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Southern Athletics Baseball Academy Noted for College Commitments
Southern Athletics Baseball Academy, based in Texarkana, is highlighted for its recent college commitments through the Perfect Game Baseball Association. The academy has produced several NCAA-bound players, including outfielder Rian Cellers, who committed to Texas Tech in 2021, Jackson Cobb to Kansas in 2020, Brian Reid to Southern Illinois in 2021, Kyle Atkinson to Texas State in 2021 and Caden Noah to Texas in 2020. In addition, Hunter Hollan, a left‐handed pitcher from the academy, was drafted twice—by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2021 (15th round) and by the Cincinnati Reds in 2023 (3rd round). The club’s profile reflects sustained success in developing talent for collegiate and professional opportunities.