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Sulphur Bluff's Brody Gunn (5) takes a big cut off of a pitch during a game against Como-Pickton this season. Gunn earned District 18 Offensive Player of the Year honors following an outstanding senior season. He also earned Academic All-District honors. Photos by DJ Spencer
North Hopkins' Kameron Jenkins (33) delivers a pitch during a game against Alba- Golden this past season. Jenkins earned Defensive Player of the Year honors for his efforts this season.
Como-Pickton's Tucker LeCroy (4) delivers a pitch during a game against Sulphur Bluff this past season. LeCroy was named Pitcher of the Year after a stellar sophomore season. He also earned Academic All-District recognition.
North Hopkins' Hudson McFarlin (5) weighs his options on the basepaths during a game against Yantis this past season. McFarlin was named Newcomer of the Year following an outstanding freshman season.
Cumby's Jace Evans (2) takes a big cut off of a pitch during a game against Bland this past season. Evans earned First-Team All-District honors as an infielder for his play this season. He also made the Academic All-District team.
Saltillo's Mason Stillwagoner (1) delivers a pitch during a game against Miller Grove this past season. Stillwagoner was named to the First-Team All-District team as a pitcher for his play on the field this year.
Miller Grove's Eastin Christian (6) hits the ball during a game against Alba-Golden this past season. Christian earned Second-Team All-District honors as an infielder for his play on the field this season. Christian also earned Academic All-District honors.
Dj Spencer Sports Editor Sat, 05/18/2024 - 06:12 Subhead
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SULPHUR BLUFF — With the conclusion of Saltillo and Sulphur Bluff’s playoff runs last week, District 18-2A/1A released their All-District selections for the 2024 baseball season. The six Hopkins County schools in the district — Como-Pickton, Cumby, and North Hopkins on the
2A side, and Miller Grove, Saltillo, and Sulphur Bluff on the 1A side — were all well represented, combining for 59 athletes earning All-District honors in some form.
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Brody Gunn, Sulphur Bluff
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Kameron Jenkins, North Hopkins
PITCHER OF THE YEAR
Tucker LeCroy, Como-Pickton
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR
Hudson McFarlin, North Hopkins
COACH OF THE YEAR
Dustin Carr, Sulphur Bluff
FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT
Pitchers
1. Jaydon Carrell, Sulphur Bluff
2. Jaxon Hudson, Cumby
3. Mason Stillwagoner, Saltillo
Catchers
1. Gavin Brazell, Sulphur Bluff
2. Kevin Hernandez, Como-Pickton
Infielders
1. Jace Evans, Cumby
2. Isai Franco, North Hopkins
3. Brock Gunn, Sulphur Bluff
4. Dane Oud, Como-Pickton
5. Tobin Potter, Saltillo
Outfielders
1. Cade Childress, Como-Pickton
2. Kolbe Cook, Saltillo
3. Ayden Johnson, Sulphur Bluff
4. Junior Reyes, North Hopkins
Utility Players
1. Channing Herman, Cumby
2. Rhett Vaughn, North Hopkins
3. Kobie Wright, Como-Pickton
SECOND-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT
Pitchers
1. Ethan George, Miller Grove
2. Adin Goldbolt, North Hopkins
3. Eathan Rees, Saltillo
Infielders
1. Sean Carpenter, Como-Pickton
2. Eastin Christian, Miller Grove
3. Tyson Collins, Sulphur Bluff
4. Lucas Womack, Saltillo
Outfielders
1. Evan Carr, Sulphur Bluff
2. Kasen Gammill, North Hopkins
3. Jordan Metcalf, Saltillo
4. Franky Valdez, North Hopkins
Designated Hitter
Kaleb White, Sulphur Bluff
Utility Players
1. Griffen Arms, North Hopkins
2. Matthew Overly, Sulphur Bluff
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-DISTRICT
1. Draden Boyd, Saltillo
2. Mason Clements, Miller Grove
3. Clint Degen, Sulphur Bluff
4. Jayden Evans, Cumby
5. AJ Horton, North Hopkins
6. Marshall Johnson, Sulphur Bluff
7. Kason Joslin, Sulphur Bluff
8. Lane McCraw, Cumby
9. Joel Newsom, Como-Pickton
10. Dylan Teel, Saltillo
11. Hagan Woosley, North Hopkins
12. Jesse Yates, Miller Grove
ACADEMIC ALL-DISTRICT
1. JT Autrey-Foster, Sulphur Bluff
2. Jase Back, Miller Grove
3. Gavin Brazell, Sulphur Bluff
4. Ben Brewer, Como-Pickton
5. Sean Carpenter, Como-Pickton
6. Evan Carr, Sulphur Bluff
7. Cade Childress, Como-Pickton
8. Eastin Christian, Miller Grove
9. Clint Degen, Sulphur Bluff
10. Jeremy Flowers, Como-Pickton
11. Ethan George, Miller Grove
12. Brock Gunn, Sulphur Bluff
13. Brody Gunn, Sulphur Bluff
14. Justin Green, Cumby
15. Jeremiah Hammon, Como-Pickton
16. Preston Henderson, Sulphur Bluff
17. Kevin Hernandez, Como-Pickton
18. Marshall Johnson, Sulphur Bluff
19. Kason Joslin, Sulphur Bluff
20. Jakob Kempenaar, Como-Pickton
21. Tucker LeCroy, Como-Pickton
22. Ty LeMond, Sulphur Bluff
23. Drew Lester, Miller Grove
24. Lane McCraw, Cumby
25. Cristian Munoz, Como-Pickton
26. Joel Newsom, Como-Pickton
27. Dane Oud, Como-Pickton
28. Matthew Overly, Sulphur Bluff
29. Grant Speir, Sulphur Bluff
30. Kaleb White, Sulphur Bluff
31. Jesse Yates, Miller Grove
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