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Twenty athletes named to Alabama All-State softball team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:02 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

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Summary

Twenty local athletes have been selected for the Alabama Sportswriters Association All-State softball team, following a successful season for teams in The Decatur Daily's coverage area. Eleven teams advanced to the regional tournament, with seven reaching the state competition, where Lawrence County won its first state championship in softball. Key individual awards included Arden Breedlove as Class 7A hitter of the year and McKinley McCaghren as Class 5A player of the year. Additional recognitions included players from various classes, showcasing standout performances across the state.

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•Lawrence County won its first-ever state championship in softball.
•Arden Breedlove led as Class 7A hitter with a.589 batting average.
•McKinley McCaghren earned Class 5A player of the year honors.
•Twenty athletes from local teams received All-State selections.
•Eleven teams from the coverage area advanced to regional tournaments.

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11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Breedlove, McCaghren lead 20 local athletes on All-State softball team

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Jun. 11—This was a big year for local softball teams. Eleven teams in The Decatur Daily's coverage area advanced to the regional tournament, with seven of those making it all the way to state. It ended in one state championship. Lawrence County brought home the school's first-ever blue map in softball. All that success led to some high honors for local players, with 20 named to the Alabama ...
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