Alexandria Wins Third Straight Calhoun County Softball Title

Valley Cubs earn new uniforms with championship victory over Oxford

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:12pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a high school softball game, with sharp geometric shapes in bright orange, navy blue, and white representing the players, field, and motion of the sport.Alexandria's third consecutive Calhoun County softball championship victory is celebrated through a cubist, geometric interpretation of the game's action and energy.Anniston Today

The No. 2 seed Alexandria Valley Cubs defeated top-seeded Oxford 11-8 to claim their third consecutive Calhoun County softball championship. Alexandria senior Charlee Parris, who designed the team's new smokeout gray uniforms as a reward for reaching the finals, hit a two-run home run to highlight a six-run second inning for the Valley Cubs.

Why it matters

Alexandria's victory extends their dominant run in the Calhoun County softball tournament, cementing their status as the team to beat in the region. The new uniforms, which were delayed by customs issues, represent a tangible reward for the team's consistent success and the players' design input.

The details

Alexandria (23-8) jumped out to a big lead with a six-run second inning, capped by Parris' two-run shot. Oxford (15-9), the tournament's top seed, had beaten Alexandria 8-7 earlier in the season but couldn't overcome the Valley Cubs' hot start. Alexandria pitcher Reece Carr earned the win, allowing five hits, two walks and one earned run with three strikeouts in five innings. Baylee Elston also homered for Alexandria, going 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI, while Jacee Brooks was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs.

  • The Calhoun County softball tournament finals were played on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Jacksonville State.
  • Alexandria reached the finals by going undefeated through the winners' bracket, earning the reward of debuting their new uniforms in the championship game.

The players

Charlee Parris

A senior at Alexandria High School who signed to play at Gadsden State Community College. Parris designed the new smokeout gray uniforms that the Valley Cubs wore for the first time in the county finals.

Brian Hess

The head coach of the Alexandria softball team, who promised his players new uniforms as a reward for reaching the county finals undefeated.

Reece Carr

The Alexandria pitcher who earned the win in the county finals, allowing five hits, two walks and one earned run with three strikeouts in five innings.

Baylee Elston

An Alexandria player who hit a home run and went 2-for-3 with two runs and an RBI in the county finals.

Jacee Brooks

An Alexandria player who went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBIs in the county finals.

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What they’re saying

“I'm very happy.”

— Charlee Parris, Alexandria senior

“They were hung up in customs because they come from overseas because of the war (with Iran). We just got them the other day.”

— Brian Hess, Alexandria head coach

What’s next

The Alexandria Valley Cubs will look to carry their momentum from the Calhoun County tournament into the state playoffs, where they will aim to make another deep run after winning the championship last year.

The takeaway

Alexandria's third straight Calhoun County softball title, earned while debuting new uniforms designed by a player, showcases the program's sustained excellence and the team's investment in their own identity and success.