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Sherrington: DeSoto coach is guilty of something or he's not, but school board better get this one right

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No Texas high school football coach -- not G.A. Moore, not Chuck Curtis, not the King, Gordon Wood -- was ever held in greater esteem than Paul Tyson. A man who revolutionized high school football in the state, securing its reputation nationwide, he won four state championships at Waco High. The final score from one playoff game: 124-0. Pop Warner and Knute Rockne, football's biggest names, considered Tyson a peer and confidante.

And in the spring of '42, after an 8-2 season and two years removed from a state final appearance, the Waco school board voted unanimously to fire Tyson amid unsubstantiated rumors of sexual relationships with his players.

Then there was Norman Jett, who went 105-29-5 at South Oak Cliff, only to be fired by his principal in the spring of 1983. Officially, it took the U.S. Supreme Court to sort it all out. But any SOC alum from the '70s or '80s could tell you it was because Jett was white and his players black.

And that brings us to Todd Peterman, who won a state title last fall and, from all appearances, just might lose his job, too.

Peterman's Class 6A Division II championship came in only his second season as head coach at DeSoto. The Eagles went 16-0 last fall, effectively ending their run as the best team never to win it all.

But no one's celebrating these days in DeSoto, where the school board met this week to determine whether their wildly successful coach will remain.

Board members won't say why Peterman's employment is up for debate. The president, Carl Sherman Jr., said in a statement that they've "received information that warrants further consideration." He added that they would clarify their actions "as quickly as we possibly can."

That was Monday. As I'm writing this, it's Wednesday. And still, nothing.

Until the board opens up about the "information" or comes to a conclusion, which would be nice, rumors swirl like dry leaves. Topping the list is that Peterman is guilty of the same charge once leveled at Jett: He's not the same color as his players. Sherman vehemently denied the rumor, calling any such racial suggestions "disgusting and unacceptable."

Frankly, what else is Sherman going to say? They're firing a successful coach so they can hire one who more closely resembles his players? Such a storyline might not play so well with this version of the Supremes.

Of course the possibility remains that there are legitimate complaints. Board members would be right to investigate or commission someone else to do so.

No one gets a free pass just because he's responsible for a big trophy. The problem is the way the DeSoto board has gone about its business.

Personnel matters are generally off limits, at least as far as public discussion goes. But what's up with meeting in executive session for three hours, then announcing that maybe they're going to discuss it some more at a later date? Meanwhile, the coach not only remains, he's on the job, as if nothing has happened.

Either Peterman is guilty of something that should get him fired, or he isn't. Board members should know the difference. They can't be swayed by his success, but neither can they leave him dangling like this.

If the board didn't have all the facts it needed to come to a conclusion in executive session, why not?

Could it be because some board members simply couldn't bring themselves to fire a coach who just won a state title?

No matter what's true, the DeSoto board deserves the criticism it's getting, which it should be used to. Just last year, the state's Legislative Budget Board accused it of mistrust and miscommunication that impairs its ability to govern the district.

Whatever happens from here on out, the board had better get this one right, because history says the dismissal of popular coaches may have long-term ramifications. Tyson's players vehemently defended their old coach more than a half-century later. SOC hasn't been the same since Jett's dismissal. You could argue its demise as a football power was merely a product of changing neighborhoods as families fled for suburbia. DeSoto's success, in fact, grows as Carter withers.

But try selling that point to 50-something SOC alums. I can still hear them at a SOC football game in 1995, a dozen years after Jett had been let go. They were chanting, these three black women. And this is what they said:

"We want Jett. . . . We want Jett . . . "

Twitter: @KSherringtonDMN


All-district boys and girls soccer: See the hundreds of players in D-FW who were honored

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ALL-DISTRICT SOCCER

BOYS

DISTRICT 3-6A

Co-MVPs: Emmanuel Ishimww, Sr., Abilene and Jonathan Hernandez, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge

Co-offensive MVPs: Shaun Garcia, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge and Sandro Zingas, Jr., Keller

Defensive MVP: Samuel Valle, Sr., Haltom

Midfielder MVP: Julian Bouchard, Sr., Keller Central

Goalkeeper MVP: Josh Starkey, Sr., Keller Central

Forward newcomer of the year: Ray Mouloungui, So., Abilene

Defensive newcomer of the year: Matt Dewitt, So., Keller

Utility player of the year: Enrique Dwinal, Sr., Abilene

Coach of the year: David Rodriguez, Abilene

FIRST TEAM

F, Parker Odle, Keller, Sr.

F, Trenton Magryta, Keller Central, Sr.

F, Vincenta Santibanez, Weatherford, Jr.

F, Abraham De Anda, Keller Central, Sr.

MF, Oscar Martyn, Keller, Sr.

MF, Adrian Vasquez, Keller Fossil Ridge, Jr.

MF, Manase Mubango, Haltom, Jr.

MF, Juan Villanueva, Weatherford, Jr.

MF, Jerry Guilluame, Abilene, Sr.

MF, Guillermo Chavez, Haltom, Sr.

MF, Blaise Kapinga, Abilene, So.

D, Isaac Pacheco, Keller Fossil Ridge, Sr.

D, D'Anthony Miller, Keller Timber Creek, Sr.

D, Cooper Cooke, Abilene, Sr.

D, Calum Sutherland, Keller Central, Sr.

D, Mathew Nuss, Keller Fossil Ridge, Sr.

D, Grant Spencer, Abilene, Sr.

GK, James Ruiz, Keller, Sr.

GK, Ben Molen, Keller Timber Creek, Jr.

GK, Kory Dobbins, Abilene, Sr.

GK, Oliver Placencia, Keller Fossil Ridge, So.

DISTRICT 4-6A

MVP: Jose Ortiz, Fr., Arlington Sam Houston

Co-offensive MVPs: Alistair Person, Sr., Arlington Bowie and Carlos Flores, Sr. Arlington Lamar

Co-defensive MVPs: Wesley William, Sr., Arlington Martin and Reid Yanney, Sr., Fort Worth Paschal

Goalkeeper MVP: Jason Arevalo, Jr., Arlington Bowie

Newcomer of the year: Osvaldo Sanchez, So., Arlington Bowie

Utility MVP: Jacob Fazekas, Sr., Arlington Lamar

Midfielder MVP: Luis Vargas, Sr., Arlington Sam Houston

Coach of the year: Joey Rodriguez, Arlington Sam Houston

FIRST TEAM

Antwain George, North Crowley, Sr.

Eduardo Zazueta, North Crowley, Sr.

Jasper Capaciete, North Crowley, Sr.

Nicko West, Mansfield, Sr.

Rigo Gonzalez, FW Paschal, Sr.

Juan Mendoza, FW Paschal, Jr.

Jackson Joy, FW Paschal, Sr.

Alexis Ruiz, FW Paschal, Jr.

Jesus Cortes, Arlington, Sr.

Chris Lopez, Arlington, Sr.

Josh Davis, Arl. Lamar, Sr.

Jasub Flores, Arl. Lamar, Fr.

Osvaldo Gutierrez, Arl. Lamar, Jr.

Diego Segura, Arl. Bowie, Sr.

Oscar Calderon, Arl. Bowie, Sr.

Brandon Sosa, Arl. Bowie, Jr.

Roberto Lopez, Arl. Bowie, Jr.

Carlos Mendez, Arl. Martin, Sr.

Angel Martinez, Arl. Martin, So.

Sergio Martinez, Arl. Sam Houston, Sr.

Nate Kopetsky, Arl. Sam Houston, So.

Angel Ramirez, Arl. Sam Houston, Jr.

Mario Trevizo, Arl. Sam Houston, Jr.

Lalo Santos, Arl. Sam Houston, Jr.

DISTRICT 5-6A

Co-MVPs: Hunter Hasler, Sr., Hebron and Peter Hmung, Sr., Lewisville

Offensive player of the year: Calvin Herd, Sr., Southlake Carroll

Co-defensive players of the year: Diego Hernandez, Jr., Hebron and Johnathan Lara, Sr., Lewisville

Goalkeeper of the year: Chase Weinman, Sr., Hebron

Newcomer of the year: Sam Coad, Fr., Flower Mound Marcus

Utility player of the year: Matthew Doyle, Jr., Hebron

Co-coaches of the year: Taylor Baca, Hebron and Brandon McCallum, Lewisville

FIRST TEAM

F, Nick Garcia, Hebron, Jr.

F, Landon Gibson, Hebron, Sr.

MF, Caleb Meyer, Hebron, So.

GK, Dalton Lloyd, FM Marcus, So.

D, Blake Carter, FM Marcus, Sr.

D, Jonathan Costello, FM Marcus, Sr.

MF, Matt Heffernan, FM Marcus, So.

MF, Austin Wills, FM Marcus, Jr.

D, Carlos Galvin, Lewisville, Sr.

MF, Abraham Escamilla, Lewisville, Sr.

GK, Angel Santana, Lewisville, Sr.

MF, Chase Reynolds, SL Carroll, Sr.

MF, Michael Kays, SL Carroll, Sr.

D, Tanner Dotson, SL Carroll, Sr.

MF, Jardel Kuate, E. Trinity, Jr.

F, Kevin Navarrete, E. Trinity, Jr.

MF, Noah Kubala, Flower Mound, Jr.

MF, Devon Sutton, TC Byron Nelson, Sr.

F, Dan Kamba, Hurst LD Bell, Sr.

DISTRICT 6-6A

Co-MVPs: Trey Marchino, Sr., McKinney Boyd and Trent Ivy, Sr., Plano West

Offensive player of the year: Wariebi Jituboh, Sr., Wylie

Defensive player of the year: Sam Phillips, Sr., Plano West

Co-midfielders of the year: Jesse Ardilla, Sr., McKinney and Andrew Hernandez, Sr., Allen

Co-goalkeepers of the year: Chase Coy, Jr., McKinney Boyd and Blair Zepeda, Jr., Plano East

Sophomore of the year: David Ortiz, So., McKinney Boyd

Newcomer of the year: Tanner Binion, Jr., McKinney Boyd

Utility player of the year: Timothy Langford, Jr., Plano

Coach of the year: Chris Watson, McKinney Boyd

FIRST TEAM

F, CD Helterbrand, Plano West, Sr.

F, Kaine Tutt, Allen, Jr.

F, Tyler Imig, McKinney, Jr.

MF, Jack Monte, McKinney Boyd, Jr.

MF, Matthew Drekman, McKinney Boyd, Jr.

MF, Angel Serrano, McKinney Boyd, Jr.

MF, Whalen Shinn, Plano West, Jr.

MF, CJ Perea, Plano West, So.

MF, Nick Au, Denton Guyer, Sr.

MF, Alex Moya, McKinney, Sr.

MF, Daniel Santibanez, Allen, Sr.

MF, Reed Berry, Allen, So.

MF, Alberto Rodriguez, Plano, Sr.

MF, Jose Rangel Lugo, Plano East, Sr.

D, Nico Neumann, McKinney Boyd, Jr.

D, Griffin Ramsey, McKinney Boyd, Jr.

D, Brooks Scott, McKinney Boyd, Jr.

D, Brett Learmont, Plano West, Jr.

D, Luke Spargo, Plano West, Jr.

D, Colton Mowry, Wylie, Jr.

D, Beau Hill, Allen, Sr.

D, Vincent DiFranco, Plano East, Sr.

D, Haris Gusie, Plano East, Jr.

GK, Trent Ivy, Plano West, Sr.

DISTRICT 7-6A

MVP: Landon Beach, Sr., Duncanville

Offensive MVP: Ethan Martinez, Sr., South Grand Prairie

Defensive MVP: Kyle Dickerson, Sr., Duncanville

Midfield MVP: Jonathan Macias, Sr., Duncanville

Goalkeeper MVP: Jose Bailon, Jr., Grand Prairie

Utility MVP: Ricardo Velazquez, Sr., Irving Nimitz

Co-newcomers of the year: Baltazar Jimenez, Fr., Grand Prairie and Alessandro Ceballos, Fr., Irving

Coach of the year: Nuno Passos, Duncanville

FIRST TEAM

D, Rene Martinez, Duncanville, Sr.

MF, Jason Cruz, Duncanville, So.

F, Ivis Ortiz, Duncanville, So.

F, Giovanny Lopez, Duncanville, Sr.

D, Arturo Barrera, Duncanville, So.

D, Omar Molina, Grand Prarie, Sr.

D, Izcoalt Parra, Grand Prairie, Sr.

D, Benjamin Jimenez, Grand Prairie, So.

D, Christian Salas, Grand Prairie, So.

D, Ismael Aldaco, Irving, Sr.

D, Luis Mendez, Irving, Sr.

F, Luiz Morales, Irving, Sr.

MF, Jairo Rodriguez, Irving, Sr.

MF, Ricardo Velazquez, Irving Nimitz, Sr.

MF, Jefferson Giron, Irving Nimitz, So.

F, Mark Alvarado, Irving Nimitz, Jr.

F, Leonardo Hernandez, S. Grand Prairie, Sr.

MF, Ethan Soto, South Grand Prairie, Jr.

D, Jonathan Gonzalez, Irving MacArthur, Sr.

MF, Gerardo Perdomo, Irving MacArthur, Sr.

GK, Luis Mendoza, Cedar Hill, Sr.

GK, Mariano Guiterrez, Cedar Hill, Sr.

D, Luis Mata, DeSoto, Sr.

DISTRICT 9-6A

MVP: Nick Taylor, Coppell

Offensive MVP: Christian Lerma, Jesuit

Co-defensive MVPs: Sam Young, Richardson Pearce, and Alex Hass, Coppell

Goalkeeper of the year: Luke Ostrander, Jesuit

Newcomer of the year: Alan Rodriguez, Skyline

Utility player of the year: Chase Burciaga, Jesuit

Midfielder of the year: Wyatt Priest, Coppell

Coach of the year: Charles Delong, Jesuit

FIRST TEAM

Tommy Flaim, Jesuit

Alex Garcia, Jesuit

Mateo Means, Jesuit

Jake LaRoe, Jesuit

Ethan Moore, Jesuit

Parker McClure, Coppell

Bennett Hunter, Coppell

Jacob Turman, Coppell

Asa Robicheaux, Coppell

Kent Malloy, Richardson Pearce

Connor Jones, Richardson Pearce

Richardo Rincon, Richardson Pearce

Omar Salazar, Richardson Pearce

Trey Reed, Lake Highlands

Ka Liah, Lake Highlands

Andrew Licea, Lake Highlands

Braedyn Moore, Lake Highlands

Walter Castro, W.T. White

Christopher Gonzales, W.T. White

Erik Moreno, W.T. White

Emiliano Herrera, Skyline

Sergio Sanchez, Skyline

Juvenal Campos, Skyline

Nick Barclay, Richardson

Parker Lackland, Richardson

Khaled Ameen, Richardson Berkner

Anh Nguyen, Richardson Berkner

DISTRICT 10-6A

MVP: Giovanni Castillo, Sr., Sachse

Offensive MVP: Cameron Taylor, Sr., Garland Lakeview

Defensive MVP: Michael Yes, Sr., Garland Naaman Forest

Co-midfielders of the year: Drew Coley, Jr., Sachse and Eric Roque, Garland Naaman Forest

Co-goalkeepers of the year: Fidel Gutierrez, Jr., Sachse and Julian Ramirez, Sr., Garland Naaman Forest

Sophomore of the year: Edgar Aguayo-Rocha, So., Garland

Co-newcomers of the year: Kevin Adolfo, Fr., Rowlett and Esteban Villaruel, Fr., Garland Lakeview

Coach of the year: Jacob Bruehl, Sachse

FIRST TEAM

D, Daniel Ibarra, Garland, Jr.

GK, Edgar Davila, Garland Lakeview, Sr.

D, Emiliano Jaimes, Garland Lakeview, Fr.

D, Daniel Cardenas, Garland Lakeview, Jr.

F, Braeden Krakosky, Garland Naaman Forest, Sr.

D, Damian Ramirez, Garland Naaman Forest, Sr.

MF, Greg Echols, Garland Naaman Forest, Sr.

F, Erick Delgado, Garland Naaman Forest, Jr.

D, Dominique Pierce, North Garland, Sr.

MF, Javier Maldonado, North Garland, Sr.

D, Dylan Barber, Rowlett, Sr.

D, Cameron Vitosh, Rowlett, Sr.

MF, Jacob Dubose, Sachse, Sr.

D, Noah Renfro, Sachse, Sr.

MF, Ryan Wilson, Sachse, Sr.

F, Angel Rodriguez, Sachse, Sr.

D, Joannel Loyola, Sachse, Sr.

D, Alexis Gamez, Sachse, Sr.

MF, Diego Castro, South Garland, Jr.

DISTRICT 11-6A

MVP: Jackson Padilla, Sr., Rockwall

Offensive player of the year: Ronaldo Patino, Sr., Longview

Defensive player of the year: David Sanchez, Sr., Longview

Utility player of the year: Eddie Sanchez, Sr., Mesquite

Co-goalkeepers of the year: Colin Burgiel, Sr., Rockwall and Jean Deleon, Sr., North Mesquite

Co-newcomers of the year: Raul Torrez, Fr., Longview and Faustio Ortiz, Fr., Mesquite Horn

Coach of the year: Troy Williams, Rockwall

FIRST TEAM

MF, Isaiah Perez, Rockwall, Sr.

D, Chris Garrett, Rockwall, Sr.

MF, Harper Roland, Rockwall, Jr.

D, Ryan Figert, Rockwall, Jr.

MF, Ernesto Mendoza, Mesquite, Sr.

MF, Saul Parra, Mesquite, Sr.

D, Christian Gomez, Mesquite, Jr.

D, Mac Henderson, Longview, Jr.

D, Carter Sorrells, Longview, Jr.

MF, Jovani Barrios, Longview, Jr.

MF, Sergio Saucedo, Tyler Lee, Sr.

MF, Edgar Sanchez, Tyler Lee, Sr.

D, Nathan Saucedo, Tyler Lee, Jr.

F, Jacob Tellez, Mesquite Horn, Sr.

MF, Brandon Avalos, Mesquite Horn, Sr.

D, Ramon Martinez, North Mesquite, Jr.

MF, Sem Fernandez, Tyler John Tyler, So.

MF, Bijan Nichols, Rockwall-Heath, So.

DISTRICT 5-5A

MVP: Alex Ramirez, Sr., Wichita Falls

Offensive MVP: Chris Lopez, Sr., Denton Ryan

Defensive MVP: Grayson Ellett, Sr., Wichita Falls Rider

Goalkeeper MVP: Zackry Majewski, Jr., Wichita Falls Rider

Co-midfielder MVPs: Sebastian Cianfuegos, Jr., Sherman and Jarvian Wigfall, Sr., Denton

Utility MVP: Eric Aguilera, Sr., Sherman

Offensive newcomer of the year: Tristan Randolph, So., Denton Braswell

Defensive newcomer of the year: Alvaro Puga Noreiga, Jr., Denison

Freshman offensive MVP: Hagan Sanchez, Fr., Wichita Falls Rider

Freshman defensive MVP: Haden Biering, Fr., Denton Ryan

Freshman goalkeeper MVP: Israel Gonzalez, Fr., Wichita Falls

Co-coaches of the year: Josh Hill, Wichita Falls Rider and Patrick McCauley, Wichita Falls

FIRST TEAM

Richy Acosta, Wichita Falls, Sr.

Luke Altnether, Denison, Jr.

Alejandro Batt, Denton, Sr.

Ricardo Betanzos, Denton Ryan, Sr.

Spencer Bristor, WF Rider, Jr.

Dalton Bunselmeyer, Denton Ryan, Jr.

Jose Castaneda, Wichita Falls, Sr.

Abraham Hernendez, Denton Ryan, Jr.

Jacob Higgins, WF Rider, Sr.

Aaron Lange, WF Rider, Sr.

Alex Ramirez, Wichita Falls, Jr.

Arturo Ramirez, Denton Braswell, Fr.

Simon Restrepo, Denton Braswell, So.

Andrew Rodriguez, Wichita Falls, Jr.

Gonzalo Rodriguez, Denison, Sr.

Reynel Rodriguez, Denison, Sr.

Alex Roussos, Denton, Jr.

Gage Simpson, WF Rider, Sr.

Aaron Valdez, Wichita Falls, Sr.

Tristan Van Zant, Sherman, Sr.

Austin White, Sherman, Sr.

DISTRICT 6-5A

MVP: Luis Castro, Sr., Fort Worth Boswell

Offensive MVP: Max Owens, Jr., Aledo

Defensive MVP: Tyler Null, Sr., Justin Northwest

Goalkeeper MVP: Bryson White, Sr., Fort Worth Boswell

Midfielder MVP: Reed Vierling, Sr., Aledo

Utility MVP: Austin Meyer, Sr., Fort Worth Boswell

Offensive newcomer of the year: Max Owens, Jr., Aledo

Defensive newcomer of the year: Nick Quevedo, Fr., Azle

Co-coaches of the year: James McCarry, Fort Worth Boswell and Derek Vierling, Aledo

FIRST TEAM

Walter Alemndarez, Saginaw Chisholm Trail

Connor Carrell, FW Boswell

Jackson Counts, FW Boswell

Jared Cox, Saginaw Chisholm Trail

Ben Davis, Azle

Danny De La Cerda, Aledo

Jose Flores, Saginaw

Hayden Greer, Justin Northwest

Jaime Hernandez, FW Brewer

Caleb Hill, Aledo

Noah Hill, Aledo

Rhys Jacobs, FW Boswell

Dakota Lamb, Northwest Eaton

Bernabe Lopez, FW Brewer

Spencer Lyon, Justin Northwest

Jarrod Nelson, Aledo

Jason Olivera, FW Boswell

Alex Quevedo, Azle

Axel Rangel, FW Brewer

Juane Ratliff, Justin Northwest

Uriel Romero, FW Boswell

Jorge Silva, Saginaw

Tanner Vancuren, Aledo

Trey Williams, Justin Northwest

DISTRICT 8-5A

MVP: Misael Sanchez, Sr., Fort Worth Polytechnic

Offensive player of the year: Anthony Cano, Sr., Birdville

Defensive player of the year: Bryson Guinn, Jr., Birdville

Goalkeeper of the year: Sergio Valasquez, Fr., Grapevine

Co-newcomers of the year: Cody McCauley, So., Grapevine and Oscar Villegas, So., Fort Worth Eastern Hills

Utility player of the year: Thei Tio, Sr., Fort Worth Eastern Hills

Co-freshman of the year: Camden Bigler, Fr., Grapevine and Gustavo Puente, Fr., Fort Worth Eastern Hills

Coach of the year: Roger Garcia, Birdville

FIRST TEAM

John Hutchinson, Birdville, Sr.

James Loke, Birdville, Sr.

Jeremy Zakhary, Birdville, Jr.

Fernando Plata, Birdville, Jr.

Ryan Garza, Birdville, Jr.

Fernando Rivera, FW Carter-Riverside, Sr.

Cesar Morales, FW Carter-Riverside, Sr.

Alexis Ramirez, FW Carter-Riverside, Sr.

Johnny Ramirez, FW Carter-Riverside, Sr.

Oscar Lerma, FW Polytechnic, Sr.

Raul Sanchez, FW Polytechnic, Sr.

Sergio Lerma, FW Polytechnic, Sr.

Martin Munoz, FW Polytechnic, Jr.

John Morin, Grapevine, Sr.

Ian Arendse, Grapvine, So.

Reed Margiotta, Grapevine, Jr.

Nathan Holland, Richland, Sr.

Aiden Ortega, Richland, Jr.

Christian Hernandez, Richland, So.

Zafir Patel, Colleyville Heritage, Jr.

Juan Esparza, Colleyville Heritage, Sr.

Enrique Martinez, FW Eastern Hills, Sr.

Victor Alcala, FW Eastern Hills, Jr.

Antonio Garcia, FW Dunbar, Sr.

Jose Garcia, FW Dunbar, So.

DISTRICT 9-5A

MVP: Octavio Gonzalez, Jr., Crowley

Offensive MVP: Freddy Hernandez, So., Burleson

Defensive MVP: Fernado Sanchez, So., Everman

Goalkeeper MVP: Leo Vasquez, Jr., Cleburne

Midfielder MVP: Koli McCullough, Sr., Crowley

Utility MVP: Fabian Cruz, Jr., Everman

Offensive newcomer of the year: Esai Romero, Fr., Everman

Defensive newcomer of the year: Rene Veloz, So., Crowley

Coach of the year: Travis Hughes, Burleson

FIRST TEAM

Eric Boone, Everman

Ethan Campbell, Granbury

Javier Campos, Arlington Seguin

Fernando Cervantes, Everman

Maxilian Dennis, Crowley

Alex Devora, Burleson

Ricky Greenridge, Cleburne

Alex Heinle, Burleson

Britt Jones, Burleson

Jesus Lopez, Cleburne

Cooper Macaulay, Everman

Rolando Medina, Burleson

Zach Moore, Granbury

Octavio Nevarez, Everman

Christopher Rosales, Everman

Ricardo Sanchez, Crowley

Corin Seale, Burleson Centennial

Rylen Sibley, Burleson

Luis Tovar, Crowley

Livan Valdez, Cleburne

DISTRICT 10-5A

Co-MVPs: Brandon Cerda, Jr., Mansfield Lake Ridge and Ricky Martinez, Sr., Mansfield Summit

Offensive MVP: Maycol Reyes, Jr., Midlothian

Defensive MVP: Edgar Nova, Jr., Waxahachie

Co-goalkeeper MVPs: Kade Tomlinson, Sr, Waxahachie and Edgar Perez, Sr., Red Oak

Co-utility players of the year: Rolando Nieto, Jr., Waxahachie and Tristan Adams, Jr., Mansfield Legacy

Offensive newcomer of the year: Jacob Meeks, Jr., Mansfield Lake Ridge

Co-defensive newcomers of the year: Ryan Hay, So., Waxahachie and Austin Meza, So., Mansfield Summit

Midfielder MVP: Edgar Castaneda, Sr., Midlothian

Coach of the year: Seth Riley, Waxahachie

FIRST TEAM

GK, Cody Wann, Midlothian, Sr.

GK, Andy Guzman, Mansfield Timberview, Jr.

D, Raymond Kennedy, Waxahachie, Jr.

D, Trevor Snyder, Mansfield Lake Ridge, Sr.

D, Victor Martinez, Mansfield Lake Ridge, Jr.

D, Sergio Landin, Mansfield Summit, Sr.

D, Matthew Dieb, Mansfield Summit, Fr.

D, Daniel Velasquez, Red Oak, Sr.

MF, Esteban Piceno, Mans. Lake Ridge, Sr.

MF, Rodolfo Garduno, Waxahachie, Sr.

MF, Jordy Ortiz, Waxahachie, Sr.

MF, Kalon Henson, Mansfield Lake Ridge, Sr.

MF, Logan Chamberlain, Midlothian, Jr.

MF, Aaron Young, Midlothian, So.

MF, Andrew Salazar, Midlothian, Sr.

MF, Jorge Martinez, Mansfield Summit, So.

MF, Arturo Ponce, Red Oak, Jr.

MF, Obed Santos, Mansfield Legacy, Jr.

MF, Trevor Carpani, Mansfield Legacy, So.

F, Tyson Beechum, Waxahachie, Sr.

F, Gamaliel Chavez, Waxahachie, Sr.

F, Ronaldo Hernandez, Lancaster, Sr.

DISTRICT 11-5A

MVP: F, Yaya Dosso, So., Hillcrest

Offensive MVP: F, Brandon Cano, Sr., Kimball

Defensive MVP: D, Erwin Najera, Sr., Conrad

Goalkeeper of the year: Juan Calizto, Sr., Hillcrest

Newcomer of the year: D, Noel Reoa, Jr., Samuell

Utility player of the year: MF, Antonio Del Leon, Jr., Thomas Jefferson

Coach of the year: Andrew McCorkindale, Conrad

FIRST TEAM

D, Alonzo Rodriguez, Kimball, So.

MF, David Rodriguez, Kimball, Sr.

MF, Marvin Villeda, Kimball, So.

MF, Bryan Garcia, Samuell, Sr.

MF, Jonathan Gonzalez, Samuell, Sr.

F, Cesar Erazo-Escobar, Thomas Jefferson, So.

MF, Orbelin Carachure, Thomas Jefferson, Jr.

MF, Fernando Nunez-Aguilera, Thomas Jefferson, So.

D, Christopher Bahena, Hillcrest, Sr.

D, Ernesto Villanueva, Hillcrest, Jr.

D, Oscar Argote, Hillcrest, Jr.

MF, Axel Castillo, Hillcrest, Fr.

MF, Patrick Sierra, Conrad, Sr.

MF, Gibran Rayo, Conrad, Fr.

MF, Alexis Doroteo, Conrad, Jr.

F, Edoh Ameka, Conrad, Jr.

D, Benjamin Salgagdo, Conrad, Fr.

D, Jose De La Sancha, Spruce, Sr.

D, Jose Ponce, South Oak Cliff, Sr.

DISTRICT 12-5A

MVP: F, Martin Gonzalez, Sr., Bryan Adams

Offensive MVP: F, Alexis Martinez, Jr., Sunset

Defensive MVP: Gaspar Estrada, Sr., Sunset

Goalkeeper MVP: Pablo Simental, So., Sunset

Midfielder of the year: Alex Serrano, So., Adamson

Newcomer of the year: F, Michael Harris, So., Woodrow Wilson

Coach of the year: Harold Mason, Bryan Adams

FIRST TEAM

MF, Donald Espinoza, Bryan Adams, Sr.

MF, Jorge Ramirez, Bryan Adams, Sr.

MF, David Soria, Bryan Adams, So.

F, Rodolfo Vieyra, Bryan Adams, Sr.

D, Jackson Bell, Woodrow Wilson, Sr.

F, Jesus Castro, Woodrow Wilson, Jr.

F, Ronaldo Garcia, Woodrow Wilson, Sr.

MF, Samuel Morales, Sunset, Sr.

D, Sebastian Martinez, Sunset, Jr.

MF, Aaron Martinez, Sunset, Jr.

F, Vincent Salinas, Adamson, Sr.

MF, Sebaastian Mendez, Adamson, So.

F, Leo Sanchez, Adamson, Jr.

MF, Rene Hernandez, Molina, Sr.

F, Eric Gasca, Molina, Jr.

MF, Luis Rosales, North Dallas, So.

MF, Paul Gandara, North Dallas, Sr.

D, Eric Ramirez, Seagoville, Sr.

DISTRICT 13-5A

MVP: Matt Ribble, Sr., Frisco Wakeland

Offensive player of the year: Miguel Maynez, Jr., Frisco Lone Star

Defensive player of the year: Josh Fuller, Sr., Frisco Liberty

Goalkeeper of the year: Matt Rhoda, Jr., Frisco

Midfielder of the year: Alex Reinert, Jr., Frisco Reedy

Newcomer of the year: Trek Plasko, Fr., Frisco Liberty

Utility player of the year: Will Mcledo, Sr., Frisco Centennial

Coach of the year: Andy Holt, Frisco Wakeland

FIRST TEAM

Cody Sedatole, Frisco Wakeland, Sr.

Matt Thomas, Frisco Wakeland, Sr.

Simeon Salazar, Frisco Wakeland, Sr.

Jacob Miller, Frisco Wakeland, Jr.

Bailey Craft, Frisco Lone Star, Sr.

Sevon Pendergrass, Frisco Lone Star, Jr.

Mario Najera, Frisco Lone Star, Sr.

Dylan Behr, Frisco Centennial, Jr.

Tripp Owen, Frisco Centennial, Sr.

Jackson Huckaby, Frisco Heritage, Sr.

Tyler Phillips, Frisco Heritage, Sr.

Barrett Wright, Frisco Liberty, Sr.

Karston Farragut, Frisco Reedy, Fr.

Matt Hayes, Frisco, Jr.

Jared Ray, Frisco Independence, Sr.

DISTRICT 14-5A

MVP: F, Guy Esquivel, Jr., Carrollton R.L. Turner

Offensive MVP: F, Boni Zarate, Sr., Prosper,

Defensive MVP: Ryan Smith, Sr., Carrollton Creekview

Co-midfielders of the year: MF, Angel Lopez, Jr., The Colony and MF, Hector Romo, Jr., Carrollton Newman Smith

Goalkeeper of the year: Trevor Jackson, Jr,, Carrollton Creekview

Utility player of the year: MF, Desean Bennett, Sr., Lake Dallas

Newcomer of the year: MF, Alex Vazquez, Fr., McKinney North

Coach of the year: Marshall Huston, Carrollton R.L. Turner

FIRST TEAM

D, Alexis Castellanos, Carrollton R.L. Turner, Sr.

D, Misael Mireles, Carrollton R.L. Turner, Sr.

GK, Misael Ramirez, Carrollton R.L. Turner, Sr.

MF, Jordan Sherey, Carr. R.L. Turner, Jr.

MF, Angel Marban, Carrollton R.L. Turner, Jr.

MF, Xander Shelton, Prosper, Jr.

D, Cade York, Prosper, So.

F, Cole Fedorczyk, Prosper, Jr.

MF, Chris Nayler-Gress, Prosper, Jr.

D, Ryan Smith, Carr. Creekview, Sr.

D, David Jaime, Carr. Creekview, Sr.

D, Dio Fernandez, Carr. Creekview, Sr.

MF, Alex Collazo, Carrollton Newman Smith, Sr.

D, Andres Moncibais, Carrollton Newman Smith, Sr.

MF, Christian Bonilla, Carrollton Newman Smith, Jr.

F, Blake Henson, Lake Dallas, Jr.

D, Sergio DePaoli, Lake Dallas, Jr.

MF, Michael Middleman, The Colony, Jr.

GK, Patrick Caylor, The Colony, Jr.

F, Javier Romero, McK. North, Jr.

F, Jake Terhune, Little Elm, Jr.

MF, Josh Herrera, Little Elm, Sr.

DISTRICT 15-5A

MVP: Duncan James, Sr., Highland Park

Offensive player of the year: Bretton Laboret, Jr., Lovejoy

Defensive player of the year: Richard Baguio, Sr., Mesquite Poteet

Goalkeeper of the year: Joe Escobedo, Sr., Mesquite Poteet

Utility player of the year: Cal Cranfill, Sr., Lovejoy

Newcomer of the year: Yannick easy, So., West Mesquite

Coach of the year: Alex Duran, Lovejoy

FIRST TEAM

Benji Merrick, Lovejoy, So.

Kyle Fisher, Lovejoy, Jr.

Enrique Vega, Lovejoy, Jr.

Grant Lange, Lovejoy, Jr.

Kishan Vasal, Lovejoy, Jr.

Alex Ramirez, Mesquite Poteet, Jr.

Miguel Rosales, Mesquite Poteet, So.

Dalton Reyna, Mesquite Poteet, Fr.

Jeremiah Salgado, Mesquite Poteet, Sr.

Jack Chapman, Highland Park, Sr.

Matteo Cordray, Highland Park, Jr.

Cole Stevens, Highland Park, Sr.

Mikey Sanders, Forney, Sr.

Justin Hofmann, Forney, So.

Eric Romero, Forney, Fr.

Pete Townsend, Wylie East, Jr.

Maurice Jimenez, Wylie East, Sr.

Alexis Carbajal, West Mesquite, Sr.

Daniel Martinez, West Mesquite, Sr.

Ramon Ponce, Royse City, Sr.

Andy Rodriguez, North Forney, Sr.

DISTRICT 17-5A

Co-MVPs: Juan Tapia, Sr., Nacogdoches and Vic Cavillo, Jr., Corsicana

Offensive MVP: Andres Cruz, Sr., Nacogdoches

Defensive MVP: Justin Azua, Jr., Corsicana

Utility MVP: JanCarlo Perez, So., Corsicana

Co-goalkeeper MVPs: Juan Ibarra, Sr., Nacogdoches and Justin Groves, Sr., Lindale

Co-newcomer of the year: Trevor Denbow, Sr., Corsicana and Andy Pineda, So., Jacksonville

Coach of the year: Stan Jones, Corsicana

FIRST TEAM

Omar Garcia, Nacogdoches, Sr.

Noel Rodriguez, Nacogdoches, Sr.

Edel Zavala, Nacogdoches, Sr.

Jesus Zarate, Nacogdoches, Sr.

Brandon Rodriguez, Corsicana, Jr.

Jovanni Baeza, Corsicana, Jr.

Carlos Arredondo, Corsicana, Jr.

Sam Cox, Lindale, So.

David Franke, Lindale, Sr.

Darren Scott, Lindale, Jr.

Marc Padilla, Ennis, Sr.

Nathan Gutierrez, Ennis, So.

Colton Fluke, Whitehouse, Sr.

Dalton Stone, Whitehouse, Sr.

Orlando Rico, Jacksonville, Sr.

DISTRICT 5-4A

MVP: Dylan Sadler, Sr., Arygle

Offensive player of the year: Carlos Garrido, Sr., Anna

Defensive players of the year: Michael Rigsby, Jr., Argyle and Eric Garcia, Jr., Gainesville and Erasmo Paulin, Sr., Melissa

Co-utility players of the year: Travis Garner, Jr., Arygle and Ivan Franco, Jr., Gainesville

Goalkeeper MVP: Josh Love, Jr., Melissa

Newcomer of the year: Conor Banar, So., Arygle

Coach of the year: Daniel Lundy, Arygle

FIRST TEAM

Cale Nanny, Argyle, Jr.

Tyler De Bruin, Argyle, So.

Scott Hayes, Argyle, Sr.

Grant Shaw, Argyle, So.

Isaac Aguilar, Argyle, Jr.

Ivan Franco, Gainesville, Jr.

Miguel Saenz, Gainesville, Sr.

Jose Guerrero, Gainesville, Sr.

Bowen Johnson, Gainesville, Jr.

