East Laurens' O'Neal signs to play baseball at Southern Union State CC

The senior outfielder has hit over .450 with 10 home runs in his high school career.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 6:52pm

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Konner O'Neal, a senior outfielder for the East Laurens Falcons, has signed to play baseball at Southern Union State Community College in Wadley, Alabama. O'Neal, who has hit over .450 with 10 home runs in his high school career, will get the opportunity to showcase his hitting, defensive, and baserunning talents at the junior college level.

Why it matters

O'Neal's signing represents an opportunity for the talented high school player to take his game to the next level and potentially open doors for further advancement in collegiate baseball. His strong performance at the high school level has earned him this chance to compete at the junior college level.

The details

O'Neal, who has been a starter for the East Laurens Falcons since his freshman year, has put up impressive numbers throughout his high school career. Through seven games this season, he is batting .368 with seven hits and three RBIs. Over his career, he has a .456 batting average with 10 home runs and 44 RBIs, along with 21 stolen bases. Falcons head coach Vic Thigpen praised O'Neal's work ethic and leadership, saying he has 'always led by example' and is a 'vocal' presence in the clubhouse.

  • O'Neal signed with Southern Union State Community College on February 11, 2026.
  • O'Neal's 2026 high school season is already off to a solid start, with a .368 batting average through seven games as of last week.

The players

Konner O'Neal

A senior outfielder for the East Laurens Falcons high school baseball team, who has hit over .450 with 10 home runs in his high school career.

Vic Thigpen

The head coach of the East Laurens Falcons high school baseball team, who praised O'Neal's work ethic and leadership.

Tucker Willard

The head coach of the Southern Union State Community College baseball team, who expressed interest in O'Neal after seeing his highlights on social media.

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What they’re saying

“It's great. I always dreamed of it as a kid. I always told my mom and them that I was going to play ball at the next level.”

— Konner O'Neal

“He's always led by example. You couldn't have asked for any harder worker as a player. He's been working for three years now. Everything he's got, he deserves.”

— Vic Thigpen, Falcons head coach

What’s next

O'Neal hopes to use his opportunity at Southern Union State Community College as a springboard to play at a higher level of college baseball in the future.

The takeaway

Konner O'Neal's signing with Southern Union State Community College represents a chance for the talented high school player to showcase his skills at the next level and potentially open doors for further advancement in collegiate baseball.