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In Memory of Jim Sneddon Jim Sneddon loved baseball. Whether it was early call times for double headers, summer ball on hot Georgia days, or chatting on the phone about scores and standings late into the night, he took in everything baseball had to offer. For Jim it was not just a passion - baseball was a way to connect with his community, and the ones he loved. As a player himself, and an umpire of many years, Jim made it his life’s mission to be an example of fair play, even temper, and good sportsmanship on and off the field. He was an example not just to the players on his diamonds, but also to his children - of which Coach Sneddon was one - and grandchildren.

He passed away last year, leaving us to join his dear wife Carolyn and his brothers and sisters, and the world has been a little quieter ever since. While every

one who knew him aches for his passing, his memory is

carried in the lives of everyone he touched over his life. Young men and women who became father and mothers, athletes who achieved at the highest levels, or those who sought paths outside of the fences - all of them changed and made better by his example. He was one of a kind.

Ladies and gentlemen, family, friends, teammates and members of the South Paulding community, welcome to Spartan Stadium. Tonight we gather not just as fans of the game, but as family. One bound together by the love of baseball, the bonds of friendship and the shared memories of a young man who left us far too soon. Our field is quiet now. The sun hangs low, burning red and the wind moves slow across the outfield grass. It is a good night for baseball. A good night to remember a man who played it well. Gaige King was a ballplayer, a South Paulding Spartan. He was strong on the mound and sure in the field. He worked hard, threw gas and never backed down from a challenge. He played because he loved it, and he loved it because it was good and right to love something that asks for everything you have. There are men who go through life careful and slow. Gaige was not one of them. He gave himself to the game, to his team, to his friends and to his family. He played with grit and laughed with ease. He was the kind of man you wanted in the dugout when the game was on the line. Now he’s gone, and the world feels smaller. But men like Gaige do not just vanish. They live in the crack of the bat, in the slap of the ball against a worn leather glove. They live in the cheers of their teammates and the dust kicked up from a hard slide. They live in the stories told under the lights, after the game when the night is quiet and cool. Tonight your Spartans play for Gaige. They play for the love of the game because that’s how he played and they will carry him with them, always. Rest well, Gaige.

Coach Sneddon enters his 8th season as the Spartans Head Coach. He has compiled a 145 – 62 record at South and twenty-five Spartans have gone on to play colle giately during his tenure. Prior to coming to South, Coach

JAY SNEDDON HEAD COACH

Sneddon has served as the head coach at Mt. Paran, Mt. Zion, and Villa Rica. Sixteen of Coach Sneddon’s former players have become high school coaches, including six that have become head coaches, and fourteen of Coach Sneddon’s former assistants’ have become head coaches. Coach Sneddon is a graduate of the University of West Georgia and has a master’s degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration. Coach Sneddon has twice been awarded the GHSA All-Region coach of the year. Coach Sneddon has 2 daughters: Jordan and Alana.

Coach Houston is entering his 12th year coaching at the High School level. He is entering his 4th year at South, having previously coached for 8 years at Crisp County High School as their outfield coach, co-hitting instructor, and

SCOOTER HOUSTON VARSITY ASST. COACH

Strength & Conditioning coach. He is a graduate of Georgia Southwestern State University, having earned a B.S. in Health and Physical education, and later earned an M.Ed. in Health and Physical Education from Valdosta State. Coach Houston serves as the Associate Head Coach, infield instructor, and hitting coach for the Spartans. He lives with his wife Alisa and their two daughters, Brynlee and Adalee, and son Huxley.

Coach Chatham is a graduate of McEachern High School. He will be entering his 8th season as an Assistant Coach for the Spartans. Coach Chatham serves as an infield coach and hitting instructor for the Spartan program. Prior

JASON CHATHAM VARSITY ASST. COACH

to coming to South, Coach Chatham served as a head travel ball coach for 10 years. In his spare time, he test drives corvettes in Bowling Green Kentucky at the Corvette Museum. He lives with his wife Staci, and 3 kids: Tyler, Harry, and Trystan.

Coach Meadows is a graduate of McEachern High School, and Georgia Southern University with a degree in Sports Management. Brian’s professional playing career was sidetracked when he was drafted into the U.S. Army to

BRIAN MEADOWS VARSITY ASST. COACH

serve as a Trench Runner during World War I. He later caught a perfect game from Babe Ruth and hit a grand slam off Nolan Ryan. Following a brief stint in the Korean War, he resumed his career where he caught another perfect game from Bob Gibson. He stands today as the only professional baseball player to catch two perfect games. Coach Meadows will be entering his 8th season as an Assistant Coach for the Spartans. He serves as an assistant pitching coach, and administrative assistant. Prior to coming to South, he coached travel ball for 10 years. He lives with his wife Jill, and two kids: Ethan and Allie.

