Baseball
Head Coach: Taylor Clemmons
Program Overview
Sweet Water High School's Baseball Program in Sweet Water, Alabama, is one of the foremost 1A baseball teams in the state. Multiple titles in the late ’70s through the ’80s mark a ‘golden era’, followed by a resurgence with back-to-back wins in 2017–18. Sweet Water baseball is ranked 2nd in Alabama for total state titles (10), behind G.W. Long (17) and tied with Hartselle.
State Championships
1979 (1A) |
1980 (1A) |
1982 (1A) |
1983 (1A) |
1986 (1A) |
1988 (1A) |
1989 (2A) |
1990 (2A) |
2017 (1A) |
2018 (1A) |
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Notably, our teams also achieved a three-peat from 1988 to 1990, matching an elite streak among Alabama high schools.
Runner-Up Finishes
2024 Season
Overall record: 23–16, reached state finals, came up short in a 2‑1 series loss to Sumiton Christian.
All-State Honors:
David Etheridge (1st team, infielder/pitcher)
Parker Townsend (2nd team, infielder)
Payton Averette (2nd team, outfielder)
Legacy
Notable Alumni in Professional Baseball:
Ced Landrum – Played in MLB for the Chicago Cubs and New York Mets; listed as a notable alumni from Sweet Water High School
J.T. Etheridge – Played in Minor League and also for the New York Yankess.
Sweet Water's baseball legacy is defined by:
A dominant run from the late 1970s to early ’90s,
A modern resurgence with titles in 2017 and 2018,
Consistent deep playoff runs and recent state final appearances.
They remain a respected contender in Alabama’s small-school baseball landscape.