Hayden third baseman Savannah Woodard finished her freshman campaign with roughly a .500 batting average. She is currently committed to Alabama. 

It was a strong year for softball in northern Jefferson County, as four area standouts have been selected as first-team AHSAA All-State players.

On the Class 6A diamond, Gardendale placed senior Caroline Burns on the first team as a designated hitter, joining freshman outfielder Carlee McCondichie.

Burns swung for a .417 average this season with 70 runs scored, 30 RBI, 18 doubles and six home runs to go with a .518 on-base percentage. McCondichie was another tough out, recording only four strikeouts all year. The freshman went .512 at the plate with 105 hits, 35 RBI, 35 stolen bases and seven triples for the Rockets.

In Class 5A, Mortimer Jordan sophomore Morgan Maze joins Hayden freshman Savannah Woodard on the first team. Maze led Mortimer Jordan’s offense with 17 home runs as a sophomore. Woodard hit for a .538 average with 16 doubles, five home runs, 46 RBI and a .602 on-base percentage. 

Hayden junior shortstop Chloe Kirkland made the 5A second team while Gardendale sophomore Chaney Phillips has been named to the 6A honorable mention list as a designated hitter.

Kirkland logged a strong year at the plate, as she went for 69 hits with 58 RBI, nine doubles and seven home runs. The Wallace State Community College verbal only fell via strikeout twice all season.

For Gardendale, Phillips hit for power and average. She ended a strong sophomore campaign with a .400 average, 55 RBI and and 10 home runs.

Erik Harris is the Sports Editor of The North Jefferson News. Email him at njnsports@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jeharris2.

CLASS 7A

Player of the Year

Mary Katherine Tedder, Spain Park

Pitcher of the Year

Aubrion James, James Clemens

Hitter of the Year

O’Neil Roberson, Oak Mountain

Coach of the Year

Dale Palmer, Sparkman

ALL-STATE

First team

P: Emily Jacklin, James Clemens, Sr.

P: Aubrion James, James Clemens, Sr.

P: Kailey Stoker, Sparkman, Jr.

P: Zoie Emrick, Buckhorn, Jr.

C: Abby Tissier, Hoover, Jr.

1B: Victoria Ortiz, Baker, So.

2B: Mackenzie Nutt, Sparkman, Jr.

3B: Shelby Booker, James Clemens, Jr.

SS: TJ Webster, Sparkman, Fr.

OF: Carmyn Greenwood, Oak Mountain, Sr.

OF: Mary-Hannah Smith, Baker, Sr.

OF: Jamie Gregg, Hoover, So.

DH: Mary Katherine Tedder, Spain Park, Jr.

DH: O’Neil Roberson, Oak Mountain, Jr.

UTL: Bailey Murphy, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.

UTL: Briana Chappell, Tuscaloosa Co., Jr.

Second team

P: Lauren Hayden, Buckhorn, Jr.

P: Taylor Adams, Prattville, Jr.

P: Annabelle Widra, Spain Park, 7th

P: Jordan Holifield, Baker, Sr.

C: McKenna Ray, Bob Jones, Sr.

1B: Elizabeth Franklin, Mary Montgomery, So.

2B: Delaney Thomas, Baker, Jr.

3B: Katie Webb, Central-Phenix City, Sr.

SS: Ashlee Sanders, Oak Mountain, Sr.

OF: Rylie Anna Sharp, Huntsville, Sr.

OF: Dalilah Benton, Foley, Fr.

OF: Taylor Davis, Sparkman, So.

DH: Charlee West, Prattville, Sr.

DH: Kynadi Tipler, Spain Park, Sr.

UTL: Brooke Miller, Buckhorn, Sr.

UTL: Sara Chappell, Tuscaloosa Co., Jr.

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Gracie Deaton, Central-Phenix City, So.; Lily Calvert, Sparkman, Fr.; Jessica Perley, Vestavia Hills, Jr.

Catcher: Aly Smith, Smiths Station, Sr.; Hannah Borden, Hewitt-Trussville, Fr.

First base: Keaton Barnes, Huntsville, So.

