Softball

Another Lady Knight Signs an Athletic Scholarship!

Macon East Academy senior, Kadence Ward, signed to play softball with Florida State College at Jacksonville next season. Kadence has been a starter for the Lady Knights program for the past three years. She was one of the Lady Knights’ best utility players. Kadence finished her senior year with a batting average of .293, with 13 doubles and 40 hits. Kadence was named to the 2018 AISA All-Tournament team and a 2019 All-Metro player. Kadence has been a tremendous asset to the Lady Knights softball program and we wish her the best at the collegiate level!

Pictured with Kadence, parents, Tony and Amanda Ward with sister Zola Grace.
Sydney Phelps, Anna Glynn Lott, Georgia Blaze, Ryan Russell, Alyssa Clark, Breann Morrison, Kylee Smith, Austin Gorman, Lathan Johnson, Abby Vinson, Anna Dickson Beck and Kaiden Byrom.

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:04:09+00:00May 24th, 2021|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Spring Sports Senior Athletes Recognized

Macon East Academy recently recognized the senior athletes participating in spring sports. The Knights varsity baseball team recognized seven seniors who have proven to be true leaders and led their team to another winning season all the way to the semi-finals. Seniors include Colby Cox, Tanner Moore, Landon Mobley, Kirkland Pugh, Shelton Lee, Stone Yarnell, and team manager Will Desmarais.

The Lady Knights softball team honored seven seniors this year. Breann Morrison, Taylor McKinney, Devyn Debardelaben, Kadence Ward, Georgia Blaze, Alyssa Clark, and Hannah Parker. This group of girls has been so much fun to watch and their enthusiasm and love of the game will be missed. They ended their high school career as AISA AA State Runner Up. Macon East is proud to recognize the accomplishments of these seniors on and off the field.

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-24T15:08:50+00:00May 19th, 2021|Baseball, Blog, High School, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Lady Knights AISA AA Softball State Runner-Up

The Lady Knights softball team finished an amazing season as AISA 2A State Runner Up. They completed their season with a record of 46 – 18. The Lady Knights entered the state tournament as the usual team to beat, making the finals for the ninth consecutive year. They beat Lowndes 10-5 and Edgewood 9-7 in the semi-finals, thus advancing the Lady Knights to the winner’s bracket against Southern Academy. Southern rallied in its last at-bat in both games to defeat the Lady Knights 6-5 and 10-4 to win the Class AA title.

Breann Morrison, Kylee Smith, and Taylor McKinney earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team. The team is comprised of 7 seniors, Breann Morrison, Taylor McKinney, Devyn Debardelaben, Kadence Ward, Georgia Blaze, Alyssa Clark, and Hannah Parker. All seniors contributed this year with remarkable athletic ability and true leadership. Three Lady Knights have signed athletic scholarships to participate in softball at the collegiate level. Taylor McKinney will be joining the mighty Trojans at Troy University. Devyn Debardelaben will be playing for Shelton State in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Kadence Ward signed with Florida State College at Jacksonville!

Beth Nesbitt2021-05-19T18:57:05+00:00May 19th, 2021|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

KNIGHTS 1ST STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS HONORED

Macon East Alumni gathered at the Knights final home football game to celebrate their 20th year reunion by honoring the state champion softball and football teams from 2000! The Macon East Knights football team won their FIRST state championship in 2000 and the softball team continued the winning streak later that same year.

Pictured left to right: Micah Callan, Vergie Browder, (Coach) Jerry Greene, Joseph Lee, (Coach) Chris Spencer, Evan Perry Taylor (cheer), John Corbitt, Charlie Browder, William Trotman, Andrew Trotman, Tucker Trussell, Virginia Barber (softball), Jordan Mills, Kyle Dyer, Danna Black Showalter (softball), Olivia Cox (Softball), Brooks Ausbon and Stacey Morris (softball).

