SPRING 26 BASEBALL NEWS
My name is Amber, and I am a homeschool mom of three with a deep passion for youth athletics, leadership, and community within homeschool sports. Over the years, I have had the privilege of being actively involved in conference athletics through support roles, communication, team involvement, and creative media design.
Being part of the MSAHA conference has meant far more than simply competition on the field. It represents fellowship, growth, accountability, and opportunities for student-athletes to develop both athletically and spiritually. One of the greatest blessings of homeschool athletics is watching athletes grow not only in skill, but also in confidence, discipline, teamwork, and Christlike character.
AROUND THE CONFERENCE
Upcoming Events & Opportunities
Saturday, May 16th at 10AM - MSAHA All-Conference teams will go head to head in an exciting exhibition-style All-Star Game, held in Laurel at Wooten Legion Field, 1315 West Drive, Laurel, MS.
Teams are currently preparing for summer workouts, conditioning programs, and fall scheduling.
Coaches are encouraged to submit upcoming camp dates and training opportunities for inclusion in future newsletters.
Conference Highlights
This season showcased incredible determination and sportsmanship across the conference. Several athletes earned All-Conference recognition and demonstrated outstanding leadership both on and off the field.
Programs throughout the conference continue to grow competitively while maintaining the values that make homeschool athletics unique.
Athlete Recognition
We want to celebrate athletes pursuing collegiate opportunities and scholarship offers. Coaches and families are encouraged to submit:
Collegiate signings
Scholarship announcements
Academic honors
Community service accomplishments
Congratulations to the following MSAHA 2026 Baseball Seniors:
Mack Hutson, Hattiesburg Forerunners—Golf Scholarship, Jones College
Photo credit: Charlie Cotton Photography, Hattiesburg Forerunners Alumni
Genesis Nixon, Laurel Knighthawks—Band Scholarship, Jones College
These achievements deserve to be highlighted and celebrated throughout the MSAHA community.
PLAYER SPOTLIGHT
MSAHA 2026 All-Conference Teams
This season’s All-Conference selections represent some of the top athletes across the MSAHA conference. These players demonstrated outstanding athletic performance, leadership, sportsmanship, and dedication throughout the season.
1st Team:
Meridian Flyers: Blake Bredow (Senior), Cody Seale, Blake Logan (Senior)
Jackson Victors: Peyton Chunn (Senior), Carter Kimbrell, Eli Jones (Senior)
Coastal Wildcats: Sam Murphy, Chase Cagna, Noah Myers (Senior)
Hattiesburg Forerunners: Myles Magee, Alex Sinclair, Jack Thomas (Senior)
Laurel Knighthawks: Caleb Smith, Brantlee Anderson, Brock Anderson (Senior)
PCA Paladins: Brandon Solomon, Layne O’Keefe, Paul Labit
2nd Team:
Meridian Flyers: Carson Smith, Cade Seale
Jackson Victors: Jack Johnson, Trace Hairston
Coastal Wildcats: Fisher Page, John Mark Murphy
Hattiesburg Forerunners: Mack Hudson (Senior), Daniel Tapp
Laurel Knighthawks: Tyler Mcree (Senior), Caleb Sheffield PCA Paladins: Jackson Crump (Senior), Keith Scalco
Congratulations to every athlete selected for this year’s All-Conference honors. Your hard work and commitment throughout the season have not gone unnoticed.
MSAHA 2026 STATE CHAMPIONS
Celebrating a season of hard work, determination, and championship-level play.
Congratulations to this season’s champions, the Hattiesburg Forerunners, and their head coach, Matt McHan.
Photo credit: Steven C. Phelps Sports Media, Hattiesburg Forerunners
Thank you to the coaches, athletic directors, parents, volunteers, and athletes who continue investing in homeschool athletics across our conference. Your dedication helps create opportunities and memories that will last far beyond the final score.
Please feel free to reach out to me via email amlightsey.knighthawks@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
God bless you all! I am already looking forward to another exciting season of MSAHA baseball!