Second base: Jadia Jones, Central-Phenix City, Jr.

Third base: Katelyn Cotton, Mary Montgomery, Jr.

Shortstop: Caroline Payne, James Clemens, Sr.

Outfield: Mykaela Watt, Prattville, Sr.; Riley McWaters, Tuscaloosa Co., So.

Designated hitter: Maddie Dorsett, Hewitt-Trussville, Sr.; Nicole Buccieri, Bob Jones, Jr.

Utility: Alexa Nemeth, Auburn, Sr.

CLASS 6A

Player of the Year

Claire Jenkins, Cullman

Pitcher of the Year

Rylee Waldrep, Oxford

Hitter of the Year

Aspyn Godwin, Daphne

Coach of the Year

Heather Lee, Chelsea

ALL-STATE

First team

P: Sarah Cespedes, Chelsea, So.

P: Savanna Yancey, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.

P: Rylee Waldrep, Oxford, Jr.

P: Olivia Schwaiger, Cullman, Jr.

C: Aspyn Godwin, Daphne, So.

1B: Kendall Palmer, Saraland, Sr.

2B: Katie Young, Opelika, Jr.

3B: Karsen Mosley, Saraland, So.

SS: K.K. Crocker, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.

OF: Haley Lyner, Oxford, Jr.

OF: Carlee McCondichie, Gardendale, Fr.

OF: Lauren Hunt, Southside-Gadsden, Fr.

DH: Claire Jenkins, Cullman, Sr.

DH: Caroline Burns, Gardendale, Sr.

UTL: Kryslin Chappell, Fort Payne, Sr.

UTL: Abby McKee, Pell City, Sr.

Second team

P: JoJo Skinner, Oxford, Jr.

P: Cydney Sizemore, Dothan, Jr.

P: Makenna Pierce, Daphne, So.

P: Ellison Barrett, Florence, Sr.

C: Ashton Hill, Austin, Jr.

1B: Lakien Dillard, Florence, Sr.

2B: Lindsay Hodge, Pell City, Sr.

3B: Hannah Morton, Cullman, Jr.

SS: Alexis Sydnor, Opelika, Sr.

OF: Mia Griffin, Walker, Fr.

OF: Taiya Ponder, Cullman, Sr.

OF: Kaley Warren, Arab, So.

DH: Kelsie Cornelius, Wetumpka, Jr.

DH: Skylar Birdyshaw, Walker, So.

UTL: Allie Miller, Chelsea, So.

UTL: Macy Kate Petriske, Scottsboro, Jr.

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Hannah Morris, Athens, Jr.; Kat Hazelwood, Pell City, Jr.

Catcher: Alex Rios, Muscle Shoals, Sr.

First base: None.

Second base: Taylor Ellison, Oxford, Sr.

Third base: Kenzi Piper, Pell City, Sr.

Shortstop: Rachel Walz, Briarwood, Sr.; Venice Sanders, Homewood, Jr.

Outfield: Brooke Ingram, Fort Payne, Jr.; Lexi DiLorenzo, Pell City, Jr.

Designated hitter: Chaney Phillips, Gardendale, So.; Morgan Gaither, Brookwood, Jr.

Utility: Emily Sinclair, Robertsdale, Jr.; Kayla Davis, Hueytown, So.

CLASS 5A

Player of the Year

Lauren Rase, Rehobeth

Pitcher of the Year

Abby Swaney, Springville

Hitter of the Year

Abbey Latham, Demopolis

Coach of the Year

Heidi Kouveras, Helena

ALL-STATE

First team

P: Bailie Barnes, Beauregard, Jr.

P: Layton Murphy, Marbury, Jr.

P: Lauren O’Dell, Alexandria, Sr.

P: Abby Swaney, Springville, Fr.

C: Abbey Latham, Demopolis, Jr.

1B: Rian Brown, Springville, Sr.

2B: Sidney Wagnon, Moody, So.

3B: Savannah Woodard, Hayden, Fr.

SS: Lacey Fincher, Faith-Mobile, So.

