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The finest high school baseball and softball players in Carter County will be honored during a special All-County Awards Banquet on May 31 at 12:30 p.m. at Milligan University, celebrating their outstanding performances during the 2025 season. Coaches, players, families and community leaders will gather to recognize the best of the best in a tradition that continues to grow in significance for local athletics.

This year’s event will also spotlight the Coaches of the Year:

Baseball Coach of the Year: Mike Corn, Elizabethton
Softball Coaches of the Year: Ken Hardin, Elizabethton, and Corie Schuettler, Cloudland

Both Corn and Schuettler led their teams with strong leadership and a commitment to excellence, while Hardin’s Lady Cyclones continued their tradition of dominance on the diamond.

 2025 Softball All-County Selections
Player of the Year: Sadie Williams, Elizabethton

Williams was a consistent force at the plate and in the field, leading the Lady Cyclones with her poise, power and leadership. Her performance this season made her the clear choice for Player of the Year honors.

Elizabethton
Sadie Williams
Lilly McDuffie
Adrian Heading

Happy Valley
Trinity Bowers
Tierra Hamm-Conner
Natalie Cole

Cloudland
Layken Blair
Regan Blair
Eowyn McCoury

Hampton
Briley Davis
Hannah Smith
Malaeh Scalf

Unaka
Katlyn Dugger
Kimberly Proffitt
Molly Buckles

2025 Baseball All-County Selections

Elizabethton
Rhett Slagle
JD Hooks
Brycen Rowland

Unaka
Robert Humphrey
Rylan Crabtree

Hampton
Jayden Kuhn
Eli Henson
Gabe Lyons

Happy Valley
Drew Blevins
Grady Goulds
Lane Parker

Cloudland
Walker Gouge
Cam Peppers

The All-County teams reflect the dedication, talent and heart of Carter County’s student-athletes. Their contributions to their schools and communities go well beyond the stats — they represent the pride of East Tennessee sports.

The May 31 banquet will include special remarks from local dignitaries, recognition of each athlete and a celebration of the coaches who make these achievements possible. It promises to be a memorable day for these young athletes and their families.