AHSAA North-South All-Star Squads: 2026 Roster Guide

The AHSAA North-South All-Star squads for the 30th annual baseball and softball competition have been officially selected. These rosters feature top-tier high school juniors from across Alabama, set to compete in Montgomery. This announcement completes the 2025-2026 All-Star cycle, following the earlier release of fall and winter sports rosters.

Who was selected for the AHSAA North-South All-Star squads?

The selection process for the AHSAA North-South All-Star squads is rigorous, focusing on the most talented underclassmen in the state. Coaches from the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA) evaluate players based on their performance throughout the regular season and playoffs. For the 30th anniversary, the rosters represent a diverse mix of talent from both urban and rural programs, ensuring a highly competitive environment for the upcoming games in Montgomery.

Being named to a North-South roster is one of the highest honors for a high school junior in Alabama. It serves as a showcase for college scouts and a celebration of athletic excellence. The North teams typically draw from schools in the upper half of the state, including the talent-rich regions surrounding Cullman and the Tennessee Valley, while the South teams represent the coastal and wiregrass regions.

Key Details of the 30th Annual All-Star Week

The 30th annual All-Star Week is more than just a series of games; it is a full-scale athletic convention held in Montgomery. Beyond the diamond, the event hosts coaches' clinics and awards ceremonies. The baseball and softball competitions are the highlights of the summer schedule, often drawing thousands of spectators to the state capital. You can stay updated on the latest local sports results via our Scoreboard page.

Key features of this year’s competition include:

• Official 18-player rosters for each baseball squad.
• Standardized 15-player rosters for the softball competition.
• Double-header formats for both sports to maximize player exposure.
• Recognition of the AHSAA's 30-year history of All-Star events.
• Professional-grade officiating and venue management in Montgomery.

AHSAA 2026 NORTH-SOUTH ALL-STAR WEEK

NORTH GIRLS' SOFTBALL ROSTER

Player

School

Pos.

Ht.

Ella Baswell

New Hope

P/IF/OF

5'7

Georgia Chancellor

Springville

P/1B

5'9

Demeria Dean

St. Clair County

OY/SS

5'7

Hattie Graham

Cullman

C/2B

5'3

Kennedy Hockman

Moody

2B

5'4

Addison Holcomb

Colbert Heights

P/IF

5'7

Presley Hull

Hewitt Trussville

OF

5'7

Autumn Ingle

Thompson

P/1B

5'10

Kherington Keith

Pell City

IF

5'9

Hanna Kimbrell

Winfield

SS

5'9

Abby King

Spain Park

P/OF

5'8

Grier Maples

Boaz

P

5'5

Halie Pavolini

Hayden

Ath

5'8

Braylynn Pope

Hackleburg

P/IF

5'7

Emma Sipsy

Sand Rock

Ath

5'7

Kensley Spann

Tuscaloosa County

IF

5'5

Kylee Wilder

Etowah

Ath

5'7

Molly Wright

Mars Hill Bible

CF

5'6

NORTH GIRLS' SOFTBALL COACHES

John Taruc

Springville

Chad Hall

Boaz

Kent Chambers

Bob Jones - Admin.

SOUTH GIRLS' SOFTBALL ROSTER

Player

School

Pos.

Ht.

Brynlee Alford

Horseshoe Bend

P

5'8

Liz Baugh

Leroy

Ath

5'7

Addison Belyeu

Pike Road

3B, SS

5'7

Briley Bolden

Fairhope

OF

5'7

Lily Brewer

Auburn

P, 2B

5'8

Khloe Broadwater

Central, Phenix City

C, 3B

5'7

Lalah Culpepper

Wetumpka

P, IF

5'7

Mallory Earp

Fairhope

C, SS

5'4

Cheyann Easterling

Tallassee

Ath

5'7

Kaitlyn Hudson

Saint James

CF

5'4

Kayleigh Jacks

Gulf Shores

CF

5'6

Brooke McGowin

Baldwin County

2B, SS

5'3

Ava Milton

Enterprise

IF

5'9

Jada Newman

Dothan

P, CF

5'5

Kyla Reed

Saraland

C, OF

5'3

Lexie Smith

Wetumpka

Ath

5'2

Madison Smith

Baker

P, CF

5'8

Mylee Stagner

Faith Academy

C, IF

5'10

SOUTH GIRLS' SOFTBALL COACHES

Lauren Stewart

Satsuma

Hagen Whiteard

Horseshoe Bend

Susan Barnes

Elba

ADMIN

NORTH BOYS' BASEBALL ROSTER

Player

School

Pos.

Ht.

Landon Archer

Vincent

P/C

6'2

Austin Barnett

Thompson

P/OF

6'1

Nate Black

Cherokee County

P/OF

6'3

Cole Brand

Hubbertville

P/SS

6'0

George Brockwell

Homewood

C/IF/OF

6'0

Cooper Craycraft

Thompson

C

6'0

Dalton Dardin

Grissom

P/SS

6'1

Dillon DuBose

Tuscaloosa County

P/OF

5'10

Connor Greb

Spain Park

IF

6'0

Gunner Johnson

Brooks

P/IF

5'11

Terrion Nevels

AH Parker

Ath

5'7

Tristan Ray

Russellville

C

5'10

Jace Riggan

Hewitt Trussville

P/SS

6'2

Rainer Russell

Gordo

2B

5'10

Graham Segraves

Bob Jones

P

6'1

Carson Stancil

Cullman

1B

5'10

Charlie Taaffe

Vestavia Hills

SS

5'11

Gibbs White

Tuscaloosa County

P

6'3

NORTH BOYS' BASEBALL COACHES

Zac Welch

Alexandria

Brandon Johnson

Appalachian

Keith Lucky

Saint James

ADMIN

SOUTH BOYS' BASEBALL ROSTER

Player

School

Pos.

Ht.

Christian Alexander

Prattville

2B

5'9

Manning Amorde

UMS-Wright

CF

6'0

Will Brandon

Opelika

IF/OF

6'1

Noah Bryan

Florala

Ath

5'10

Brayden Cash

Bibb County

Ath

6'1

Carson Davis

Beauregard

P/SS

5'10

Drew P. Danner

Enterprise

C

5'11

Cam Kerbl

St. Michael Catholic

1B

5'10

Declan King

Fairhope

C

5'11

Luke Knight

Benjamin Russell

P

5'11

Colton Lindsey

McGill-Toolen

C/3B

6'0

Miller Lombardi

Wetumpka

SS

6'1

Kamden Martin

Flomaton

P

6'5

Cade Mason

Saraland

P

6'4

Brue Milner

Tallassee

C

6'0

Porter Nelson

Opp

P/IN/OF

6'2

Brady Sack

Auburn

P/OF

6'1

Addison Senn

Ariton

P/IF/OF

6'2

SOUTH BOYS' BASEBALL COACHES

Russ Brooks

Wetumpka

David Strickland

Flomaton

Ken Whittle

Trinity Presbyterian