OF: Schylur Edwards, Alabama Chr., Jr.

OF: Madison Grant, Etowah, Sr.

OF: Talia Truitt, Rehobeth, Jr.

DH: Morgan Maze, Mortimer Jordan, So.

DH: Carlee Mullinax, Lincoln, Jr.

UTL: Catelynn Howell, Alexandria, Jr.

UTL: Lauren Rase, Rehobeth, So.

Second team

P: Avery Barnett, Helena, Fr.

P: Raygan Larson, Rehobeth, Sr.

P: Allie Beilstein, Alabama Chr., Sr.

P: Haley Pittman, Alabama Chr., 8th

C: Ashlyn Perrin, Springville, Jr.

1B: Kendall Tucker, Beauregard, Sr.

2B: Hope Crawford, Central-Clay Co., Jr.

3B: Lauren Hopper, Lawrence Co., So.

SS: Chloe Kirkland, Hayden, Jr.

OF: Shatima Smith, Central-Clay Co., Sr.

OF: Mekhi Mayfield, Helena, Jr.

OF: Meg Sullivan, Springville, Sr.

DH: Katie Lively, Helena, Fr.

DH: Kaylee Chapman, Springville, So.

UTL: Emma Jones, Etowah, Jr.

UTL: Tiffany York, Faith-Mobile, Jr.

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Ali Grace Shelton, Lawrence Co., Sr.

Catcher: Karla Hice, Ardmore, Fr.; Maggie Blanton, Helena, Jr.

First base: Taylor Robinson, Faith-Mobile, So.; Alyssa Howard, Etowah, Sr.

Second base: Anna Smith, Faith-Mobile, Fr.

Third base: Courtney Smith, Demopolis, Jr.; Megan Hill, Lawrence Co., Jr.

Shortstop: Brittany Williams, East Limestone, Sr.; Courtney Blackwood, West Point, Jr.

Outfield: Taylor Houck, Lincoln, Jr.; Hannah Page Clayton, Randolph, Sr.

Designated hitter: Christavia Curry, Lincoln, Fr.; Laura Nickolson, Alabama Chr., Jr.

Utility: Kenzie Bayer, Marbury, Fr.; Madilyn Seymour, Faith-Mobile, Jr.

CLASS 4A

Player of the Year

Ashlee Swindle, Curry

Pitcher of the Year

Ashlee Swindle, Curry

Hitter of the Year

Elissa Brown, Elmore Co.

Coach of the Year

Anthony Norris, LAMP

ALL-STATE

First team

P: Annie Willis, Westminster-Huntsville, Jr.

P: Sally Jordan, Clarke Co., Sr.

P: Reagan Watkins, LAMP, Jr.

P: Ashlee Swindle, Curry, Sr.

C: Anna Hood, Locust Fork, So.

1B: Justus Perry, Curry, Sr.

2B: Reagan Malone, Northside, Sr.

3B: Brookley Knowles, Satsuma, Jr.

SS: Elissa Brown, Elmore Co., Sr.

OF: Anna Kate Segars, East Lawrence, So.

OF: Hannah Ingram, Cordova, Jr.

OF: Jaycie Walker, Headland, Sr.

DH: Haley Barnette, Northside, Sr.

DH: Rebekah Inman, Elkmont, Sr.

UTL: Kiara Akles, Cleburne Co., Jr.

UTL: Heather Irons, Thomasville, Sr.

Second team

P: Savannah Stamps, Northside, So.

P: Laken Distefano, Central-Florence, Jr.

P: Maria Mask, Wilson, Jr.

P: Kaylyn Dismukes, Holtville, Fr.

C: Emily Aaron, Curry, Sr.

1B: Riley Grace Honeycutt, Northside, So.

2B: Kyndra Richard, Curry, So.

3B: Taylor Brown, Wilson, Fr.

SS: Kaylee Horton, Curry, Sr.

OF: Mary Kilpatrick, Cordova, So.

OF: Shanda Pugh, Clarke Co., Sr.

OF: Shay Henson, Cleburne Co., Sr.

