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
Luke Noffsinger attended the 84th Annual Alabama Boys State program at The University of Alabama recently. Sponsored by the American Legion Department of Alabama, more than 600 students from across the state met for this unique summit to receive hands-on leadership training in government and community service under the motto, “We Build Citizenship”. Boys state was founded to supplement the curriculum taught in high school civics classes. The program teaches that the preservation of our democracy depends on informed citizens electing responsible officials to administer our government. Luke was elected county commissioner for Jefferson County representing City 12 – Frazier, which was awarded the Best City for the entire Boys State. He was also a part of the Frazier ultimate frisbee team that went undefeated for the week. Luke really enjoyed participating in the week of learning, leading and making lifelong friends. Luke is the President of the Student Government Association at Macon East Academy, and we look forward to Luke implementing the skills he learned and continuing to grow as a leader and role model at Macon East Academy.
Rachel Major represented Macon East Academy at this year’s Alabama Girls State held on the campus of The University of Alabama. Alabama Girls State continues to be the primary youth leadership program for young women in Alabama. The goal is to learn the duties, privileges, rights, and responsibilities of American citizenship in order that they may understand and participate in the functioning of their government and to help them grasp the meaning of some of the responsibilities they must assume as they become adults. The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program operates through a nonpartisan curriculum where students assume the roles of government leaders to become mayors and county and state officials of their Alabama Girls State. Rachel was elected Mayor of her city and thoroughly enjoyed meeting new friends and had an incredible experience. We are so proud of you, Rachel, we look forward to your future leadership at Macon East Academy!