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:48:40+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, Football, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

MACON EAST SENIOR SOFTBALL STANDOUT SIGNS

Macon East Academy senior, Taylor McKinney signed to play softball next year with the Troy University Trojans in Troy, Alabama. Taylor has played varsity softball at Macon East Academy for four years. She also plays for the Birmingham Thunderbolts travel ball club. Taylor helped lead the Lady Knights to a 2018 3A State Championship and was selected as the state tournament MVP. Taylor was the first to blast four home runs in the state tournament and holds the school’s single-season home run record with 16. Taylor was also named 2018 AISA Player of the Year and All-State Player of the Year. She has a career batting average over .500 and batted .605 this past season for the Knights!

Taylor’s goal is to end her senior season as a state champion and be undefeated. Taylor’s primary reason for choosing the Trojans is that she absolutely loves the school and the coaches there are amazing. Words of wisdom from Taylor: “The end is never the end because Effort Never Dies”.

Coach Lott and Coach Moon are excited for Taylor and everything she has accomplished. Taylor’s ability on the softball field is matched with her drive to work hard and get better every day. The passion she has for the game is unparalleled. Congrats Taylor!

Beth Nesbitt2021-02-16T18:11:12+00:00February 16th, 2021|Blog, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Brooks & Capps Sign College Commitments

Two Macon East Academy senior athletes signed to continue their athletic careers next year at the collegiate level. Emily Brooks will play volleyball at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. Brooks’ career prep stats include 2,096 assists, along with 793 kills and 421 aces. She was named to the NAAPS All-American team, the Under Armor All-American team, and the AISA All-Metro team. Emily led her Knights to the AISA AA semi-finals where they fell to Glenwood School and relinquished the AA state title to the Edgewood Wildcats.

Caroline Capps signed her letter of intent to play softball at Wallace Dothan. Caroline transferred to Macon East from ACA, where she has led the Lady Knights as a powerful pitcher for the past three seasons. Putting in extra work in the off season with her travel team, Caroline’s hard work ethic and determination caught the eye of the Wallace coaches. At pitcher for Macon East, Caroline has a 1.22 ERA and a .376 batting average. We congratulate both of these outstanding young women on their accomplishments.

Codi Moon2020-01-14T21:40:40+00:00November 15th, 2019|Blog, News and Events, Softball, Volleyball|0 Comments

AISA AAA Softball State Runner-Up

The Lady Knights softball team finished the 2019 season with a record of 51-18 and were 3A Region Champs. As has become tradition, they headed into the state tournament at Lagoon Park as the team to beat, holding 6 state champion titles in the last 8 years. A loss early in the final day of play to Glenwood, put the team in the losers bracket. They battled back into the final game of the division AAA tournament, but fell again to Glenwood (4-3) to take home their second State Runner-Up trophy in those 8 years. Devyn Debardelaben, Kadence Ward, and Caroline Capps earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team.

Madisyn Kennedy, Dawn Johnson, Kayle Bell, and TJ James will represent Macon East in the senior AISA All Star game on June 4 at Lagoon Park, and Emi Lott and Caroline Capps will play on the junior team.

Codi Moon2019-08-27T17:30:24+00:00May 7th, 2019|News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award Banquet

Seniors, Connor Higbe and Madisyn Kennedy represented Macon East Academy at the 60th annual Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award ceremony at Frazer United Methodist Church on April 30. Since 1959, the objective of the Jimmy Hitchcock Memorial Award program has been to recognize Christian leadership in athletics and to encourage and inspire others to emulate the man whose memory is perpetuated by this award. The current status of the Hitchcock Award is stronger than ever before and is held in high status in the Montgomery area. Each year coaches nominate senior athletes who have displayed the most outstanding qualities of Christian leadership in athletics and possesses the following qualities: strong character, dependability, 100% effort, team leadership, church leadership, school leadership, and scholastic leadership. Freshman students who exhibit these same qualities are also invited to attend the annual banquet and be recognized. This year, Ali Churchwell and Luke Noffsinger represented Macon East Academy as freshman certificate recipients. Connor and Madisyn were both honored to be part of a prestigious group of Hitchcock nominees as their full resume of athletic, academic and volunteer accomplishments were shared with the auditorium full of parents, coaches, Hitchcock committee members and special guests.

