Mountain 7 and Region 2D superlatives released

July 06, 2021

SOFTBALL

Mountain 7

Player of the year: Hanna Jo McReynolds, John Battle

Coach of the year: Hannah Cress, John Battle

First team

Pitchers: Hanna Jo McReynolds, John Battle, Jr.; Jillian Sturgill, Central, Jr. and Laci Williams, Ridgeview, Sr.

Catchers: Emily Sturgill, Central, Soph. and Maggie Grant, Ridgeview, Soph.

First base: Baylee Collins, Central, Jr.

Second base: Ally Yeary, Abingdon, Jr.

Third base: Logan Leonard, John Battle, Sr.

Short stop: Sarah Thompson, Gate City, Sr.

Outfielders: Alyssa Kate Wallace, John Battle, Jr.; Maggie Shell, Central, Sr.; Kiersten Quillen, Gate City, Sr. and Addie Gibson, Gate City, Soph.

Flex: Abby Davidson, Gate City, Jr.

Utility: Lauren Woodall, Abingdon, Sr. and Lexi Baker, Central, Soph.

Second team

Pitchers: Bayleigh Allison, Central, Jr.; Kendall Yates, Abingdon, Soph.; Taylor Blevins, Gate City, Sr. and Ava Collingsworth, Union, Fr.

Catcher: Ellie Keene, John Battle, Sr.

First base: Chloe Calton, Lee, Fr.

Second base: Caiti Hill, Ridgeview, Fr. and Logan Singleton, John Battle, Sr.

Third base: Lexi Baker, Central, Soph.

Short stop: Kat Hopkins, Central, Jr. and Braelyn Strouth, Ridgeview, Fr.

Outfielders: Eden Wallace, John Battle, Fr.; Taylor Cochran, Central, Soph.; Brooke Frazier, Ridgeview, Jr.; Brooke Davis, Lee, Sr. and Hannah Mullins, Union, Soph.

Flex: Megan Day, Union, Soph.

Utility: Drew Cox, Lee, Soph.

Honorable mentions:

Ridgeview: McKenna McFall; Union: Addison Toney

Region 2D

Player of the year: Hanna Jo McReynolds, John Battle

Coach of the year: Dennis Price, Lebanon

First team

Pitchers: Hanna Jo McReynolds, John Battle, Jr.; Adrienne Morrison, Lebanon, Sr.; Laci Williams, Ridgeview, Sr. and Jillian Sturgill, Central, Jr.

Catchers: Harley Holmes, Virginia High, Sr. and Emily Sturgill, Central, Soph.

First base: Erica Lamie, Richlands, Soph. and Baylee Collins, Central, Jr.

Second base: Aiden James, Virginia High, Soph. and Caiti Hill, Ridgeview, Sr.

Third base: Rachel Rife, Richlands, Jr. and Logan Leonard, John Battle, Sr.

Short stop: Tatum Dye, Lebanon, Sr. and Sarah Thompson, Gate City, Sr.

Outfielders: Keirsten Quillen, Gate City, Sr.; Maggie Lampkins, Lebanon, Sr.; Alyssa Kate Wallace, John Battle, Jr. and Maggie Shell, Central, Sr.

Flex: Madison Hill, Lebanon, Soph. and Abby Davidson, Gate City, Jr.

Utility: Carrie Patrick, Virginia High, Soph. and Lexi Baker, Central, Soph.

All-purpose: Brooke Nunley, Tazewell, Fr. and Drew Cox, Lee, Soph.

Second team

Pitchers: Erica Lamie, Richlands, Fr. and Elena Williams, Marion, Sr.

Outfielders: Taylor Preston, Marion, Sr.; Chloe Perkins, Richlands, Jr. and Addie Gibson, Gate City, Soph.

At-large: Brook Nunley, Tazewell, Fr. and Drew Cox, Lee, Soph.