Isaac Nino, Anna, So.

Kevin Garcia, Anna, Jr.

Miguel Jaramillo, Anna, Sr.

August Greer, Melissa, Sr.

Jose Malpica, Melisaa, Sr.

Nicolas Lanier, Melissa, Sr.

DISTRICT 7-4A

MVP: Mario Herrera, Jr., Fort Worth Castleberry

Offensive player of the year: Jose Levario, Jr., Jr., Fort Worth Diamond Hill Jarvis

Defensive player of the year: Daniel Terjo, Sr., Fort Worth Castleberry

Goalkeeper of the year: Casey Carroll, Jr., Lake Worth

Midfielder of the year: Jared Birr, Sr., Kennedale

Newcomer of the year: Hudson Samo, Jr., Fort Worth Benbrook

Coach of the year: Tim Van Etten, Fort Worth Castleberry

FIRST TEAM

MF, Angel Ortega, FW Castleberry, Jr.

GK, Alvaro Salazar, FW Castleberry, Jr.

MF, Giancarlo Saldana, FW Castleberry, Jr.

MF, Gerardo Lopez, FW Castleberry, So.

F, Kevin Saldivar, FW Castleberry, So.

GK, Fernando Rosales, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Sr.

MF, Aldo Rodriguez, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Jr.

MF Abel Soto-Soto, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Jr.

D, Ernie Rodriguez, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Sr.

F, Luis Sanchez, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis, Jr.

MF, Blend Avdyli, FW Benbrook, Jr.

MF, Leomar Lemus, FW Benbrook, Jr.

D, Kevin Gonzales, FW Benbrook, So.

D, Wesley Laryea, Kennedale, Jr.

D, Clay Hickey, Kennedale, Sr.

D, Will Johnson, Kennedale, So.

MF, Marvin Benegas, Lake Worth, Sr.

MF, Dayton Schrage, Lake Worth, Sr.

DISTRICT 8-4A

MVP: Jose Rodriguez, Sr., Life Oak Cliff

Offensive MVP: Trevor Stovall, Sr., Alvarado

Defensive MVP: Angel Portillo, Sr., Life Oak Cliff

Goalkeeper MVP: Kollin Koethe, Jr., Midlothian Heritage

Midfielder MVP: Josh Ortiz, Sr., Waxahachie Life

Offensive newcomer of the year: Hadush Yohannes, Jr., Alvarado

Defensive newcomer of the year: Angel Osoria, Sr., Life Oak Cliff

Coach of the year: Chris Williams, Life Oak Cliff

FIRST TEAM

D, Victor Arvizu, Life Oak Cliff, Jr.

D, Emmanuel Avelino, Keene, Sr.

D, Nick McCray, Mid. Heritage, Sr.

D, Luis Quintana, Alvarado, Jr.

D, Francisco Resendiz III, Venus, Sr.

D, Garcia Santos, Venus, Jr.

F, Jorge Aguilar, Life Oak Cliff, Sr.

F, Nate Harman, Life Oak Cliff, Jr.

F, Vision Modiga, Keene, Sr.

F, Austin Terry, Midlothian Heritage, Sr.

MF, Garrett Garvin, Midlothian Heritage, Fr.

MF, Edgar Guerrero, Alvarado, Sr.

MF, Oscar Ortiz, Alvarado, Sr.

MF, Alberto Rodriguez, Venus, So.

MF, Jeffery Torres, Life Oak Cliff, Sr.

DISTRICT 9-4A

MVP: David Rodriguez, Fr., Carrollton Ranchview

Offensive player of the year: Issa Mahroq, Jr., Sunnyvale

Defensive player of the year: Austin Wilkerson, Jr., Sunnyvale

Goalkeeper of the year: Franklin Mejia, Fr., Carrollton Ranchview

Midfielder of the year: Arturo Rodriguez, Sr., Carrollton Ranchview

Utility player of the year: Laith Mustafa, Jr., Sunnyvale

Newcomer of the year: Baccari Blalock, Fr., Triple A Academy

Co-freshmen of the year: Cole Ramirez, Fr., Sunnyvale and Cesar Ramos, Fr., Williams Prep

Coach of the year: Jarred Garcia, Carrollton Ranchview

FIRST TEAM

MF, Ivan Iniguez, Carrollton Ranchview, Sr.

MF, Victor Campos, Carrollton Ranchview, Sr.

D, Christian Fuentes, Carrollton Ranchview, Sr.

D, Romario Levy, Carrollton Ranchview, Sr.

D, Max Galvan, Sunnyvale, Sr.

D, Lincol Fitzgerald, Sunnyvale, Jr.

MF, Noah Crownover, Sunnyvale, Fr.

D, Tarik Aziz, Sunnyvale, Fr.

F, Alex Lozano, Sunnyvale, Sr.

F, Kevin Garcia, Williams Prep, Sr.

D, Atzin Osorio, Williams Prep, Fr.

F, Roman Torres, Williams Prep, Fr.

GK, Edwin Negrete, Williams Prep, So.

MF, Issak Zunega, Arlington Summit, Fr.

D, Alforso Lopez, Arlington Summit, Sr.

GK, Fernand Ojeda, Arlington Summit, Sr.

MF, Brody Corasco, Triple A Academy, Sr.

D, Erron Taylor, Triple A Academy, Jr.

DISTRICT 10-4A

Co-MVPs: D, Audel Orellana, So., Wilmer-Hutchins and Mf, Sergio Guardado, Sr., Madison

Offensive MVP: F, Ivan Palcios, Jr., Pinkston

Defensive MVP: D, Jonathan Feliciano, Sr., Pinkston

Goalkeeper MVP: Robert Villegas, Jr., Wilmer-Hutchins

Freshman MVP: MF, Jahsir Williams, Sr., Carter

Newcomer of the year: GK, Daniel Avila, Sr., Madison

Coach of the year: Derwin Cantley, Pinkston

FIRST TEAM

D, Luis Aremndariz, Carter, Jr.

D, Jose Aviles, Madison, Jr.

D, Juan Beltran, Roosevelt, Fr.

D, Darwin Funes, Madison, Jr.

F, Heriberto Mares, Roosevelt, So.

F, Alex Miswishme, Pinkston, Sr.

GK, Juan Calixto, Roosevelt, Jr.

MF, Freddy Botello, Carter, Jr.

MF, Christopher Colin, Wilmer-Hutchins, Jr.

MF, Eric Paz, Carter, Jr.

MF, Anthony Santiago, Pinkston, Jr.

DISTRICT 11-4A

MVP: Christian Mitchell, Sr., Paris

Offensive MVP: David Chavira, Sr., Princeton

Defensive MVP: Dakoata Payne, Sr., Paris

Goalkeeper of the year: Cade Blackmon, Sr., Paris

Sophomore of the year: Gustavo Fuentes, So., Princeton

Freshman of the year: Abraham Bermudez, Fr., Nevada Community

Coach of the year: Jeremy Beshirs, Paris

FIRST TEAM

Seth Hudgins, Paris, Sr.

Colin Harris, Paris, Sr.

Zach Lamb, Paris, Sr.

Montana Payne, Paris, Jr.

Kyler Beshirs, Paris, So.

Jake Lacey, Princeton, Jr.

Jacob Purdon, Princeton, Jr.

Brandon Russell, Princeton, Sr.

Anthony Balderas, Princeton, Sr.

Daniel Castaneda, Nevada Community

Baltazar Baez, Nevada Community

Gavyn Crawford, Nevada Community

Julio Lopez, Bonham

Logan Kirkpatrick, Bonham

Christian Stockton, Paris North Lamar, Sr.

Zack Figueroa, Paris North Lamar, So.

DISTRICT 12-4A

MVP: Bryan Lara, Sr., Terrell

Co-offensive MVPs: Abraham Garcia, Sr., Kaufman and Yair Gonzalez, Jr., Ferris

Defensive MVP: Daniel Laredo, Sr., Terrell

Co-goalkeeper MVPs: Justin Valadez, So., Terrell and Adolfo Viguerias, Sr., Kemp

Midfielder of the year: Caleb Linn, Sr., Kaufman

Utility MVP: Victory Perez, Jr., Crandall

Tri-newcomers of the year: Gerardo Macias, Jr., Terrell and Edwin Perez, So., Crandall and Jacob Plaster, Fr., Ferris

Co-sophomore MVPs: Juan Meza, So., Crandall and Enrique Najera, So., Crandall

Coach of the year: Joe Stephens, Terrell

FIRST TEAM

Jonah Armstrong, Mabank, Jr.

James Coker, Mabank, Jr.

Angel Galindo, Ferris, Sr.

Jose Gamez, Terrell, Sr.

Ignacio Gomez, Ferris, Sr.

Edwin Hernandez, Kaufman, Sr.

Huriel Lopez, Ferris, Sr.

Francisco Lugo, Terrell, So.

Tristen Meza, Crandall, Jr.

Miguel Mondragon, Terrell, So.

Oscar Morales, Kaufman, Jr.

Cristian Ramirez, Ferris, Jr.

Irvin Renteria, Kaufman, So.

Jose Rico, Kemp, Sr.

Carlos Rodriguez, Crandall, Jr.

Aaron Valadez, Terrell, Sr.

Ramiro Velazquez, Terrell, Jr.

TAPPS 1-D1

MVP: Jack Savage, TCA-Addison

Offensive player of the year: Zach Kirby, John Paul II

Defensive player of the year: John Putnam, John Paul II

Goalkeeper of the year: Preston Harless, Parish Episcopal

Newcomer of the year: Grant McCarthy, Parish Episcopal

Coach of the year: Craig Savage, Parish Episcopal

FIRST TEAM

F, Tucker Littleton, Bishop Dunne, Sr.

F, Matthew Springfield, TC-Addison, Sr.

F, Joe Johnston, Parish Episcopal, Sr.

F, Logan Edsall, John Paul II, Jr.

MF, Jack Savage, TC-Addison, Sr.

MF, Zachary Kirby, John Paul II, Sr.

MF, Ivan burciaga, Bishop Dunne, Sr.

MF, Cesar Palma-Yeso, Parish Episcopal, Jr.

D, John Putnam, John Paul II, Sr.

D, Ryan Saldana, Bishop Lynch, So.

D, James Cerise, Bishop Dunne, Jr.

D, Christopher Wines, TC-Addison, Sr.

GK, Preston Harless, Parish Episcopal, Jr.

GK, Alex Alvarez, Bishop Lynch, Sr.

TAPPS 1-D2

FIRST TEAM

F, Price Peden, Grapevine Faith, Jr.

F, Tyler Pryor, FW Christian, Jr.

F, John Sissen, FW Christian, Fr.

F, Christian Brasher, FW Southwest Chr., Jr.

MF, Jonah Mammen, Grapevine Faith, Jr.

MF, Liam Pipes, Grapevine Faith, So.

MF, Cameron Kimball, FW Southwest Chr., Sr.

MF, Dallas Fry, FW Southwest Chr., Sr.

D, Cole Lewis, Grapevine Faith, Sr.

D, Trace Holloway, FW Christian, Jr.

D, Major Dykes, Grapevine Faith, Jr.

D, Paul Martin, Grapevine Faith, Sr.

GK, Sellers Odom, Grapevine Faith, So.

GK, Jarrod Rasberry, FW Christian, Sr.

TAPPS 2-D2

FIRST TEAM

F, Ahmad Qutu, Garland Horizons, Jr.

F, Elliott Bracy, Dallas Christian, Fr.

F, Holt Kelley, Frisco Legacy, Sr.

F, Cade Bateman, Carrollton Prince of Peace, Jr.

MF, Cameron Paul, Dallas Christian, Jr.

MF, Yazeed Mustafa, Garland Horizons, Jr.

MF, Gavin Burgess, Frisco Legacy, Jr.

MF, Travis Wardlaw, Dallas Christian, Sr.

D, Abdul-Rahman Chaaban, Garland Horizons, Jr.

D, Benjamin Bueno, Dallas Christian, Sr.

D, Cade Bull, Dallas Christian, Sr.

D, Mohamad Agel, Garland Horizons, Jr.

GK, Ali Jirani, Garland Horizons, Fr.

GK, Chad Tucker, Dallas Christian, Sr.

TAPPS 1-D3

FIRST TEAM

F, Seth Keller, Coll. Covenant, Jr.

F, Miles Ludington, FW Lake Country, So.

F, Isaiah Johnson, Coll. Covenant, Sr.

F, Gavin Puebla, Texoma Christian, So.

MF, Aaron Jones, FW Lake Country, Jr.

MF, Caleb Johnson, FM Coram Deo, Jr.

MF, Dylan Pirtle, Arl. Pantego, Jr.

MF, Russell Carter, Coll. Covenant, Sr.

D, Dewy Rodgers, Coll. Covenant, Sr.

D, Jackson Powell, FM Coram Deo, Jr.

D, Robert Cogswell, Texoma Christian, Sr.

D, Nicholas Jackson, FW Lake Country, Sr.

GK, Brendan Patnode, FM Coram Deo, Sr.

GK, Diego Fernandez, Coll. Covenant, Sr.

TAPPS 2-D3

FIRST TEAM

F, Ben Gilbert, Dallas Covenant, So.

F, Alexis Vargas, Cristo Rey Prep, So.

F, Scot Godfrey, McKinney Chr., Sr.

F, Bryce Bilodeau, Dallas Lutheran, Sr.

MF, Marco Cueva, McKinney Chr., Jr.

MF, Luke Wilson, Dallas Covenant, So.

MF, Mateo Villerreal, Cristo Rey Prep, So.

MF, Seth Mackinnon, Dallas Covenant, Fr.

D, Hogan Hurley, Dallas Covenant, So.

D, Garrett Lee, McKinney Chr., Sr.

D, Jack Rowland, Dallas Covenant, Fr.

D, Will Kresl, Dallas Shelton, Sr.

GK, Boone Koop, Dallas Covenant, So.

GK, Garrett Kirkconnell, McKinney Chr., Sr.

SPC

Fort Worth All Saints: Jermaine Rucker

Oklahoma City Casady: Alden O'Connor

Cistercian: Xavi Anderhub, Danny Garda, Jimmy Garda

Bellaire Episcopal: Carlos Valdez, Victor Velasco, Cristian Arias, Pablo Vilas, Ivan Bastidas

Episcopal School of Dallas: Ryan Schmitt

Fort Worth Country Day: Nicholas Aufiero, Spencer Pergande

Greenhill: Chris Quintero, Benjamin Strombert, Hayden Gerrard, Brandon Aptilon

Houston Christian: Jacob Lutey

The Woodlands John Cooper: Wesley DeMarco, Sondre Jentoft

Houston Kinkaid: Becket Toussaint, Ace Nicolaou, Willy DuCharme

Arlington Oakridge: George Moss

Austin St. Andrew's: Jorge Alzaga

Houston St. John's: Ryan Doughty, Connor Watson

St. Mark's: Josh Bandopadhay

Austin St. Stephen's: Adam Gohary, Jorge Torres

Fort Worth Trinity Valley: Adekunle Adesanoye

GIRLS

DISTRICT 3-6A

Co-MVPs: F, Berklee Peters, Sr,. Keller and F, Courtney Sebazco, Jr., Keller Timber Creek

Co-offensive players of the year: F, AK Ward, Sr., Keller and F, Hayley Ward, Sr., Keller Timber Creek

Defensive player of the year: Maya Warrior, Jr., Keller Centrel

Co-midfielders of the year: Rebecca Keans, Sr., Keller and Bianca Roman, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge

Goalkeeper of the year: Audrey Pendergraff, Sr., Keller Fossil Ridge

Co-forwards of the year: Finda Kollie, Sr., Abilene and Gabriella Coleman, Sr., Keller

Co-offensive newcomers of the year: MF, Hannah Gott, Fr., Keller Central and MF, Molly Lowe, Fr., Keller Timber Creek

Defensive newcomer of the year: Isabella Turlington, Fr., Keller Timber Creek

Co-utility players of the year: Maddy McElwee, Jr., Keller Central and Cami Floth, Sr., Keller

Coach of the year: Brent Camp, Abilene

FIRST TEAM

D, Maddie Ellis, Keller, Jr.

D, Samantha Dominguez, Keller, Jr.

D, Kaylie Charland, Keller, Sr.

D, Ally Floth, Keller, So.

F, Karlie Johnson, Keller, Jr.

GK, Mason Rodusky, Keller, Jr.

GK, Samantha Broom, Keller Timber Creek, So.

D, Avery Thies, Keller Timber Creek, So.

D, Colleen Anderson, Keller Timber Creek, So.

MF, Payton Chronister, Keller Timber Creek, Sr.

MF, Maddie White, Keller Timber Creek, Fr.

MacKenzie Moreno, Keller Central

Faith Thomas, Keller Central

Taylor Dickens, Keller Central

Katie Simpson, Keller Central

MF, Avery Lara, Abilene, So.

MF, Star Calderon, Abilene, Sr.

D, Allie Nichols, Abilene, Jr.

Triniti Hutton, Keller Fossil Ridge

Samantha Webb, Keller Fossil Ridge

MF, Maggie Bustos, Weatherford, Sr.

D, Sylvia Watson, Weatherford, Jr.

D, Anabel Sandoval, Haltom, Sr.

DISTRICT 4-6A

MVP: Hannah Webb, Sr., Mansfield

Offensive MVP: Mary Moore, Sr., Arlington Martin

Defensive MVP: Trisha Trantham, Sr., Arlington

Midfielder MVP: Haley Riley, Sr., Arlington Martin

Co-goalkeeper MVPs: Lacey Carpenter, Sr., Arlington Lamar and Hannah Falks, So., Arlington

Utility MVP: Ashleigh Griffin, Sr., Arlington Bowie

Newcomer of the year: Caroline Pool, Fr., Arlington

Coach of the year: George Velten, Mansfield

FIRST TEAM

Alexis Thomas, Mansfield

Destiny Culclager, Mansfield

Rachel Downey, Mansfield

Jaci Rozear, Mansfield

Darby Johnson, Arlington Martin

Ashton Buchhorn, Arlington Martin

Kassandra Daniel, Arlington Martin

Valeria Solis, Arlington Martin

Kailey Orr, Arlington

Maya Nelson, Arlington

Julia Alvarez, Arlington

Brennan Reuland, Arlington Lamar

Hailey Layhew, Arlington Lamar

Jordan Michie, Arlington Lamar

Kallan Sanford, FW Paschal

Arely Jiminez, FW Paschal

Ashley Wilson, North Crowley

Kassidy Phillips, North Crowley

Brianna Hernandez, Arlington Bowie

Rosemary Cortez, Arlington Bowie

Guadalupe Vasquez, Arlington Sam Houston

Orlanda Cardenas, Arlington Sam Houston

DISTRICT 5-6A

Co-MVPs: Taylor Moon, Jr., Flower Mound Marcus and Allisyn Gardner, Sr., Southlake Carroll

Offensive player of the year: Riley Mattingly, Jr., Flower Mound Marcus

Midfielder of the year: Neaka Khalilian, Sr., Southlake Carroll

Co-defensive players of the year: Brittany Martin, Sr., Southlake Carroll and Olivia Kovach, Jr., Flower Mound Marcus

Utility player of the year: Maddie Algya, Jr., Flower Mound Marcus

Newcomer of the year: Kennedy Dahlin, So., Trophy Club Byron Nelson

Co-freshmen of the year: Vyviene Spaulding, Lewisville and Olivia Hasler, Hebron

Goalkeeper of the year: Allison Anguiano, Sr., Lewisville

Coach of the year: Matt Colvin, Southlake Carroll

FIRST TEAM

D, Jane Su, SL Carroll, Sr.

