Fresh off its first region title in 10 years, Lakeview Academy also garnered plenty of hardware as the Region 8-A All-Region team and awards were announced Tuesday.
The Lions finished the regular season at 19-4 overall and completed region play with a perfect 10-0 record to capture its first title since 2009.
Longtime coach Deuce Roark was named Coach of the Year while junior Andrew Estes was named Player of the Year for his work at the plate and on the mound.
The team and awards were voted on by region coaches.
REGION 8-A ALL-REGION TEAM
Coach of the Year: Deuce Roark, Lakeview Academy
Player of the Year: Andrew Estes, Lakeview Academy
Pitcher of the Year: Thomas Ross, Prince Avenue Christian
Offensive Player of the Year: Ladd Fortson, Athens Christian
1st Team Pitcher:
Holden Cooper, Lakeview Academy
Mason Ashby, Hebron Christian
Eli Smith, Athens Christian
Koby Dunn, George Walton Academy
Ben Jordan, Providence Christian
2nd Team Pitcher:
Cole Edwards, Providence Christian
Bryson Seay, Prince Avenue Christian
Tucker Maloch, Commerce
Simon Graf, Providence Christian
James Cabaniss, Athens Christian
1st Team Infield:
Omar Daniels, George Walton Academy
Colby Rogers, Commerce
Ben Pethel, Athens Christian
Tyler Martin, Riverside Military
Wyatt England, Athens Academy
Davis Ridings, Prince Avenue Christian
2nd Team Infield:
Palmer Bush, Athens Academy
Ian Echols, Lakeview Academy
Chandler Martin, Commerce
Charlie Kahlstorf, Athens Academy
Maddux Seagraves, Athens Christian
1st Team Catcher:
Sam Stewart, Lakeview Academy
Chathan Clouarte, Tallulah Falls
2nd Team Catcher:
Andrew Griffith, Towns County
Jake Gray, George Walton Academy
Thomas Headley, Hebron Christian
1st Team Outfield:
Keegan Tranum, Providence Christian
Max Bennett, Hebron Christian
Caleb Williams, Athens Christian
Noah Coleman, George Walton Academy
2nd Team Outfield:
Jordan Thomas, Lakeview Academy
Dawson Brown, Riverside Military
Evan Davis, Commerce
Jake Whitten, George Walton Academy
1st Team Utility Player:
KJ Millwood, Lakeview Academy
Crawford Hansard, Providence Christian
2nd Team Utility Player:
Murphy Healen, Prince Avenue Christian
1st Team DH:
Kody Mintz, Commerce
2nd Team DH:
John Ferguson, Athens Academy
Honorable Mention:
Campbell Melson, Lakeview Academy
Skyler Thellman, Lakeview Academy
Parker Allen, Lakeview Academy
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