Coach Graham is beginning his 4th year at South Paulding High School and is currently the Head Softball Coach and Assistant Baseball Coach. While at South Paulding both softball and baseball teams have made the playoffs every year. Previously, he was the Head Baseball and Softball coach at Chapel Hill High School. Under his 3-year tenure, the Softball team won a region

ADAM GRAHAM VARSITY ASST. COACH

championship, region runner-up, and made the playoffs every year. Coach Graham lead the Panthers softball team to 2 Sweet 16 appearances in 3 seasons. In 2018, he was named GACA Region 5 AAAA Coach of the Year. As the Head Coach of the Panthers Baseball team, he led the way to the first playoff appearance in 7 years. Coach Graham has made coaching stops at South Central Middle (2008-2012), Augusta State University (2012-2013), Haralson County High (2013 2014), Villa Rica High (2014-2016), and Chapel Hill High (2016-2021). Coach Graham is a graduate of Douglas County High School and played collegiate baseball at ABAC. He graduated from the University of West Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education and completed his master’s degree in human performance at Jacksonville State University. Currently, Coach Graham is pursuing his Tier 1 certification in Education Leadership at the University of West Georgia. Coach Graham and his wife, Melissa, have 3 children: Joanna (13), Clayton (10), and Wade (8).

Coach Sauls was born and raised in Villa Rica, Ga. and graduated from Villa Rica High School with the class of 2010. Coach Sauls was a 4-year varsity letterman in Baseball and Football, and a 2-year varsity letterman in

CODY SAULS 9TH GRADE HEAD COACH

Wrestling. Coach Sauls played baseball at Mars Hill College in western North Carolina and completed his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of West Georgia. Coach Sauls is entering his 3rd year at South. Coach Sauls serves as the small ball coordinator for the Spartan Program. Cody is a former professional bull rider and has the ability to hypnotize roosters - where he made an appearance on America’s Got Talent. Cody lives with his wife Chelsey and dog Murphy.

Coach Freeman is a graduate of South Paulding High School. He played all four years of baseball at South, con tinuing his career at Lawson State Community college for 2 years, then transferring to the University of Montevallo

DYLAN FREEMAN 7TH GRADE AND VARSITY ASSISTANT

for 3 years where he earned his degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition. Dylan is entering his 2nd year in the Spartan program and will serve as the varsity pitching coach and Pitching Coordinator for the entire Spartan pro gram. Dylan plays golf and chess in his spare time and served as a stunt double for Sean William Scott in American Pie.

Coach Welak is a graduate of Central Dauphin East High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He received his degree from Gannon University in Biology where he played 4 years of collegiate baseball. Coach Welak will be entering his 6th

BRIAN WELAK JV HEAD COACH

year at South where he serves as our strength and conditioning coach, outfield coach, and head Junior Varsity coach. Coach Welak’s JV team won the West Georgia JV League championship in 2023. Coach Welak also serves as South’s head fishing coach, and holds a state record in Pennsyl vania for the largest Northern Pike ever caught on Lake Wallenpaupack. He lives with his wife Tracy, son Kellan, and his dog Moonshine

Coach Brumbelow is entering his 3rd year as a coach with South Paulding. Coach Brumbelow will serve as the head freshman coach for the Spartan Program. He also serves as the head wrestling coach at South. He is a graduate

JOSEPH BRUMBELOW 9TH GRADE ASSISTANT

from Kennesaw State University, an educator with PCSD and currently lives in Paulding County with his wife Dae and their two children Joeby and Brinley. Joseph participates in golf cart racing in his spare time. He recent ly won an award at Mirror Lake Raceway in his first event.

&oach %rown is a graduate of 7hornton )ractional 6outh H.S. in Lansing, Illinois, and received electrical training in LaPorte, Indiana. Coach Brown served as the president of the South Paulding Diamond club and later joined the

SCOTT BROWN HEAD 8TH GRADE COACH

6Sartan coaching staƻ &oach %rown will Ee entering his th \ear with the Spartan program where he serves as the head 8th grade coach, and Jr. Spartan Coordinator. He will also serve as a 9th grade assistant. Coach Brown lives with his wife Shannon.

Mitch is a graduate of South Paulding High School. He played all 4 years at South and continued his collegiate career at Andrew College and Philander Smith University. Mitch is attending Kennesaw State University, pursuing a

MITCH BROWN ASST. 9TH GRADE COACH

degree in Business and Construction management. Mitch is entering his 3rd year in the Spartan program. He will serve as an assistant 9th grade coach, outfield instructor, and hitting coach for South.

Coach Lamar is a graduate of South Paulding High School. He played all 4 years at South and continued his colle giate career at Lawson State in Alabama. Coach Lamar is entering his 3rd year coaching at South Paulding. Coach

LUKE LAMAR ASSISTANT COACH

Lamar serves as a hitting instructor & outfield coach for the Junior Spar tan Program. Luke is an avid reader and plays golf in his spare time. He is ranked in the top 50 for left-handed golfers in Temple, Ga. and has recently opened his own yoga Studio.

Coach Lockridge is a graduate of South Paulding High School. Following his 4-year baseball career at South, he continued his education at Kennesaw State University, earning a degree in communication. He is in his 3rd year

RUSS LOCKRIDGE PITCHING COACH

coaching in the Spartan program. Coach Lockridge serves as the pitching coach for the Junior Spartan Program. In addition to coaching at South, Coach Lockridge also coaches’ football for the Mt. Paran Christian School feeder program. Russ lives with his wife Lacey and dog Bentley. Russ is famously known for his role in the hit Netflix series The Outer Banks. He is also ranked in the top 10 in NCAA Football - in his office, of 12 employees.

Coach Tittle is a graduate of Carbon Hill High School in Carbon Hill, Alabama. He received his undergraduate degree from Miles College, where he played baseball for 4 years. Coach Tittle has obtained many years of coach

CHAD TITTLE HEAD 7TH GRADE COACH

ing experience, at many different levels. He spent two years as a college assistant at Miles College before moving to the state of Georgia to begin his head coaching career. Coach Tittle was previously the head baseball coach at Paulding County and Hiram High School. Coach Tittle is entering his second season with the Junior Spartan program as the head 7th grade coach. He lives with his wife Angela, daughter Destiny, and son Jared.

Ben Moore teaches math at South Paulding High School. Ben attended LaGrange College where he played baseball for 4 years. He is currently in his 33rd year in education. He taught math and coached football and basketball at

BEN MOORE ASSISTANT COACH

South Paulding Middle School, taught math and coached football, basket ball, and baseball at Paulding County High School, and taught math and coached football and baseball at Hiram High School. He also taught math at East Paulding High School. He served as an administrator for seven years at Austin Middle School and Scoggins Middle School. He is married to Kristy Moore who serves as one of Paulding County’s Hospital/Homebound teachers. Ben and Kristy have 3 children: Ella is a senior cheerleader at Berry College and majoring in Art Education, Alison is a freshman softball player at Young Harris College and is majoring in Elementary Education, and Andy is a 7th grade baseball player at Austin Middle School.

Corey is a graduate of Hiram High School where he lettered all 4 years of high school and received the MVP award his junior and senior year. After graduation, he continued his playing career at Berry College. Coach Cottrell completed

COREY COTTRELL 6TH GRADE ASST. COACH

his degree in physical education at the University of West Georgia and is currently teaching at Austin Middle School. Coach Cottrell is entering his first year with the Spartan program where he serves as an 6th grade as sistant coach, infield instructor, and hitting instructor. Corey enjoys flying kites and duck hunting in his free time.

Logan is a graduate of South Paulding High School, and currently sits in the top 10 in stolen bases in a single sea son in the South baseball record books. Logan will be entering his second season with the Spartan program and serves as the head 6th grade coach. Logan enjoys baking pies and cheer ing for the Georgia Bulldogs in his spare time.

LOGAN RAY HEAD 6TH GRADE COACH

Josh is entering his first season with the Spartan program. He will serve as a 7th grade assistant coach, and outfield instructor for the feeder program. He is a graduate of Lith ia Springs High School and a 4-year starter for the varsity

JOSH SNOPEK 7TH GRADE ASST. COACH

baseball team. Josh likes to knit and do needlepoint when he is away from the ball field. He plans to appear on Shark Tank with a brand new knitting kit for all ages. Josh has 8 kids and lives with his wife in a shoe.

Shane attended South Paulding high school and graduated from East Paulding High School. He is entering his first season with the Spartan program. He will serve as an 6th grade assistant coach and catching instructor for

SHANE WATTS 6TH GRADE ASST. COACH

the feeder program. Shane is employed by Paulding County Schools, but his real passion is as a professional gamer. He is a leading twitch streamer for 2k basketball and Call of Duty, and currently has 1.2 million followers. Shane lives with is cat “Mickey” and loves to travel to cat parks around Georgia on the weekends.

Your love of the game is contagious and watching you play is so much fun. Although this chapter is closing you have a whole new one ready to be conquered. We all know once you set your mind on something, there is no stopping you. Stay focused and keep working towards your goals. We are so unbelievably proud of you B and can’t wait to see what your future holds! Love you always, Mom, Dad, Drew, Lauren and John

VARSITY

CARSON ADOMNIK #15 JAXON BAUM #1 LUKE BENNETT #71 BRAXTON CHANDLER #3 JAC COURSON #32 ZACH COVERT #13 NOAH CROWDIS #22 CARTER CRUMBLEY #14 CONNOR GATES #10 BRADEN GOOLSBY #28 LAYLON GREEN #7 TRE HOWARD #36 DAMIAN JONES #8 MASON LUCE #16 JACKSON MUSGROVE #9 KAINEN PAYTON #31 RYDER PORTER #6 TALYN SPENCER #18 MASON WHITAKER #5 JAKE WILKEY #23

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JAXON BAUM #1

LUKE BENNETT #71

CARSON ADOMNIK #15

ZACH COVERT #13

JAC COURSON #32

BRAXTON CHANDLER #3

CONNOR GATES #10

NOAH CROWDIS #22

BRADEN GOOLSBY #28

CARTER CRUMBLEY #14

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TRE HOWARD #36

LAYLON GREEN #7

DAMIAN JONES #8

MASON LUCE #16

KAINEN PAYTON #31

JACKSON MUSGROVE #9

JAKE WILKEY #23

RYDER PORTER #6

TALYN SPENCER #!8

MASON WHITAKER #5

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Keep Swinging, Alex! From the first time you picked up a bat to every inning you’ve played since, we've watched you grow not only as an athlete but as a person — with grit, heart, and passion that inspires us every game. Your love for baseball shines every time you step onto the field. Whether it's a play in the field, pitch from the mound or a hard-fought strikeout, you give it your all —and that’s what makes you a true player. We believe in your dreams, Alex. We see the future you're building with every pitch, every catch, every swing. The journey is just beginning, and we’ll be in the stands cheering you on every step of the way. Keep working hard, stay humble, and never lose that fire. The game loves you back. With pride and love, Mom & Dad Keep Swinging, Alex! From the first time you picked up a bat to every inning you’ve played since, we've watched you grow not only as an athlete but as a person — with grit, heart, and passion that inspires us every game. Your love for baseball shines every time you step onto the field. Whether it's a play in the field, pitch from the mound or a hard-fought strikeout, you give it your all —and that’s what makes you a true player. We believe in your dreams, Alex. We see the future you're building with every pitch, every catch, every swing. The journey is just beginning, and we’ll be in the stands cheering you on every step of the way. Keep working hard, stay humble, and never lose that fire. The game loves you back. With pride and love, Mom & Dad �

JUNIOR VARSITY

#1 BRYSON ARGO #3 ALEX THORNTON #4 CALEB FESSLER #6 BRAXTON CHANDLER #7 TYSON HAWKE #8 CARSON TWILLEY #10 LANDON BLAIR #11 HUNTER ASH #15 LUKE BENNETT #17 JAC COURSON #19 TREVON STAFFORD #20 SAM WHITE TRAVIS HANEY

JUNIOR VARSITY

JR. VARSITY SCHEDULE

JUNIOR VARSITY

#1 BRYSON ARGO

#4 CALEB FESSLER

#3 ALEX THORNTON

#7 TYSON HAWKE

#8 CARSON TWILLEY

#6 BRAXTON CHANDLER

#11 HUNTER ASH

#15 LUKE BENNETT

#10 LANDON BLAIR

TRAVIS HANEY

#20 SAM WHITE

#17 JAC COURSON

#19 TREVON STAFFORD

NINTH GRADE

#1 CALEB NOLES #2 HUNTER OGLESBY #3 PAXTON BAUM #4 WYATT MORGAN #5 BRANTLEE MCCOY #6 MICHAEL DUKES #7 IAN NOLAN #9 NOAH VAUGHN #10 CHASE DAVIS #11 MASON LUCE #12 NOAH CROWDIS #13 JARETT HULSEY #14 LAYLON GREEN #16 WYATT TEMPLE #18 ASHER WELLS #23 ELIJAH AILEY

NINTH GRADE

NINTH GRADE SCHEDULE

NINTH GRADE

#1 CALEB NOLES

#3 PAXTON BAUM

#4 WYATT MORGAN

#2 HUNTER OGLESBY

#7 IAN NOLAN

#9 NOAH VAUGHN

#6 MICHAEL DUKES

#5 BRANTLEE MCCOY

#11 MASON LUCE

#10 CHASE DAVIS

#13 JARETT HULSEY

#12 NOAH CROWDIS

#23 ELIJAH AILEY

#18 ASHER WELLS

#14 LAYLON GREEN

#16 WYATT TEMPLE

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2025 DIAMOND CLUB

PRESIDENT- STEVE LUCE

VICE PRESIDENT- JASON OLDHAM

SECRETARY- COURTNEY CROWDIS

TREASURER- JEANNA COVERT

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS- REABA SPENCER

CONCESSION- REABA SPENCER AND JEANNA COVERT

SENIOR REP- STEFANIE CRUMBLEY

JUNIOR REP- HEATHER MUSGROVE

SOPHOMORE REP- AIMEE ASH

FRESHMAN GRADE REP- JONI HULSEY

8TH GRADE REP- JAMIE PAGE

7TH GRADE REP- KRISTY MOORE

6TH GRADE REP- STEFANIE CRUMBLEY

TRIPLE PLAY SPORTS

EIGHTH GRADE

#1 LUKE WRIGHT #2 WYATT SHOEMAKER #3 BRYSON DUNGAN #4 JACOB LONG #5 NOAH PARKER #6 ALDAN FISHER #7 KOOPER DANIEL #8 ETHAN FAIRES #10 BRADEN LODGE #16 SAWYER BOHMAN #17 JACKSON PAGE #18 GARRETT MORRISON #19 EASTON IRLE #20 TANNER GALLUP #22 COLTON KEY

EIGHTH GRADE

EIGHTH GRADE SCHEDULE

EIGHTH GRADE

#4 JACOB LONG

#1 LUKE WRIGHT

#3 BRYSON DUNGAN

#2 WYATT SHOEMAKER

#5 NOAH PARKER

#8 ETHAN FAIRES

#6 ALDAN FISHER

#7 KOOPER DANIEL

#17 JACKSON PAGE

#10 BRADEN LODGE

#16 SAWYER BOHMAN

#18 GARRETT MORRISON

#22 COLTON KEY

#19 EASTON IRLE

#20 TANNER GALLUP

SEVENTH GRADE

#1 LANDON OLDHAM #4 CASEY MORRIS #5 RYLAN HEPPNER #6 SANTIAGO BANDA #7 ASHER WARREN #8 BB CROMER #9 BENTLEY SNOPEK #10 BRODY CHEEK #13 DIEGO BANDA #14 JACOB SIMMONS #21 LUKE TOLER #23 ANDY MOORE #24 JARED TITTLE

SEVENTH GRADE

SEVENTH GRADE SCHEDULE

SEVENTH GRADE

#4 CASEY MORRIS

#5 RYLAN HEPPNER

#1 LANDON OLDHAM

#6 SANTIAGO BANDA

#8 BB CROMER

#10 BRODY CHEEK

#7 ASHER WARREN

#9 BENTLEY SNOPEK

#13 DIEGO BANDA

#21 LUKE TOLER

#14 JACOB SIMMONS

#24 JARED TITTLE

#23 ANDY MOORE

SIXTH GRADE

#1 HARPER COTTRELL #2 MAXWELL CASEY #8 EASTON CRUMBLEY #9 MAJOR COFFEY #11 JOHN WILKES #13 AIDEN ROBINSON #14 BRENTLEE HOWARD #15 TY MOODY #16 BRODY DICKSON #17 WESTIN PARKER #18 MCKINLEY DUVALL #19 CASON BRUMFIELD #20 XANDER BRAGG

#21 AYDEN GLEN ASHER GARNATT

SIXTH GRADE

SIXTH GRADE SCHEDULE

SIXTH GRADE

#9 MAJOR COFFEY

#2 MAXWELL CASEY

#1 HARPER COTTRELL

#8 EASTON CRUMBLEY

#15 TY MOODY

#11 JOHN WILKES

#13 AIDEN ROBINSON

#14 BRENTLEE HOWARD

#16 BRODY DICKSON

#17 WESTIN PARKER

#18 MCKINLEY DUVALL

#19 CASON BRUMFIELD

ASHER GARNATT

#21 AYDEN GLEN

#20 XANDER BRAGG

SPARTAN AWARDS BASEBALL STATS

2024 SEASON REGION 5 AAAAAA 1ST TEAM ALL-REGION Kody Clancy Talyn Spencer Carson Adomnik REGION 5 AAAAAA 2ND TEAM ALL-REGION Ryder Porter Jake Wilkey Brannon Farmer Caden Folsom

REGION 5 AAAAAA ALL-REGION HONORABLE MENTION Jacob Cooper Region 5 AAAAAA Coach of the Year: Jay Sneddon Team MVP: Cole Brewer Pitcher of the Year: Tyler Chatham Offensive Player of the Year: Lawson Folds Defensive Player of the Year: Brendan Gates Spartan Award: Reece Freeman 2021 SEASON AAAAAA STATE PLAYOFFS REGION 5 AAAAAA 1ST TEAM ALL-REGION: Nick Akery

HONORABLE MENTION: Ethan James Ryan Bebout

Cole Brewer Kam Young Harrison Ratner Lawson Folds Jacob Cooper

2023 SEASON REGION 5 AAAAAA 1ST TEAM ALL-REGION

Logan Ervine Talyn Spencer Carson Taylor

REGION 5 AAAAAA 2ND TEAM ALL-REGION Tyler Chatham Justin England Brendan Gates Team MVP/Pitcher of the Year: Cole Brewer Offensive Player of the Year: Nick Akery Defensive Player of the Year: Brendan Gates Spartan Award: Lawson Folds

REGION 5 AAAAAA 2ND TEAM ALL-REGION Kody Clancy Brannon Farmer

Caden Folsom Wyatt Holladay Harrison Ratner Team MVP: Harrison Ratner Pitcher of the Year: Logan Ervine

2020 SEASON CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19

Offensive Player of the Year: Carson Taylor Defensive Player of the Year: Austin Gurley Spartan Award: Austin Jetmore 2022 SEASON REGION 5 AAAAAA CHAMPIONS 28 WINS - SINGLE SEASON SCHOOL RECORD AAAAAA STATE PLAYOFFS ELITE 8 REGION 5 AAAAAA 1ST TEAM ALL-REGION:

