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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Brewer 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.

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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.