Most Valuable Player: Jordan Walters, Tallassee senior
Tallassee already knew it had a special team ready for this season but it did not hurt to see Walters elevate her game in the circle and at the plate. Walters finished with a .425 batting average and a 1.200 OPS while hitting two home runs and leading the Tigers with 21 RBIs. She continued her role as the team’s ace and finished with a 1.42 ERA in 39 1/3 innings.
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