Several Baldwin County athletes were named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association baseball and softball All-State teams this week.

In softball, two Fairhope Lady Pirates and two Gulf Shores Lady Dolphins made the 6A and 5A teams.

In Class 6A, sophomore outfielder Megan Dowdy, who hit .521 for Fairhope during the Lady Pirates’ remarkable run to the Elite 8 state tournament, made the team. Junior pitcher Farish Beard also made 6A All-State honorable mention.

In 5A, Gulf Shores senior pitcher/infielder Kay Kay Grocholl, a Pensacola Junior College signee, made the All-State team as a designated hitter. Gulf Shores senior catcher Ally Dicks made honorable mention as a utility player.

In baseball, Fairhope’s Daryl Norris took home several honors. Norris was named “Mr. Baseball” as well as the 6A MVP and “Hitter of the Year.”

Norris’ teammates Evan East (catcher) and Garrett Pitts (short stop) also made the 6A All-State team.

Baldwin County sophomore Jordan Ebert made All-State as an outfielder.

Daphne’s Brandon Peterson made the 6A honorable mention team as a pitcher.

In 5A, Spanish Fort senior Patrick McGavin was named MVP and made the Super 10 team. McGavin was also named 5A’s “Hitter of the Year” and made the All-State team as a first baseman. His Toro teammate Rocky McCord made All-State as a utility player.

Gulf Shores senior Collin Blankenship, a South Alabama signee, made honorable mention.