Southern Academy’s Mallory Sluder was named AISA Pitcher and Player of the Year and is among the 26 players named to All-State teams in softball by the Alabama Sports Writer Association for the 2021 season.
The first-team members were Southern Academy’s Sluder, Trinity Wilkerson and Augusta Arnold in AISA, Northside’s Becca Leigh Chadwick in Class 4A, and South Lamar’s Nealy McManus and Holy Spirit's Alyssa Faircloth in 1A.
The second-team members consisted of Hillcrest’s Matti Morrow in Class 6A, Demopolis’ Ashton Moorer in 5A, Gordo’s Taylor Clegg, American Christian’s Hannah Miles, Northside’s Kinley Pate representing 4A, Winfield’s Kennath Beth Lacy in 3A, Sulligent’s Laura Leigh Wheeler representing 2A, and Berry’s Kyla Edmonson, Holy Spirit’s Elaina Russell and South Lamar’s Lana Atkins and Kiley Duncan in 1A.
The honorable mentions were Southern Academy’s LeahBeth Stewart and Tuscaloosa Academy’s Emma Price in AISA, Tuscaloosa County’s Jasmine Crain-Walker in 7A, Northside’s Lily Stone representing 4A, Winfield’s Anna Kate Crumpton in 3A, Lamar County’s Sydney Vann representing 2A, and Berry’s Allie Taylor, Holy Spirit’s Claire Laubenthal and South Lamar’s Kyleigh Hollinger in 1A.
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CLASS 7A
First team
P: Alea Johnson, Fairhope, Jr.
P: Annabelle Widra, Spain Park, Sr.
P: Hannah Pitts, Auburn, Sr.
P: Emmah Rolfe, Bob Jones, Jr.
C: Aubrie Lisenby, Bob Jones, Sr.
IF: Kenleigh Cahalan, Hewitt-Trussville, So.
IF: Jenna Lord, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
IF: Lydia Coleman, Spain Park, Sr.
IF: Natalie Turner, Dothan, Sr.
OF: Kristen White, Central-Phenix City, Jr.
OF: Bella Wiggins, Fairhope, Sr.
OF: Anyce Harvey, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
DH: Katie Schuler, Huntsville, Fr.
DH: Zahria Jones, Sparkman, Sr.
UT: Collier Peaden, Dothan, Sr.
UT: Crystal Maze, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.
Second team
P: Megan Shurtz, Bob Jones, Sr.
P: Nicole Turner, Dothan, Sr.
P: Sara Phillips, Hewitt-Trussville, Fr.
P: Brookelyn Cannon, Hoover, Sr.
C: Campbell Hecklinksi, Hoover, Jr.
IF: Bella Cabral, Fairhope, So.
IF: Ryley Harrison, Fairhope, So.
IF: Kenley Hilleary, Austin, Jr.
IF: Emily Mizelle, Baker, So.
OF: Charlotte Herron, Bob Jones, Fr.
OF: Dawn Autry, Oak Mountain, Sr.
OF: Jenna Williams, Thompson, Jr.
DH: Bria Allen, Central-Phenix City, Fr.
DH: Ella Pate, Thompson, Jr.
UT: Jayden Sawyer, Theodore, So.
UT: Mariami Hubbard, Huntsville, Fr.
Honorable mention
P: Katie Bracken, Austin, Jr.
P: Eleanor DeBlock, Thompson, Jr.
C: Harmoney Strong, Theodore, Jr.
C: Gwynnie Hornibrook, Vestavia Hills, Sr.
IF: Cassie Reasner, Sparkman, So.
IF: Bella Myers, Huntsville, Fr.
OF: Georgia Lessman, Enterprise, So.
OF: Madelyn Eiland, Mary Montgomery, Sr.
DH: Jasmine Crain-Walker, Tuscaloosa County, Sr.
DH: Laney Williams, Thompson, Fr.
UT: Riley Tyree, Hewitt-Trussville, Jr.
UT: Elaina Collins, Albertville, Jr.
Player of the Year
Annabelle Widra, Spain Park
Pitcher of the Year
Alea Johnson, Fairhope
Hitter of the Year
Kenleigh Cahalan, Hewitt-Trussville
Coach of the Year
Taylor Burt, Hewitt-Trussville
CLASS 6A
First team
P: Emily Simon, Athens, Jr.
P: McKenzie Newcomb, Hazel Green, Sr.
P: Camryn Bailey, Helena, Jr.
P: Ainsley Lambert, Spanish Fort, Sr.
C: Sarah Beth Brake, Gardendale, Sr.
IF: Marlie Giles, Chilton County, Jr.
