Local newspapers and digital outlets across Sumner County have released the 2026 All‑Sumner baseball team, a 45‑player roster that captures the region’s most promising talent.
Among the honorees, three names stand out for their exceptional contributions: Jackson Goddard, Joe Mosley and Grayson Walker each received top individual awards that underscore their dominance on the diamond.
Coach and Team of the Year
Eli Carlisle was recognized as Coach of the Year, while the Liberty Creek Wolves earned the Team of the Year distinction after posting a 31‑10 record and securing back‑to‑back appearances at the state tournament.
Goddard’s performance earned him Pitcher of the Year, a title accompanied by a 0.26 earned‑run average and 93 strikeouts that left batters scrambling.
Mosley claimed Position Player of the Year with a .479 batting average and eight home runs, a combination that illustrated his all‑around offensive threat.
Walker was named Two‑Way Player of the Year, boasting a .402 average at the plate and a 1.45 ERA on the mound, a rare dual‑role achievement.
The Wolves’ success is not an isolated story; their consecutive state tournament runs have cemented their status as a program on the rise, drawing attention from scouts and fans alike.
First‑team selections include Barrett Brown, Kaden Powell, Jake Soporowski, Grayson Kennedy, Mason Dunning, Matthew Fuller, Jackson Cothern and Houston Bogle, each of whom contributed significantly to their squads.
Second‑team members such as Lucas Banks, Bill McGlothin, Max Dohanos, Tristan Calvert, Isaac Oglesby, Cooper Epley, Grant Lilly and Riley Ridings also earned well‑deserved nods.
Honorable mentions were extended to a lengthening list of standouts, including Barrett O’Brien, Graham Stockton, Tyler Johns, Austin Holmes, Jackson Kennedy, Gavin Miller, JP Chupp, Jack Douglass, Gavin Petrocci, Tay Adams, Koleman Holmes, Jakob Murphy, Lucas McEnany, Carson Anderson, Rhett Lee, Ryder King, Gavin Copeland, Ford Procter, Noah Bandy, Brayden Lanius, Jaxzon Miller and LJ Wheeler.
Beyond individual accolades, the recognitions reflect a vibrant baseball culture that spans multiple schools across Sumner County, from Gallatin and Hendersonville to Westmoreland and beyond.