DH: Chelsea Parker, Cleburne Co., So.

DH: Catherine Robinson, DAR, Sr.

UTL: Ashley Daffin, Clarke Co., So.

UTL: Josie Thompson, North Jackson, Fr.

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Michaelyn Foster, Catholic-Montgomery, Jr.; Amber Parker, Cleburne Co., Jr.

Catcher: Brandi Bentley, Elkmont, Sr.

First base: Kristen Peavy, Straughn, Sr.

Second base: Jordan Criswell, Oneonta, So.

Third base: Chloe Kleffman, DAR, So.

Shortstop: Molly Stewart, Straughn, Jr.

Outfield: Madison Winchester, W.S. Neal, Sr.; Madison Daniel, Wilson, Sr.

Designated hitter: MaKailey Speegle, Good Hope, Fr.

Utility: Chloe Deerman, West Blocton, So.; Taylor Cassidy, LAMP, Fr.

CLASS 3A

Player of the Year

Harley Stokes, Hale Co.

Pitcher of the Year

Savanna Holmes, Hale Co.

Hitter of the Year

Amy Woodham, Slocomb

Coach of the Year

Nicole Dutton, Dale Co.

ALL-STATE

First team

P: Brooklyn Pennington, Lamar Co., 8th

P: Stephanie Schoonover, Pisgah, 8th

P: Paisley Wilson, Prattville Chr., Fr.

P: Savanna Holmes, Hale Co., So.

C: Maegan Walding, Dale Co., Sr.

1B: McKinley Parris, Pleasant Valley, So.

2B: Paige Norris, Sand Rock, So.

3B: Kara Perry, Pleasant Valley, Jr.

SS: Brooke Perrigin, Gordo, So.

OF: Kayle Vaught, Pisgah, Fr.

OF: Sissy Atchley, Prattville Chr., Fr.

OF: Brylie St. Clair, Sand Rock, Fr.

DH: Harley Stokes, Hale Co., Jr.

DH: Kathryn Fallen, Prattville Chr., Fr.

UTL: Amy Woodham, Slocomb, Jr.

UTL: Hannah Rogers, Dale Co., Jr.

Second team

P: Hayden Law, Prattville Chr., So.

P: Taylor Hamm, Ohatchee, Sr.

P: Magen Rich, Sand Rock, Jr.

P: Cierra Brown, Gordo, Jr.

C: Madison McCullough, Sand Rock, Sr.

1B: Kylie Bolton, Oakman, So.

2B: Emma James, Colbert Heights, Fr.

3B: Macy Anderson, Pisgah, Fr.

SS: Savannah Sudduth, Lamar Co., So.

OF: Claire West, Madison Aca., Fr.

OF: Keeli Bobbitt, Lamar Co., Jr.

OF: Kaylee Raines, Geneva, Jr.

DH: BreAnna Barlow, Excel, Fr.

DH: Savannah Williams, Pleasant Valley, Fr.

UTL: Brittany Todd, Beulah, Jr.

UTL: Torre Roberts, Piedmont, Sr.

Honorable mention

Pitcher: None.

Catcher: Katelyn Crawford, Madison Aca., So.

First base: None.

Second base: Atleigh Brannon, Pleasant Valley, Jr.; Makayla Dorroh, American Chr., Sr.

Third base: Ariyon Hightower, Opp, So.; Madalyn Oliver, Sand Rock, Sr.

Shortstop: Shelbie Burbage, Prattville Chr., Jr.

Outfield: Samantha Sisco, Dale Co., Jr.; Brooke Perkins, Hale Co., Sr.

Designated hitter: Kayleigh Williams, Piedmont, Jr.; Kennedy Barron, Pisgah, 7th.

Utility: Keliegh Tovey, Madison Aca., So.; Madison Green, Beulah, Jr.

CLASS 2A

Player of the Year

Kendall Beth Sides, Sumiton Chr.

Pitcher of the Year

Abbi Gooch, Mars Hill Bible

Hitter of the Year

Jenna Ergle, Sumiton Chr.

