Rings, Trophies and One Last Trip Around the Bases

The White County Youth Baseball and Softball League wrapped up its season Friday night. While the Coach Pitch and Minor Boys divisions had already crowned their tournament champions earlier in the week, four more division titles were still on the line.

In the Minor Girls division, Frank's completed a season sweep by winning both the regular season and tournament championships. Calfkiller Brewing Co. accomplished the same feat in Major Girls, while Doyle Church of the Nazarene finished off a sweep of the Competitive T-Ball division.

The Major Boys championship also went according to form as Whitson Lawn Care capped off its season with both the regular season and tournament titles, aided by a grand slam from Nolan Hall in the championship game.

When the final out was recorded and the bases were cleared, the league turned its attention to recognizing the players, coaches and volunteers who made the season possible.

Matt Winn was named Coach of the Year. Three volunteers were also recognized for their contributions throughout the season. Josh Buchanan was honored for his work preparing the fields, often battling challenging weather conditions, while Johnny and Carleen Smith were recognized for their efforts both coaching teams and operating the concession stand throughout the season.

Competitive T-Ball

Doyle Church of the Nazarene received the division's championship medals, while The Way Church finished as tournament runner-up.

Coach Pitch

Price Sluggers claimed the regular season championship, but Three Rivers made a tournament run that included an upset of the top seed to earn the tournament title. National Guard finished as runner-up in both the regular season and tournament standings.

Cameron Walker received the Sportsmanship Award, Jace Grissom earned the Golden Glove Award, and Tyree Sims was named Silver Slugger. Kingsley Graham was selected as the division's Most Valuable Player.

Minor Girls

Frank's and Reco finished first and second, respectively, in both the regular season and tournament standings.

Braelyn George received the Sportsmanship Award, while Ava Hutson was named the division's Most Valuable Player. Tinsley Good earned the Addison Abell Pitching Award, Wylee Madden received the Golden Glove Award, and Zoey Goines was recognized as the division's Silver Slugger.

Minor Boys

Ben Dildine Tru-North captured the regular season championship, but Turney Financial battled its way from the No. 4 seed to win the tournament title. Meeks Construction finished as tournament runner-up.

Grady Qualls was named Most Valuable Player, while Colt Hatcher received the Sportsmanship Award. Zeedrick Reese earned Silver Slugger honors, Camden Spivey took home the Golden Glove Award, and Trey Meeks received the Ethan Roberts Pitching Award.

Major Girls

Calfkiller Brewing Co. led the division throughout the season and carried that success into the tournament, earning both championships. BCX Laser Shop finished as runner-up.

Allison Poteet received the Sportsmanship Award, Carli Goines earned the Golden Glove Award, and Kinsley Randall was named Silver Slugger. Bella Madden received the Addison Abell Pitching Award, while Bianca Villano was selected as the division's Most Valuable Player.

Major Boys

Whitson Lawn Care claimed both the regular season and tournament championships, while Sonic finished second.

Nolan Hall was named the division's Most Valuable Player, and Landyn Hutto received the Sportsmanship Award. Stone Whitson earned the Golden Glove Award, while Zander Madden was recognized as the Silver Slugger.

The division featured two standout pitchers throughout the season, resulting in a tie for the Ethan Roberts Pitching Award. Jace Bos and Jonas Madden both received the honor.

With the 2026 league season now complete, attention turns to All-Star play. White County will host the 9U All-Star Tournament later this month, while the county's remaining teams will travel to compete in tournaments across the region.