IF: Karsi Lentz, Hartselle, Jr.
IF: Ellie Derrick, Oxford, Sr.
IF: Morgan Stiles, Athens, Fr.
OF: Larissa Preuitt, Hartselle, Jr.
OF: Takya Garrett, Oxford, Sr.
OF: Mckenzie Brown, Springville, Sr.
DH: Macey Herren, Southside-Gadsden, Jr.
DH: Brianna Copeland, Pelham, Sr.
UT: Chalea Clemmons, Cullman, So.
UT: Hannah Buffington, Fort Payne, Sr.
Second team
P: Reagan Cornelius, Springville, Sr.
P: Alivia Wilken, Buckhorn, Sr.
P: Madison Murphy, Decatur, Jr.
P: Matti Morrow, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.
C: Jada Henderson, Hartselle, Sr.
IF: Blakelyn Austin, Muscle Shoals, Fr.
IF: Kaitlyn Smithey, Buckhorn, Sr.
IF: Ashlynn Campbell, Wetumpka, So.
IF: Makalyn Kyser, Springville, Jr.
OF: Lexie Bennett, Scottsboro, Jr.
OF: Caroline Cartron, Hazel Green, jr
OF: Mya Holt, Wetumpka, Fr.
DH: Evi Edwards, Pell City, Jr.
DH: Tatum Bartlett, Springville, Sr.
UT: Tyler Erwin, Chelsea, Sr.
UT: Tia Titi, Oxford, Fr.
Honorable mention
P: Katie Simon, Athens, Jr.
P: McKay Yountz, Opelika, So.
C: Anna Carder, Athens, Jr.
C: Macey Pierce, Chilton County, 8th
IF: Kaelyn Jones, Hartselle, Fr.
IF: Alyssa Hastings, Buckhorn, So.
OF: Jakaria Byrd, Homewood, Sr.
OF: Brooke Nash, Mortimer Jordan, Sr.
DH: Carleigh Bowden, Saraland, Sr.
DH: Linzie Wilson, Muscle Shoals, Jr.
UT: Sophia Gant, Gardendale, Fr.
UT: Raegan Wall, Hazel Green, Fr.
Player of the Year
McKenzie Newcomb, Hazel Green
Pitcher of the Year
Ainsley Lambert, Spanish Fort
Hitter of the Year
Sarah Beth Brake, Gardendale
Coach of the Year
Shawn Maze, Mortimer Jordan
CLASS 5A
First team
P: Rylee Gattis, Alexandria, Jr.
P: Rycca Hinton, Faith Academy, Sr.
P: Ella Singletary, Ardmore, So.
P: Katelin Booker, Satsuma, Sr.
C: Lexi Love, Tallassee, Sr.
IF: Gabby Stagner, Faith Academy, Sr.
IF: Lindsey Smith, Hayden, Sr.
IF: Kinsey Smith, Lincoln, Sr.
IF: Ashley Phillips, Alexandria, Jr.
OF: Jaden Goodwin, Corner, Sr.
OF: Chloe Baynes, Tallassee, Jr.
OF: Sydnee Reaves, Central-Clay County, Jr.
DH: Mackenzie Cain, Charles Henderson, Jr.
DH: Paci Clark, Shelby County, So.
UT: Carlie Wilkins, West Point, Jr.
UT: Macey Ogle, John Carroll, Jr.
Second team
P: Olivia Cummings, Corner, So.
P: Ashton Moorer, Demopolis, Fr.
P: Bronwyn Borden, Brewer, So.
P: Aubrey Allen, Elmore County, Jr.
C: Raegan Clem, Ardmore, Sr.
IF: Becca Benton, Hayden, Jr.
IF: Ashlynn Stewart, Satsuma, Sr.
IF: Honor Slayback, Rehobeth, Sr.
IF: Gabbie York, Brewbaker Tech, So.
OF: Bo Riley, Ardmore, Jr.
OF: Romona McLeod, Brewbaker Tech, Sr.
OF: Madison Stewart, Charles Henderson, Jr.
DH: Emily Moncus, Lincoln, So.
DH: Rylie Grisham, East Limestone, Sr.
UT: Kyndall Bailey, Ramsay, Sr.
UT: Miah Simmons, Hayden, So.
Honorable mention
P: Maggie Mitchell, Marbury, Sr.
P: Taniyah Brown, Brewbaker Tech, So.
C: Charlotte Phillips, John Carroll, Jr.
C: Madilyn Sheffield, Satsuma, Sr.
IF: Belle Haynes, Tallassee, Jr.
IF: Adelyn Ellis, Sardis, Sr.
OF: Harlee Vincent, Sardis, Sr.