MF, Taylor Tufts, SL Carroll, So.

F, Georganne Phelps, SL Carroll, Jr.

MF, Kendall Gilpin, SL Carroll, So.

F, Sydney Nobles, SL Carroll, Sr.

GK, Madison Martin, SL Carroll, So.

GK, Stephanie Staff, FM Marcus, Jr.

D, Kassey Peralta, FM Marcus, Jr.

D, Katy Brown, FM Marcus, Jr.

D, Kirsten Penney, FM Marcus, Sr.

D, Kaity Hemperly, FM Marcus, Jr.

F, Maddie Turlington, TC Byron Nelson, Jr.

MF, Chaney Brugman, TC Byron Nelson, Sr.

D, Alexis Smith, TC Byron Nelson, Sr.

GK, Lexi Burke, TC Byron Nelson, Jr.

MF, Olenka Soko, TC Byron Nelson, Sr.

MF, Gabby Duca, Hebron, Sr.

F, Ashley Hart, Hebron, Sr.

MF, Brittany Weatherford, Hebron, Sr.

MF, Briley Weatherford, Hebron, Fr.

D, Marissa Brezgiel, Hebron, Sr.

D, Amber Crews, Lewisville, Jr.

MF, Athalie Palmom, Lewisville, So.

F, Monique Sais, Lewisville, So.

D, Myah Buhler, Lewisville, Sr.

F, Elena Reyna, Flower Mound, Jr.

MF, Kendall James, Flower Mound, Jr.

MF, Sam Hawking, Flower Mound, So.

MF, Holly Madden, Hurst LD Bell, So.

MF, Erin Keohana, Hurst LD Bell, Jr.

D, Alana Mangan, Euless Trinity, So.

DISTRICT 6-6A

MVP: Sydney Richards, So., Plano

Co-defensive players of the year: Julia Laskaris, Sr., Plano and Avery Hall, Sr., McKinney Boyd

Midfielder of the year: Ally Jackson, Jr., Allen

Co-forwards of the year: Michelle Slater, So., Plano West and Maddy Peake, So., McKinney

Goalkeeper of the year: Sarah Fuller, Sr., Wylie

Newcomer of the year: Samar Guidry, Fr., McKinney Boyd

Utility player of the year: Jackie Stacy, Jr., Plano West

Coach of the year: Heather Morse, Plano

FIRST TEAM

D, Emma Bonin, Plano, Sr.

MF, Cora Welch, Plano, Sr.

MF, Tabi Bishop, Plano, Jr.

GK, Liz Harrington, Plano, Sr.

MF, Mariah Ruelas, Plano, Sr.

D, Caitlin Morse, Plano, Jr.

D, Mia Fimiani, Plano, Jr.

D, Astria Souto, Allen, Sr.

D, Addie Tate, Allen, So.

D, Elizabeth Moreno, Allen, So.

F, Emily Russell, Allen, Jr.

D, Maddison Williams, Allen, So.

MF, Jennifer Martin, Allen, Sr.

GK, Mariel Gordon, Plano West, Sr.

F, Kate Luby, Plano West, Jr.

MF, Emily Sample, Plano West, Sr.

D, Michaela Sheehy, Plano West, Jr.

D, Ellie Lemaster, Plano West, Fr.

D, Zoe Smith, Plano West, Jr.

MF, Celia Hilsabeck, McKinney Boyd, Sr.

D, Taylor Rubel, McKinney Boyd, Sr.

D, Gabby Symmank, McKinney Boyd, Sr.

MF, Taylor Jordan, McKinney Boyd, Jr.

D, Maren Moore, McKinney Boyd, Sr.

D, Hannah Cupps, Plano East, Sr.

MF, Elle-Marie Defrain, Plano East, Sr.

F, Maya McCutcheon, Plano East, So.

D, Zaria Stevenson, Plano East, Fr.

MF, Lauren Tovy, McKinney, Jr.

MF, Hale Otto, McKinney, Jr.

GK, Alexis Vera, McKinney, Jr.

MF, Hailey Gonzales, Wylie, Jr.

MF, Olivia Saldivar, Wylie, So.

MF, Lauren Avila, Denton Guyer, So.

D, Morgan Wessling, Denton Guyer, Sr.

DISTRICT 7-6A

MVP: Braejah Washington, Sr, Duncanville

Offensive MVP: Claudia Espinal, Sr., Irving Nimitz

Co-defensive MVPs: Natalya Ramirez, Jr., Duncanville and Katherine Alexander, Sr., Cedar Hill

Co-midfielder MVPs: Alexandria Sandlin, Jr., Irving MacArthur and Desiree Ramirez, So., Duncanville

Goalkeeper MVP: Delaney Castor, Jr., Irving MacArthur

Co-utility MVPs: Mayra Rodriguez, Jr., Irving Nimitz and Alei Williams, So., Cedar Hill

Newcomer of the year: Natalie Marquez, Fr., Grand Prairie

Coach of the year: Jessica Perez-Woodrum, Duncanville

FIRST TEAM

Cassandra Pineda, Duncanville

Kimberly Terron, Duncanville

Corinne Daniels, Duncanville

Madelyn Banda, Irving Nimitz

Brianna Benitez, Irving Nimitz

Taylor Kyser, Irving Nimitz

Faith Johnson, Cedar Hill

Jada Austin, Cedar Hill

Destinee Koprovich, Cedar Hill

Genesis Swindell, Irving MacArthur

Mitzi Mendez, Irving MacArthur

Taylor Reyes, South Grand Prairie

Jennifer Paz, South Grand Prairie

Iveth Pantjoa, Grand Prairie

Ailyn Clara, Grand Prairie

Taylor Alexander, DeSoto

Janna Singleton, DeSoto

Cheyene Rivera, DeSoto

DISTRICT 9-6A

MVP: Sarah Houchin, Coppell

Offensive player of the year: Abbi Parker, Lake Highlands

Defensive player of the year: Ann Claire Blalock, Richardson Pearce

Newcomer of the year: Rebecca Watley, Coppell

Utility player of the year: Julia Martinez, Richardson Berkner

Goalkeeper of the year: Maddie Weber, Coppell

Coach of the year: Oscar Borgarello, Richardson Pearce

FIRST TEAM

GK, Anahi Aguirre, W.T. White, So.

D, Enan Brown, Coppell, Sr.

D, Katie Odom, Coppell, Fr.

D, Ellie Ratliff, Lake Highlands, Sr.

MF, Alex Carvajal, Lake Highlands, Sr.

MF. Jennifer Zamampa, Richardson, Sr.

MF, Tyler Runnels, Coppell, Jr.

MF, Caroline Leal, Lake Highlands, Jr.

MF, Jennifer Martinez, W.T. White, Sr.

MF, Itzel Sigaran, W.T. White, Jr.

MF, Maddie Williams, Richardson, Sr.

MF, Dianna Sifuentes, Richardson, Sr.

MF, Julissa Bermudez, Skyline, Sr.

MF, Emma Dawson, Richardson Pearce, So.

MF, Alexa Hallum, Richardson Pearce, Sr.

MF, Ana Lozada Smith, Richardson Pearce, Sr.

MF, Angie Machago, Richardson Pearce, So.

MF, Raina Stroescu, Richardson Pearce, So.

F, Micayla Weathers, Coppell, So.

F, Erin Moudy, Lake Highlands, Sr.

F, Leilah Moreno, W.T. White, Jr.

F, Loni Williams, Skyline, Sr.

F, Brynn Berardinelli, Richardson Pearce, So.

DISTRICT 10-6A

MVP: Caitlyn McDonald, Jr., Sachse

Offensive MVP: Leslie Campuzano, Sr., Garland Lakeview

Defensive MVP: Abby Westin, Sr., Sachse

Midfielder of the year: Reyna Reyes, So., Garland Lakeview

Goalkeeper of the year: Jordan Hamilton, So., Rowlett

Newcomer of the year: Alexandra Goncalves, Fr., South Garland

Utility player of the year: Gabriela Garcia, Jr., Sachse

Coach of the year: Kristen Campbell, Sachse

FIRST TEAM

F, Gracie Harr, Sachse, So.

GK, Samantha Upton, Sachse, Jr.

MF, Sabrina Reyes, Sachse, Sr.

MF, Niah Johnson, Sachse, Jr.

F, Erin Hughes, Garland Naaman Forest, Sr.

MF, Kayla Gove, Garland Naaman Forest, Sr.

MF, Alessandra Winn, Garland Naaman Forest, Sr.

D, Stephanie Doan, Garland Naaman Forest, Jr.

D, Cayden Etheridge, Rowlett, Jr.

D, Courtney DePietro, Rowlett, So.

D, Gloria Perez, Rowlett, Sr.

MF, Samantha Valladares, Garland Lakeview, Sr.

GK, Gabriela Roa Bautista, Garland Lakeview, Sr.

MF, Leslye Roque Jimenez, Garland Lakeview, Sr.

F, Brandy Salazar, South Garland, So.

MF, Karan Ramirez, South Garland, So.

F, Lizeth Martinez, Garland, So.

D, Daisy Mendez, Garland, Jr.

D, Samantha Correa, North Garland, Jr.

DISTRICT 11-6A

MVP: Nicole Pugsley, Sr., Rockwall

Offensive MVP: Jazmine Navarro, Jr., Tyler Lee

Co-defensive MVPs: Kayla Campbell, Jr., Rockwall and Kaymi Wheeler, Jr., Rockwall-Heath

Co-goalkeepers of the year: Chioma Eriken, Jr., Mesquite and Mickaela Leal, Fr., Rockwall

Co-newcomers of the year: Aniya Clark, So., Mesquite Horn and Alana Wickham, So., Rockwall

FIRST TEAM

Micah Larkin, Rockwall, Sr.

Lauren Baker, Rockwall, Jr.

Rylie Robertson, Rockwall, Sr.

Katie Givens, Rockwall, Sr.

Anna Joy Kuehn, Tyler Lee, Sr.

Alex Bice, Tyler Lee, Sr.

Karla Bustos, Tyler Lee, Jr.

Carrie Gilliland, Longview, Jr.

Allison Van Burkleo, Longview, Jr.

Deja Moore, Longview, Sr.

Savannah Hernandez, Mesquite Horn, Sr.

Brenna Gregory, Mesquite Horn, Sr.

Hailey Gunn, Mesquite Horn, So.

Riley Holland, Rockwall-Heath, Jr.

Chloe Bys, Rockwall-Heath, Fr.

Delila Salmeron, North Mesquite, So.

Lizeth Ochoa, North Mesquite, Jr.

Maya Padilla, Mesquite, Sr.

Melody Martinez, Mesquite, Jr.

Montoya Maritza, Tyler John Tyler, So.

DISTRICT 5-5A

MVP: Grace Wiltgen, Jr., Denton

Offensive MVP: Alyssa Hollis, Jr., Wichita Falls

Defensive MVP: Maddie Kyle, Jr., Wichita Falls Rider

Goalkeeper of the year: Erin Smith, Sr., Wichita Falls

Newcomer of the year: Vida Raietparvar, Fr., Denton

Utility player of the year: Lourden Bell, Sr., Sherman

Coach of the year: Rocky Monk, Denton

FIRST TEAM

MF, Kimya Raietparvar, Denton, Jr.

D, Lauren Gay, Denton, Sr.

F, Olivia Burns, Denton, Sr.

MF, Zoe Hensley, Denton, So.

D, Cambria Autwell, Denton, So.

D, Gigi Upchurch, Denton, So.

MF, Alyssa Salinas, Wichita Falls, So.

D, Reilly Anderson, Wichita Falls, Sr.

MF, Gabby Saldana, Wichita Falls, Sr.

D, Ashby Hood, Wichita Falls, So.

MF, Tagan Hansan, Wichita Falls, Jr.

F, Keeley Ayala, WF Rider, Jr.

D, Emma Baley, WF Rider, Jr.

D, Amaya Spearman, WF Rider, So.

MF, Makena Wood, WF Rider, Sr.

MF, Brittany Eccles, Denton Ryan, Sr.

F, Mia Bryce, Denton Ryan, Sr.

D, Heather Dowling, Denton Ryan, Sr.

D, Britni Taylor, Denton Braswell, So.

MF, Kinley Coward, Denton Braswell, So.

GK, Zoe Crisler, Denison, So.

MF, Christina Hernandez, Denison, Fr.

DISTRICT 6-5A

MVP: Cameron Huddlestone, Sr., Aledo

Offensive player of the year: Meagan North, Sr., Fort Worth Brewer

Co-defensive players of the year: Kristen Burns, Jr., Aledo and Savanna Lopez, Jr., Fort Worth Boswell

Midfielder of the year: Joellen Hindman, Sr., Justin Northwest

Co-goalkeepers of the year: Makenzie Covington, Jr., Aledo and Madelyn Rea, Jr., Northwest Eaton

Offensive newcomer of the year: Cassidy Savor, Fr., Northwest Eaton

Defensive newcomer of the year: Cheney Huddleston, Fr., Aledo

Utility player of the year: Tayler Schott, Sr., Justin Northwest

Coach of the year: Bryan Johnson, Aledo

FIRST TEAM

Peyton Laughley, Aledo

Ashlee ray, Aledo

Krista Thrasher, Aledo

Brooke Jones, Aledo

Sydney Pierce, Aledo

Lexi Ihrig, Justin Northwest

Kelsi Jones, Justin Northwest

Fenando Soto, Justin Northwest

Mackenzie Haislet, Justin Northwest

Hannah Williams, Justin Northwest

Kayla Davis, Northwest Eaton

Landree Yocum, Northwest Eaton

Chloe Seltzer, Northwest Eaton

Madison Korkman, FW Boswell

Emily Mihalik, FW Brewer

Heather Randall, Azle

DISTRICT 8-5A

MVP: Maddie Martin, Sr., Birdville

Offensive MVP: Sophie Smith, Jr., Grapevine

Defensive MVP: Haylee Hulse, Sr., Grapevine

Midfielder MVP: Shea Wentz, So., Richland

Goalkeeper MVP: Michele Snow, So., Birdville

Offensive newcomer of the year: Taylor Dellosso, Fr., Grapevine

Defensive newcomer of the year: Tara Shelton, Fr., Birdville

Utility MVP: Allie Lumpkin, Sr., Colleyville Heritage

Co-coaches of the year: Steve McBride, Grapevine and Eddie Brown, Birdville

FIRST TEAM

Ashton Wright, Grapevine, So.

Libby Rubmelow, Grapevine, Jr.

Megan Conte, Grapevine, Sr.

Rylee Hanna, Grapevine, So.

Audrey Alderink, Grapevine, Jr.

Caroline Ruiz, Birdville, So.

Savanna Barron, Birdville, Sr.

Madi Garza, Birdville, Jr.

Jaclyn Beeter, Birdville, So.

Caroline Olney, Richland, Jr.

Natalie Thomas, Richland, Jr.

Faith Husbenet, Richland, So.

Quincy Benvegnu, Colleyville Heritage, So.

Becky Russell, Colleyville Heritage, Sr.

Lauren Hodge, Colleyville Heritage, Jr.

Savannah Villegas, FW Carter-Riverside, Sr.

Barbara Robles, FW Carter-Riverside, Jr.

Yahaira Anacleto, FW Eastern Hills, So.

Emely Espinoza, FW Eastern Hill, Jr.

Larissa Hernandez, FW Polytechnic, So.

DISTRICT 9-5A

MVP: Caylen Wright, So., Joshua

Co-offensive players of the year: Amy Rambo, Jr., Crowley and Dani Murgula, Jr., Cleburn

Defensive player of the year: Karina Santillan, Sr., Arlington Seguin

Co-midfielders of the year: Chayce Walker, Sr., Arlington Seguin and Lindsey Beckrich, Sr., Burleson Centennial

Goalkeeper of the year: Tatum Sutherland, So., Joshua

Offensive newcomer of the year: Miriam Espinosa, Fr., Granbury

Defensive newcomer of the year: Ashlyn Denholm, Fr., Granbury

Utility player of the year: Faith Strube, Jr., Burleson

Coach of the year: Jeff Brooks, Joshua

FIRST TEAM

Destiny Keeble, Joshua, Jr.

Victoria Tucker, Joshua, Sr.

Chloe Walker, Joshua, So.

Markie Sulak, Joshua, Jr.

Lindsey McDonald, Joshua, Jr.

Chelsie Rodriguez, Burleson Centennial, Sr.

Emilie Harvey, Burleson Centennial, Sr.

Brooke Davis, Burleson Centennial, Sr.

Ashli Galupi, Burleson Centennial, Fr.

Cindy Villasana, Cleburne, Sr.

Stephanie Trujillo, Cleburne, Sr.

Katy Castanuella, Cleburne, Jr.

Rayni Skaggs, Granbury, Jr.

Kaitlyn Washburn, Granbury, Jr.

Raegan Brown, Granbury, Fr.

Brianna Pina, Crowley, Sr.

Gabirlle Ortiz, Crowley, Sr.

Amanda Wince, Burleson, Sr.

Julia Mashburn, Burleson, Jr.

Alyssa White, Arlington Seguin, Sr.

Mariah Vallejo, Everman, So.

DISTRICT 10-5A

MVP: Brooke Lampe, Mansfield Lake Ridge

Offensive player of the year: Abby Martinez, Mansfield Legacy

Defensive player of the year: Brooke Boisvert, Waxahachie

Midfielder of the year: Victoria Garza, Red Oak

Utility player of the year: Ari Owens, Mansfield Timberview

Newcomer of the year: Makayla Rushing, Red Oak

Coach of the year: Heather Wilson, Mansfield Legacy

FIRST TEAM

Heaven Coner, Mansfield Legacy, Sr.

Peyton McGee, Mansfield Legacy, Sr.

Kamryn Blevins, Mansfield Legacy, So.

Jessica Davault, Mansfield Legacy, Sr.

Ashlynn Pritchet, Red Oak, Sr.

Madison Humphrey, Red Oak, So.

Maliyah Mendoza, Red Oak, Jr.

Ariana Acosta, Waxahachie, Sr.

Taylor Camp, Waxahachie, Jr.

Jaleesa Riggins, Mansfield Timberview, Sr.

Kristen Carter, Mansfield Lake Ridge, Jr.

Kamaria Williams, Mansfield Lake Ridge, So.

Cailtin Pierce, Mansfield Lake Ridge, Sr.

Caiti Broccoli, Mansfield Lake Ridge, Sr.

Sky Reynolds, Midlothian, Sr.

