By Chris Basinger, Staff Writer
TRUSSVILLE, Ala.–The Hewitt-Trussville High School softball team was honored with a proclamation at Tuesday night’s Trussville City Council meeting for winning back-to-back 7A State Championships.
Council Member Lisa Bright read the proclamation recognizing the team for its achievements.
Council members also wore Huskies apparel in support of the team.
The Huskies went 37-6 this season, outscoring their opponents by 244 runs along the way.
They ended their season on top with AhKeela Honeycutt’s walk-off hit in extra innings to beat Daphne 1-0 in the 7A State Championship game.
The proclamation also recognized Sara Phillip’s selection as the Alabama Sports Writers Association 7A Pitcher of the Year, Corey Goguts, Olivia Faggard, and Zaylen Tucker making All-State teams, and Coach Taylor Burt being named 7A Coach of the Year.
Students and coaches with team were in attendance and accepted the proclamation after it was read.
