Austin baseball continues hot start with wins over Lawrence County, Hatton

The Black Bears are now 6-1 on the season under second-year head coach Preston Potter.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Austin High School baseball team picked up two big wins on Tuesday, defeating Lawrence County 7-0 and Hatton 10-0. The Black Bears are now 6-1 on the season under second-year head coach Preston Potter.

Why it matters

Austin's strong start to the season is an encouraging sign for the program, which is looking to build on its success from last year under Coach Potter's leadership. The wins over Lawrence County and Hatton showcase the team's depth and talent across multiple players.

The details

Against Lawrence County, Paxton Branum homered and finished with three hits, three RBIs and two runs scored. In the win over Hatton, Riley Griggs drove in four runs on two hits, while Owen Prater pitched a five-inning no-hitter with 10 strikeouts.

  • The games were played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.
  • Austin will be back in action on Thursday, March 6, 2026 at Decatur.

The players

Preston Potter

The second-year head coach of the Austin High School baseball team.

Paxton Branum

An Austin High School baseball player who homered and finished with three hits, three RBIs and two runs scored in the win over Lawrence County.

Riley Griggs

An Austin High School baseball player who drove in four runs on two hits in the win over Hatton.

Owen Prater

An Austin High School baseball player who pitched a five-inning no-hitter with 10 strikeouts in the win over Hatton.

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What’s next

Austin will be back in action on Thursday, March 6, 2026 when they take on Decatur.

The takeaway

Austin's strong start to the season under Coach Potter's leadership is an encouraging sign for the program, showcasing the team's depth and talent across multiple players.