Baylee Hawkins, Midlothian, Sr.

Brooke Greeson, Midlothian, Sr.

Yajaira Mendoza, Mansfield Summit, Sr.

Meredith Harris, Mansfield Summit, Jr.

Jaslynn Brown, Lancaster, Jr.

DISTRICT 11-5A

MVP: D, Miranda Ibarra, Sr., Kimball

Offensive MVP: F, Isabel Chantaca, So., Samuell

Defensive MVP: D, Cecilia Calixto, So., Hillcrest

Goalkeeper of the year: Vanessa Vasquez, So., Kimball

Senior of the year: F, Anna Lopez, Sr., Hillcrest

Newcomer of the year: F, Tiyah Roan, Sr., South Oak Cliff

Coach of the year: Cherry De Leon, Samuell

FIRST TEAM

MF, Arianna Villegas, Samuell, Sr.

MF, Leslie Mendoza, Samuell, Sr.

F, Jannet Dimas, Samuell, Jr.

D, Adriana Vasquez, Samuell, Jr.

MF, Karla Panfilo, Hillcrest, Sr.

MF, Ashley Perette, Hillcrest, So.

MF, Cindy Lopez, Hillcrest, Sr.

MF, Sarah Ovalle, Kimball, So.

MF, Naillah Fletcher, Kimball, Sr.

MF, Ginny Mendez, Kimball, Fr.

D, Melissa Sierra, Spruce, Jr.

F, Adriana Torres, Spruce, So.

MF, Alex Torres, Spruce, So.

F, Dunia Chavez, Thomas Jefferson, Fr.

MF, Maria Cruz, Conrad, So.

MF, Sharon Galvan, Conrad, So.

D, Voa Meh, Conrard, Sr.

D, Eva Vera, South Oak Cliff, Jr.

F,Angie Moreno, South Oak Cliff, Jr.

DISTRICT 12-5A

MVP: MF, Miah Zuazua, Sr., Molina

Offensive MVP: F, Klarissa Vielma, Sr., Molina

Defensive MVP: Julie Olvera, Jr., Molina

Goalkeeper MVP: Karina Vega, Sr., Sunset

Newcomer of the year: MF, Ofelia Heirsh, Fr., Bryan Adams

Freshman MVP: F, Jade Zamora, Fr., Bryan Adams

Coach of the year: Gerald Solorio, Molina

FIRST TEAM

D, Moraima Bernabe, Sr., Bryan Adams

D, Alexandra Cruz, So., Sunset

D, Tania Mondragon, Jr., Bryan Adams

F, Makayla Barrientos, Sr., Sunset

F, Alexis Sanchez, Jr., Seagoville

F, Ashtyn Van Horn, So., Woodrow Wilson

MF, Xya Balderas, So., North Dallas

MF, Celeste Enriquez, Sr., Bryan Adams

MF, Abigail Gutierrez, Fr., Molina

MF, Stephany Gutierrez, Sr., Molina

MF, Daisey Hernandez, Sr., Molina

MF, Leslie Salas, Sr., Adamson

MF, Areli Villar, Sr., Molina

DISTRICT 13-5A

MVP: Trinity King, Sr., Frisco Wakeland

Offensive player of the year: Taryn Torres, Sr., Frisco Centennial

Defensive player of the year: Shelby Craft, So., Frisco Lone Star

Midfielder of the year: Hannah Mendell, So., Frisco Wakeland

Goalkeeper of the year: Kira Miller, Jr., Frisco Reedy

Newcomer of the year: Bythe Obar, Fr., Frisco Independence

Utility player of the year: Hollyn Torres, So., Frisco Centennial

Coach of the year: Lauren O'Brien

FIRST TEAM

MF, Jenna Wilt, Frisco Centennial, Sr.

F, Katelyn Termini, Frisco Centennial, Sr.

D, Kylie Hampton, Frisco Centennial, Jr.

GK, Payton Jamieson, Frisco Centennial, Sr.

D, Rhette Cauilan, Frisco Centennial, Sr.

D, Lauren Prentice, Frisco Wakeland, Sr.

D, Victoria Altieri, Frisco Wakeland, So.

F, Gracie Brian, Frisco Wakeland, So.

MF, Cam Hart, Frisco Wakeland, Sr.

D, Payton Adams, Frisco Wakeland, So.

MF, Sophie Fondren, Frisco Lone Star, Sr.

MF, Madison McBurnett, Frisco Lone Star, Jr.

F, Alexis Perez, Frisco Lone Star, So.

F, Morgan Davis, Frisco Heritage, Jr.

D, Erin Davis, Frisco Heritage, Sr.

MF, Raegan Davis, Frisco Heritage, Sr.

MF, Tabitha Allberg, Frisco Heritage,Jr.

MF, Lexi Killinger, Frisco Liberty, Sr.

MF, Kaci Parks, Frisco Liberty, Sr.

F, Hannah Anderson, Frisco Liberty, So.

D, Nicole Marsolek, Frisco Reedy, So.

MF, Alex Morris, Frisco Reedy, Fr.

F, Morcquess Oliphant, Frisco, Sr.

GK, Adrianna Schroeder, Fr. Independence, Jr.

DISTRICT 14-5A

MVP: F, Diana Ordonez, So., Prosper

Offensive MVP: F, Adrianna Jimmerson, Sr., Carrollton Creekview

Defensive MVP: MF, Alex Aguilar, Sr., Carrollton Creekview

Midfielder of the year: MF, Emilie Torres, So., McKinney North

Co-goalkeepers of the year: Haley Birmingham, Sr., Prosper and Peyton York, Jr., Prosper

Newcomer of the year: MF, Lauren Lapomarda, Sr., Prosper

Utility player of the year: MF, Ashleigh Rondon, Sr., Carrollton Creekview

Coach of the year: Rafael Flores, Propser

FIRST TEAM

Mo Ordonez, Prosper

Kat Rogers, Prosper

Katie Lapomarda, Prosper

Amelia Webb, Prosper

Adeline Webb, Prosper

Maycie McDougal, Prosper

Marlene Sekinger, Carrollton Creekview

Julianna Dillon, Carrollton Creekview

Tori Sifuentes, Carrollton Creekview

Olivia White, Carrollton Creekview

Marissa Gray, Carrollton Creekview

Ireland Van Dyke, McKinney North

Victoria Aceves-Power, McKinney North

Taelyn Blomster, McKinney North

Brittany Casarez, McKinney North

Reagan Dykes, Little Elm

Emrie Perez, Little Elm

Mackenzie Cornelius, Little Elm

Landrie Townsend, Little Elm

Gessica Skorka, The Colony

Hannah Waesch, The Colony

Alyssa Mayhew, The Colony

Kiara Rolen, Carrollton Newman Smith

Lauren Francis, Carrollton Newman Smith

Phoebe Fonseca, Carrollton Newman Smith

Abril Santiago, Carrollton R.L. Turner

Payton Taylor, Carrollton R.L. Turner

Corina Marin, Lake Dallas

Karsyn Beauchamp, Lake Dallas

DISTRICT 15-5A

MVP: F, Rachel Wasserman, Jr., Highland Park

Offensive player of the year: F, Riley Malone, Sr., Highland Park

Co-defensive players of the year: Sierra Jones, Jr., Highland Park and Gabrielle Gomez, Sr., Highland Park

Offensive midfielder of the year: Sarah O'Neal, Jr., Highland Park

Defensive midfielder of the year: Jocelyn Caracheo, Jr., Royse City

Goalkeeper of the year: Kayla Gable, Sr., Mesquite Poteet

Newcomer of the year: F, Presley Echols, Fr., Highland Park

Coach of the year: Kelly Thomas, Mesquite Poteet

FIRST TEAM

MF, Anna Robertson, Highland Park, Sr.

MF, Frances Ann Matise, Highland Park, Jr.

D, Grace Bass, Highland Park, Jr.

GK, Ginny Hoy, Highland Park, Jr.

D, Jillian Deaver, Highland Park, Jr.

D, Lilly Mejia, Mesquite Poteet, Fr.

D, Marisol Jaimes, Mesquite Poteet, Jr.

D, Uva Alcantara, Mesquite Poteet, Jr.

F, Marissa Berry, Mesquite Poteet, Jr.

MF, Jennyfer Caracheo, Royse City, Sr.

D, Natalia Torres, Royse City, Sr.

F, Riley Sutton, Royse City, Jr.

F, Jenna Patterson, Royse City, So.

D, Cassidy Hill, Forney, So.

D, Hannah Yudizky, Forney, So.

D, Chardonnae Harvey, Forney, Jr.

D, Emma Chambers, Wylie East, Jr.

F, Rahnie Woods, Wylie East, Jr.

MF, Shannon Boyle, North Forney, So.

F, Emma Hawkins, North Forney, So.

MF, Jensyn Caton, Lovejoy, Jr.

F, Taylor Thompson, Lovejoy, Jr.

MF, Lucy Chavez, West Mesquite, Jr.

DISTRICT 17-5A

Ennis first-team selections: Samantha Devora, Sr., MF; Lizeth Pita, Jr., F

Corsicana first-team selections: Judith De La Cruz, So., MF; Ana Alcocer, Sr., D

DISTRICT 5-4A

Co-MVPs: Kendall Bates, Jr., Melissa and Abbi Neece, Sr., Argyle

Co-offensive MVPs: Haley Berg, Sr., Celina and Amanda Kocsis, Sr., Melissa

Co-defensive MVPs: Reagan Eichel, So., Melissa and Ti Krumme, So., Argyle

Goalkeeper MVP: Brittany Morgan, So., Melissa

Newcomer of the year: Kaitlyn Long, Fr., Anna

Coach of the year: Manny Avila, Melissa

FIRST TEAM

Haley Balch, Melissa

Katie Brown, Melissa

Kensey Cryser, Celina

Abby Daniels, Celina

Hannah Gladys, Melissa

Emily Hanna, Anna

Yelena Martinez, Gainesville

Cami McDaris, Melissa

Josie Monk, Melissa

Lauren Oellermann, Melissa

Evelyn Quiroz, Celina

Liz Spivey, Anna

Gillian Stopinski, Melissa

Sarah Weideman, Melissa

DISTRICT 7-4A

Co-MVPs: Alondra Olmos, Kennedale and Mitzy Guereca, Fort Worth Castleberry

Offensive MVP: Eryka McIntyre, Kennedale

Defensive MVP: Daphne Hunt, Kennedale

Midfielder MVP: Cara Hunt, Kennedale

Co-goalkeepers of the year: Sara Calzada, Kennedale and Brisa Salinas, Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Co-offensive newcomers of the year: Makayla Pearson, Fort Worth Benbrook and Gianna Caterinicchio, Lake Worth

Defensive newcomer of the year: Mayra Pineda, Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Midfield newcomer of the year: Jenny Aguilera, Fort Worth Castleberry

Coach of the year: Michael Strange, Kennedale

FIRST TEAM

Marisa Echtle, Kennedale

Bailey Crowley, Kennedale

Megan Jakubisin, Kennedale

Baylee Gow, Kennedale

Taylor Fox, Kennedale

Jackie Garcia, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Heimi Munoz, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Anissa Zapata, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Berenice Barron, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Alejandra Renteria, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Valeria Pina, FW Diamond Hill-Jarvis

Devin Guereca, FW Castleberry

Hailey Rivera, FW Castleberry

Janely Mosqueda, FW Castleberry

Alison Wamsley, FW Castleberry

Jazmine Puryear, Lake Worth

Alondra Rangel, Lake Worth

Jarelly Pacheco, Lake Worth

Jandy Simental, Lake Worth

Shelby Elliott, FW Benbrook

Kyndall Jennings, FW Benbrook

Brianna Escobar, Springtown

Aubra Parker, Springtown

DISTRICT 8-4A

MVP: Leach Chancey, Midlothian Heritage

Offensive MVP: Khloe Lechowicz, Alvarado

Defensive MVP: Makenlee Mabra, Midlothian Heritage

Co-midfielder MVPs: Cornejo, Alvarado and Puliam, Waxahachie Life

Goalkeeper of the year: Megan McCarthy, Midlothian Heritage

Offensive newcomer of the year: Heather Stephens, Waxahachie Life

Defensive newcomer of the year: Hannah Parras, Waxahachie Life

Coach of the year: Gerald Slovacek, Midlothian Heritage

FIRST TEAM

Vicky Reyes, Midlothian Heritage

Brittiney Gardner, Midlothian Heritage

Tori Needels, Midlothian Heritage

Logan Ybarra, Midlothian Heritage

Grace Hackney, Midlothian Heritage

Grayce Davis, Midlothian Heritage

Kendall Shirley, Midlothian Heritage

Ashlyn Ramsey, Alvarado

Malanie Potter, Alvarado

Angela Trowbridge, Alvarado

Heather Beck, Alvarado

Kylin Peak, Alvarado

Cheyenne Elkins, Alvarado

Kim Kitsao, Waxahachie Life

Mykayla Lowe, Waxahachie Life

Clarissa Quezada, Waxahachie Life

Eynas Snaeneh, Waxahachie Life

Jackie Flores, Life Oak Cliff

Valerie Hernandez, Life Oak Cliff

Jennifer Villanueva, Life Oak Cliff

Kymber Ritch, Life Oak Cliff

Kacey Virgil, Venus

Reyna Romero, Venus

DISTRICT 9-4A

MVP: April Pate, Sr., Sunnyvale

Offensive MVP: Peyton Fleming, Jr., Carrollton Ranchview

Defensive MVP: Miranda Pompa, Sr., Irving North Hills

Co-midfielder MVPs: Riley Fleming, Sr., Carrollton Ranchview and Carli Hernandez, So., Sunnyvale

Goalkeeper MVP: Kristie Cheng, So., Irving North Hills

Freshman MVP: Iman Ghalibaf, Fr., Carrollton Ranchview

Utility MVP: Michelle Lopez, Sr., Williams Prep

Coach of the year: Jay Campos. Sunnyvale

FIRST TEAM

Ariana Acevado, Irving North Hills, Fr.

Genesis Alvarado, Arlington Summit, So.

Ariana Avila, Carrollton Ranchview, Sr.

Jennifer Bautista, Williams Prep, Sr.

Marileen Beccera, Hampton Prep, Sr.

Maria Cerda, Williams Prep, So.

Jackie Cortez, Sunnyvale, Jr.

Jayden Delanoy, Irving North Hills, Sr.

Baylie English, Sunnyvale, So.

Riley Fleming, Carrollton Ranchview, Sr.

Aleah Fredrickson, Sunnyvale, Sr.

Emely Garcia, Hampton Prep, Fr.

Elyssa Gibson, Carrollton Ranchview, Jr.

Janeth Gomez, A+ Academy, Jr.

Kassandra Henson, Triple A Academy, Sr.

Kristen Kirby, Arlington Summit, Fr.

Taylor Licare, Carrollton Ranchview, Sr.

Autumn Mays, Triple A Academy, Sr.

Alli Miller, Sunnyvale, So.

Jasmine Oviedo, A+ Academy, Jr.

Angelica Prado, Williams Prep, Jr.

Nancy Rodriguez, A+ Academy, So.

Gloria Rosales, Arlington Summit, Jr.

Dana Ross, Irving North Hills, So.

Lianna Sebastian, Irving North Hills, So.

DISTRICT 10-4A

MVP: MF, Sabrina Jasso, Jr., Wilmer-Hutchins

Offensive MVP: F, Sofia Munoz, Jr., Carter

Defensive MVP: Delaney Feagans, Fr., Grand Prairie Young Women's Leadership

Goalkeeper MVP: Azucena Diaz, Sr., Roosevelt

Newcomer of the year: F, Ardazal Higgs, Sr., Wilmer-Hutchins

Freshman MVP: F, Madga Bailon, Fr., Grand Prairie Young Women's Leadership

Coach of the year: Austin Potter, Carter

FIRST TEAM

D, Areonna Carter, Pinkston, So.

D, Karina Munoz, Carter, Fr.

D, Jacquelyn Nen, Lincoln, Fr.

D, Meleydis Villatoro, Roosevelt, Jr.

F, Mantza Arredondo, Lincoln, Jr.

F, Elizabeth Peralta, Carter, Jr.

GK, Daniela Hernandez, Lincoln, So.

MF, Daniela botello, Carter, So.

MF, Amairany Marquez, Wilmer-Hutchins, Jr.

MF, Bernice Pachecho, Roosevelt, Sr.

MF, Ariel Ventura, Pinkston, Sr.

DISTRICT 12-4A

MVP: Analyse Abrams-Malone, Terrell

Offensive MVP: Melissa Morales, Kaufman

Defensive MVP: Carson Marsh, Mabank

Co-forwards of the year: Alyssa Friedrichs, Quinlan Ford and Madison Pottorff, Crandall

Goalkeeper of the year: Khristina Edwards, Kaufman

Co-newcomers of the year: Gabby Dunton, Mabank and Alexis Page, Crandall

Co-midfielders of the year: Pela Figeroa, Kaufman and Ali Hickmon, Terrell

Defender of the year: Harlei Struck, Crandall

Utility player of the year: Melissa Brown, Kaufman

Freshman of the year: Jaelyn Young, Terrell

Coach of the year: Sean Falloure, Mabank

FIRST TEAM

Ashley Friedrichs, Quinlan Ford, Jr.

Denise Sanchez, Quinlan Ford, Jr.

Milzy Moreno, Ferris, Sr.

Karina Ramirez, Kaufman, Sr.

Brianna Velasquez, Kaufman, Sr.

Sammy Rodriguez, Crandall, Jr.

Libby Rodriguez, Crandall, Jr.

Genesis Nunez, Terrell, Fr.

Tauriana Grant, Terrell, So.

Brittni Anthony, Mabank, Sr.

Catherine Turner, Mabank, Sr.

Alexus Escalante, Mabank, Jr.

Morgan Williams, Mabank, Sr.

TAPPS 1-D1

Co-MVPs: Hannah Allred, Fort Worth Nolan; Elli Brunts, Ursuline

Offensive player of the year: Alex Arenas, Ursuline

Defensive player of the year: Kaky Kuby, Bishop Lynch

Goalkeeper of the year: Leah Archer, Ursuline

Newcomer of the year: Samantha Meza, Parish Episcopal

Coach of the year: Darrin Hedges, Bishop Lynch

FIRST TEAM

F, Hannah Allred, FW Nolan, Sr.

F, Elli Brunts, Ursuline, Sr.

F, Alexis Sanders, Bishop Lynch, So.

F, Samantha Meza, Parish Episcopal, Fr.

MF, Alyssa D'Aloise, Ursuline, Jr.

MF, Alex Arenas, Ursuline, Sr.

MF, Megan Bettinger, FW Nolan, Jr.

MF, Mallory Johnson, Bishop Lynch, So.

D, Kirstyn Kuby, Bishop Lynch, Jr.

D, Isabel Trevino, Ursuline, Sr.

D, Madison Caffey, FW Nolan, So.

D, Lily Sultan, Parish Episcopal, Sr.

GK, Leah Archer, Ursuline, Sr.

