AL.com takes home 7 Alabama Sports Writer’s Association awards

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Will Adams, of Hoover, is Mr. Baseball 2026 gives thanks to the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Corey Goguts, of Hewitt-Trussville, is Miss Softball 2026 gives thanks to the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Bama Central's Katie Williams presents the Mr. Baseball 2026 award to Will Adams, of Hoover, awarded by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Bama Central's Katie Williams presents the Miss Softball 2026 award to Corey Goguts, of Hewitt-Trussville, awarded by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Will Adams, of Hoover, is Mr. Baseball 2026 gives thanks to the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Lillie Meeks, right, of Whitesburg Christian, receives the Jimmy Smothers Courage Award from Katie Windham of Bama Central, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Lillie Meeks, of Whitesburg Christian, receives the Jimmy Smothers Courage Award, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

AL.com’s Thomas Ashworth introduces Lillie Meeks, of Whitesburg Christian, recipient of the Jimmy Smothers Courage Award, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

The Junior College Athlete of the Year is Addie Edwards, right, North Alabama Community College, awarded by Katie Windham of Bama Central and announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

The Small College Athlete of the Year is Andrew Body, Alabama State football, awarded by Katie Windham of Bama Central, right, and announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

The Junior College Athlete of the Year is Addie Edwards, North Alabama Community College, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

The Small College Athlete of the Year is Andrew Body, Alabama State football, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

The Junior College Athlete of the Year is Addie Edwards, North Alabama Community College, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

The Small College Athlete of the Year is Andrew Body, Alabama State football, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Ray Melick discusses the life and career of Rubin Grant of the Birmingham Post-Herald, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Ray Melick discusses the life and career of Rubin Grant of the Birmingham Post-Herald, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Ray Melick discusses the life and career of Rubin Grant of the Birmingham Post-Herald, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Ray Melick discusses the life and career of Rubin Grant of the Birmingham Post-Herald, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Jason Caldwell discusses the life and career of Phillip Marshall, of the Auburn Undercover, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Jason Caldwell discusses the life and career of Phillip Marshall, of the Auburn Undercover, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Jason Caldwell discusses the life and career of Phillip Marshall, of the Auburn Undercover, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Jason Caldwell discusses the life and career of Phillip Marshall, of the Auburn Undercover, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Jason Caldwell discusses the life and career of Phillip Marshall, of the Auburn Undercover, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Kevin Scarbinsky discusses the life and career of Mike Bolton of the Birmingham News, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Kevin Scarbinsky discusses the life and career of Mike Bolton of the Birmingham News, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Kevin Scarbinsky discusses the life and career of Mike Bolton of the Birmingham News, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Kevin Scarbinsky discusses the life and career of Mike Bolton of the Birmingham News, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Mark McCarter discusses the life and career of John Pruett, of the Huntsville Times, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Mark McCarter discusses the life and career of John Pruett, of the Huntsville Times, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Mark McCarter discusses the life and career of John Pruett, of the Huntsville Times, at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Tommy Hicks speaks for the Mobile Sports Authority at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

ALFA’s Jamie Cooper speaks at the Alabama Sports Writers Association annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Randy Kennedy awards Christopher Walsh the Herby Kirby Memorial Award, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

AL.com’s Ben Thomas gives an introduction at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Jacksonville State’s Donnie Smith gives an introduction at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

AL.com’s Ben Thomas gives an introduction at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Randy Kennedy receives the Bill Shelton Award, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Josh Bean is awarded the AWSA Hall of Honor, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Josh Bean is awarded the AWSA Hall of Honor, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Randy Kennedy receives the Bill Shelton Award, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Josh Bean is awarded the AWSA Hall of Honor, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

Randy Kennedy receives the Bill Shelton Award, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com). He is joined by Tommy Hicks, left, and Creg Stephenson.

Josh Bean is awarded the AWSA Hall of Honor, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com). He is joined by Ben Thomas, left.

Randy Kennedy receives the Bill Shelton Award, announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at its annual banquet at Jacksonville State on Sunday, June 14, 2026. (Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)

AL.com won seven awards at the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 54^th annual convention Sunday in Jacksonville.

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