Codi Moon2019-08-27T17:09:39+00:00May 5th, 2019|Baseball, Cheerleading, Football, News and Events, Softball, Volleyball|0 Comments

Seniors Sign to Play College Sports

Three Macon East senior athletes signed their letters of intent to play collegiate sports on November 14. Madisyn Kennedy is the first MEA student to sign with an SEC school. She committed several years ago to Mississippi State and is looking forward to her future as part of the Bulldogs softball program. A three-sport athlete at Macon East, Madisyn has racked up state championship rings in both softball and volleyball. Playing varsity in both sports since 7th grade, Madisyn’s work ethic on the field and court is the same as in the classroom. She currently serves as the President of the National Honor Society. Named AISA All-Metro player of the year in all three sports, Madisyn remains humble in all of her accomplishments and is a positive leader in the Lady Knights sports program.

TJ James, who joined the Lady Knights program just last season, also signed to play softball at Coastal Alabama Community College in Monroeville. Following a streak of 7 home runs in one tournament last season, TJ was recruited by Coastal Alabama and said it was a good fit for her. TJ was a part of the 2018 team that reclaimed the state title for Macon East.

Tucker Neven, who returned to Macon East last year after several years away, signed to play baseball at Lawson State Community College. Having just led the Knights football team to the semifinals as quarterback, Tucker is ready to hit the diamond and begin preparing for the 2019 season. The Knights have won back-to-back AISA state titles in baseball and will be seeking a third this year. Tucker was 10-1 on the mound for the Knights last year and plays outfield when he isn’t throwing. Tucker also led the team at the plate. All of these student athletes are representative of the strong work ethic and leadership that is fundamental in Macon East’s athletic and academic programs.

Codi Moon2018-12-12T18:33:03+00:00November 15th, 2018|Baseball, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Baseball & Softball Teams Receive State Rings

The 2018 Macon East Academy Varsity Baseball & Softball teams both ended the year as the AISA AA State Champions. A ring ceremony was held for each team at the annual Night with the Knights kick-off event to the season. For Coach Bob Picket and the baseball team, it was a back-to-back title win at Paterson Field. The Knights capped their 39-8 season sweeping rival Autauga Academy in the state finals. Coach Glynn Lott’s softball team reclaimed the AISA AA state title in dramatic fashion. The Lady Knights were 4-1 in the state finals at Lagoon Park winning a tie breaker game over Pickens Academy. Overall the team had an outstanding 57-12 season and graduated just 1 senior. Macon East made the move back to 3A this year, but both teams have the talent and depth to vie for state again in 2019. Macon East Academy athletes have won 16 state championships in the last 7 years (baseball 2, basketball 2, softball 6, volleyball 6).

Codi Moon2018-09-19T17:01:47+00:00September 19th, 2018|Baseball, News and Events, Softball|0 Comments

Pictured with Kadence, parents, Tony and Amanda Ward with sister Zola Grace. Sydney Phelps, Anna Glynn Lott, Georgia Blaze, Ryan Russell, Alyssa Clark, Breann Morrison, Kylee Smith, Austin Gorman, Lathan Johnson, Abby Vinson, Anna Dickson Beck and Kaiden Byrom.

Pictured with Kadence, parents, Tony and Amanda Ward with sister Zola Grace.
Sydney Phelps, Anna Glynn Lott, Georgia Blaze, Ryan Russell, Alyssa Clark, Breann Morrison, Kylee Smith, Austin Gorman, Lathan Johnson, Abby Vinson, Anna Dickson Beck and Kaiden Byrom.