GK, Madison White, Bishop Lynch, So.

TAPPS 1-D2

FIRST TEAM

F, Peyton Brandenberg, Grapevine Faith, So.

F, Alexis Spain, Grapevine Faith, Fr.

F, Victoria Navarrete, FW Southwest Christian, So.

F, Rachel O'Day, FW Christian, Sr.

MF, Catherine Carter, Grapevine Faith, Sr.

MF, Lindsey Fairchild, FW Southwest Christian, Jr.

MF, Abigale Duff, Carrollton Prince of Peace, Sr.

MF, Claire Lewis, Grapevine Faith, So.

D, Greta Norris, Grapevine Faith, Jr.

D, Sophie Pritzkau, Frisco Legacy, Sr.

D, Cameron Bates, Carrollton Prince of Peace, Jr.

D, Rachel Brasher, FW Southwest Christian, Sr.

GK, Katie Green, Grapevine Faith, So.

GK, Mackenzie Green, Carrollton Prince of Peace, Sr.

TAPPS 1-D3

FIRST TEAM

F, Rebecca Moore, Colleyville Covenant, Sr.

F, Malasia McHenry, Colleyville Covenant, So.

F, Hannah Russell, FM Coram Deo, Fr.

F, Sarah Flint, Arlington Pantego, Sr.

MF, Morgan Caldwell, Arlington Pantego, Sr.

MF, Natalie Eastabrook, Colleyville Covenant, So.

MF, Madisyn Arnold, Colleyville Covenant, So.

MF, Julia Westerberg, FM Coram Deo, Jr.

D, Tessa Leatherwood, Colleyville Covenant, Sr.

D, Jolea Carpenter, Arlington Pantego, Sr.

D, Abigail Turner, Arlington Pantego, Sr.

D, Kennedy Hassmann, FM Coram Deo, Jr.

GK, Holly Shipp, Arlington Pantego, Sr.

GK, Rachel Turner, Colleyville Covenant, Sr.

TAPPS 2-D3

FIRST TEAM

F, Emma Thompson, McKinney Christian, So.

F, Brooke Moore, Dallas Covenant, Jr.

F, Anna Telepak, Irving The Highlands, Sr.

F, Maria De Los Santos, Irving The Highlands, Fr.

MF, Caroline Lucas, Dallas Westwood, So.

MF, Anna Olson, Irving The Highlands, Jr.

MF, Kate Witte, McKinney Christian, So.

MF, Caylee Boozer, Dallas Covenant, Sr.

D, Yasmine Bukhari, Irving The Highlands, Jr.

D, Scout Hodges, Dallas Covenant, Jr.

D, Catherine Ellis, First Baptist, Sr.

D, Clara O'Neil, McKinney Christian, Jr.

GK, Elyse Mead, McKinney Christian, So.

GK, Reagan Bovenkamp, Dallas Covenant, So.

SPC

Fort Worth All Saints: Cami Krzeminski

Oklahoma City Casady: Nika Gorski

Bellaire Episcopal: Jaylynn Nunn, Jaime Woolley

Episcopal School of Dallas: Ellis Miller, Katie Witte, Elizabeth Reid, Emma Viquez, Lauren Marks

Fort Worth Country Day: Mia Diaz

Greenhill: Rheagen Smith

Hockaday: Maddie Skaife, Sophia Silva, Trinity Tomas

Houston Christian: Linnea Mosvold

The Woodlands John Cooper: Isabel Sands, Bella Camarata

Houston Kinkaid: Izzy Nelson, Farise Cravens, Bar Pierce, Caleigh Doran

Arlington Oakridge: Megan Munday

Austin St. Andrew's: Hanna Judycki

Houston St. John's: Katherine Smith, Stephanie Srakar, Lilah Gaber

Austin St. Stephen's: Kayla Thompson, Natalie Gutierrez

Fort Worth Trinity Valley: Kennedy Wainwright, Sarah Mason

All-Area girls soccer: Meet the best players in D-FW from the 2017 season

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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Diana Ordonez, Prosper, sophomore forward

The Texas A&M pledge had 32 goals and 24 assists for a Prosper team that was 26-1-1 and finished No. 24 in TopDrawerSoccer.com's winter national rankings. Ordonez scored seven goals in five playoff games, including a game-winner against Frisco Heritage in the final minute and a hat trick against Mesquite Poteet. Ordonez was named the District 14-5A MVP as Prosper made the longest playoff run in school history for girls soccer, reaching the Class 5A Region II final, where it lost 2-1 to eventual state champion Highland Park.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Leah Archer, Ursuline, senior goalkeeper

The senior captain didn't allow a goal in the playoffs and earned first-team all-state recognition as Ursuline won its 26th state championship in 27 years. Archer saved a penalty kick in a 2-0 win over Houston St. Agnes in the TAPPS Division I state championship game. Archer allowed only six goals all season, had a goals-against average of 0.41 and finished with 93 saves. Ursuline, ranked No. 22 nationally, had wins over 37th-ranked Allen and SPC champion Episcopal School of Dallas and tied UIL 6A state semifinalist Keller (No. 10 in the nation).

COACH OF THE YEAR

Billy Griffiths, Keller

Griffiths led Keller to its first state tournament appearance, where the Indians lost 1-0 in overtime in the semifinals to eventual 6A state champion Pflugerville Hendrickson. Keller finished 21-3-2 and was No. 10 in TopDrawerSoccer.com's final winter national rankings. Keller beat two nationally ranked teams -- Flower Mound Marcus and Southlake Carroll -- in the 6A Region I semifinals and final. This was Griffiths' 11th season at Keller. He was the head coach at Southlake Carroll from 1998 to 2001 and was the boys coach at Lewisville in 2003-04.

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Presley Echols, Highland Park, freshman forward

Echols was named the MVP of the Class 5A state championship game after she scored two goals in a 5-3 win over Aledo. Echols scored both goals for Highland Park in its 2-0 victory against Boerne Champion in the state semifinals and had both goals in a 2-1 win over nationally ranked Prosper in the 5A Region II final. Echols was named first-team all-state by the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches and led Highland Park with 36 goals and also had 13 assists. The freshman scored 10 goals in seven playoff games. She was named the District 15-5A newcomer of the year.

FIRST TEAM

Pos. Player School Cl. Notable
F Ally Griffin SL Carroll Sr. Texas Tech signee was first-team all-state, 27 goals for 6A Region I finalist, selected for U.S. Under-20 National Team training camp
F AK Ward Keller Sr. Mississippi State signee led 6A state semifinalist with 24 goals, 27 assists, second-team all-state, District 3-6A co-offensive player of the year
F Haley Berg Celina Sr. Texas signee ranked second in the area in scoring with 45 goals, trained with U.S. Under-19 National Team
MF Alli Gardner SL Carroll Sr. Arkansas signee was first-team all-state, District 5-6A co-MVP, 12 goals (4 in playoffs), 10 assists for 6A Region I finalist
MF Riley Mattingly FM Marcus Jr. Alabama pledge was first-team all-region, 18 goals and 28 assists, District 5-6A offensive player of the year
MF Caitlyn McDonald Sachse Jr. Sam Houston State pledge was District 10-6A MVP, 21 goals for 6A Region II semifinalist
MF Kat Rogers Prosper Jr. Alabama pledge had 19 goals, 16 assists for 5A Region II finalist that was nationally ranked
D Sarah Houchin Coppell Sr. Auburn signee was District 9-6A MVP, first-team all-region, led defense that allowed 4 goals all season
D Sierra Jones Highland Park Jr. Texas Tech pledge was first-team all-state, District 15-5A co-defensive player of the year, 13 goals for 5A state champion
D Brittany Martin SL Carroll Sr. Texas Tech signee was first-team all-state, District 5-6A co-defensive player of year, nationally ranked team allowed 13 goals in 25 games
GK Maddie Weber Coppell Sr. Clemson signee had 0.17 goals-against average, second-team all-state, District 9-6A goalie of the year
UTL Elli Brunts Ursuline Sr. Saint Louis signee had 21 goals, 13 assists for TAPPS Division I state champion, first-team all-state, co-district MVP
UTL Taylor Moon FM Marcus Jr. Baylor pledge had 29 goals and 13 assists for 6A Region I semifinalist, first-team all-region, District 5-6A co-MVP
UTL Berklee Peters Keller Sr. North Texas signee was first-team all-region, District 3-6A co-MVP, 15 goals, 11 assists for 6A state semifinalist

SECOND TEAM

Pos. Player School Cl. Notable
F Ellis Miller Episcopal Dallas Sr. Colgate pledge had 26 goals, 8 assists in 12 games for SPC champion, had 2 goals and 2 assists in SPC title game
F Sydney Richards Plano So. Auburn pledge was District 6-6A MVP, scored 20 goals for 6-6A champion
F Hannah Allred FW Nolan Sr. SMU signee was first-team all-state, 25 goals and 19 assists for TAPPS Division I state semifinalist, co-district MVP
MF Kendall Bates Melissa Jr. Texas A&M pledge was second-team all-state, 28 goals for regional semifinalist, District 5-4A co-MVP, will graduate early in December
MF Alondra Olmos Kennedale Sr. First-team all-state, 21 goals and 31 assists for 4A Region I finalist, Dallas Baptist signee was 7-4A co-MVP
MF Sarah O'Neal Highland Park Jr. Vanderbilt pledge was honorable mention all-state, 11 goals and 14 assists for 5A state champ, District 15-5A offensive midfielder of the year
MF Courtney Sebazco Kel. Timber Creek Jr. SMU pledge was second-team all-region, District 3-6A co-MVP, 28 goals and 32 assists
D Avery Hall McKinney Boyd Sr. Kansas signee was second-team all-state, District 6-6A co-defensive player of the year
D/MF Ally Jackson Allen Jr. Oklahoma State pledge was first-team all-region, 13 goals for 6A Region I quarterfinalist
D Julia Laskaris Plano Sr. Villanova pledge was District 6-6A co-defender of the year, 6-6A champs had 7 shutouts in going 11-1-2 in tough district
GK Samantha Upton Sachse Jr. 22 shutouts for nationally ranked 6A Region II semifinalist, allowed 6 goals, 0.22 goals-against average, Midwestern State pledge
UTL Trinity King Frisco Wakeland Sr. Rice signee was first-team all-state, District 13-5A MVP, led team to 5A Region II quarterfinals
UTL Hannah Webb Mansfield Sr. Oklahoma State signee was District 4-6A MVP, first-team all-region, 25 goals and 21 assists for 6A Region I quarterfinalist
UTL Grace Wiltgen Denton Jr. Kansas pledge was District 5-5A MVP, scored 38 goals for regional quarterfinalist

Honorable mention

FORWARDS

Lauren Baker, Rockwall: First-team all-state, scored 19 goals for District 11-6A champion

Savannah Barron, Birdville: Honorable mention all-state, scored 32 goals

Gracie Harr, Sachse: Tulsa pledge had 23 goals and 12 assists for nationally ranked 6A Region II semifinalist

Adrianna Jimmerson, Carrollton Creekview: UTEP signee was first-team all-region, 21 goals and 16 assists for team that was 16-4-1, District 14-5A offensive player of the year

Eryka McIntyre, Kennedale: First-team all-state, team-leading 32 goals for 4A Region I finalist, had 10 multi-goal games.

Rheagen Smith, Greenhill: Texas A&M signee scored 18 goals, was all-SPC

Taryn Torres, Frisco Centennial: Virginia signee was first-team all-region, District 13-5A offensive player of the year

Haley Ward, Keller Timber Creek: 40 goals and 10 assists, 3-6A co-offensive player of the year

Micayla Weathers, Coppell: Scored 17 goals for nationally ranked team that was 6A Region II quarterfinalist

MIDFIELDERS

Maddie Algya, FM Marcus: Baylor pledge was second-team all-state, 13 goals and 28 assists, District 5-6A utility player of the year

Leah Chancey, Midlothian Heritage: Freshman was first-team all-region, District 8-4A MVP, 34 goals and nine assists.

Cami Floth, Keller: New Mexico signee was honorable mention all-state, 9 goals and 8 assists for 6A state semifinalist, District 3-6A co-utility player of the year

Abbi Neece, Argyle: Arkansas signee had 36 goals and 21 assists, was first-team all-region, District 5-4A co-MVP

Sophie Smith, Grapevine: Louisiana Tech pledge had 15 goals and 21 assists for 5A Region I semifinalist, honorable mention all-state, District 8-5A offensive player of the year

DEFENDERS

Tauriana Grant, Terrell: First-team all-state for 4A Region II finalist, sophomore led a defense that posted four shutouts in the playoffs

Haylee Hulse, Grapevine: Second-team all-state, Central Arkansas pledge was District 8-5A defensive player of the year, anchored defense that recorded 14 shutouts.

Lauren Marks, Episcopal School of Dallas: Yale pledge helped ESD win its fourth consecutive SPC championship

Abby Westin, Sachse: District 10-6A defensive player of year, led defense that allowed only 6 goals

GOALKEEPERS

Kyleigh Hall, Mansfield Legacy: District 10-5A goalkeeper of the year, 19 shutouts, 9 goals allowed for 5A Region II semifinalist

Payton Jamieson, Frisco Centennial: Mercer signee was first-team all-state for regional quarterfinalist

Brooke Lampe, Mansfield Lake Ridge: North Texas signee was District 10-5A MVP, led Lake Ridge to 5A Region II semifinals

Peyton York and Haley Birmingham, Prosper: Were co-goalkeepers of the year in District 14-5A, combined for 20 shutouts

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OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Nick Taylor, Coppell, Sr., Forward

The New Mexico signee was a second-team all-state selection and was named the District 9-6A MVP after helping Coppell go 19-3-2. Coppell was No. 12 in TopDrawerSoccer.com's winter national rankings entering the playoffs and finished No. 27 after losing 2-1 to nationally ranked Sachse in a 6A Region II quarterfinal. Taylor ranked among the area scoring leaders, finishing with 21 goals and 15 assists.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Luke Ostrander, Jesuit, Sr., Goalkeeper

Ostrander was named the MVP of the Class 6A state championship game after making nine saves in a 2-1 overtime win against Arlington Sam Houston. He also made nine saves in shutting out La Joya Juarez-Lincoln in the state semifinal. He made a key save in the shootout against Juarez-Lincoln as Jesuit won 4-2 on penalty kicks after the game was scoreless through regulation and overtime. Jesuit didn't allow a goal in five of its seven playoff games, and Ostrander was named first-team all-state and the District 9-6A goalkeeper of the year.

COACH OF THE YEAR

Charles DeLong, Jesuit

In his 37th season at Jesuit, DeLong led his team to a 22-3-1 record and the Class 6A state championship. Jesuit, which was making its third appearance at the state tournament, finished No. 6 in TopDrawerSoccer.com's winter national rankings. Jesuit played a pair of nail-biters at the state tournament, beating La Joya Juarez-Lincoln in a shootout in the semifinals and edging Arlington Sam Houston in overtime in the championship game. DeLong, who has only been a head coach at Jesuit, has a career record of 590-71-31.

NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR

Jose Ortiz, Arl. Sam Houston, Fr., Forward

Ortiz scored 30 goals -- 20 in district play -- and had eight assists for Class 6A state runner-up Arlington Sam Houston. The freshman was named first-team all-state and the District 4-6A MVP as Sam Houston finished the season ranked No. 7 in the nation. Ortiz scored two goals in the regional semifinal against Lewisville, including the game-winner in overtime. In the regional final against nationally ranked Hebron, Ortiz scored on a free kick from about 20 yards out, then assisted on the game-winning goal by Sergio Martinez in overtime as Sam Houston advanced to the state tournament for the second time in three years. Ortiz wasn't able to play in the state tournament because of a sprained ankle suffered in a walk-through the morning of the semifinals.

FIRST TEAM

Pos. Player School Cl. Notable
F Duncan James Highland Park Sr. Honorable mention all-state, 25 goals, Trinity signee was District 15-5A MVP
F David Rodriguez Carr. Ranchview Fr. 9-4A MVP had 41 goals and 9 assists for 4A Region II finalist, 10 goals in playoffs
F Cody Sedatole Frisco Wakeland Sr. first-team all-state, 15 goals and 7 assists for 5A state champ, MVP of state final, 2 goals at state tournament
MF Carlos Flores Arlington Lamar Sr. 33 goals, 17 assists, set school records with 57 goals, 61 assists in career, Midwestern State signee was honorable mention all-state
MF Nate Kopetsky Arl. Sam Houston So. First-team all-state, winning goal in state semifinal, all-tournament at state
MF Wyatt Priest Coppell Jr. SMU pledge was first-team all-region, 17 goals and 7 assists, 9-6A midfielder of the year
MF Jack Savage TCA-Addison Sr. 28 goals and 21 assists, TAPPS first-team all-state, district MVP
D Alex Garcia Jesuit Sr. First-team all-state, helped 6A state champ post 14 shutouts, team allowed 14 goals all season
D Trey Marchino McKinney Boyd Sr. District 6-6A co-MVP, 9 goals for nationally ranked team, second-team all-region
D Matt Thomas Frisco Wakeland Sr. Second-team all-state, led 5A state champ with 10 assists, contributed to 16 shutouts (5 in playoffs)
GK Cody Wann Midlothian Sr. First-team all-state, 18 wins, 12 shutouts for 5A Region II finalist
UTL Fidel Gutierrez Sachse Jr. 16 shutouts for nationally ranked regional finalist, allowed 8 goals, 10-6A co-goalie of the year
UTL Hunter Hasler Hebron Sr. District 5-6A co-MVP had 12 goals and 8 assists for nationally ranked 6A Region I finalist
UTL Calvin Herd SL Carroll Sr. District 5-6A offensive player of the year had 25 goals, 12 assists for 6A Region I quarterfinalist

SECOND TEAM

Pos. Player School Cl. Notable
F Mark Alvarado Irving Nimitz Jr. 20 goals (5 in playoffs) in 17 games for 6A Region I quarterfinalist
F Tanner Binion McKinney Boyd Jr. Honorable mention all-state, 10 goals for nationally ranked 6-6A champ
F Yaya Dosso Hillcrest Jr. District 11-5A MVP had 32 goals and 17 assists
MF/F Giovanni Castillo Sachse Sr. District 10-6A MVP had 16 goals and 6 assists for 6A Region II finalist
MF Cal Cranfill Lovejoy Sr. 14 goals, 12 assists (3 goals, 2 assists in playoffs) for 5A Region II semifinalist
MF Andrew Hernandez Allen Sr. District 6-6A co-midfielder of the year had 8 goals and 12 assists
MF/F Peter Hmung Lewisville Sr. District 5-6A co-MVP had 14 goals, 6 assists for 6A Region I semifinalist, first-team all-region
D Landon Beach Duncanville Sr. Second-team all-state, 7-6A MVP helped Duncanville to 18-2-2 record and district title
D Diego Hernandez Hebron Jr. District 5-6A co-defensive player of the year, nationally ranked team had 9 shutouts
D Mario Trevizo Arl. Sam Houston Jr. First-team all-state, all-tournament at state as Sam Houston finished as 6A runner-up
GK Jose Bailon Grand Prairie Jr. First-team all-state, 7-6A goalie MVP had 12 shutouts, allowed 9 goals for 14-2-5 team, over 70 saves
UTL Trent Ivy Plano West Sr. Goalie was District 6-6A co-MVP, 13 shutouts, gave up 8 goals in 19 games, 0.42 GAA
UTL Christian Lerma Jesuit Jr. District 9-6A offensive player of the year, scored winning goal in OT in state final
UTL Jackson Padilla Rockwall Sr. 11-6A MVP was first-team all-state, 14 goals and 10 assists, led district in scoring