OF: Mallory Ogle, John Carroll, Fr.
DH: Carmen Terry, Moody, Sr.
DH: Kensley Wesley, Shelby County, Jr.
UT: Brooklyn Henderson, Central-Clay, Sr.
UT: Kadie Grace Cooper, UMS-Wright, Sr.
Player of the Year
Rylee Gattis, Alexandria
Pitcher of the Year
Rylee Gattis, Alexandria
Hitter of the Year
Lindsey Smith, Hayden
Coach of the Year
BJ Darawich, Satsuma
CLASS 4A
First team
P: Hannah Price, Rogers, Jr.
P: Jayci Boozer, Cleburne County, Jr.
P: Sydney Simpson, Etowah, So.
P: Hadley Burnette, North Jackson, Sr.
C: Gracie Suggs, Dale County, Jr.
IF: Mya Clark, Madison Academy, So.
IF: Jenna Madison, Curry, Fr.
IF: Abbi Martin, Etowah, Jr.
IF: Linley Tubbs, Curry, Jr.
OF: Haley Ingram, Alabama Christian, Sr.
OF: Kylee Trotter, Curry, Jr.
OF: Chloe Chisenall, North Jackson, Sr.
DH: Ellie Partrick, Brooks, Fr.
DH: Peyton Hill, North Jackson, So.
UT: Becca Leigh Chadwick, Northside, So.
UT: Callie Richardson, White Plains, 8th
Second team
P: Alana Loyd, Cherokee County, Sr.
P: Abby Lindsey, West Morgan, Fr.
P: Caitlin Russell, LAMP, Jr.
P: Paityn Holder, Madison County, Sr.
C: Reagan Walter, Priceville, Sr.
IF: Mackenzie Meadows, Madison Academy, Jr.
IF: Abigail Garrison, Priceville, Sr.
IF: Makaley Boswell, Geneva, So.
IF: Emily Ahonen, Rogers, Jr.
OF: Hannah Miles, American Christian, Jr.
OF: Kinley Pate, Northside, Jr.
OF: Alayna Key, Curry, Jr.
DH: Hailie Moody, Haleyville, Sr.
DH: Rose Costanza, Alabama Christian, Sr.
UT: Taylor Clegg, Gordo, Sr.
UT: Allie Tryon, Montevallo, Jr.
Honorable mention
P: Alena Howse, Curry, Fr.
P: Savannah Money, Ashford, So.
C: Lily Stone, Northside, Jr.
C: Hally Bennett, Etowah, Sr.
IF: Lily Ponder, White Plains, Sr.
IF: Blair Darby, Munford, So.
OF: Karly Jones, Rogers, Sr.
OF: Ja'Khia Htuchins, North Jackson, Jr.
DH: Lexi Dobbins, Hamilton, Jr.
UT: Karley Hill, Wilson, So.
UT: Shelby Allen, Dale County, Sr.
Player of the Year
Jayci Boozer, Cleburne County
Pitcher of the Year
Hannah Price, Rogers
Hitter of the Year
Mya Clark, Madison Academy
Coach of the Year
Kevin Thompson, North Jackson
CLASS 3A
First team
P: Lily Boswell, Plainview, So.
P: Leah Patterson, Pleasant Valley, Sr.
P: Landyn McAnnally, Prattville Christian, Sr.
P: Blayne Godfrey, Danville, Fr.
C: Sarah Williams, Prattville Christian, So.
IF: Elaine Puckett, Plainview, Sr.
IF: Tessa Word, Plainview, Jr.
IF: Jalia Lassiter, Flomaton, Jr.
IF: Jaysoni Beachum, Houston Academy, So.
OF: Alyssa Harwell, Elkmont, Jr.
OF: Edy Gavin, Mobile Christian, So.
OF: Jersee Carter, Prattville Christian, Jr.
DH: Ashton White, Wicksburg, Jr.
DH: Alexis Milanowski, Houston Academy, Jr.
UT: Alanna Aiken, Montgomery Catholic, Sr.
UT: Brilee Miller, Elkmont, Sr.
Second team
P: Tori Taylor, Mobile Christian, So.
P: Braya Hodges, Opp, Fr.
P: Kennath Beth Lacy, Winfield, 8th
P: Katie Morris, Beulah, Jr.
C: Ansleigh Smith, Houston Academy, Fr.
IF: Grace Epperson, Piedmont, Sr.
IF: Caroline Brannon, Collinsville, Sr.
IF: Brandy Phillips, Beulah, So.
IF: Bailey Harris, Pleasant Valley, Sr.
OF: Macy Baxter, Mobile Christian, Sr.
