Softball - Macon East Academy

Lady Knights Receive Rings

The 2024 Macon East Academy Varsity Softball team ended the year as the AISA AAA State Champions. A ring ceremony was held recently for the Lady Knights at the annual Night with the Knights kick-off event to the season. Coach Glynn Lott’s softball team secured their 11th state championship at the AISA AAA state tournament, held at the Lagoon Park Softball Complex. Their victory over Clarke Prep School not only added another championship trophy to their collection but also highlighted the exceptional talent within the team.

Beth Nesbitt2024-09-13T16:07:37+00:00September 13th, 2024|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Knights Strongly Represented in End of the Season Baseball and Softball Awards

Macon East Academy had strong representation in the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State and Montgomery Advertiser All-Area High School baseball and softball teams. Gunner Justice, a senior infielder who signed with Coastal Alabama Community College (South) in Bay Minette to play for the Coyotes, and Barrett Spaeth, chosen as designated hitter, were selected to the first team of the ASWA AISA classification. Gunner was also picked for the Montgomery Advertiser All-Area 2nd team – infielder. Thaddeus McKinney made the ASWA second team – outfielder. Bryant Grimes earned Honorable Mention on the Montgomery Advertiser All-Area High School Baseball team. Great job, guys!

For the Lady Knights, Miya Tatum was chosen as first team infielder and named Hitter of the Year! Lathan Johnson, who signed to play at Alabama State University, was selected as second team outfielder by ASWA. Casey Stengell and Jamya Powell were also picked for the ASWA second teams. Coach Glynn Lott was named ASWA AISA Coach of the Year as well! Macon East Academy continues its tradition of producing and promoting excellent athletes through its outstanding athletic program.

Beth Nesbitt2024-06-18T21:09:09+00:00June 18th, 2024|Baseball, Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Macon East Knights Softball team brings home another State Championship trophy

The Macon East Academy varsity softball team showcased their prowess on the field by securing their 11th state championship at the AISA AAA state tournament, held at the Lagoon Park Softball Complex. Their victory over Clarke Prep School not only added another championship trophy to their collection but also highlighted the exceptional talent within the team. Senior pitcher Casey Stengell’s performance was particularly outstanding, contributing significantly to the team’s success. Additionally, Lathan Johnson, Jamya Powell, Miya Tatum, and Casey Stengell were honored by making the all-tournament team. Moreover, the representation of Macon East in the AISA All-Star game by seniors Lathan Johnson, Kaiden Byrom, and Casey Stengell and junior, Miya Tatum further underscores the caliber of players the program develops. This triumph reaffirms Macon East Academy’s dominance in the sport and their unwavering commitment to excellence.

Beth Nesbitt2024-05-13T18:42:03+00:00May 13th, 2024|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Macon East’s Lathan Johnson signs with Alabama State

Macon East Academy’s very own center fielder, Lathan Johnson, has officially accepted an offer from Alabama State University to continue her career in softball, marking the beginning of her incredible journey as a Hornet.

Lathan’s contributions to the Knights cannot be overstated, as she played a vital role in leading the team to victory in the 2023 Alabama Independent School Association Class AAA state championship at Lagoon Park last May.

With an impressive career on-base percentage of .800, Lathan has proven to be a force to be reckoned with on the field. In nearly 100 attempts to steal a base, she has only been thrown out five times, showcasing her exceptional speed and agility. Her coaches describe her as a true threat, possessing both power and speed. Lathan’s ability to assess the situation and execute the perfect play sets her apart from the rest.

Beth Nesbitt2023-12-11T23:36:05+00:00December 11th, 2023|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

5 Lady Knights Selected for ASWA All-State Softball Team

Beth Nesbitt2023-06-20T14:57:09+00:00June 20th, 2023|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

LADY KNIGHTS ARE BACK ON TOP! AISA AAA STATE CHAMPIONS – 2023!

Winning an amazing 62 games, the Lady Knights softball team stepped up with great leadership from our seniors and swept the competition at the AISA AAA state tournament. Entering the tournament as the third seeded team, the Lady Knights fought hard and went through the double-elimination bracket undefeated! In the state tournament at Lagoon Park May 4-6, MEA defeated Bessemer (17-8) and Glenwood (13-8) on the first day of play. On Friday, the Lady Knights got the win over Lee-Scott (8-6) to reach the finals. On Saturday afternoon, the Lady Knights faced Lee-Scott Academy again for the championship game. Macon East defeated the Warriors 8-7 on Jamya Powell’s walkoff hit in the bottom of the seventh to win the state championship. Kylee Smith, Casey Stengell, Jamya Powell and Miya Tatum made the All-Tournament team for Macon East.

