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 โ infielder. Thaddeus McKinney made the ASWA second team โ 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.
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.
Ethan Jones was honored as one of this yearโs recipients of the Good Citizen Award presented by a local Anne Phillips chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Ethan was only one of eight ย to be honored from all of the Montgomery area surrounding schools. ย The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. This award recognizes and rewards individuals who possess the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in their homes, schools, and communities. These students are selected by the local DAR because they demonstrate these qualities to an outstanding degree. ย We congratulate Ethan on his selection as the Macon East Academy representative.
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.