Honorable mention

FORWARDS

Tyson Beechum, Waxahachie: Second-team all-state, scored team-leading nine goals, Mary Hardin-Baylor pledge

Victor Calvillo, Corsicana: District 17-5A co-MVP had 21 goals and 8 assists in 22 games

Cesar Erazo Escobar, Thomas Jefferson: 14 goals and 9 assists for 5A Region II semifinalist

Nick Garcia, Hebron: Team-best 13 goals for nationally ranked team that was 6A Region I finalist

Jonathan Hernandez, Keller Fossil Ridge: Second-team all-state, District 3-6A co-MVP

Bretton Laboret, Lovejoy: First-team all-region, 17 goals and 9 assists for 5A Region II semifinalist, 15-5A offensive player of the year

Alistair Person, Arlington Bowie: First-team all-region, 4-6A co-offensive player of the year, team was 6A Region I semifinalist

Jose Rodriguez, Life Oak Cliff: Second-team all-state, District 8-4A MVP, team was 4A Region I semifinalist

MIDFIELDERS

Edgar Castaneda, Midlothian: Honorable mention all-state, 13 assists, 6 goals (3 game-winners) for 5A Region II finalist, 10-5A midfielder MVP

Brandon Cerda, Mansfield Lake Ridge: First-team all-region, District 10-5A co-MVP had 17 goals and 10 assists

Jonathan Macias, Duncanville: 15 goals 10 assists for 18-2-2 team, District 7-6A midfielder MVP

Ricardo Martinez, Mansfield Summit: 11 goals and 24 assists, District 10-5A co-MVP

Maycol Reyes, Midlothian: District 10-5A offensive MVP had 13 goals, 8 assists for 5A Region II finalist

Arturo Rodriguez, Carrollton Ranchview: District 9-4A midfielder of the year had 29 goals and 15 assists for 4A Region II finalist

Dylan Sadler, Argyle: Second-team all-state and District 5-4A MVP, 15 goals for 4A Region I semifinalist

DEFENDERS

Richard Baguio, Mesquite Poteet: First-team all-state, District 15-5A defensive player of the year

Alex Haas, Coppell: Second-team all-state, District 9-6A co-defensive player of the year, scored 7 goals

Jake LaRoe, Jesuit: All-district defender helped 6A state champion Jesuit post 14 shutouts

GOALKEEPERS

Chase Coy, McKinney Boyd: District 6-6A co-goalie of the year, 10 shutouts, 0.62 goals-against average for nationally ranked team

Tyler Phillips, Frisco Heritage: Second-team all-state, helped team reach 5A Region II quarterfinals

Julian Ramirez, Garland Naaman Forest: 20-5, 0.5 goals-against average for district champ, District 10-6A co-goalie of the year

Angel Santana, Lewisville: First-team all-region, 13 shutouts (7 in district), 14 goals allowed, 0.65 goals-against average

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UPDATED (4/28): Saturday's weather forecast forces changes to UIL softball first-round playoff pairings 

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With inclement weather expected throughout the day Saturday, many local softball teams have decided to play two games Friday night -- if necessary -- so they can end their best-of-3 series Friday and not have to play Saturday.

Below is the updated schedule with the information that we have received. Series that have made changes are Arlington Martin-Keller Fossil Ridge, Plano-Hebron, Plano East-Flower Mound Marcus, Keller Timber Creek-Fort Worth Paschal, Mansfield-Abilene, Frisco Centennial-Prosper and The Colony-Frisco Lone Star.

If your school has made changes to your series schedule that aren't reflected on here, please email your changes to Greg Riddle at griddle@dallasnews.com

UIL SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS

(Only games for local teams are listed)

CLASS 6A

REGION I BI-DISTRICT

Arlington Martin (21-7-1) vs. Keller Fossil Ridge (14-12-1)

Gm. 1: Arlington Martin 3, Keller Fossil Ridge 1

Gm. 2: 5:00 Friday at Keller Fossil Ridge

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Keller (23-4-1) vs. Arlington

Gm. 1: Keller 11, Arlington 1

Gm. 2: 4:30 Friday at Workman Complex in Arlington

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 1:00 Saturday at Keller

Waco Midway vs. Cedar Hill

Gm. 1: 5:30 Friday at Whitney HS

Gm. 2: following Game 1

Gm. 3 (if nec.): Saturday, time and site TBA

Hebron (16-12-1) vs. Plano (23-5)

Gm. 1: Plano 17, Hebron 1

Gm. 2: 6:00 Friday at Plano

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

South Grand Prairie (21-5) vs. San Angelo Central

Gm. 1: South Grand Prairie 14, San Angelo Central 4

Gm. 2: 5:30 Friday at Eastland HS

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Plano East (18-10) vs Flower Mound Marcus (15-12)

Gm. 1: Plano East 12, Flower Mound Marcus 5

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Plano East

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Keller Timber Creek (26-5-1) vs. Fort Worth Paschal

Gm. 1: Keller Timber Creek 12, Fort Worth Paschal 1

Gm. 2: 5:00 Friday at Crowley

Gm. 3 (if nec.): TBD

Mansfield (19-6) vs. Abilene

Gm. 1: Mansfield 2, Abilene 0

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at Abilene

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Plano West (24-4) vs. Lewisville (14-15)

Gm. 1: Plano West 6, Lewisville 1

Gm. 2: 7:30 Friday at Plano West

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 7:30 Saturday at Frisco Reedy

Duncanville (19-5-1) vs. Copperas Cove

Gm. 1: Duncanville 10, Copperas Cove 2

Gm. 2: 5:30 Friday at Glen Rose

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Flower Mound (22-11) vs. Wylie (19-9)

Gm. 1: Wylie 4, Flower Mound 3

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Flower Mound

Gm. 3 (if nec.): noon Saturday at Frisco Independence

Belton vs. Irving MacArthur

Gm. 1: Belton 14, Irving MacArthur 0

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Belton

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 3:00 Saturday at Hillsboro

REGION II BI-DISTRICT

Richardson Pearce (17-5-1) vs. Garland (10-10)

Gm. 1: Richardson Pearce 10, Garland 5

Gm. 2: 6:30 Friday at Garland

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 2:00 Saturday at Garland

Rockwall-Heath (22-5) vs. Montgomery

Gm. 1: Rockwall-Heath 11, Montgomery 2

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Palestine

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 4:00 Saturday at Palestine

Rowlett (18-10-1) vs. Richardson Berkner (13-7)

Gm. 1: Rowlett 18, Richardson Berkner 2

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Rowlett

Gm. 3 (if nec.): noon Saturday at Garland

Sachse (13-11-1) vs. Lake Highlands

One-game playoff: Lake Highlands 8, Sachse 2

Rockwall (19-12) vs. Lufkin

Gm. 1: Rockwall 4, Lufkin 3

Gm. 2: noon Saturday at Trinity Valley JC in Athens

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Coppell (22-4) vs. Garland Naaman Forest

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday at Coppell Softball Complex

Conroe Oak Ridge vs. Mesquite Horn (15-13)

Gm. 1: Conroe Oak Ridge 9, Mesquite Horn 2

Gm. 2: 6:00 Friday at Buffalo HS

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

CLASS 5A

REGION I BI-DISTRICT

Birdville (23-4-1) vs. FW Trimble Tech

One-game playoff: Birdville 15, Trimble Tech 0

Denton Ryan (19-9) vs. Fort Worth Boswell

Gm. 1: Denton Ryan 3, Fort Worht Boswell 2

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Fort Worth Boswell

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 1:00 Saturday, site TBD

Fort Worth Arlington Heights vs. Grapevine (16-13-1)

Gm. 1: Fort Worth Arlington Heights 4, Grapevine 2

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Keller Central

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 2:00 Saturday at Keller Central

Northwest Eaton (21-5-1) vs. Wichita Falls Rider (12-17-1)

Gm. 1: Northwest Eaton 10, Wichita Falls Rider 3

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Sunrise Optimist Softball Complex in Wichita Falls

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 2:00 Saturday at Northwest Eaton

Colleyville Heritage (22-5-2) vs. Fort Worth South Hills

Gm. 1: Colleyville Heritage 5, Fort Worth South Hills 2

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at South Hills

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 7:00 Saturday at Hurst L.D. Bell

Richland (20-10) vs. Fort Worth Western Hills

One-game playoff: Richland 18, Fort Worth Western Hills 0

REGION II BI-DISTRICT

Seagoville vs. Kimball

One-game playoff: Seagoville 24, Kimball 2

Granbury vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge (19-6)

One-game playoff: Mansfield Lake Ridge 5, Granbury 2

Hillcrest vs. Molina

One-game playoff: 5:30 Friday at Forester Field No. 2

Midlothian (19-9) vs. Burleson

Gm. 1: Midlothian 13, Burleson 6

Gm. 2: 5:00 Friday at Burleson

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Texarkana Texas High vs. North Forney (17-13)

Gm. 1: Texarkana Texas 1, North Forney 0

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at North Forney

Gm. 3 (if nec.): noon Saturday at North Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant

Frisco Centennial (17-5) vs. Prosper (19-8)

Gm. 1: Frisco Centennial 2, Prosper 1

Gm. 2: 6:00 Friday at McKinney

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Forney (28-2) vs. Hallsville

One-game playoff: Forney 6, Hallsville 2

Little Elm (21-6-2) vs. Frisco (17-7)

Gm. 1: Little Elm 1, Frisco 0

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Frisco's Jerri Cotten Field

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 1:00 Saturday at Denton Braswell

Mansfield Legacy (18-10) vs. Cleburne

One-game playoff: Mansfield Legacy 8, Cleburne 1

Thomas Jefferson vs. Woodrow Wilson

Gm. 1: Woodrow Wilson 25, Thomas Jefferson 7

Gm. 2: 6:00 Friday at Forester Field No. 3

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Burleson Centennial vs. Mansfield Summit

Gm. 1: Burleson Centennial 6, Mansfield Summit 5

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Burleson Centennial

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 2:00 Saturday at Burleson Centennial

Sunset vs. Samuell

One-game playoff: 6:00 Friday at Forester Field No. 1

The Colony (23-6) vs. Frisco Lone Star (15-12-1)

Gm. 1: The Colony 10, Frisco Lone Star 0

Gm. 2: 6:00 Friday at Frisco Lone Star

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Lovejoy (25-5) vs. Sulphur Springs

Gm. 1: Lovejoy 17, Sulphur Springs 7

Gm. 2: 7:30 Friday at Sulphur Springs

Gm. 3 (if nec.): noon Saturday at Royse City

Frisco Wakeland (24-4) vs. McKinney North (15-10-1)

Gm. 1: Frisco Wakeland 5, McKinney North 1

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at McKinney North

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 1:00 Saturday at Frisco Heritage

Mesquite Poteet (22-7) vs. Mount Pleasant

Gm. 1: 8:15 Thursday at Royse City (no results as of Thursday night)

Gm. 2: 6:00 Friday at Royse City

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

CLASS 4A

REGION I BI-DISTRICT

Kennedale vs. Alvarado

Gm. 1: Kenndale 11, Alvarado 10

Gm. 2: 6:30 Friday at Alvarado

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 11 a.m. Saturday, site TBD

REGION II BI-DISTRICT

Crandall vs. Melissa

One-game playoff: Crandall 10, Melissa 3

Sanger vs. Carter

One-game playoff: Sanger 15, Carter 0

Aubrey vs. Ferris

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Anna

Pinkston vs. Argyle

One-game playoff: 6:30 Friday at Lake Dallas

Carrollton Ranchview vs. Gainesville

One-game playoff: Gainesville 19, Carrollton Ranchview 0

Krum vs. Roosevelt

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Euless Trinity

Nevada Community vs. Celina (14-12)

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at McKinney Boyd

CLASS 3A

REGION II BI-DISTRICT

Alba Golden vs. Madison

One-game playoff: Alba Golden 24, Madison 2

Sunnyvale (19-8) vs Edgewood

Gm. 1: Sunnyvale 7, Edgewood 6

Gm. 2: 6:00 Friday at Quinlan Ford

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Pilot Point vs. Whitewright

Gm. 1: Pilot Point 13, Whitewright 3

Gm. 2: 7:30 Friday at Whitewright

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 7:30 Saturday at Whitewright

Mineola vs. Life Oak Cliff

One-game playoff: Mineola 21, Life Oak Cliff 0

TAPPS SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS

(Only games for local teams are listed)

DIVISION I FIRST ROUND

FW Nolan, bye

Argyle Liberty Chr. at Beaumont Kelly

Tuesday, time TBD

Bishop Dunne (10-12) at Katy St. John XXIII

4:00 Wednesday

John Paul II at SA Incarnate Word

5:00 Friday

Tomball Concordia Lutheran at Bishop Lynch

4:30 Friday

Hou. St. Pius X at Ursuline (13-6)

2:30 Friday

DIVISION II FIRST ROUND

Tyler Grace Comm. at Dallas Christian

11 a.m. Saturday

Frisco Legacy Chr. at Bullard Brook Hill

5:30 Friday

FW Christian at Austin St. Dominic

4:30 Tuesday

DIVISION III FIRST ROUND

RR Concordia at Kennedale Fellowship

Tuesday, time TBD

McKinney Chr. (8-5) vs. Marble Falls Faith

5:00 Tuesday at Waco ISD Softball Complex

FW Lake Country at Lubbock Christian

Noon Saturday

DIVISION IV FIRST ROUND

FW Bethesda, bye

FW Calvary vs. TBD

First Baptist vs. WF Notre Dame

TBD

Arl. Burton Adventist vs. TBD


'Tim Tebow Bill' which would allow home-school students to compete in UIL sports, faces setback 

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In the early hours of Friday morning, after hearing more than 20 different people testify on the bill, the Texas House Public Education Committee left pending the 'Tim Tebow Bill', which would allow home schoolers to compete in UIL sports.

With this designation, the education did not choose to take a vote on the bill. It can be put to vote at any other committee meeting. The bill has already passed through the senate.

Similar bills have been passed in 34 states. Under the Texas bill, home-school students would have the choice to compete. In order to do so, a student would have to submit grades and pass a standardized test for the grade level they're in to participate.

Advocates say it allows home-school students to have the same opportunities as their peers. Others in the home-school community came out against the bill, saying the standardized test is discriminatory against home-school students since public school students don't need to take a standardized test to compete.

The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) and the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA) are both in opposition to the bill. The THSCA argues that the bill would create an imbalance between academic eligibility in that public school students are assessed by teaching professionals under state curriculum, while home school student requirements are largely unregulated.

There are more home school students in the state than in all private schools combined.

The bill previously failed in 2013 but was brought back in 2016.

DeSoto coach Todd Peterman calls anonymous handwritten note alleging wrongdoing 'comical and untrue'

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DeSoto football coach Todd Peterman has a simple description of an anonymous handwritten note that four months ago alleged wrongdoing by the school's football staff.

"It's comical," he said Saturday, "and it's untrue."

The note was sent to the University Interscholastic League in December, as DeSoto was making a run to its first state football title. Peterman said that he took "a 10-second call" from the UIL in January and that was the end of it.

UIL spokesman Kate Hector said Saturday that the UIL forwarded the note to the DeSoto ISD and that was the end of the UIL's involvement. Peterman said he hadn't heard anything more about the note until a WFAA report cited it Friday. According to the report, the handwritten note alleged "recruiting, changing of players grades and Peterman allowing players he's trying to recruit to stay at his house."

Peterman strongly denied all accusations Saturday and emphasized multiple times that the note was "comical." It's unknown how seriously the DeSoto ISD took the allegations, but it has had more than four months to investigate, and Peterman said he hasn't been asked about it.

The UIL has also not been contacted about it since it forwarded the note to DeSoto. The UIL's investigation process stipulates that the school investigate on its own first. The UIL then examines any evidence to determine penalties or whether it should investigate further.

Whether to renew Peterman's contract is expected to be on the agenda for the next meeting of the DeSoto ISD trustees on May 8. At Monday's meeting, the trustees met for three hours in a closed executive session and then decided to take no action on Peterman's status - and those of other teachers and administrators. Before the closed session, community members expressed support for Peterman. About 40 football players also attended the meeting to support the coach.

"Delaying contract action has allowed DeSoto ISD administration the opportunity to address questions and concerns that have come to the district's attention regarding some personnel related matters," DeSoto ISD superintendent David Harris said in a news release Friday. "Since Monday night, administration has engaged in a review of those questions and concerns, and they have been resolved."

Peterman was a DeSoto assistant coach for seven years before taking over as head coach before the 2015 season. His record as head coach is 22-6, including last year's 16-0 season.

The board has provided no information regarding Peterman, and on Friday, board president Carl Sherman Jr. said that he had no comment. Other trustees have not returned phone calls.

Twitter: @mattwixon

Regional track results (4/29): DeSoto boys and girls stand above the rest

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CLASS 6A

REGION I

(at Maverick Stadium, Arlington)

BOYS TEAM STANDINGS

1. DeSoto75

2. Allen48

3. Mansfield32

4. Lewisville30

5. Killeen Harker Heights26

BOYS INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

100 WHEELCHAIR--1. Jonathan Elliston, Kel. Timber Creek, 21.02.

400 WHEELCHAIR--1. Jonathan Elliston, Kel. Timber Creek, 1:27.72.

HIGH JUMP--1. Josh Canete, Copperas Cove, 6-6; 2. Courtney McMaryion, Midland, 6-4; 3. Daniel Rosado, Lewisville, 6-4; 4. Darius Prescott, DeSoto, 6-4; 5. Clayton Brewer, Keller, 6-4.

LONG JUMP--1. Frederic Williams, DeSoto, 22-81/4; 2. Shahada Wells, Ama. Tascosa, 22-53/4; 3. Jeramiah Budiman, Plano East, 22-0; 4. Jevon Wallace, Kil. Harker Heights, 21-113/4; 5. Jorrdyn Dunn, Midland Lee, 21-91/2.

TRIPLE JUMP--1. Gregory Chikaeze, Allen, 47-101/2; 2. Jayden Smith, Kil. Ellison, 47-10; 3. Darius Prescott, DeSoto, 47-9; 4. Devonte Cochran, Killeen, 47-051/4; 5. Sam Palmer, Midland, 45-2.

DISCUS THROW--1. Bobby Smith, Killeen, 199-10; 2. John Romanow, Hebron, 183-6; 3. Kolton Lindemann, EP Americas, 183-1; 4. Aubrey Kelly, Kil. Ellison, 180-11; 5. Tyler Kanaly, Killeen, 165-10.

