Hueytown Softball Standout Sets Alabama High School Record with 12 RBIs

Jenna Melton's 3 home runs and 12 RBIs power Hueytown to 23-13 win over Corner High School.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Hueytown High School softball player Jenna Melton set an Alabama High School Athletic Association record with 12 RBIs in a single game, including a grand slam home run, to lead her team to a 23-13 victory over Corner High School. Melton, a sophomore, went 4-for-4 at the plate with 3 home runs and 2 walks, reaching base in all 6 of her plate appearances.

Why it matters

Jenna Melton's record-breaking performance highlights the rising talent in Alabama high school softball, as the young player continues to make a name for herself on the state's athletic stage. Her accomplishment also showcases the competitive nature of the Hueytown-Corner rivalry and the offensive firepower of both teams.

The details

Melton opened the game with a home run and later added a 3-run homer in the second inning. She capped off her historic night with a 6th inning grand slam to set the new AHSAA single-game RBI record of 12. Hueytown pounded out 21 hits as a team, with Madison Smith also hitting a home run. Corner High School kept the game close, tallying 13 runs on 12 hits, including home runs from Layton Hurst, Anna Kate Smith, Sydney Lackey, and Tori Creel.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Jenna Melton

A sophomore softball standout at Hueytown High School who set the Alabama High School Athletic Association record with 12 RBIs in a single game, including 3 home runs.

Taylor Powell

The 5th-year head coach of the Hueytown High School softball team.

Candace Arreola

The previous AHSAA record holder for most RBIs in a single game with 11, set in 2011 while playing for Central-Florence High School.

Madison Smith

A Hueytown High School softball player who also hit a home run in the 23-13 win over Corner.

Layton Hurst

A Corner High School softball player who went 4-for-4 with a home run and 4 RBIs in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“She's been a key part of this program since I've been here. Despite being a sophomore, she's definitely one of our leaders. She's a leader on the field – not super loud, and she doesn't talk a heckuva lot, but she talks when she needs to.”

— Taylor Powell, Head Coach, Hueytown High School Softball (al.com)

“Jenna comes in in a good mood every day. She works hard and is a great kid.”

— Taylor Powell, Head Coach, Hueytown High School Softball (al.com)

What’s next

Jenna Melton and the Hueytown High School softball team will look to continue their strong start to the season as they take on rival schools in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Jenna Melton's record-breaking performance showcases the rising talent in Alabama high school softball, as the young player continues to make a name for herself on the state's athletic stage. Her accomplishment also highlights the competitive nature of high school sports in the state and the passion of the local communities that support their teams.