Coach of the Year

David Hughes, Ider

ALL-STATE

First team

P: Kamree Lay, Sumiton Chr., Jr.

P: Abbi Gooch, Mars Hill Bible, Sr.

P: Brittany Lee, New Brockton, Sr.

P: Kayla Norman, Ider, Sr.

C: Meredith McPherson, New Brockton, Jr.

1B: Kayla Marshall, Sweet Water, Jr.

2B: Sophie Page, Washington Co., 7th

3B: Jenna Ergle, Sumiton Chr., Jr.

SS: Josie Page, Washington Co., Jr.

OF: Kendall Beth Sides, Sumiton Chr., Jr.

OF: Sydney Smith, Leroy, Jr.

OF: Alex Hallmark, West End-Walnut Grove, Sr.

DH: Holly Murray, Sumiton Chr., Sr.

DH: Kaitlyn Williams, Hatton, So.

UTL: Haley Malone, Tharptown, Sr.

UTL: Rilee White, Cold Springs, Sr.

Second team

P: Ayriana Stoneback, Reeltown, So.

P: Libby Baker, G.W. Long, Fr.

P: Kynsley Blasingame, Horseshoe Bend, Jr.

P: Brittney Minor, Leroy, Sr.

C: Morgan Long, G.W. Long, Jr.

1B: Madison Leger, Providence Chr., Jr.

2B: Shelby Hawkins, Ider, Jr.

3B: Brooklyn Minor, Leroy, Sr.

SS: Loghan Cripple, G.W. Long, Sr.

OF: Makenzie Hughes, Ider, Sr.

OF: Savanah Langston, Sumiton Chr., Jr.

OF: Tania Timmons, West End-Walnut Grove, Jr.

DH: Mallory Stiefel, Fyffe, Jr.

DH: Emma Latham, Hatton, Fr.

UTL: Emily Black, Sweet Water, Sr.

UTL: Hannah Calhoun, Goshen, Fr.

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Ashley Berryman, Hatton, 8th; Sydney Golden, Houston Aca., Sr.

Catcher: Destiney Butts, West End-Walnut Grove, Sr.

First base: Lakin Pratt, Ariton, Fr.

Second base: Haleigh Dewberry, Zion Chapel, So.; Sara Irvin, Sweet Water, So.

Third base: Kaitlyn Vandiver, Tharptown, Sr.

Shortstop: Hannah Peters, Ariton, Jr.; Bailey West, Cold Springs, Sr.

Outfield: Carmen Kelly, Goshen, Sr.; Kaylee Bain, Tharptown, Jr.

Designated hitter: Sagen Thomas, Fyffe, Jr.; Carlee Colbert, Providence Chr., Fr.

Utility: None.

CLASS 1A

Player of the Year

Alex Wilcox, Brantley

Pitcher of the Year

Leanna Johnson, Brantley

Hitter of the Year

Alex Wilcox, Brantley

Coach of the Year

J.T. Lawrence, Billingsley

ALL-STATE

First team

P: Chandler Sparkman, Decatur Heritage, Jr.

P: Leanna Johnson, Brantley, So.

P: Katlyn Childress, Billingsley, Jr.

P: Mack Tidwell, Lynn, Sr.

C: Kassidy Wilcox, Brantley, Fr.

1B: Olivia Jones, Brantley, Fr.

2B: Jessica Smart, Spring Garden, Sr.

3B: Casey Headley, Billingsley, Fr.

SS: Payton McGinnis, Spring Garden, Fr.

OF: Anna Elmore, Kinston, Sr.

OF: Alex Wilcox, Brantley, Jr.

OF: Karlie Milligan, Berry, Sr.

DH: Kerstin Bryant, Spring Garden, So.

DH: Ryon Dodd, Lynn, Sr.

UTL: Alaina Hampton, Coosa Chr., Jr.

UTL: Taylor Jones, Berry, Sr.

Second team

P: None.

C: Destinie Grace, Cedar Bluff, Sr.

1B: Bailee Kerr, Spring Garden, Sr.

2B: Madelyn Mitchell, Gaylesville, Fr.