In 23 previous AISA fast pitch tournaments, the Knights have had 18 appearances, nine championships, four runner-up appearances, 15 appearances in the final four and two fifth-place finishes.

Kylee Smith was selected as a member of the AISA Senior All-Star Team and Kaiden Byrom, Lathan Johnson, and Casey Stengell were selected as a member of the Junior All-Star Team. The All-Star softball game was played at Lagoon Park on Saturday, May 8, 2023.

Kylee Smith has signed an athletic scholarship to participate in softball at the collegiate level at The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Congratulations to the Lady Knights, coaches, parents and fans! What an incredible season and championship!

Beth Nesbitt2023-05-15T18:22:41+00:00May 15th, 2023|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Lady Knights Softball Compete in Tennessee Tournament

Macon East Lady Knights Softball team recently participated in the Eastman-Kingsport Softball Invitational in Kingsport, Tennessee. This is an exciting event and is a great opportunity to play some competitive teams. The Lady Knights went 5-2 on the weekend and finished in the top 4! The Macon East softball program is a long-standing tradition of champions, and the girls, parents, and coaches really enjoy this bonding trip.

Beth Nesbitt2023-04-14T15:13:37+00:00April 14th, 2023|Blog, High School, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

ALL-METRO HONORS

BASEBALL:

Shoutout to the following players for making The Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro high school baseball team for 2022 (Small School / AISA – 3A):

Player of the Year: 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀

Led Macon-East to a 35-5 record and an AISA Class AA state title with his performance as a pitcher, hitter and outfielder. Threw a complete-game, three-hit shutout in Game 1 of the championship series against Patrician Academy, needing just 68 pitches.

First Team:

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 – Pitcher

First-team AISA All-State. Went 8-0 with an 0.46 ERA in 60⅓ innings. Recorded 73 strikeouts to five walks and allowed an opposing batting average of .157. Six of his 10 starts were shutouts. Hit .366 with a .485 on-base percentage, 32 RBIs and 22 stolen bases. Two-time All-State and All-Metro.

𝗝𝗮𝗯𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗳 – Catcher

First-team AISA All-State. Torched AISA pitching to the tune of a .545 average and 1.505 OPS. Hit six home runs, 14 doubles and drove in 54 runs. Made just three errors. Two-time All-State.

𝗕𝗿𝘆𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹 – Outfielder

First-team AISA All-State. Batted .378 with 39 RBIs and a .934 OPS. Was the Knights’ starting pitcher during the state title-clinching game and went 7-2 with 49 strikeouts in 45⅓ innings.

𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 – Outfielder

Honorable mention AISA All-State. Batted .365 with a .547 on-base percentage and .989 OPS. Scored 62 runs, drove in 19 runs and stole 18 bases.

Second Team:

𝗗𝗲𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹, Utility

SOFTBALL:

Congratulations to two of our Lady Knights for making The Montgomery Advertiser All-Metro high school softball team for 2022 (Small School / AISA – 3A):

First Team: Kylee Smith Position: Utility

Why chosen: Second-team AISA All-State. She hit .421 with seven homers, 33 RBIs, 43 runs and 17 doubles. Stole eight bases. Pitched almost every game for the Knights, striking out 278 and posting a 2.81 ERA in 232 innings.

Second Team: Infielder: Jamya Powell, Macon-East, 8th

Beth Nesbitt2022-06-17T16:39:21+00:00June 17th, 2022|Baseball, Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Knights are well represented on the Alabama Sports Writers’ Association Team

Congratulations to the following Macon East Knights baseball players for being named All-State by the ASWA for the AISA:

FIRST TEAM: Matthew Kitchens, Jabe Boroff, and Bryant Rascoll

SECOND TEAM: Dalton Nickles

HONORABLE MENTION: Luke Noffsinger

COACH OF THE YEAR: Coach Bob Pickett

Matthew Kitchens

Jabe Boroff

Bryant Rascoll

Dalton Nickles

Luke Noffsinger

Coach Bob Pickett

Congratulations to Kylee Smith and Jamya Powell for being selected to the ASWA AISA Second-Team All-State team! We are so proud of you!!

Kylee Smith

Jamya Powell

Beth Nesbitt2022-06-17T16:31:51+00:00June 17th, 2022|Baseball, Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

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.

Colby Cox

Tanner Moore

Matthew Kitchens

Jabe Boroff

Taylor McKinney

Devyn DeBardlebaden

Beth Nesbitt2021-07-21T14:05:17+00:00July 21st, 2021|Baseball, Blog, High School, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments