On Monday, July 8, the City Council for the City of Pell City celebrated the Pell City 8U Rec All-Star Softball Team as the USA Softball World Series Champion and No. 1 ranked team in the nation. This marks the first time Pell City has won a world title in any of its athletics programs, according to Pell City Athletic Director Joey Morrow.
The City of Pell City celebrated its first World Championship for any City athletics program on Monday, July 8, in recognizing the 2024 Pell City 8U Softball team whose 21-0 record propelled them to No. 1 in the nation. The team and coaches are pictured with the Pell City Mayor, Council, and City Manager.
The undefeated 8U Pell City team dominated their competition on their way to a 2024 title and top ranking during the July 5-7, 2024 World Series played in Albertville. The team closed out the Series on Sunday against the No. 3-ranked Arab Knights by a score of 10-2 to claim the World Championship.
Pell City entered the World Series tournament as the top-ranked team in the state after earning the titles of District Champion, Area Champion, and State Champion. Including their World Series run, the team boasts a 21-0 record for the 2024 season.
The Pell City 8U Rec Allstar Softball Team coached by Dean Staples, Andrew Lee, Zane Calhoun, Kent Pierce, and Robert Barnes scored 287 runs during their four championship tournaments this summer while only giving up 88 runs.
The City of Pell City congratulates these coaches and players on their achievements.
- Sadie Whittington
- JaRainah Smoot-Hill
- Ava McCoy
- Letti Pierce
- Nora Hall
- Aspen McCloud
- Emma Barnes
- Ashlyn Jackson
- Adalynn Phillips
- Rayleigh Staples
- Ella-Kate Calhoun
- Londyn Turner
- Baylor Lane
- EllaJo Lee
- Dean Staples
- Andrew Lee
- Zane Calhoun
- Kent Pierce
- Robert Barnes
Photos from Facebook / Hollie Normal Hall