The Alabama Sports Writers Association named Hoover’s Will Adams Mr. Baseball and Hewitt-Trussville’s Cory Goguts Miss Softball during Sunday’s annual banquet.The ASWA also presented Whitesburg Christian’s Lillie Meeks with the Jimmy Smothers Courage Award.Adams is the first Hoover player to win the state’s top baseball award. He was also recently named the Gatorade Alabama Player of the Year after hitting .489 for the Bucs with 13 homers, 52 RBIs and 37 runs scored. On the mound, the left-hander was 4-2 with a 2.33 ERA and 55 strikeouts in just 36 innings pitched.LSU signee Adams was named Class 7A Player of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and leads the Super All-State team, featuring the 10 best players in the state regardless of classification, grade or position.Goguts helped Hewitt-Trussville win the Class 7A softball title, it’s fourth in the past six seasons, and the Ole Miss signee was also recently named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year.Goguts batted .618 with a 2.140 OPS for the Huskies this season, belting a state-best 29 home runs with 91 RBIs, 14 doubles, 11 triples and 109 runs scored, tied for tops in the state.She is the second Miss Softball from Hewitt-Trussville, Kenleigh Cahalan named the top softball player in 2022.Goguts was selected ASWA Class 7A Player of the Year and heads the Super All-State team.Will Adams is the first athlete from Hoover High School to be named Alabama's Mr. Baseball by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. | Christopher Walsh/Alabama Crimson Tide On SIASWA Super All-State Baseball Mr. Baseball: Will Adams, HooverAsher Doepel, HartselleJace Riggan, Hewitt-TrussvilleHunter Elmore, American ChristianEvan Malone, NorthridgeGarrett Reid, DeshlerKamrin Jenkins, Bob JonesGavin Lang, CollinsvilleBrodie Johnson, Westbrook ChristianJonah Inman, CullmanASWA Mr. Baseball Winners2026: Will Adams, Hoover2025: Steele Hall, Hewitt-Trussville2024: Braden Booth, Bob Jones2023: Hayes Harrison, Oxford2022: Riley Quick, Hewitt-Trussville2021: Maddux Bruns, UMS-Wright2020: No winner (COVID-19 Pandemic)2019: Gunnar Henderson, Morgan Academy2018: Jeremiah Jackson, St. Luke’s2017: Tanner Burns, Decatur2016: Owen Lovell, Cullman2015: Brax Garrett, Florence2014: Cody Reed, Ardmore2013: Keegan Thompson, Cullman2012: Mikey White, Spain Park2011: Daniel Koger, Huntsville2010: Daryl Norris, Fairhope2009: Luke Bole, Hartselle2008: Tyler Stovall, Hokes Bluff2007: John David Smelser, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa2006: Del Howell, American Christian2005: Colby Rasmus, Russell County2004: Pat White, Daphne2003: Joe Doan, Baker2002: Allen Ponder, Lee-Scott2001: Eric West, Southside-Gadsden2000: Wade Miller, G.W. Long1999: Matthew Maniscalco, OxfordCorey Goguts of Hewitt-Trussville was named 2026 Miss Softball by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. | Christopher Walsh/Alabama Crimson Tide On SIASWA Super All-State Softball Miss Softball: Corey Goguts, Hewitt-TrussvilleKatie King, Orange BeachMyleigh Dobbins, SaralandEmily Needham, Saint JamesMK McMullan, Orange BeachMcKinley McCaghren, Lawrence CountyKate Flanagan, Vestavia HillsArden Breedlove, AustinBraylynn Pope, HackleburgMakayli Davis, Colbert CountyASWA Miss Softball Winners2026: Corey Goguts, Hewitt-Trussville2025: Ambrey Taylor, Curry2024: Vic Moten, Daphne2023: Ryley Harrison, Fairhope2022: Kenleigh Cahalan, Hewitt-Trussville2021: Annabelle Widra, Spain Park2020: No award because of COVID-19 Pandemic2019: Libby Baker, G.W. Long2018: Leanna Johnson, Brantley2017: Annie Willis, Westminster Christian2016: Ashlee Swindle, Curry2015: Lacey Sumerlin, Baker2014: Madi Moore, Winfield2013: Kasey Cooper, Dothan2012: Haylie McCleney, Mortimer Jordan2011: Shelby Holley, Pisgah2010: Leigh Streetman, Hueytown2009: Hilary Phillips, Ider2008: Lindsey Dunlap, Hueytown2007: Whitney Larsen, Vestavia Hills2006: Anna Thompson, Grissom2005: Tara Donaldson, Baker2004: Anna Thompson, Grissom2003: Holly Currie, PisgahJimmy Smothers Courage Award Winners 2026: Lillie Meeks, Whitesburg Christian (Cross country and track)2025: Sid Hobbs, Fruitdale (Baseball)2024: Yancey Young, Sumiton Christian (Baseball)2023: Alex Haddock-Thomas, Deshler (Baseball)2022: Jada Roberts, Pike Road (Basketball, soccer)2021: Emma Dempsey, Belgreen (Softball, basketball, volleyball)2020: Isaiah Causey, Prattville (Football)2019: Scott McAlpine, Haleyville (Football, baseball)2018: Anna Bryant, Pleasant Valley (Volleyball)2017: Ethan Hearn, Mobile Christian (Baseball, Football)2016: Alex Wilcox, Brantley (Softball) Videos of the awards presentations will be added Monday. Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral is the online home for the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow