2022 All-Cov News Softball Team

 It’s that point of yr once more — the discharge of The Covington Information softball group composed of Newton County space softball gamers who had noteworthy 2022 seasons.

Throughout Alcovy, Eastside, Newton and Social Circle, there have been 16 gamers featured on every groups’ respective all-region choices. Two gamers, specifically, acquired particular honors from their area classifications with an area coach named the area’s coach of the yr. 

All of those gamers have been celebrated in a season the place Alcovy received the Area 3-AAAAAA title. Social Circle completed as Area 5A-Division I runners up alongside a state runner-up end. Eastside turned some heads because the No. 4 seed from Area 8-AAAAA concluding because the No. 6 group within the state. 

The employees at The Information took the entire 2022 accomplishments from every participant and chosen a group. Main the group are 5 particular awards: Most Priceless Participant, Newcomer of the Yr, Most Improved, Pitcher of the Yr and Coach of the Yr. There are first and second group honorees as nicely with every program receiving an honorable point out.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER

 Macy Langley, Social Circle

Whether or not it was within the pitcher’s circle or on the plate, Macy Langley’s efficiency rose above as she was an instrumental piece of the Girl Redskins’ No. 2 end at state.

The senior slugger completed with an area-high 10 homers whereas having a .422 batting common and 42 runs batted in. The 2021 All-Cov Information Pitcher of the Yr additionally registered 101.2 innings pitched with a 2.203 earned run common and 80 strikeouts in comparison with simply 42 walks. 

All of Langley’s statistics earned her Area 5A-Division I Defensive Participant of the Yr, which is voted by the area’s coaches. 

Langley hassigned a letter of intent to play faculty ball at Pensacola State in Pensacola, Florida. 

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Eva Davis, Eastside

From the very starting of August, Girl Eagles’ head coach Heather Wooden knew she was going to should lean on underclassmen this season. However, with that, Wooden may need discovered her new ace in Eva Davis. 

Davis completed her freshman marketing campaign with a 19-8 document and one save with 148 innings pitched. In these performances, Davis had 102 strikeouts, 38 walks and had a 2.8 earned run common. 

On high of that, Davis was thrown into the hearth early in her Girl Eagle profession by beginning in quite a few excessive strain postseason video games, even in Columbus. 

Area 8-AAAAA coaches took word of Davis’ inaugural season in varsity motion and voted her First Group All-Area. 

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER

CeCe Williams, Alcovy 

Now, it’s troublesome for any participant to construct off such a formidable freshman season that CeCe Williams had a yr in the past. However, the reigning All-Cov Information’ Newcomer of the Yr demonstrated nice strides in her development as a softball participant. 

In each class, Williams’ numbers improved as a pitcher and a hitter. 

At season’s finish, Williams recorded 59.1 innings pitched with a 2.71 earned run common, 76 strikeouts and 34 walks whereas she had a 7-3 document. Williams didn’t cease there as she batted .481 coupled with 4 residence runs and 42 runs batted in. 

On account of her success, Williams acquired the very best Area 3-AAAAAA recognition being named the area’s Participant of the Yr. 

PITCHER OF THE YEAR

Elle Customary, Newton 

There are just a few ensures in life — dying, taxes and the truth that Elle Customary could be within the pitcher’s circle for the Girl Rams. Very seldom did Newton softball followers stroll as much as a sport and never see Customary on the market taking part in. 

The truth is, Customary solely missed three video games out of a 22-game season for the Girl Rams. She might’ve simply acquired any award named Miss Reliable or Iron Man as she demonstrated each attributes as Newton’s junior ace. 

Customary drew honorable point out recognition from the coaches of Area 4-AAAAAAA, too.

COACH OF THE YEAR

 Miranda Lamb, Alcovy 

Whereas the Girl Tigers have had back-to-back profitable seasons, there appeared to have been a program shift this previous season from underdog to champion. Lots — if not most — of the credit score goes to go coach Miranda Lamb. 

Because the captain of the ship this previous season, Lamb coached the Girl Tigers to a Area 3-AAAAAA title, which was the primary area championship for Alcovy in seven seasons. Whereas climbing to the highest of the area, the Girl Tigers conquered all of their area opponents by a mean 16-1, which featured eight shutouts. 

Alcovy’s 26-8 total end is one of the best end for this system since 2014 and its 26 wins marks probably the most in a single season since a 27-4-1 document in 2012. 

Lastly, the Girl Tigers’ 2021 and 2022 playoff appearances is the primary time since 2014 and 2015 the place they superior to the postseason in back-to-back years. 

On the helm of all of it is Lamb. And that’s the reason, similar to the group’s playoff appearances, Lamb has been chosen because the All-Cov Information Coach of the Yr two years in a row. 

FIRST TEAM

Catcher

1. Mackenzie Parrott, Alcovy 

1. .358 BA, 5 HRs, 24 RBIs 

Infielders

1. Kyla Stroud, Newton

1. .515 BA 

2. 1st group All-Area 

2. Kaylynn Scaffe, Social Circle  

1. .319 BA, 38 Rs

2. 2nd Group All-Area 

3. Anslee Saunchegraw, Eastside

1. .401 BA 2 HR, 24 RBIs

2. 1st Group All-Area for Area 8-5A

4. Kaitlyn Williams, Alcovy 

1. .382 BA, 2 HR, 20 RBIs 

Outfielders

1. Ashlyn Hoy, Alcovy 

1. .351 BA, 1 HR, 10 RBIs, 51 SB (sixth in state)

2. Dezaria Johnson, Eastside

1.  .396 BA, 7 HR, 66 RBIs

2. 1st Group All-Area 

3. LK Tully, Social Circle 

1. .414, 20 RBI

2. 1st Group All-Area 

Pitcher

1. Madalyn Spinks, Social Circle

1.  99 IP, 1.69 ERA and 76 Ks

2. 1st group all-region

SECOND TEAM

Catcher

1. Gracie Griffis, Eastside

1. .302 BA, 2 HRs, 24 RBIs, .970 Fielding Share

2. 2nd Group All-Area for Area 8-5A

Infielders

1. Makinzie Johnson, Alcovy  

1. .351 BA, 4 HRs, 32 RBIs 

2. Emma Hopper, Eastside

1. .310 BA, 2 HR, 24 RBIs

2. Area 8-5A Honorable Point out 

3. Aaliyah Wilcox, Newton 

1.  .498 BA

2. 1st Group All-Area 

4. Donee Morain, Eastside

1. .377 BA, 2 HR, 34 RBIs

2. 2nd Group All-Area for Area 8-5A

Outfielders

1. Kaylie McDonald, Alcovy 

1. .362 BA, 18 RBIs

2. Lila Whitmire, Eastside

1. .294 BA, 16 RBIs

2. Area 8-5A Honorable Point out 

3. Harlie Ramsey, Social Circle 

1. .265 BA, 21 RBI

2. 2nd Group All-Area 

Pitcher

1. Alexis Hernandez, Alcovy 

1. 65 IP, 74 Ok, 20 BBs, 1.62 ERA

HONORABLE MENTION

Alcovy: Tajah Jackson

Eastside: Chloe McSwain

Newton: Gerielle Dumervil

Social Circle: Kyla Head

Sports activities editor Phillip B. Hubbard and lead correspondent Garrett Pitts chosen The Information’ 2022 All-Covington Information softball group.