2019 SEASON AAAAAA STATE PLAYOFFS SWEET 16 26 WINS - SINGLE SEASON SCHOOL RECORD

All-State 1st Team - Bret Adkins All-State 2nd Team - Tyler Clayton

Region 5 6A Coach of the Year - Jay Sneddon Region 5 6A Player of the Year - Bret Adkins Region 5 6A Pitcher of the Year - Tyler Clayton Region 5 6A 1st Team All Region - Landon Powell Region 5 6A 2nd Team All Region - Cody Rymer Region 5 6A HM All Region - Cole Hutchinson, Devin Callihan, Justin England Team MVP/Pitcher of the Year - Tyler Clayton

Tyler Chatham Lawson Folds Harrison Ratner Kody Clancy Ethan Meadows Brendan Gates

REGION 5 AAAAAA 2ND TEAM ALL-REGION: Austin Gurley

SPARTAN AWARDS BASEBALL STATS

Offensive Player of the Year Ͳ ret Adkins Defensive Player of the Year - Cody Rymer Spartan Award - Chris Longazel Spartan Scholarship - Chris Longazel

2018 SEASON AAAAAA STATE PLAYOFFS

Region 5 6A Player of the Year - Baley Coleman Region 5 6A 1st Team All Region - Luke Lamar

Region 5 6A 2nd Team All Region - Dylan Freeman; Keegan Vura Region 5 6A HM All Region - Bret Adkins; Tyler Clayton; Chris Longazel Team MVP - Baley Coleman

Offensive Player of the Year Ͳ Luke Lamar Defensive Player of the Year - Bret Adkins Pitcher of the Year - Dylan Freeman Spartan Award - Russ Lockridge Spartan Scholarship Award - Cameron Smith 2017 SEASON AAAAAA STATE PLAYOFFS Region 5 6A Pitcher of the Year - Trevor Higgs Region 5 6A 1st Team All Region Tanner Huckaby (IF) Bret Adkins (C) Michael Carter (OF)

Jake McTyre (OF) Trevor Higgs (P)

REGION 5 6A 2ND TEAM ALL REGION Baley Coleman (P) Paulding County Player of the Year - Trevor Higgs

HALL OF FAME

BALEY COLEMAN SPARTAN CLASS OF 2018

LADEAVON MATTHEWS SPARTAN CLASS OF 2013

JAMES MAXWELL SPARTAN CLASS OF 2013

MICHAEL CARTER SPARTAN CLASS OF 2017

CALEB BEAVERS SPARTAN CLASS OF 2014

DILLON GRAVES SPARTAN CLASS OF 2009

BASEBALL STATS

Spartan Baseball at the Next Level

Player

Year College

Ben Stell

2008 Shorter University

Caleb Crowe Ryne Elrod Andrew Fessler Patrick Fielder Zach Graves Cullen Hayes Bradley Mills Trenton Benson Derek Morris Cole Reynolds Marquise Vialet Doug Heath Albert Harless

2009 Austin Community College

2010 Gordon College

2010 Gordon College/Georgia State University

2010 Point University 2010 Gordon State College 2010 Reinhardt University 2010 Gordon State College

2011 West Georgia Technical College

Christian Ingleston 2011 Andrew College Jamie McKnight 2011

West Georgia Technical College/Georgia Gwinnett College

2011 Andrew College

West Georgia Technical College /Middle Georgia State University

2011

2011 University of West Georgia

2012 Berry College

Georgia Highlands College/Columbus State University Lawson State Community College/University of West Florida

2013

Ledeavon Matthews 2013

James Maxwell 2013 LaGrange College Stephen McCauley 2013 West Georgia Technical College Jared Benson 2014 Lawson State Community College Cody Cobb 2014 Toccoa Falls College Austin Driskell 2014 Wallace Community College Selma Michael Greene 2014 Berry College Justin Pendley 2014 Air Force Academy Ryan Brock 2015 West Georgia Technical College Austin Godfrey 2015 Georgia Highlands College C.J. (Carson) Copeland 2016 Stillman College Austin Brown 2017 Lawson State Community College Michael Carter 2017 Duke University (football)

Trevor Higgs Joey Roberts Finn Warlick

2017 Reinhardt University

2017 Bishop State

2017 West Georgia Technical College

Chase Wilkerson

2017 Wallace State

Ezra Brown

2018 Andrew College/University of West Georgia

Baley Coleman Dylan Freeman

2018 LaGrange College/Georgia State

Lawson State Community College/Montevallo University

2018

Luke Lamar Keegan Vura Bret Adkins Tyler Clayton Landon Powell Will Antunez Mitchell Brown Devin Callihan Cole Hutchenson Brenden Matthews Gaige King Austin Gurley Wyatt Holladay Austin Jetmore Harrison Ratner Austin Robinson Carson Taylor Justin England Jacob Cooper