3B: Payton Traffanstedt, Spring Garden, So.

SS: Carol Garmany, Coosa Chr., Fr.

OF: Kelsie Elrod, Billingsley, Fr.

OF: Madison Sides, Spring Garden, Sr.

OF: Hayley Williams, Spring Garden, Sr.

DH: Natalie Watkins, South Lamar, So.

DH: Lexie Gann, Covenant Chr., So.

UTL: Abby Hester, Vina, So.

UTL: Lauren Hammett, Gaylesville, Sr.

Honorable mention

Pitcher: None.

Catcher: Brianna Cagle, Decatur Heritage, Jr.

First base: Morgan Hardin, South Lamar, Sr.

Second base: Mattie Newman, South Lamar, Sr.

Third base: Lainey Wells, Brantley, So.

Shortstop: Abby Tindol, Billingsley, So.

Outfield: Michelle Hawkins, South Lamar, Sr.

Designated hitter: None.

Utility: None.

AISA

Pitcher of the Year

Paxton Searle, Macon-East

Hitter of the Year

Abby Ray, Lowndes Aca.

Player of the Year

Paxton Searle, Macon-East

Coach of the Year

Greg Lewis, Patrician

ALL-STATE

First team

P: Paxton Searle, Macon-East, Sr.

P: Tyler Armistead, Patrician, Jr.

P: McKenna Gillespie, Glenwood, Jr.

P: Bailee Dempsey, Northside Methodist, Jr.

C: Kirstin Reynolds, Glenwood, Jr.

1B: Kelsey Lewis, Patrician, Jr.

2B: Kaylee Pullin, Macon-East, Jr.

3B: Madisyn Kennedy, Macon-East, Fr.

SS: Abby Ray, Lowndes Aca., Jr.

OF: Hope Gullatt, Glenwood, Fr.

OF: Sommer Sears, Macon-East, Jr.

OF: Kayla Dendy, Pike Liberal Arts, Sr.

DH: Jesi Garrett, Macon-East, Sr.

DH: Bethanie Daniels, Lowndes Aca., Sr.

UTL: Megan Brooks, Clarke Prep, Sr.

UTL: Samantha Yarbrough, Pike Liberal Arts, So.

Second team

P: Sarah Anna McIntosh, Lowndes Aca., Sr.

P: Shelby Lowe, Pickens Aca., 8th

P: Megan Garst, Cornerstone-Columbiana, Sr.

P: Frankie Ammons, Lakeside, Sr.

C: Cameron Cooper, Wilcox Aca., Jr.

1B: Sydney Sessions, Wilcox Aca., Jr.

2B: Bailey Reid, Patrician, So.

3B: Laura Beth Franklin, Cornerstone-Columbiana, Sr.

SS: Kacy Noland, Pickens Aca., Jr.

OF: Allison Johnson, Clarke Prep, Jr.

OF: Kinsey Brown, Glenwood, Sr.

OF: Mary Grace Sheffield, Marengo Aca., 8th

DH: Macey Petrey, Marengo Aca., Jr.

DH: Savannah Jordan, Jackson Aca., Jr.

UTL: Carle Hampton, Glenwood, Fr.

UTL: Taylor King, Lowndes Aca., Sr.

Honorable mention

Pitcher: Bailey Rushing, Pike Liberal Arts, So.

Catcher: Dawn Johnson, Macon-East, Fr.; Kassidy Tyson, Patrician, Jr.

First base: Brooke Morris, Lakeside, Jr.

Second base: Parker Slappey, Glenwood, Jr.; Ryan Hale, Marengo Aca., Sr.

Third base: Carmen Till, Lowndes Aca., Sr.

Shortstop: Nataley Whitner, Cornerstone-Columbiana, 8th; Lydia Lewis, Patrician, So.

Outfield: Neely Austin, Glenwood, 8th; Abbey Knight, Northside Methodist, 8th.

Designated hitter: Madison Meigs, Springwood, Sr.

Utility: Joiner Hughes, Lakeside, Fr.; Mallory Whitehead, Jackson Aca., Jr.