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Priceville Today
By the People, for the People
Brewer finishes second in Morgan County Tournament
Brewer reaches championship round before falling to Austin twice on Saturday
Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:09pm
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A cubist interpretation of the competitive energy and dynamic action of a high school softball tournament.Priceville TodayBrewer High School's softball team went 5-2 at the Morgan County Tournament, reaching the championship round before falling to Austin twice on Saturday. Danville, Falkville, and Priceville also competed in the four-day event held at Wilson-Morgan Park.
Why it matters
The Morgan County Tournament is a significant annual event for high school softball teams in the region, showcasing the talent and competitiveness of local programs. Brewer's strong performance, despite ultimately falling short in the finals, demonstrates the team's skill and potential for the rest of the season.
The details
Brewer had several standout performances throughout the tournament, including a complete-game shutout by pitcher Gracie Lawrence and a home run by Cadence Lott. The team's offense was led by players like Karli Staton, LC Hamilton, and KB Serda. However, Brewer was unable to hold off a late comeback by Austin in the first championship game, and then fell short in the rematch.
- The Morgan County Tournament ran from Thursday, April 3 through Saturday, April 5, 2026.
- The championship games between Brewer and Austin took place on Saturday, April 5.
The players
Brewer High School
A high school softball team that reached the championship round of the Morgan County Tournament.
Austin High School
The team that defeated Brewer twice in the championship round to win the Morgan County Tournament title.
Gracie Lawrence
A Brewer pitcher who threw a complete-game shutout during the tournament.
Cadence Lott
A Brewer player who hit a home run during the tournament.
Karli Staton
A Brewer player who had a strong offensive performance, going 2-for-3 with two RBIs and two stolen bases in one of the championship games.
What they’re saying
“Brewer had a great tournament run, but just couldn't hold off Austin's late comeback in the finals. It was an exciting event for the whole community.”
— Jim Meadows, Hartselleenquirer.com Photographer
What’s next
The teams will now focus on the rest of their regular season schedules, with Brewer and Austin likely to be among the top contenders in their respective regional tournaments later this spring.
The takeaway
The Morgan County Tournament showcased the strong softball talent in the region, with Brewer and Austin emerging as two of the top programs. Despite Brewer's championship game losses, the team's overall performance demonstrates its potential to be a force to be reckoned with in the postseason.