OF: Riley Sweeney, Prattville Christian, Sr.
OF: Halle Brown, Plainview, Sr.
DH: Madyson Cromer, Pleasant Valley, Fr.
DH: Sophia Wills, Collinsville, So.
UT: Savannah Smith, Piedmont, Fr.
UT: Mattie Havas, Houston Academy, Sr.
Honorable mention
P: Cieara Baker, Slocomb, Fr.
C: Reese Franklin, Piedmont, Sr.
C: Abi Bunt, Glencoe, Fr.
IF: Isabella Studdard, Reeltown, Jr.
IF: Anna Kate Crumpton, Winfield, Sr.
OF: Hailey Hanners, Glencoe, So.
OF: Amaya Womack, Opp, Fr.
DH: Karlee Kimbrough, Colbert Heights, Sr.
DH: Linda Hill, Trinity, Sr.
UT: Kenadie Lee, Sylvania, Sr.
UT: Kennedy Burnette, Childersburg, So.
UT: Zoe Veres, Dadeville, Sr.
Player of the Year
Tessa Word, Plainview
Pitcher of the Year
Landyn McAnnally, Prattville Christian
Hitter of the Year
Jaysoni Beachum, Houston Academy
Coach of the Year
Stan Pepper, Beulah
CLASS 2A
First team
P: Morgan Ferguson, G.W. Long, Sr.
P: Riley Vaughn, Mars Hill Bible, Jr.
P: Kennedy Barron, Pisgah, Sr.
P: Bailie Hall, Sumiton Christian, Sr.
C: Marisa West, Leroy, Jr.
IF: Talee Sims, Randolph County, Fr.
IF: Kristin Wilson, Isabella, Jr.
IF: Teagan Revette, Orange Beach, 7th
IF: Sydnee Fitzgerald, Falkville, Sr.
OF: Jessie Baughan, Sumiton Christian, Sr.
OF: Molly Heard, Pisgah, Jr.
OF: Lila Kate Wheeler, Pisgah, Jr.
DH: Mary Smith, Lexington, Sr.
DH: Jadyn Foster, Sand Rock, So.
UT: Gracie Ashley, Sumiton Christian, Sr.
UT: Bradyn Mitchell, Hatton, So.
Second team
P: Hannah Payne, Locust Fork, Sr.
P: Lila Blackburn, Red Bay, Sr.
P: Abbey Steward, Spring Garden, Jr.
P: Justine Henderson, Orange Beach, 8th
C: Ava Hodo, Orange Beach, 7th
IF: Neely Welsh, Spring Garden, Jr.
IF: Brantlee Wortham, Randolph County, Fr.
IF: Katelyn St. Clair, Sand Rock, Fr.
IF: Madeline Flammia, Pisgah, 8th
OF: Maggie Hester, Sand Rock, Sr.
OF: Avery Steward, Spring Garden, 8th
OF: Ally Whitehead, G.W. Long, Fr.
DH: Maddie McCrary, Sumiton Christian, 8th
DH: Anna Kate Voce, Cold Springs, Sr.
UT: Kameryn Scales, Falkville, Sr.
UT: Laura Leigh Wheeler, Sulligent, Jr.
Honorable mention
P: Makinely Turner, Thorsby, Fr.
P: Maddy Walker, Vincent, Sr.
C: Makenna Long, G.W. Long, Jr.
C: Emma Kate Wright, Mars Hill Bible, So.
IF: Daigle Wilson, Orange Beach, 8th
IF: Savannah Neely, Locust Fork, Sr.
IF: Kayley Weaver, Leroy, So.
OF: Sydney Vann, Lamar County, So.
OF: Payton Canady, West End, Jr.
DH: Anna Grace Luker, Addison, Jr.
DH: Campbell Newell, Leroy, So.
UT: Lindsey Burnett, Thorsby, Jr.
UT: EllaGrace Hood, Sand Rock, So.
Player of the Year
Kennedy Barron, Pisgah
Pitcher of the Year
Morgan Ferguson, G.W. Long
Hitter of the Year
Jessie Baughan, Sumiton Christian
Coach of the Year
Shane Alexander, Orange Beach
CLASS 1A
First team
P: Kaylee Navarre, Brantley, So.
P: Ashley Maddox, Appalachian, Jr.
P: Emma Dempsey, Belgreen, Sr.
P: Olivia Treece, Skyline, Fr.
C: Campbell Grace Adams, Ragland, So.
IF: Kayden Dunn, Brantley, Jr.
IF: Nealy McManus, South Lamar, Jr.
IF: Jordan Henderson, Appalachian, Sr.
IF: Reagan Tisdale, Millry, Sr.
