Wright City's Moore named first team all-state infielder

Wright City’s Williams, Warrenton’s Hibbs also receive all-state recognition

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor

Posted 6/14/23

Wright City senior Nick Moore collected another postseason accolade after being named to the all-state first team as an infielder.

Moore was one of three local athletes to receive …

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Wright City's Moore named first team all-state infielder

Wright City’s Williams, Warrenton’s Hibbs also receive all-state recognition

Wright City’s Nick Moore prepares to swing at a pitch during a game against Elsberry this past season. Moore was named to the Class 4 all-state first team as an infielder

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Wright City junior Bryce Williams catches a pitch during a game earlier this season. Williams was named to the Class 4 second team at the catcher position.

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Warrenton senior Kannon Hibbs (bottom right) slides safely into third base during a regular season game against Winfield this past season. Hibbs received honorable mention on the Class 5 state team at infield.

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Posted Wednesday, June 14, 2023 11:06 pm

By John Rohlf, Sports Editor

Wright City senior Nick Moore collected another postseason accolade after being named to the all-state first team as an infielder.

Moore was one of three local athletes to receive all-state recognition. Wright City catcher Bryce Williams and Warrenton’s Kannon Hibbs also received all-state honors.

Moore was the lone local athlete to be receive first team honors. Moore was named to the Class 4 first team as an infielder. Moore was one of five infielders in Class 4 to be named to the first team. Moore finished the season with a .522 batting average as Wright City’s third baseman. He scored 33 runs and had 19 RBIs. Moore also wreaked havoc on the basepaths. He recorded 45 stolen bases in 47 attamps, a 96% success rate.

Williams was one of three catchers named to the Class 4 second team as a catcher. The junior finished the season with a .438 batting average and 13 RBIs. He also drew 16 walks and reached base at a .591 clip.

Warrenton’s Kannon Hibbs received honorable mention in Class 5 as an infielder. The senior hit .505 at the plate with three home runs and 40 RBIs. He also had 10 doubles and one triple. Hibbs finished second among all Warrenton players with 20 stolen bases.