2018 Lawson State Community College 2018 Emmanuel College 2019 College of Charleston 2019 Georgia Gwinnett 2020 Albany State University 2020 Andrew College 2020 Georgia Highlands 2020 Young Harris 2020 Andrew College 2022 Cleveland State 2022 West Virginia Tech 2023 East Georgia State 2023 Berry College 2023 Colorado Mesa 2023 Young Harris College 2023 Shorter University 2024 U.S. Naval Academy 2023 Truett McConnell University 2024 Jacksonville State University 2024 Kennesaw State University 2024 Southeastern Arkansas 2019 Snead State 2021 ABAC

Kody Clancy Ethan James

Nolan McKinstry Maddox Sommers

South Paulding Spartan Baseball Record Book Batting Average (min. 50 AB) Player Year Number Michael Carter 2016 .537 James Maxwell 2013 .489 Bret Adkins 2019 .457 Ryan Brock 2015 .446 Michael Carter 2017 .442 Zach Drewel 2007 .438 Baley Coleman 2018 .431 Justin Pendley 2014 .420 Ryne Elrod 2010 .415 Lawson Folds 2022 .409 Jared Benson 2013 .408 Cody Cobb 2014 .407 Luke Lamar 2017 .407 James McKnight 2011 .405 Cole Brewer 2022 .404 LaDeavon Matthews 2013 .398 Luke Lamar 2018 .398 James McKnight 2010 .396 Marquise Vialet 2011 .394 Austin Godfrey 2015 .391

At – Bats

Player

Year Number

Lawson Folds Harrison Ratner Keegan Vura Marquise Vialet Ethan Meadows Brandon Black Jared Benson Luke Lamar Lawson Folds Kody Clancy Christian Ingleston Michael Carter

2022 2022 2018 2010 2022 2010 2013 2018 2021 2022 2010 2017 2010 2011 2017 2017 2013 2013 2022 2013 2019 2022 2019 2010 2010

110 109 104 100

99 98 98 96 96 96 95 95 94 94 94 44 43 40 40 39 37 35 34 33 32

Ryne Elrod

Marquise Vialet Austin Brown

Runs Scored

Player

Year Number

Michael Carter Jared Benson Caleb Beavers Ethan Meadows Mitch Brown Trey Barker Cody Rymer Ryne Elrod Brandon Black LeDeavon Matthews

Hits

Player

Year Number

Lawson Folds James Maxwell Michael Carter Harrison Ratner Jared Benson Brandon Black Cole Brewer Marquise Vialet Michael Carter Ethan Meadows Bret Adkins Ryne Elrod

2022 2013 2019 2017 2022 2013 2010 2010 2022 2011 2016 2022 2011 2013 2017 2019 2007 2009 2010 2011 2019 2022 2011 2013 2017 2022

45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 38 37 36 36 35 35 35 17 12 12 12 12 12 11 10 10 10 10

Alex Cannon

LeDeavon Matthews Tanner Huckaby

Doubles

Player

Year Number

Bret Adkins Zach Drewel

Marquise Vialet Marquise Vialet Marquise Vialet Landon Powell Christian Ingleston James Maxwell Tanner Huckaby Cole Brewer

Lawson Folds

Triples

Player

Year Number

Landon Powell Justin Anderson Ryne Elrod Eddie Kincaid Michael Carter Jake McTyre Austin Gurley Brandon Black Brandon Black Doug Heath James Maxwell Alex Cannon Cody Cobb Alex Cannon Jared Benson Ryne Elrod Marquise Vialet James McKnight Christian Ingleston Marquise Vialet James McKnight Player

2019 2007 2010 2012 2017 2017 2022 2009 2010 2012 2013 2012 2014 2011 2013 2010 2010 2010 2010 2011 2011 2012 2016 2022

4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 8 8 6 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4

Home Runs

Year Number

Doug Heath Ryan Brock Kody Clancy

RBI’s

Player

Year Number

Jared Benson Bret Adkins Lawson Folds Marquise Vialet James Maxwell

2013 2019 2022 2011 2013 2014 2022 2010 2011 2017 2019 2017 2024 2019 2022 2017 2019 2018 2023 2018 2019 2019 2021 2021

36 36 35 34 34 34 32 31 31 31 31 26 23 21 17 16 16 15 14 13 13 13 13 13

Cody Cobb Cole Brewer Ryne Elrod Alex Cannon Jake McTyre

Stolen Bases

Player

Year Number

Cody Rymer Michael Carter Brannon Farmer Cole Hutchenson Ethan Meadows

Jake McTyre A.J. Carruth Luke Lamar

Harrison Ratner

Logan Ray

Mitch Brown Tyler Clayton Nick Akery Brendan Gates

Sac’s

Player

Year Number

Lawson Folds Derek Morris

2022 2011 2015 2019 2024 2011 2012 2012 2013 2014 2014 2016 2018 2019 2024 2015 2018 2019 2022 2024 2024 2014 2017 2022

