AL Player/Pitcher of the Week: Week 6 Edition
April 7, 2026
ALABAMA - With the 2026 high school season officially underway, it’s time to recognize the standout performances that helped set the tone across Alabama in Week 6 of the season.
Each week this spring, we will name an Alabama Player of the Week and Alabama Pitcher of the Week, honoring the top individual performances from around the state. These awards are based entirely on nominations submitted by high school coaches, highlighting the athletes who delivered when it mattered most during game action.
From dominant outings on the mound to explosive performances at the plate, Week 6 brought no shortage of impact performances. Now, it’s time to spotlight the next honorees of the 2026 season.
AL Player of the Week: Week 6
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Brayden Entrekin OF / LHP / Russellville, AL / 2028Rankings StateRank: 11 / POS: 4
Entrekin delivered a highly impactful two-way performance to earn Alabama Player of the Week honors. The 2028 prospect was productive at the plate, going 7-for-14 (.500) with three home runs and three doubles while driving in 10 runs. He also contributed on the mound, earning a win with a seven-inning outing in which he allowed just three hits and two earned runs while striking out 12 and issuing one walk. Entrekin’s ability to influence the game on both sides of the ball played a key role in Russellville’s 4-0 week, as the group continues to build momentum and peak at the right time. |
AL Pitcher of the Week: Week 6
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Drew Jackson III LHP / OF / American Christian, AL / 2028Jackson turned in a standout performance on the mound to earn Alabama Pitcher of the Week honors. The 2028 left-hander tossed a complete-game victory, working seven innings while allowing just two hits and two runs, and striking out 13 hitters. Jackson delivered his outing against a talented lineup from a Top-10 Class 7A opponent, consistently filling the strike zone and generating swings and misses throughout. His ability to control the game against quality competition further underscores his development and emergence as a promising arm in Alabama’s 2028 class. |
UPCOMING EVENTS ⤵️
| SHOWCASE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Montgomery Summer ID | June 2, 2026 | Holtville High School |
| Montgomery Rising Stars ID | June 2, 2026 | Holtville High School |
| Huntsville Summer ID | June 9, 2026 | James Clemens High School |
| Huntsville Rising Stars ID | June 9, 2026 | James Clemens High School |
| Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only) | June 16-17, 2026 | River Run Park |
| Gulf Coast Summer ID | June 23, 2026 | Orange Beach Sportsplex |
| Gulf Coast Rising Stars ID | June 23, 2026 | Orange Beach Sportsplex |
| Birmingham Summer ID | June 30, 2026 | Pelham High School |
| Birmingham Rising Stars ID | June 30, 2026 | Pelham High School |
| Tuscaloosa Summer ID | July 7, 2026 | Northridge High School |
| Tuscaloosa Rising Stars ID | July 7, 2026 | Northridge High School |
| Wiregrass Summer ID | July 14, 2026 | Enterprise High School |
| Wiregrass Rising Stars ID | July 14, 2026 | Enterprise High School |
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