The Synergy Braves recently won first place in the USSSA Central Alabama Fall Opener in Fultondale.

From left are (front row) Vincent Deas, Gabe Yelverton, Coleman Fuqua, Algenis Lorenzo and Brody Blanton; (middle row) Harris Smith, Cole Wilson, Jones Colgrove, Billy Freeman and Cade Grace; and (back row) coach Vince Deas, bat boy Braiden Blanton, coach Chip Blanton, coach Tommy Yelverton and coach Edmund Colgrove. The tournament was held on Aug. 11.