Shelton State Athletics Inducts Lori Westbrook Wyatt Edwards into Hall of Fame

Shelton State Athletics is excited to announce the induction of former softball plater Lori Westbrook Wyatt Edwards into the Hall of Fame.

Lori's journey began at Marengo Academy, where from 1980 to 1982, she dominated the softball field as a pitcher, going an incredible 68 consecutive games without a loss. Her leadership helped secure three straight AISA state championships for her team and earned her Most Valuable Player honors in 1981 and 1982.

She continued her playing career at Shelton State Community College, where she earned a softball scholarship. There, Lori helped guide her team to back-to-back Alabama Junior College State Championships in 1983 and 1984, with top-four finishes in the NJCAA National Tournament both years. Her outstanding performance earned her a 48-13 pitching record, a spot on the Alabama Junior College All-Region Team, and the Outstanding Pitching Award in 1984.

Lori advanced her academic career at the University of Alabama, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education (1984–1986), and later a Master's Degree from Livingston University (1990–1992). Alongside her academic pursuits, she remained active in softball, playing on the 1987 Alabama ASA Class A State Championship team.

Her teaching career began in 1988 at Maxwell Elementary School, where she spent 17 years teaching second through fourth grade. In 2005, she moved to Moundville Elementary, where she taught multiple grade levels until 2015, then transitioned to Hale County Middle School to teach sixth grade until 2018.

From 2005 to 2018, Lori served as head softball coach at Hale County High School, where she built a powerhouse program. Under her leadership, Hale County won area and regional titles nearly every season and captured four AHSAA State Championships: in 2014 (2A), 2015 (3A), 2016 (3A), and 2018 (4A). Her teams consistently placed among the state's elite, and she finished her coaching career with a record of 284-195-2.

Lori was named AHSAA Coach of the Year in 2014 (2A) and 2015 (3A), and was honored as Alabama's State Softball Coach of the Year by the National Federation of High School Coaches Association in 2014. She was inducted into the Marengo County Sports Hall of Fame in 2012, the West Alabama Softball Hall of Fame in 2015, and the Alabama Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame in 2021.

Beyond her career, Lori is a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She is married to Bobby Edwards. Her son, Austin Wyatt, graduated from Shelton State with a degree in electrical technology and now works at the University of Alabama. He is the proud father of Lori's granddaughters, Isla and Ava. Her daughter, Kayla Wyatt, also attended Shelton State and played on the 2019 State Championship softball team. Kayla continued her softball journey at Point University in Georgia and now teaches first grade at Moundville Elementary and coaches softball at Hale County High School.

 The 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Martin Campus Atrium. Tickets for the ceremony are $75 each or $500 for a table.  Tickets may be purchased by visiting Shelton State Community College Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony. Cocktail attire is requested for all guests.