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Grand Bay Today
By the People, for the People
Pascagoula Baseball Team Honors Teammate After Fatal ATV Crash
Community rallies around family of 16-year-old killed in Grand Bay accident
Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:10pm
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The Pascagoula High School baseball team pays tribute to their fallen teammate through a geometric, cubist-inspired illustration capturing the raw emotion and energy of the game.Grand Bay TodayThe Pascagoula High School baseball team is honoring their lost teammate, 16-year-old Braylyn Knowles, who tragically passed away in an ATV accident over the weekend in Grand Bay, Alabama. The community is coming together to support Braylyn's family, with the Pascagoula Dugout Club hosting fundraisers during the team's upcoming games to contribute to the family.
Why it matters
The loss of a young student-athlete is always deeply felt within a tight-knit community. Pascagoula High School's baseball team and the broader community are rallying to grieve the tragedy and provide support to Braylyn's family during this difficult time.
The details
According to the Mobile County Sheriff's Office, the ATV carrying multiple juveniles hit an embankment, causing the driver to overcorrect. The tire then struck a light pole, causing the ATV to flip and roll over. Braylyn was caught underneath the vehicle and later died from his injuries. The investigation is ongoing, but there is no indication of racing at the time of the accident.
- The accident happened over the weekend during a horse show in Grand Bay at a block party.
- The Pascagoula High School baseball team will take the field tonight to honor their lost teammate.
The players
Braylyn Knowles
A 16-year-old student and baseball player at Pascagoula High School who tragically passed away in an ATV accident.
Pascagoula Dugout Club
A local organization that is hosting fundraisers during the baseball team's upcoming games to support Braylyn's family.
Mobile County Sheriff's Office
The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal ATV accident that claimed Braylyn's life.
What’s next
The investigation into the ATV accident is ongoing by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office.
The takeaway
This tragic loss has deeply impacted the Pascagoula High School baseball team and community, who are now rallying to honor their teammate's memory and provide support to his family during this difficult time.

