Addison Senn, Ariton down Mars Hill to win Class 2A baseball title

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Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com) during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com) during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com) during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible shakes hands with Ariton after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates a state championship after an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Braden Kachelman cheers an RBI double by Luke Fowler during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Ridge Hicks pitches against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Luke Fowler ties the game in the bottom of the sixth with an RBI double in the sixth inning against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Easton Kilpatrick celebrates a run in the seventh against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Conner Davidson celebrates after the second out of the seventh, with a state championship in sight, against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Bryson Rhett hits an RBI single during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Easton Kilpatrick celebrates a run in the seventh with Asa Thompson, against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible fans cheer as the team ties the score at 2-2 in the sixth during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates taking a lead in the top of the seventh against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Luke Fowler celebrates an RBI double, tying the game in the sixth inning at 2-2, during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Pierce Gill pitches the seventh against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Addison Senn pitches against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible coach Josh Willingham looks on during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 against Ariton at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton coach Bob Pickett works with his team during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Brooks Campbell pitches against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)The ump calls strike three during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 between Ariton and Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Wells Ganey and Brodie Lowery celebrate scoring on a signal by Bryson Rhett during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible coach Josh Willingham tracks his team during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Bryson Rhett gives his team a 2-run lead with a 2-RBI single against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Easton Kilpatrick takes a hit but gets an RBI for his troubles, as the bases were loaded, during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Fans cheer during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 between Ariton and Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Addison Senn pitches against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Brodie Lowery bunts his way aboard in the crucial third inning during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible coach Josh Willingham visits his team during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 against Ariton at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton fans cheer during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Cole Agee reacts to an out call at first base during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Brodie Lowery hits a 2-RBI single against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton celebrates winning game 2 during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton cheers during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Conner Davidson shakes hands with Hayes Hammock after they scored during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 2 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback settles in on the mound against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback pitches against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback pitches against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Conner Davidson revs up his team after a hit against Mars Hill Bibleduring an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback settles in on the mound against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Cody Willis celebrates an RBI single against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Ridge Hicks pitches against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Brooks Campbell takes a walk to first base against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Pierce Gill throws to first base for an out against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Conner Davidson scores on a triple by Pierce Gill during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Ridge Hicks pitches against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton coach Bob Pickett (center) keeps a close eye on things during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback takes his base after being hit by a pitch during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Ariton at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Beau Willis scores on a single by Cody Willis against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Conner Davidson scores on a triple by Pierce Gill during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Conner Davidson singles against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback reacts after being hit by a pitch during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Ariton at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton tracks the game from the dugout during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Ridge Hicks pitches against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback takes a dangers hit by pitch but stays in the game during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Ariton at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Pierce Gill throws to first base for an out against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Cody Willis celebrates an RBI single against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Easton Kilpatrick makes a great play on a foul ball against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Conner Davidson singles against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Pierce Gill triple sin a run for a 2-1 lead against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Conner Davidson revs up his team after a hit against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Pierce Gill triple sin a run for a 2-1 lead against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback takes a dangers hit by pitch but stays in the game during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Ariton at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Pierce Gill celebrates an RBI triple and a 2-1 lead against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Beau Willis scores on a single by Cody Willis against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton tracks the game from the dugout during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton cheers during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton fans cheer after a great play by Easton Kilpatrick against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Pierce Gill celebrates an RBI triple and a 2-1 lead against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback takes his base after being hit by a pitch during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Ariton at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Easton Kilpatrick makes a great play on a foul ball against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton fans cheer after a great play by Easton Kilpatrick against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Noah Hanback reacts after being hit by a pitch during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Ariton at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton coach Bob Pickett (center) keeps a close eye on things during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 against Mars Hill Bible at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Mars Hill Bible's Brooks Campbell takes a walk to first base against Ariton during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
(Vasha Hunt | preps@al.com)Ariton's Ridge Hicks pitches against Mars Hill Bible during an AHSAA Class 2A state baseball series, game 3 at Rudy Abbott Field at Jim Case Stadium in Jacksonville, Ala., Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 
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