SHOT PUT--1. Bobby Smith, Killeen, 61-01/2; 2. Cameron Cross, San Angelo Central, 53-113/4; 3. Jacob Piel, Wolfforth Frenship, 52-103/4; 4. Jared Bazley, TC Byron Nelson, 52-1, 5. Bryce Peoples, North Crowley, 51-51/4.

POLE VAULT--1. Logan Freeman, Keller Central, 15-6; 2. Connor Gregston, Kel. Fossil Ridge, 15-6; 3. Eric Etie, Keller, 15-6; 4. Kyle Stifflemire, Copperas Cove, 14-6; 5. Grant Levesque, Lub. Coronado, 14-6.

100--1. Jaylen Allen, Allen, 10.73; 2. Darien Porter, Arl. Bowie, 10.74; 3. Elijah Jones, Duncanville, 10.79; 4. Greg Sholars, FW Paschal, 10.84; 5. Jaalen Generette, Haltom, 10.88.

200--1. Braydon Johnson, Arl. Bowie, 21.29; 2. Sean Hooper, Kel. Fossil Ridge, 21.48; 3. Jaylen Allen, Allen, 21.65; 4. Saiid Adebo, Mansfield, 21.89; 5. Greg Sholars, FW Paschal, 21.90.

400--1. Sean Hooper, Kel. Fossil Ridge, 47.51; 2. Jadon Johnson, Lewisville, 47.70; 3. Gabriel Navarro, EP Franklin, 48.86; 4. Glenn Bender, Allen, 49.43; 5. Freddie Johnson, McK. Boyd, 49.44.

800--1. Cade Bethmann, Arl. Martin, 1:53.50; 2. Micah Langat, Kel. Central, 1:55.95; 3. Ethan Delgado, EP El Dorado, 1:56.49; 4. Derek King, Keller, 1:59.16; 5. Shamal Sullivan, McK. Boyd, 1:59.80.

1600--1. Reed Brown, SL Carroll, 4:09.29; 2. Brian Lujan, EP Americas, 4:14.94; 3. Daniel Bernal, EP Eastwood, 4:15.54; 4. Cade Bethmann, Arl. Martin, 4:21.57; 5. Nicholas Fernandes, SL Carroll, 4:21.96.

3200--1. Reed Brown, SL Carroll, 8:51.96; 2. Alex Maier, Flower Mound, 8:52.79; 3. Daniel Bernal, EP Eastwood, 8:54.21; 4. Brian Lujan, EP Americas, 9:19.36; 5. Jake Johnson, Allen, 9:19.41.

110 HURDLES--1. Charles Brockman, Plano, 13.93; 2. Corey Williams, Ama. Tascosa, 14.15; 3. Holden Rivera, EP Montwood, 14.87; 4. Javan Reece, Den. Guyer, 14.91; 5. Qui'Vell Jordan, DeSoto, 15.01.

300 HURDLES--1. Charles Brockman, Plano, 37.52; 2. Qui'Vell Jordan, DeSoto, 37.92; 3. Jaylon Robinson, FW Paschal, 39.06; 4. Antwuane Johnson, McKinney, 39.88; 5. Javan Reece, Den. Guyer, 40.52.

4x100 RELAY--1. Cedar Hill (Quinshone Bright, Joshua Newman, Cameron Fleming, Josh Fleeks), 41.49; 2. Allen, 41.60; 3. DeSoto, 41.72; 4. Mansfield, 41.80; 5. Ama. Tascosa, 42.09.

4x200 RELAY--1. Mansfield (Kennedy Brooks, Quincy Odom, Camereon Jones, Saiid Adebo), 1:26.55; 2. Kil. Harker Heights, 1:26.84; 3. DeSoto, 1:27.10; 4. Duncanville, 1:28.35; 5. Cedar Hill, 1:28.36.

4x400 RELAY--1. DeSoto (Tairyn Ross, Cameron Neely, Kevin Modesto, Qui'Vell Jordan), 3:17.44; 2. Lewisville, 3:21.23; 3. EP El Dorado, 3:21.74; 4. N. Crowley, 3:23.12; 5. Kil. Harker Heights, 3:26.01.

GIRLS TEAM STANDINGS

1. DeSoto108

2. Flower Mound Marcus52

2. McKinney Boyd52

4. Cedar Hill50

5. Duncanville47

GIRLS INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

400 WHEELCHAIR--1. Jordan Lee, Arl. Lamar, 1:27.84.

SHOT PUT WHEELCHAIR--1. Jordan Lee, Arl. Lamar, 18-3.25.

100 WHEELCHAIR--1. Jordan Lee, Arl. Lamar, 20.34.

HIGH JUMP--1. Sanaa Barnes, TC Byron Nelson, 5-10; 2. Jillian Johnson, Mansfield, 5-8; 3. Alyssa Miller, McKinney Boyd, 5-7; 4. Briana Mponzi, Kel. Fossil Ridge, 5-6; 5. Aidan Chace, Copperas Cove, 5-4.

LONG JUMP--1. Jadah Walker, Arl. Martin, 19-2.75; 2. Sametria Smith, Midland, 18-9.75; 3. Oghale Omakor, Cedar Hill, 18-2.25; 4. Carli McDonald, Arl. Bowie, 18-1.75; 5. Dahlia Adam, Cedar Hill, 18-0.25.

TRIPLE JUMP--1. Kyndal McKnight, FM Marcus, 40-41/4; 2. Chelsey Cole, Allen, 39-23/4; 3. Tosin Alao, Allen, 38-71/2; 4. Eni Akinniyi, Den. Guyer, 38-2; 5. Oghale Omakor, Cedar Hill, 37-8.

DISCUS THROW--1. Samone Turner, DeSoto, 136-8; 2. Brianna Washington, DeSoto, 134-0; 3. Calyha Brown, Odessa Permian, 130-9; 4. Alexandra Headley, Plano, 125-3; 5. Ryanne Johnson, Keller, 124-7.

SHOT PUT--1. Alexandra Headley, Plano, 43-8; 2. Brooke McKeel, Arl. Martin, 42-11; 3. Megan Hartline, Wolff. Frenship, 42-10; 4. Samantha Cordier, EP Americas, 41-6.50; 5. Christalee Kirby, Den. Guyer, 41-3.

POLE VAULT--1. Mackenzie Hayward, FM Marcus, 13-6; 2. Raegan Smith, Flower Mound, 11-0; 3. Sarah Tackitt, Wolff. Frenship, 11-0; 4. Mary Piercy, Kel. Central, 11-0; 5. Cassidy Griffin, Weatherford, 10-6.

100--1. Jada Laye, DeSoto, 11.88; 2. Cecily Edwards, Plano West, 11.88; 3. Jazmyn Shumaker, Cedar Hill, 11.88; 4. Alia Holmes, Cedar Hill, 12.00; 5. Chrischaynie Washington, Duncanville, 12.09.

200--1. Rosaline Effiong, DeSoto, 23.59; 2. Kennedy Blackmon, Plano, 24.41; 3. Alia Holmes, Cedar Hill, 24.45; 4. Cayla Burch, Waco Midway, 25.03; 5. De'Ja Dade, Allen, 25.14.

400--1. Esther Ekeanyanwu, Allen, 55.17; 2. Nicolette Dixon, McK. Boyd, 55.38; 3. Kalaya Ali, McK. Boyd, 56.21; 4. Precious Ogba, Eul. Trinity, 57.07; 5. Bryannia Murphy, DeSoto, 57.12.

800--1. Isabel Van Camp, Keller, 2:15.16; 2. Jenelle Jaeger-Darakjy, EP Coronado, 2:15.73; 3. Steffi Jones, Plano, 2:16.59; 4. Bianca Carroccio, Plano, 2:17.39; 5. Maddee Rowe, Arlington, 2:20.77.

1600--1. Quinn Owen, FM Marcus, 4:50.08; 2. Ashton Endsley, Abilene, 4:51.74; 3. Laura Fairchild, Flower Mound, 4:56.35; 4. Abbey Santoro, Keller, 5:00.45; 5. Gillian Mortimer, SL Carroll, 5:09.74.

3200--1. Quinn Owen, FM Marcus, 10:25.71; 2. Ashton Endsley, Abilene, 10:26.48; 3. Gillian Mortimer, SL Carroll, 10:41.52; 4. Abbey Santoro, Keller, 10:49.38; 5. Ashlyn Hillyard, Plano, 10:59.81.

100 HURDLES--1. Alyssa Miller, McKinney Boyd, 14.34; 2. Sametria Smith, Midland, 14.35; 3. Tonia Adeyemi, Flower Mound, 14.45; 4. Antoinette Bradley, DeSoto, 14.63; 5. Sharone' Johnson, Plano West, 14.75.

300 HURDLES--1. Sharone' Johnson, Plano West, 43.73; 2. Antoinette Bradley, DeSoto, 45.08; 3. Jazzman Clare, Kil. Harker Heights, 46.36; 4. Caroline Pruitt, Allen, 46.44; 5. Alyssa Miller, McK. Boyd, 47.09.

4x100 RELAY--1. DeSoto (Bryannia Murphy, Jada Laye, Cierra Wash, Rosaline Effiong), 46.82; 2. Duncanville, 47.31; 3. Cedar Hill, 47.66; 4. FM Marcus, 47.91; 5. Allen, 48.39.

4x200 RELAY--1. DeSoto (Jalese Moore, Cierra Wash, Taylor Armstrong, Jada Laye), 1:38.64; 2. Duncanville, 1:39.94; 3. Cedar Hill, 1:41.08; 4. N. Crowley, 1:41.52; 5. FM Marcus, 1:41.66.

4x400 RELAY--1. McK. Boyd (Nicolette Dixon, Christina Ollison, Kalaya Ali, Myah Bowen), 3:44.69; 2. DeSoto, 3:45.06; 3. Duncanville, 3:48.64; 4. Hebron, 4:00.09; 5. Eul. Trinity, 4:03.71.

REGION II

(at Hart Stadium, Waco)

BOYS

TEAM STANDINGS

1. The Woodlands115

2. Conroe Oak Ridge 90

3. Rowlett36

4. Pflugerville Hendrickson34

5. Mesquite Horn32

5. Klein Collins 32

BOYS INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

WHEELCHAIR SHOT PUT--1. Zachary Steger, Richardson, 28-061/4; 2. Carrington Marendes, Woodville, 21-101/4; 3. Hayden Sipple, Aus. Anderson, 16-091/2; 4. Blake Ladyman, McGregor, 10-041/4.

WHEELCHAIR 100--1. Carrington Marendes, Woodville, 16.90; 2. Zachary Steger, Richardson, 17.61; 3. Hayden Sipple, Aus. Anderson, 18.57; 4. Blake Ladyman,McGregor, 24.29.

WHEELCHAIR 400--1. Carrington Marendes, Woodville, 57.89; 2. Zachary Steger, Richardson, 61.91; 3. Hayden Sipple, Aus. Anderson, 70.67; 4. Blake Ladyman,McGregor, 1:35.57.

HIGH JUMP--1. Jrake Polk, Richardson, 6-04; 2. Kelvin White, Richardson, 6-04; 3. Dylan Disu, Pfl. Hendrickson, 6-04; 4. Astin Henry, Longview, 6-02; 5. Adam Clark, The Woodlands, 6-02.

LONG JUMP--1. Zachary Johnson, Con. Oak Ridge, 23-113/4; 2. Cecil Gregg, Conroe the W; 23-093/4; 3. Keyon Craddock, South Garland, 22-091/2; 4. Obdarius Ware, Pflugerville, 22-061/2; 5. Matthew Salaiz, Pflugerville, 22-051/2.

TRIPLE JUMP--1. Zachary Johnson, Con. Oak Ridge, 49-053/4; 2. George Nyakwol, Hou. Eisenhower, 48-031/2; 3. Joshua Hamilton, The Woodlands, 47-071/2; 4. Dowdy Elazarig, Richardson, 47-033/4; 5. Ethan Bonner, The Woodlands, 46-011/2.

DISCUS--1. Adrian Piperi, The Woodlands, 181-05; 2. Brandon Busby, Round Rock, 165-07; 3. Sean Stavinoah, The Woodlands, 165-02; 4. Patrick Piperi, The Woodlands, 160-11; 5. Devon Richardson, Klein, 154-07.

SHOT PUT--1. Adrian Piperi, The Woodlands, 72-111/4; 2. Patrick Piperi, The Woodlands, 57-033/4; 3. Hunter Madore, The Woodlands, 56-03; 4. Brandon Busby, Round Rock, 53-081/2; 5. Bruce Bivens, Hou. Davis, 52-05.

POLE VAULT--1. Ellis Branson, Tyler Lee, 16-043/4; 2. Chrystian Sampy, Hou. Stratford, 15-06; 3. James Smith, Hou. Stratford, 15-00; 4. Caleb Reed, Klein Oak, 15-00; 5. Max Braht, Rich. Pearce, 14-06.

100--1. Joseph Sheffield, Rowlett, 10.07; 2. Kesean Carter, The Woodlands, 10.35; 3. JoVaughn Martin, Conroe, 10.47; 4. Nick Alexander, Sachse, 10.51; 5. Caleb Boger, Mesquite, 10.54.

200--1. Caleb Boger, Mesquite, 20.95; 2. Nick Alexander, Sachse, 20.98; 3, Reynaud Jackson, Hou. Davis Reynaud, 21.02; 4. JoVaughn Martin, Conroe, 21.03; 5. Jake Lanier, The Woodlands, 21.10.

400--1. Nathaniel McRae, Con. Oak Ridge, 47.75; 2. Zach Dicken, Coppell, 47.75; 3. Roger Younger, TW College Park, 47.83; 4. Justin Hernandez, RR McNeil, 48.74; 5. Jalen Black, Skyline, 48.86.

800--1. Joe Austin, Con. Oak Ridge, 1:56.97. 2, Sean Prendeville, RR Cedar Ridge, 1:56.98; 3, Xavier Wolf, Klein Collins, 1:57.02; 4. Walker Daigle, Con. Oak Ridge, 1:59.92; 5. Joel Fane, Mesquite, 1:59.98.

1600--1. Daniel Viegra, Pfl. Hendrickson, 4:15.64; 2, Justin Botello, Pfl. Hendrickson, 4:16.06; 3. Alessandro Topini, The Woodlands College Park, 4:19.26; 4. Noah Wells, The Woodlands, 4:21.27; 5. Gavin Hoffpauir, The Woodlands, 4:23.23.

3200--1. Daniel Viegra, Pfl. Hendrickson, 9:15.98; 2. William Hunsdale, The Woodlands, 9:18.40; 3. Bryce Quigley, TW College Park, 9:22.45; 4. Connor O'Neill, Jesuit, 9:28.14; 5. Alessandro Topini, The Woodlands College Park, 9:30.88.

110 HURDLES--1. Dorian Andrews, Skyline, 13.84; 2. Nolan Walker, Klein Forest, 14.35; 3. Daniel Rivera, Con. Oak Ridge, 14.49; 4. Ke'Tavion Humber, Tyler John Tyler; 14.61; 5. Nigel Harris, RR Cedar Ridge, 14.63.

300 HURDLES--1. A.J. Bennett, Klein Collins, 37.77; 2. Zachary Johnson, Con. Oak Ridge, 38.51; 3. Harrison Manuel, Rowlett, 38.60; 4. Ke'Tavion Humber, Tyler John Tyler, 39.40; 5. A.J. Dillett, RR McNeil, 39.58.

4x100 RELAY--1. Conroe Oak Ridge (Zavier Johnson, Nathaniel McRae, Grant Stuard, Zachary Johnson), 41.11; 2. Mes. Horn, 41.19; 3. Gar. Lakeview, 41.49; 4. Hou. Nimitz, 41.50; 5. Rowlett, 41.52.

4x200 RELAY--1. The Woodlands (Ethan Bonner, Jake Lanier, Kesean Carter, Jacob Barrett), 1:25.20; 2. Mes. Horn, 1:25.90; 3. Hou. MacArthur, 1:26.11; 4. Gar. Lakeview, 1:27.19; 5. Spring Dekaney, 1:27.31.

4x400 RELAY--1. Con. Oak Ridge (Nathaneiel McRae, Jacobie Dixon, Joe Austin, Grant Stuard), 3:14.10; 2. Klein Collins, 3:14.22; 3. Klein Oak, 3:14.75; 4. The Woodlands, 3:16.95; 5. Klein Forest, 3:18.52.

GIRLS

TEAM STANDINGS

1. Mesquite Horn67

2. Round Rock Stony Point50

3. Longview39

4. Rockwall38

5. The Woodlands36

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

HIGH JUMP--1. Megan Kirby, Pflugerville, 5-06; 2. G'Auna Edwards, Spring, 5-04; 3. Catherina Okoro, Manor, 5-04; 4. Claire Bryant, Hou. Memorial, 5-04; 5. Carly Ott, Austin Bowie, 5-04.

LONG JUMP--1. G'Auna Edwards, Spring, 19-081/4; 2. Symone Washington, RR Stony Point, 19-01; 3. Megan Kirby, Pflugerville, 19-003/4; 4. Kaylor Harris, Mes. Horn, 18-113/4; 5. Shaelyn Hines, The Woodlands, 18-09.

TRIPLE JUMP--1. Symone Washington, RR Stony Point, 40-07; 2. Jznae Kim, Conroe 40-031/2; 3. Destiny Lawrence, Mesquite, 39-101/2; 4. Claire Bryant, Hou. Memorial, 38-053/4; 5. Devynn King, Garland, 38-031/2.

DISCUS--1. Nya Harmon, The Woodlands, 127-05; 2. Hayden Holloway, Mes. Horn, 120-04; 3, Juvae Williams, Con. Oak Ridge, 116-11; 4. Aleka Neptune, Aus. Bowie, 115-11; 5. Anais Hill, Round Rock, 113-09.

SHOT PUT--1. Samariae Bonds, Pflugerville, 42-081/4; 2. Jadyn Walden, Conroe, 42-001/2; 3. Nya Harmon, The Woodlands, 41-041/4; 4. Hailey Wallet, Con. Oak Ridge, 41-02; 5. Lauren Taylor, Con. Oak Ridge, 40-073/4.

POLE VAULT--1. Sarah Graves, Rockwall, 12-00. 2. Peyton Mickelson, Klein Oak, 11-09; 3. Deja Wills, Rockwall, 11-06. 4. Rebecca Fuselier, Coppell, 10-06; 5. Micaela Vavra, Rockwall, 10-06.

100--1. Kaylor Harris, Mes. Horn, 11.43; 2. Sydney Washington, RR Stony Point, 11.58; 3. Morgan Burks-Magee, Rockwall Heath; 11.78; 4. Anessa Scott, Rowlett, 11.94; 5. Mya Lloyd, Hou. Davis, 11.97.

200--1. Mariah Ayers, Gar. Lakeview, 23.52; 2. Sydney Washington, RR Stony Point, 23.72; 3. