Calhoun County, AL Calhoun County, AL White Plains’ Arnold and Oxford’s McKibbin are awarded top honors on the East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun county softball team.

Wendy McKibbin hugs pitcher Berkley Mooney after Oxford had completed its participation during the tournament for state championships. In recognition of getting Oxford returning to state competition for the very first time in 2016. McKibbin has been named East Alabama Sports Today’s pick for the All-Calhoun Class 4A-6A County Player of the Year. (Photo from Joe Medley)


2023 All-Calhoun County softball Class 4A-6A Team

The player of the Year:Leighton Arnold, White Plains, So.

The coach of the Year:Wendy McKibbin, Oxford

FIRST TEAM

Pitcher: Berkley Mooney, Oxford, Jr.

Pitcher: Pressley Slaton, Alexandria, So.

The Catcher: Kenlee Rodgers, Oxford, Sr.

Infield: Christian Hess, Alexandria, Jr.

Infield: Ashlyn Burns, Oxford, Jr.

Infield: Clancy Bright, Alexandria, Jr.

Infield: Dailyn Wood, Jacksonville, Fr.

Outfield: Jill Cockrell, Alexandria, Jr.

Outfield: Emma Tims-Becerra, Oxford, Fr.

OutfieldHallie Williams White Plains, Sr.

Designated user/hitter

Callie Richardon, White Plains, So.

Keeli Leach, Jacksonville, Sr.

Sara Kate Adams, Jacksonville, Fr.

Second TEAM

Pitcher: Carli Fritts, Jacksonville, Fr.

Pitcher: Kaelyn Crossley, Oxford, Jr.

Catcher: Charlee Parris, Alexandria, Fr.

Infield: Allyssa Hunt, Alexandria, So.

InfieldKarli Otwell White Plains 7th

Infield: Adajiah Wilson, Oxford, Jr.

Field:Halie Smith White Plains, Jr.

OutfieldJustice Woods Oxford, Sr.

Outfield: Reagan Sanders, Oxford, Jr.

OutfieldAlexis Phillips Jacksonville, So.

Designated utility/hitter

Kannon Slaughter White Plains, Jr.

Raina Zackery, Oxford, So.

Cassidy Arnold, White Plains, Jr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Anniston Lyric Williams Layla Tyus.

Jacksonville:Lacey Barnes, Libby Strain, Je’henna Engram.

White Plains:Addison Bradley.

Leighton Arnold (left), photo alongside White Plains teammates Callie Richardson, holds up three balls to mark 3 homers she scored one game during the Calhoun County tournament. Arnold led the nation in home runs with 24, which was her best total over the year. As a pitcher, Arnold also struck out 252 batters, with an 2.27 ERA. She is the East Alabama Sports Today’s choice for the All-Calhoun Class 4A-6A County Player of the Year. (Photo from Joe Medley)


Piedmont mother-daughter duo takes the top spot in the East Alabama Sports Today’s class 1A-3A All Calhoun County softball team


Piedmont softball players presented head coach Rachel Smith with a commemorative ball following her 200th career win at the Calhoun County tournament in April. Smith was credited with taking Piedmont to its first ever county title in fast-pitch baseball and re-election to state for the second time in consecutive years, Smith is East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 1A-3A all-Calhoun County head coach for the season. (Photo taken by Joe Medley)


2023 Class 1A-3A, All-Calhoun Softball Team

The player of the Year:Savannah Smith, Piedmont, Jr.

The coach of the Year:Rachel Smith, Piedmont

FIRST TEAM

Pitcher: Emma Grace Todd, Piedmont, Sr.

Pitcher: Lily Henry, Pleasant Valley, So.

Pitchers:Kynlee Fulmer, Weaver Jr.

Catcher: Madyson Cromer, Pleasant Valley, Jr.

Infield: Rebekah Gannaway, Pleasant Valley, Sr.

InfieldGracee Ward Pleasant Valley, So.

Infield: Madison Atchley, Weaver. Sr.

Field:Cayla Brothers Piedmont, So.

Outfield: Jenna Calvert, Piedmont, Sr.

Outfield: Savannah Reaves, Ohatchee, So.

OutfieldWhitney McFry Ohatchee, Sr.

Designated user/hitter

Macey Roper, Pleasant Valley, Sr.

Haylie Lee Pleasant Valley, So.

Cacey Brothers, Piedmont, So.

Armoni Perry, Piedmont, Sr.

Ellie Carden, Ohatchee, Jr.

Jaylyn Chattin Wellborn, So.,

Destiny Bennefield, Wellborn, So.

Alyssa Davis, Ohatchee, Sr.

2 TEAM

Pitcher: Hannah Fitch, Ohatchee, Sr.

Pitcher: Mikalah Wilson, Saks, Sr.

PitcherAutumn Parsons Wellborn, Sr.

Catcher: Peyton Marvasty, Weaver, Jr.

Infield: Jaycee Glover, Piedmont, Jr.

Infield: Camrie Denham, Saks, Jr.

Infield: Alanah Fitch, Ohatchee, Fr.

Field:Cassidy Gray Wellborn 8th

Outfield: Sarah Goss, Piedmont, Sr.

Outfield: Sydney Bitzer, Weaver, Jr.

Outfield: Anna Shirvinski, Weaver, Fr.

Designated user/hitter

Rebekah Carter, Jacksonville Christian, Sr.

Ashlynn Twymon, Saks, So.

Ava Snead, Saks, Fr.

Aubrey Christopher, Saks, Fr.

HONORABLE MENTION

Faith Christianity: Evie Garrett, Olivia Garrett, Adilynn Ray, Ella Steward.

Jacksonville Christian: Kara Grace, Erin Prater, Payten Walker, Abby Lee, Carlie Chesson.

Ohatchee: Tabi Davidson, Mackenzie Luna.

Piedmont: Ava Pope, Abby Baird, Carson Young.

Pleasant Valley: Jordan Cheatwood.

Saks: Miani Burton.

Webmaster: Kinley Marvasty, Raleigh Partner.

Wellborn: Kyra Tirban, Jordan Hunt, Hannah Grubbs.

The Piedmont’s Savannah Smith is East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 1A-3A All Calhoun County athlete of the season. She led Piedmont with an all-time high team .458 bat average.She also posted an .525 on-base percentage and six home runs. She also had 18 doubles, six triples as well as 40 RBIs. She was 11-5 in her circle, with an 1.43 ERA and 124 stikeouts. (Photo taken by Jean Blackstone)