5 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Chase Wilkerson Chris Longazel Brannon Farmer Austin Roberts Tyler Brewer Doug Heath Austin Driskell Austin Driskell Cody Cobb C.J. Copeland Chris Longazel

Walks

Player

Year Number

Mitch Brown Talyn Spencer Austin Godfrey Chris Longazel Cody Rymer Ethan Meadows

28 28 23 23 22 22 22 22 21 21 21

Kody Clancy Jake Wilkey

Blaine Patterson Chase Wilkerson

Cole Brewer

Hit By Pitch

Player

Year Number

Chris Longazel Jacob Cooper Chris Longazel Cole Hutchenson Parker Wooten

2019 2022 2018 2019 2019 2022 2020 2017 2017 2021 2022

14 13 12 12 12

Lawson Folds

8 7 6 6 6 6

Cole Hutchenson Michael Carter

Justin Reily Nick Akery Kody Clancy

Fewest Strikeouts (min. 60 AB)

Player

Year Number

Luke Lamar

2017 2016 2021 2022 2016 2017 2018 2022 2022 2024

5 (96) 6 (67) 6 (96) 6 (82) 7 (73) 8 (94) 8 (72)

Michael Carter Lawson Folds Tyler Chatham Austin Brown Baley Coleman Harrison Ratner Lawson Folds Bret Adkins

8 (109) 9 (110) 11 (85)

Jake Wilkey

On Base Percentage

Player

Year Number

Bret Adkins Mitch Brown Baley Coleman Luke Lamar Cole Brewer Nick Akery Brannon Farmer Ethan Meadows Chris Longazel Jacob Cooper Landon Powell Cole Hutchinson Cole Brewer Lawson Folds Harrison Ratner

2019 2019 2018 2018 2022 2021 2024 2022 2018 2022 2019 2019 2021 2022 2021

.527 .525 .517 .504 .500 .494 .493 .488 .487 .475 .471 .469 .469 .469 .468

PITCHING Games (appearances)

Player

Year Number

Cole Brewer

2022 2011 2018 2019 2019 2013 2015 2019 2021 2022 2022 2019 2022 2017 2011 2014 2016 2017 2019 2024

16 15 15 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 14 13 12 11 10 10 10 10 10 10

Trenton Benson Dylan Freeman Tyler Clayton Justin England Michael Greene Michael Hackle Devin Callihan Cole Brewer Tyler Chatham Cole Brewer Tyler Clayton Tyler Chatham Trevor Higgs Marquise Vialet Michael Greene Baley Coleman Devin Callihan Caden Folsom Justin Reily Player

Games Started

Year Number

Wins

Player

Year Number

Cole Brewer Tyler Clayton Trevor Higgs Tyler Chatham Justin England Carson Adomnik Bradley Mills Albert Harless Michael Greene Baley Coleman Devin Callihan Caden Folsom Dylan Freeman Cody Hunt Trevor Higgs Finn Warlick Cole Brewer Kody Clancy Marquise Vialet Marquise Vialet Justin Spense Eddie Kincaid Michael Hackle Trevor Higgs Cody Hunt Ryan Long Player

2022 2019 2017 2022 2021 2024 2010 2013 2014 2017 2019 2023 2018 2009 2016 2017 2021 2022 2009 2010 2010 2010 2011 2014 2015 2015

11

9 8 8 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Saves

Year Number

Innings Pitched

Player

Year Number

Cole Brewer Tyler Clayton Tyler Chatham Cole Brewer Michael Greene Trevor Higgs Marquise Vialet Dylan Freeman Bradley Mills Baley Coleman Devin Callihan Baley Coleman Trevor Higgs Austin Godfrey Kody Clancy James McKnight Cole Brewer Tyler Clayton Justin England Bailey Coleman Tyler Chatham Carson Adomnik Player

2022 2019 2022 2021 2013 2017 2011 2018 2010 2017 2019 2018 2017 2015 2022 2011 2021 2019 2019 2016 2021 2024 2014 2022

72.0 64.0 62.0 58.0 54.0 53.0 52.1 51.0 49.1 48.0 48.0 0.80 0.92 1.10 1.29 1.33 1.44 1.53 1.54 1.75 1.76 2.00 2.01 2.04

ERA (minimum 20 IP)

Year Number

Ryan Brock Cole Brewer

Strikeouts

Player

Year Number

Tyler Clayton Trevor Higgs Cole Brewer Marquise Vialet Carson Adomnik Cole Brewer Colby Smith Dylan Freeman Austin Godfrey Tyler Chatham Justin England Justin England Tyler Brewer Caden Folsom Baley Coleman Justin Pendley Baley Coleman Austin Gurley Andrew Fessler Carson Adomnik Player

2019 2017 2022 2011 2024 2021 2009 2018 2015 2022 2019 2021 2012 2023 2016 2014 2018 2022 2009 2024

95 93 89 74 73 70 68 66 64 58

Fewest Walks (minimum 30 IP)

Year Number

8

12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19

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