FAIRHOPE, Alabama - Spanish Fort first-year head coach Brent Boyd led the Toros to a Class 5A runner-up finish and was honored for his efforts when the ASWA named him the 5A Coach of the Year.

Boyd coached the Toros to a 38-9 record and to their fourth straight Class 5A championship series.

Several of Boyd’s players were named to the Class 5A All-State team as well. A pair of Toro juniors, pitcher Jesse McCord and outfielder Rob Perteet, were selected to the All-State team. Sophomore second baseman Gunner Hendrix and junior short stop Will Luft were Honorable Mention selections.

FAIRHOPE, FOLEY PLAYERS PICKED IN 6A: In Class 6A Fairhope Pirates junior pitcher Corey Childress was an All-State first team selection. Fairhope senior short stop Hunter Ellenburg and senior outfielder Cole Wainright made the team as Honorable Mention picks.

Foley freshman pitcher and outfielder Brax Garrett was an Honorable Mention pick as a utility player.

BAYSIDE’S SLATER PICKED IN CLASS 3A: Bayside Academy junior Hunter Slater was an All-State first team selection in Class 3A as a DH.