Spring sports roundup: Sparkman snaps Huntsville win streak in 14 innings

4 weeks ago 4

Huntsville’s Andrew Barnsby (1) receives the ball from his catcher during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Tripp Morris (27) delivers a pitch during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s Robbins Lowe (9) awaits a pitch during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Will Peccia (1) throws down to 2B during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s John Amason (6) celebrates a big defensive play during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s Jeffery Rich (0) readies for play during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s Robbins Lowe (9) readies for play during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Salem Lee (6) readies for a pitch during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Braxton Williams (23) prep steps during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s Whiddon Pearson (44) awaits a pitch during an at bat during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Will Peccia (1) receives a pitch during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Johnathan Mitch (3) receives a thrown down to 2B during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Vincent Randolph (2) awaits a pitch during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Braxton Williams (23) chases Huntsville’s Andrew Barnsby (1) in a run-down during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s Evan Young (30) reads a hit ball during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Brenner VanDeWynckel (11) receives a pick off attempt during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

An enthusiastic out called by the field umpire during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s Will Jones (10) celebrates a homerun with the team during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s Andrew Barnsby (1) is tagged out at the plate by Sparkman’s Tripp Morris (27) during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville's dugout clears in celebration of an early homerun during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s Alex Cothren (17) swings at a pitch during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Johnathan Mitch (3) tracks a fly ball during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Braxton Williams (23) slides into 3B while Huntsville’s Jeffery Rich (0) receives a throw during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s John Amason (6) throws to 1B on a routine ground ball during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Anthoney Pearsall (7) celebrates a double during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Huntsville’s William Carter (14) delivers a pitch during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman coach Ben Stevenson holds a runner during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman’s Vincent Randolph (2) catches a fly ball in center field during a game at Huntsville High in Huntsville Ala., Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026. (Brian Jennings | preps@al.com)

Sparkman High School’s Anthony Pearsall ripped a 2-run home run to right field in the top of the 14th and a last-gasp Huntsville attempt to extend an eight-game baseball win streak died with the bases loaded as the Senators took an 8-7 road win.

Read Entire Article