CONNOR CHASTAIN

Connor Chastain, a 3-time All-Region pick and 2-time All-State honoree, was a mainstay behind the plate for the Indians. The Towns County multi-sport star (football, basketball, baseball) hit .468 for his career, driving in 93 runs while blasting five homeruns and notching three triples. He had a .548 career OBP, and defensively recorded 23 putouts at catcher. He played at the next level in baseball for Young Harris. (832 votes)

MAVERICK CHITWOOD

The best to ever suit up for the Raiders on the diamond is Maverick Chitwood – easy! He had a knack for coming up CLUTCH in the playoffs when it mattered most. The pitcher/outfielder posted 21 wins with a low ERA of 3.05, striking out 169 batters in 203.3 innings of work (starting 35 games). He pitched in 48 total, and picked off an unreal 42 baserunners with a slick lefty move. The southpaw also got it done at the dish, hitting .392 for his career with 149 hits, 12 homers, 27 doubles, 117 runs, 95 RBI, 66 SB, 82 walks, and a crazy .506 OBP. The 3x-time All-Region and 3-time All-State talent signed with Columbus State. (293 votes)

ALEX FREEMAN

Alex Freeman was a BLITZ POY Nominee every season for the Warriors. He notched 117 total hits to the tune of a .353 AVG, popping four homers and driving in 87 runs while scoring 57 runs. He had 38 extra-base hits and a .446 OBP. On the bump, he tallied 11 wins and six saves with a 3.51 ERA and 125 strikeouts across 90.1 innings of work, and was a 4-time All-Region selection. He went on to play at the next level for Young Harris. (2,332 votes)

OWEN MILLER

Owen Miller, a 2-time Region Pitcher of the Year, had an excellent career for the Banks County Leopards. The righty collected 18 wins and had a sparkling 1.80 ERA, striking out 170 hitters. He also moonlighted as a shortstop, and had a .300 career average. He was named All-State twice. (3,371 votes)

ASHTON ROACHE

Ashton Roache shattered just about every record at Tallulah Falls. The infielder is perhaps one of the best raw talents we’ve seen in the BLITZ area. He helped the Indians to a State Runner-Up run as a sophomore, and only got better from there. He closed his career with a .382 average, and his final stats that are all-time marks include: homeruns (14), RBI (86), runs (135), doubles (33), triples (7), stolen bases (92), walks (69), and hit by pitches (45) – all school records! He own several single-season and single-game records also, and is a 3-time All-State selection and 3-time All-Region as well. He is set to take his talent to the University of California. (863 votes)

GAVEN SEARS

Gaven Sears is arguably the best to ever play for Banks County. The catcher was a standout all the way through for the Leopards. He posted a career .400 average with 20 HR, 100 RBI, 121 runs, and 50 stolen bases, tallying 139 hits. He pitched a good bit too, to the tune of a 1.66 ERA while registering 10 saves. He’s a 3-time All-State, 4-time All-Region player who was the back-to-back BLITZ Player of the Year in 2024-25. He earned a DI opportunity, and goes to Western Carolina University. (405 votes)

Crystal Award – BLITZ Hall of Fame

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