ASWA All-State Baseball and Softball Teams

Macon East Academy was well represented in the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State baseball and softball teams.  Colby Cox, a senior pitcher and outfielder who has signed with Huntingdon College, and Tanner Moore, chosen for designated hitter were selected to the first team of the AISA classification.  Matthew Kitchens, (sophomore pitcher) and Jabe Boroff (sophomore catcher) were both named to the second team.

For the Lady Knights, Taylor McKinney, senior who is signed to play at Troy University, was chosen as first team utility player and was also named as Hitter of the Year! “Taylor is the best pure athlete I have ever had the pleasure to coach. Her knowledge of the game and work ethic is second to none and is a leader by example for her team,” Coach Glynn Lott.  Taylor was selected on the Central Alabama Scoreboard’s 2021 Super Softball 22 list as #2 overall, The You Dropped the Bomb on Me List as #1, producing 21 home runs this season.  She was also #2 on The Lisa Hernandez List of Top Hitters with a batting average of .604, on-base percentage of .697 and 1.248 slugging percentage.  Taylor was also listed in the top 5 of The Driving Force List of Run Producers.   Devyn DeBardlebaden, who is signed to play at Shelton State was chosen as first team designated hitter by ASWA.  Devyn was also chosen on the Central Alabama Scoreboard’s top Driving Force List of Run Producers having 52 RBIs, top 20 of The Lisa Hernandez List of Top Hitters with a batting average of .423, on-base percentage of .563 and slugging percentage of .677.  Macon East Academy has a rich tradition of producing and promoting excellent athletes through their stellar athletic program.