Region AA Players of the Year, AA Region Team

Pike County High School had two soccer players named as GHSA Region AA Player of the Year, including Carter York and Kennedy Hawkins.

Lady Pirates soccer players who made the AA All Region Girls Soccer First Team include Jacey Fillingim, Kennedy Greer, Kennedy Hawkins, Piper Jones, Sophie Moss, Morgan Wakeman and Mayson Wood.

Players who made AA All Region Second Team include Valeria Aguilar, Julianna Brown, Janna Collins, Laycee Eubanks and Carington Shaw. Several athletes earned AA All Region Honorable Mention, including Jacqueline Aguilar, JoLee Bowlden, Sawyer Ann Clepper, Dixie LaCount, Madeline Smith and Abigail Strange.

The Lady Pirates absolutely dominated the 2026 season as they outscored opponents 144 to 13 and ended the season as GHSA State Champions with a five-week win streak. They also had an undefeated region record of 10-0 and an overall record of 20-3.

Pirates soccer players who made the AA All Region Boys Soccer First Team include Kole Baldwin, Jack Hammond, Reid Huffstetler, Grayson Jones and Carter York. Players who made AA All Region Second Team include Colin Bland, Gray Cook, Legend Goddin, Max McBrayer and Colton Miller. Ike Bruce earned Honorable Mention.

The Pirates dominated competition as they outscored opponents 73-18 and were 9-1 in the region with a 16-6 overall record. They fought to Penalty Kicks against several tough teams to pick up thrilling wins but fell in the Final Four to Pierce County. The team was the first soccer team from Pike County High School to make it to the Final Four of GHSA State Playoffs.