BASEBALL

Region 2D

Player of the year: Preston Steele, Lebanon

Pitcher of the year: Matthew Buchanan, Lebanon

Coach of the year: “Doc” Adams, Lebanon

First team

Pitchers: Matthew Buchanan, Lebanon; Jake Taylor, Gate City; Isaac Berry, Virginia High and Ben Brickey Central

Catchers: Bryson Almany, John Battle

First base: Carter Babb, Gate City and Colin Richardson, Richlands

Second base: Anthony Houchins, Lebanon

Third base: John Davis, Tazewell and John Mulumba, Virginia High

Short stop: Preston Steele, Lebanon and Zach Smith, John Battle

Outfielders: Matthew Buchanan, Lebanon; Jake Altizer, Richlands; Carson Jenkins, Gate City and Isaac Vincent, Gate City

Designated hitters: Ethan Mullins, Central and Brady Thomas, Marion

All-purpose: Jake Taylor, Gate City and Seth Buchanan, Lebanon

Second team

Pitchers: Seth Buchanan, Lebanon; Noah Sills, John Battle; Cole Hartsock, Virginia High; Peyton Woodard, Lee and Evan Stanley, Central

Catchers: Hunter Hertig, Lebanon and Bryson McCall, Tazewell

First base: Brody Taylor, Marion and Peyton Woodard, Lee

Second base: Preston Joyner, Central

Third base: Jamir Blevins, Graham

Short stop: Dalton Taylor, Virginia High and Ryan Jessee, Gate City

Outfielders: Logan Smith, Central; Jonathan Blanken, Lee; Zach Hertig, Lebanon; Jacob Hutton, John Battle; Ethan Blanken, Lee and Caleb O’Neil, Tazewell

Designated hitters: Ryan Mix, John Battle and Gavin Cox, Richlands

All-purpose: Brody Jones, Virginia High, Matt Sarver, Graham and Bowen Tanter, Richlands

BOYS SOCCER

Mountain 7

Player of the year: Luke Reed, Gate City

Coach of the year: Aaron Hillman, Gate City

First team

Forwards: David Edwards, Gate City; Ashar Khan, Central; Tyler Rogers, Abingdon; Juvenski Hippolite-Jean, John Battle

Midfielders: Daniel Mann, Gate City; James Whitted, Abingdon; Lucas Coffey, Central; Chase Ratliff, John Battle

Defenders: Preston Babb, Gate City; Hayden Oyos, Abingdon; Ales Jenkins, John Battle; Noah Ratliff, John Battle

Goalkeeper: Luke Reed, Gate City

At-large: Ethan Smith, Ridgeview; Corbyn Jenkins, Union; Jake Orr, Central

Second team

Forwards: Chase Martin, John Battle; Ricky Onate, Central; Brayden Wharton, Union and Isaac Greear, Ridgeview

Midfielders: Pickett Johnson, Abingdon; Aaron Williams, Lee; Luke Stokes, Gate City and Camden Orr, Central

Defenders: Ethan Dishner, Gate City; Koby Crist, Union, Ian Hartsock, Ridgeview and Zavier Lomax, Union

Goalkeeper: Malachi Jenkins, Union

At-large: Brett Stone, Abingdon; Kashu Mullins, Ridgeview; Caleb Denton, Abingdon and Jacob Hartsock, Gate City

Honorable mentions:

Carson Ray, Union; Alex Rasnick, Union; Nathan Wells, Central; Alex Dotson, Central; Lucas Cress, Ridgeview; Isaiah Justice, Ridgeview; Colton Younce, Ridgeview; Rylan Krepps, Abingdon; Isaac Robbins, Abingdon; Justin Lacombe, Abingdon; Peyton Vestal, Abingdon; Caleb Bolling, Gate City; Pacey Gilliam, Gate City; Jacob Roper, Gate City; Braden Miller, Gate City; Caiden Poole, Gate City; Daniel Mullins, John Battle; Ben Hardoby, John Battle; William Monk, John Battle; Evan Roberts, John Battle; Torbin Chambers, John Battle; Weston Kiser, John Battle; Isaiah Dotson, Lee; Grayson Huff, Lee

Region 2D

Player of the year: Ben Morgan, Graham

Coach of the year: George Aiello, Graham

First team

Forwards: Ben Morgan, Graham; David Edwards, Gate City; Ethan Shreve, Richlands, Titus Hannula, Marion; Prince Poku, Virginia High

Midfielders: Carter Nipper, Graham; Daniel Mann, Gate City, Patrick Poku, Virginia High; Lucas Coffey, Central and Corbyn Jenkins, Union

Defenders: Brayden Surface, Graham; Preston Babb, Gate City; T.J. Short, Richlands; Jacob Mullins, Tazewell and Colton Braxton, Lebanon

Goalkeepers: Nick Knowles, Graham and Luke Reed, Gate City

Second team

Forwards: Ashar Khan, Central; Juvenski Hippolite-Jean, John Battle; Chase Martin, John Battle; Zach Dales, Graham and Ethan Smith, Ridgeview

Midfielders: Corbin Singleton, Richlands; Chase Ratliff, John Battle; Tanner Wimmer, Tazewell; Aaron Williams, Lee and Tommy Burkett, Marion

Defenders: Alex Jenkins, John Battle; Noah Ratliff, John Battle; Ethan Dishner, Gate City; Royal Washington, Virginia High and Jake Orr, Central

GIRLS SOCCER

Mountain 7

Class 2 player of the year: Taylor Wallace, John Battle

Class 3 player of the year: Ella Seymore, Abingdon

Class 2 coach of the year: Colleen Shirey, John Battle

Class 3 coach of the year: Jordan Blackson, Abingdon

First team

Forwards: Olivia Webb, Central; Emma Hemphill, Union; Sarah Rice, John Battle; Isabella Sturgill, Central and Riley Cvetkovski, Abingdon

Midfielders: Taylor Wallace, John Battle; Ella Seymore, Abingdon; Lauren Mulkey, Central; Kylie Reid, Abingdon and Ali Steudemann, Central

Defenders: Chloe Turman, Abingdon; Alexandra Rogers, Central; Sandi Jones, John Battle and Katie Kiser, Central

Goalkeeper: Brooklyn Smith, Gate City

Second team

Forwards: Isabella Blagg, Union; Eliza Burcher, Abingdon and Sydney Simpson, Lee

Midfielders: Gracy McKinney, Union; Claire Booher, John Battle; Abigail Edwards, Lee; Gracie Gibson, Union and Geanette Boggs, Central

Defenders: Shay Henderson, Union; Gracie Sage, Lee; Layla Hillman, Gate City; Cheyenne Bowey, Gate City

Goalkeeper: Macie Ratliff, John Battle

Honorable mentions:

Forwards: Rebekah Reid, Gate City and Ava Boltwood, Abingdon

Midfielders: Reagan Crawford, Gate City; Katie Hammonds, Lee; Chloe Young, Lee and Leah Newberry, Ridgeview

Defenders: Emily Thompson, Gate City and Destiny Surrat, Ridgeview

Goalkeeper: Reagan Cox, Abingdon

Region 2D

Player of the year: Maria Wilson, Virginia High, Jr.

First team

Forwards: Maci McBride, Graham, Sr.; Adie Ratcliffe, Virginia High, Jr.; Olivia Webb, Central, Soph.; Emma Hemphill, Union, Soph. and Sarah Rice, John Battle, Sr.

Midfielders: Maria Wilson, Virginia High, Jr.; Taylor Wallace, John Battle, Soph.; Mary Katherinie Wilson, Virginia High, Fr.; Ashley Cline, Graham, Sr. and Lauren Mulkey, Central, Sr.

Defenders: Kelly Locke, Virginia High, Sr.; Alexandra Rogers, Central, Jr.; Caleigh Hampton, Virginia High, Jr.; Sydney Lester, Graham, Soph and Sandi Jones, John Battle, Fr.

Goalkeepers: Addison Hurst, Richlands, Sr. and Brooklyn Smith, Gate City, Sr.

All-region at-large: Isabella Sturgill, Central, Jr.; Carissa Johnson, Lebanon, Sr. and Amber Kimberlin, Marion, Jr.

Second team

Forwards: Addy-Lane Queen, Richlands, Soph.; Lalla Dagout, Tazewell, Sr.; Grace Mullins, Gate City, Sr. and Isabella Blagg, Union, Soph.

Midfielders: Autumn Rosas, Marion, Sr.; Ali Steudemann, Central, Sr.; Gracy McKinney, Union, Soph. and Claire Booher, John Battle, Fr.

Defenders: Reagan Burtchett, Marion, Fr.; Katie Kiser, Central, Sr.; Bristyn Holder, Gate City, Jr. and Shay Henderson, Union, Soph.

All-region at-large: Jenna Plumley, Richlands, Sr.

BOYS TENNIS

Mountain 7

Players of the year: Dillon McReynolds, Abingdon and Quintin Smith, Gate City

Coach of the year: David Swiney, Abingdon

First team