In past years, Madison County has fielded American and National League squads in certain age groups.
Chuck Branson of Madison County Little League explained that Madison County Little League had been required to have two charters under one board of directors due to the population of the county.
That meant splitting some all-star age groups into American and National League teams.
But changes made by Little League International have allowed for unified Madison County all-star teams this summer.
“We have been trying to get permission to go to only one charter,” Branson said in an email. “We were finally given permission this year to go to one charter.”
Branson said Madison County Little League will remain under one charter until participation grows to the point were Little League International requires two leagues again.
Madison County will field five all-star baseball teams and three softball teams in upcoming District 7 play.
The 7-and-8-year-old boys all-star team has already concluded its season.
Participation was down slightly this year as Madison County Little League will field one less team this year than last.
The rosters are as follows:
The 9-and-10-year-old baseball team includes Kent Brown, Chris McMickle, Levi Huff, Travis Tankersley, Zack Kerns, Tanner Garrison, Will Thornton, Jay Acker, Caleb Wilson, Luke Gillespie and Dylan Gentry. Wayne Gentry is the manager. Robbie Brown is the assistant coach.
The 10-and-11-year-old team is made up of Sam Bartlett, Ncholas Stonecipher, Ethan Smallwood, Ben Sartain, Hank Sartain, Wyatt Reese, Lane Moore, Hunter Hatfield, Lee Griffeth, Elijah Fleming and Sam Carey. Harley Bartlett is the manager and Dale Fleming is the assistant coach.
The 11-and-12-year-old squad comprises Hayden Frey, Will Smith, Corbin Hancock, Tyler Terrell, Nicholas Alewine, Cole Fouche, Austin Dean, Bryson Barton, Clay Petty, Austin Wheless and Hunter Kinley. Jerry Petty is the manager and Eddie Fouche is the assistant coach.
The junior league team includes Trey Adams, Daniel Allen, Aaron Benner, Zack Gibby, Jacob Kubitsky, Ereck Larkins, Alex Perry, Trey Threlkeld, Daniel Townsend, Keagon Whittington and Matthew Wooten. Wes Roberts is the manager and David Larkins is the assistant coach.
The senior league team is made up of Coleton Searcy, Dustin Roberts, Ethan Allen, Ethan Gilley, James Forrester, Jason Pridgen, Bryson Powell, Eddie Gilbert, Matt Dean, Brandon Doolittle, Hayden Rogers and Sean Fernandez. Bryan Wilkes is the manager and Cohen Hill is the assistant coach.
SOFTBALL
The 9-and-10-year-old softball all-star team includes Courtney Alexander, Joleigh Burkhalter, Kristen Crumley, Tatum Harris, Mallory Herring, Kacie James, Anna McCarty, Elizabeth Nix, Keslie Palmer, Mallory Rogers and Casie Wade. Lance Wade is the manager and Jamie Bray is the assistant coach.
The 11-and-12-year-old team is made up of Jordan Williams, Elizabeth Stoyle, Annabeth Pruett, Lindsey Pridgen, Kristen Moran, Haley Gordon, Ivie Drake, Hayley Drake, Alexis Damron, Ansley Damon, Kayla Argo and Haley Andrews. Danny Pruett is the manager and Paul Green is the assistant coach.
The senior league all-star team comprises Stephanie Dawson, Jessie Graham, Megan Moon, Chandler Nash, Hunter Pridgen, Tara Dove, Katelin Wages, Samantha Wyatt, Brooke Crumley and Amber Toole. Cassidy Gaines is the manager and Cory Gaines is the assistant coach.
