnathan Brock, Shoals Christian, Sr.
1B: Garret Deavers, Verbena, Sr.
2B: Brent Schoener, Maplesville, Fr.
3B: Garrett Deavers, Verbena, Sr.
SS: Devante Dixon, Cedar Bluff, Sr.
OF: Tanner Bozeman, Shoals Christian, Jr.
OF: Matt Harper, Hackleburg, So.
OF: Patrick Stanley, Fruitdale, Sr.
DH: Blake Jones, Ragland, St.
DH: Brady Wideman, Winterboro, Sr.
UTL: Chandler Rigdon, Chickasaw, Sr.
UTL: Cooper Dean, J.U. Blacksher, Fr.

Pitcher of the Year: Grayson Wakefield, Decatur Heritage
Hitter of the Year: Tanner Bozeman, Shoals Christian
Player of the Year: Jacob Free, Brantley
Coach of the Year: Jason Anderson, Shoals Christian

Second Team
P: Chris Cook, Verbena, Jr.
P: Andrew McLarty, Spring Garden, Sr.
P: Brady Wideman, Winterboro, Sr.
P: Matthew Renfroe, Brantley, Fr.
C: Blake Terry, Cedar Bluff, Sr.
1B: Josh Vardaman, Shoals Christian, Sr.
2B: David Smith, Victory Christian, So.
3B: Jake Mintz, Cedar Bluff, Sr.
SS: Jeff Hunter, Decatur Heritage, Jr.
OF: Grant Deavers, Verbena, Sr.
OF: Brandon Heck, Lynn, Jr.
OF: Peyton Wates, Marion County, Sr.
DH: Tate Tatum, Brantley, Sr.
DH: Andrew Redditt, J.U. Blacksher, So.
UTL: Riley Day, Ragland, Sr.

Honorable mention
Pitcher: Nolan Buzbee, Chickasaw, So.; Andrew Gray, Marion Co., Sr.; Tanner Weaver, J.U. Blacksher, Fr.
Catcher: Tate Tatom, Brantley, Sr.; Daniel Cundiff, Athens Bible, Fr.
First base: Harrison Boozer, Shades Mtn. Christian, Jr.; Jansen Teague, Cedar Bluff, Sr.
Second base: Charlie Scruggs, J.U. Blacksher, So.
Third base: Mitchell Etheredge, Athens Bible, So.
Shortstop: Brady Wideman, Winterboro, Sr.; Peyton Moore, Lynn, Sr.
Outfield: Quandarius May, Verbena, Sr.; R.J. Farrell, Athens Bible, 8
Designated hitter: Blake Jones, Ragland, Sr.

AISA
P: Lawson Humprhies, Glenwood, Sr.
P: Hunter Elliott, Edgewood Academy, Sr.
P: Logan Coleman, Macon-East, Sr.
P: Griffin Fenn, Abbeville Christian, Jr.
C: Drew Spivey, Lakeside School, Sr.
1B: Carson Hicks, Glenwood
2B: Noah Eller, Edgewood, Jr.
3B: Jolan Stieringer, Edgewood Academy, Sr.
SS: Bryan Todd Seymore, Autauga Academy, Sr.
OF: David Miller, Springwood, Sr.
OF: Dalton McKenzie, Monroe, Fr.
OF: Jackson Tate, Edgewood, So.
DH: Zach Paulene, Autauga Academy, Sr.
DH: Matthew Parnell, Clarke Prep, Sr
UTL: Drake Cabe, Fort Dale, Sr.
UTL: Kyle Friday, Marengo Academy, Sr.

Second Team
P: David Dunn, Marengo Academy, So.
P: Colby Lucas, Jackson Ac, Sr.
P: Tyler Dutton, Autauga Academy, Jr.
P: Brantley Peters, Northside Methodist
C: Keith Johnson, Edgewood, Sr.
1B: David Dunn, Marengo Academy, So.
2B: Cody Cain, Abbeville Christian, Jr.
3B: Hayden Hall, Marengo Academy, Sr.
SS: Zach Cumbie, Monroe, Sr.
OF: Markell Speights, Tuscaloosa Academy, Jr.
OF: Matt Johnson, Macon-East, Sr.
OF: Michael Sealiner, Lowndes Academy
DH: Jake Sisson, Edgewood Academy, Sr.
DH: Tyler Sheehan, Macon-East, Sr.
UTL: Connor Caldwell, Springwood, Sr.
UTL: Kros Payne, Abbeville Christian, Jr.

Honorable mention
Pitcher: Noah West, Springwood, So.; Josh Milliman, Autauga Academy, Sr.
Catcher: Weldon Aydelott, Marengo Academy, So.
First base: Chapman Dean, Macon-East, Jr.
Second base: Kyle Chandler, Autauga Academy, Sr.
Third base: Hunter White, Macon-East, Sr.
Shortstop: Caleb Rigsby, Evangel Christian, So.; Reid Potthoff, Lakeside School, So.
Outfield: Michael Scridner, Lowndes, Sr.; Taylor Roberts, Jackson Academy, Jr
Designated hitter: Drew Dees, Monroe, Sr.; John David Willis, Abbeville Christian, So.
Utility: Ethan Roberts, Sparta, Sr.

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