Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Alabama Sports Writers Association across Baseball, Football.
Deshawn Hall picks Auburn over Power Five rivals, citing a welcoming atmosphere and proximity to home, while pledging to help the program chase a national championship. Coach Bobby Carr praises his leadership, and Hall adds basketball accolades to his athletic résumé.
The 2026 All‑County baseball selections reflect a deep talent pool in Shelby County, with Spain Park’s Connor Greb and Rhys Jones among the standout honorees.
The 2026 Montgomery All-Area Baseball Team honors the region’s top performers, highlighting Brue Milner’s Player of the Year award and Coach Brad Parker’s comeback.
Andrew Body’s 2025 performance earned him multiple national honors, a 10‑win season and a return for 2026, where he hopes to put Alabama State on the national map.
Will Adams becomes the first Hoover player to earn the state's top baseball award, while Cory Goguts secures the second Miss Softball title for Hewitt-Trussville, both earning Gatorade Player of the Year honors.
After leading Alabama State to its first 10-win season in 21 years, quarterback Andrew Body was named Small College Athlete of the Year and collected multiple national awards, signaling a promising future for the program.
Will Adams of Hoover was named Mr. Baseball for the 2026 Alabama high school baseball season, celebrated at the Alabama Sports Writers Association summer conference in Jacksonville, while rising talents and past award winners alike point to a vibrant future for the state's baseball landscape.
Will Adams of Hoover posted a .489 average with 13 homers and 52 RBIs to earn Mr. Baseball honors, while other standout athletes were recognized at the recent ASWA summer conference.
The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released its All‑State baseball teams for the 2025‑26 academic year, recognizing top players, pitchers, hitters and coaches from Class 7A through Class 1A and the AISA division.
Jonah Inman from Cullman was named Class 6A Hitter of the Year, boasting a .375 average, 12 home runs and 42 RBIs, while several local teammates received second‑team and honorable mention accolades.
Collinsville’s star pitcher Gavin Lang was honored as the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A Baseball Player of the Year, highlighting a season that saw his team finish 26‑7 and several local players earn All‑State honors.
Cooper Abernathy’s .424 average and 50 RBIs earn him Class 2A Hitter of the Year, alongside local first‑team selections and a broader All‑State recognition process.
Alabama State quarterback Andrew Body’s standout performance led his team to its first 10‑win season in 21 years, collecting a suite of conference and national honors that will be celebrated at Jacksonville State University.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association imposed severe penalties on the Vikings, suspending head coach Zach Golson and stripping the team of postseason eligibility for 2026.