DECATUR DAILY ALL AREA 1A-4A TEAM RELEASED

Elkmont’s Zac Standridge is The Daily’s Class 1A-4A baseball coach of the year. He led the Red Devils to the program’s first Class 3A quarterfinal appearance.

Jackson Cook was listed as one of the two utility players (a utility player is one who can play several positions well) recognized on the All Area team. Hit .345 with 34 RBIs. He also was the Red Devils’ pitching ace.

Jackson is the son of Scott & Christie Cook and the brother of Anna Grace.  He has played basketball for 4 years and baseball for 6.  Jackson is a pitcher, third baseman and short stop.  He is a member of First Baptist Church in Athens.  Jackson will be attending Jacksonville State University this fall to become a nurse practitioner.

HONORABLE MENTION:

 Brady Garris

Brady is the son of Garth & Allison Garris.  He is a member of Locks Cross Roads Church of Christ.  Brady has played basketball for 6 years and baseball for 6 years for EHS.  Brady is our starting catcher. He will be attending the University of Alabama in the fall majoring in Management Information Systems.

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