OF: Addison Campbell, Ragland, So.
OF: Samantha Day-Jones, Ragland, Jr.
OF: Jennah Glass, Sweet Water, Sr.
DH: Ainsley Watts, Brantley, So.
DH: Emily Hubbard, Decatur Heritage, Sr.
UT: Madalyn Scott, Covenant Christian, Sr.
UT: Alyssa Faircloth, Holy Spirit, So.
Second team
P: Lana Atkins, South Lamar, Jr.
P: Megan Roe, Sweet water, Jr.
P: Cana Vining, Athens Bible, So.
P: Kyla Edmonson, Berry, Jr.
C: Jayla Ross, Skyline, Fr.
IF: Aidan Bellomy, Skyline, Sr.
IF: Mattie Payne, Cedar Bluff, So.
IF: Campbell Hawthorne, Brantley, So.
IF: Taylor Woodard, Appalachian, Sr.
OF: Elaina Russell, Holy Spirit, Jr.
OF: Dacey Allen, Skyline, Jr.
OF: Elleigh Layton, Brantley, Sr.
DH: Sheonte' Barginere, Brantley, Jr.
DH: Caitlyn Gant, Millry, Sr.
UT: Kiley Duncan, South Lamar, So.
UT: Ava Whitmire, Lindsay Lane, Sr.
Honorable mention
C: Claire Laubenthal, Holy Spirit, Jr.
C: Allie Taylor, Berry, Sr.
IF: Elizabeth Cross, Red Level, So.
IF: Erin Culp, Marion County, Jr.
OF: Kyleigh Hollinger, South Lamar, Jr.
OF: Kelsey Wilson, Belgreen, Sr.
Player of the Year
Kayden Dunn, Brantley
Pitcher of the Year
Kaylee Navarre, Brantley
Hitter of the Year
Kayden Dunn, Brantley
Coach of the Year
Slade Bellomy, Skyline
AISA
First team
P: Chloe Mitcham, Chambers Academy, Jr.
P: Avery Harrell, Clarke Prep, Jr.
P: Ariana Pinder, Glenwood, Jr.
P: Mallory Sluder, Southern Academy, So.
C: Grace Davis, Clarke Prep, So.
IF: Hailey Hamrick, Bessemer Academy, Sr.
IF: Mckayla Foster, Chambers Academy, Fr.
IF: Gaddy Utsey, Patrician, Jr.
IF: Trinity Wilkerson, Southern Academy, Jr.
OF: Faith Wheat, Edgewood, Sr.
OF: Amity White, Pike Liberal Arts, So.
OF: Augusta Arnold, Southern Academy, Sr.
DH: Erin Babineaux, Bessemer Academy, Sr.
DH: Devyn DeBardlebaden, Macon-East, Sr.
UT: Abby Henderson, Crenshaw Christian, So.
UT: Taylor McKinney, Macon-East, Sr.
Second team
P: Gabbie Causey, Abbeville Christian, So.
P: Laura Willingham, Bessemer Academy, Sr.
P: Lily Jones, Jackson Academy, So.
P: Grace Lucas, South Choctaw Academy, Sr.
C: Alexis co*ker, Hooper, Jr.
IF: Lauren Coaker, Jackson Academy, So.
IF: Jayden Green, Lakeside, So.
IF: Sidney Lee, Lee-Scott, Sr.
IF: Morgan Bundy, Pike Liberal Arts, Sr.
OF: Jordan Barnes, Autauga Academy, Sr.
OF: Sydney Colburn, Bessemer Academy, Sr.
OF: Simone Gillispie, Glenwood, So.
DH: Cassidy Van Winkle, Clarke Prep, Sr.
DH: Haylee Brown, Edgewood, Sr.
UT: Asia Brown, Hooper, Sr.
UT: Lindsey Brown, Edgewood, Fr.
Honorable mention
P: Harleigh Anderson, Edgewood, Sr.
C: LeahBeth Stewart, Southern Academy, Jr.
IF: Bri Short, Bessemer Academy, Sr.
IF: Emma Kate Williams, South Choctaw Academy, Jr.
OF: Emmaline Hartzog, Abbeville Christian, 8th
DH: Hannah Buchan, Lakeside, So.
DH: Olivia Shadburn, Monroe Academy, Sr.
UT: Emma Price, Tuscaloosa Academy, Sr.
UT: Ava Farmer, Autauga Academy, 8th
Player of the year
Mallory Sluder, Southern Academy
Pitcher of the year
Mallory Sluder, Southern Academy
Hitter of the year
Taylor McKinney, Macon-East
Coach of the year
Mitchell Turberville, Monroe Academy
