Hawkins Fuels Russellville Sweep

Caleb Hawkins dominates with bat and arm in doubleheader victory.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 8:47am

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A vibrant, textured painting in neon colors depicting the powerful pitching motion and batting swing of a high school baseball player, capturing the raw energy and athleticism of the sport.Russellville's star player Caleb Hawkins ignites his team's dominant doubleheader sweep with his explosive performance on the mound and at the plate.Russellville Today

Caleb Hawkins led Russellville to a dominant 9-0, 11-1 sweep of Lawrence County on Thursday, driving in three runs in the opener and then striking out 11 batters in a five-inning one-hitter in the second game.

Why it matters

Russellville's convincing performance against a rival school showcases the team's offensive firepower and pitching depth, positioning them as a top contender in the local high school baseball league.

The details

In the first game, Hawkins provided the offensive spark with a three-RBI performance to power Russellville to a 9-0 victory. He then took the mound in the second game, limiting Lawrence County to just one hit while striking out 11 batters in a five-inning mercy rule-shortened win.

  • The doubleheader sweep took place on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Caleb Hawkins

A standout player for the Russellville baseball team, Hawkins excelled both at the plate and on the mound in the doubleheader sweep.

Russellville

The high school baseball team from Russellville, Alabama that dominated their rival Lawrence County in the doubleheader.

Lawrence County

The rival high school baseball team from Lawrence County, Alabama that was swept by Russellville in the doubleheader.

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The takeaway

Russellville's impressive performance showcases their well-rounded team, with Caleb Hawkins leading the charge on both offense and defense. The team appears poised for a strong season and a potential deep playoff run.