Michael Bankston, Sr.,
J.Z. George
Why he’s here: Bankston had a standout season for the Jaguars where he hit .375 ad had two home runs, four doubles, 27 RBIs and 21 runs scored. On the mound, Bankston had 42 strikeouts and was an all-region selection for the Jaguars.
Blake Cooper, Sr.,
Winona Christian
Why he’s here: After being an all-star in football, Cooper was also named an MAIS all-star in baseball as well. Cooper led the area in hitting with a .501 batting average with 27 RBIs and 14 stolen bases. On the mound, Cooper was 4-0 with a 2.12 ERA.
Hayden Self, Sr.,
Winona Christian
Why he’s here: Self moved to the infield after being a catcher for the Star. Self, who was also an MAIS all-star in football, had a .302 batting average while starting at first base. He also scored 20 runs and had 13 RBIs and 13 stolen bases.
Lofton Holly, Soph.,
Carroll Academy
Why he’s here: While the Rebels were busy scoring runs, Holly had a standout season at the plate with a .368 batting average. Holly also scored 39 runs and had 25 RBIs and had an on-base percentage of .506.
Aidan Eldridge, Sr., Winona
Why he’s here: Eldridge saw plenty of time on the mound and in the outfield. At the plate, Eldridge had a .340 batting average and had a .523 on-base percentage. Eldridge scored 23 runs and had 16 RBIs.
Drew Davis, Jr,
Winona Christian
Why he’s here: Davis was a solid outfield for the Stars this season and was second on the team with a .364 batting average.
Tyler Brooks, Fresh,
Carroll Academy
Why he’s here: Brooks had a breakout season for the Rebels where he posted a .362 batting average and a .537 on-base percentage. Brooks scored 24 runs and had 12 RBIs.
Dalton Wiggins, Sr.,
Winona Christian
Why he’s here: Wiggins was another two-sport standout for the Stars and was an MAIS all-star in football. Wiggins had a .313 batting average and scored 26 runs and had 18 stolen bases.
Maddox Carpenter, Soph., Carroll Academy
Why he’s here: Carpenter also had a standout season for the Rebels and he hit .389 on the season and had a .500 on-base average. He led the team with 31 runs scored and had 28 RBIs.
Griffin Faulkner, Jr., Winona
Why he’s here: Faulkner had an excellent season for the Tigers as he hit .383 and had a .563 on-base percentage. Faulkner also had 21 RBIs and scored 13 runs.
Dalton Ferguson, Sr., Winona
Why he’s here: Ferguson was a standout both at the plate and on the mound for the Tigers. Ferguson hit .481 and had a .560 on-base percentage with 21 RBIs and 21 runs scored. On the mound, Ferguson pitched 43 innings and had 88 strikeouts while opponents hit .131.
Braxton York, Sr.,
Carroll Academy
Why he’s here: York had a standout season for the Rebels both on the mound and at the plate. At the plate, York had a .419 batting average, a .593 on-base percentage and a .613 slugging percentage. York scored 42 runs and had 17 RBIs. On the mound, York pitched 50 1/3 innings and posted a 5-2 record and had 72 strikeouts.
Jacob Myers, Jr., Winona
Why he’s here: Myers was an innings eater for the Tigers this season with 31 strikeouts in 41 innings of work. At the plate, Myers had a .387 batting average and a .548 on-base percentage with 18 runs scored and 16 RBIs.
Hunter Grantham, Sr., Carroll Academy
Why he’s here: Grantham was late to the party for the Rebels after a standout season in football and baseball for the Rebels. Grantham had a .344 batting average and scored 26 runs and had 24 RBIs.
Editor’s note: The 2021 All Crossroads Baseball Team was complied from coaches’ recommendations and stats from the season.
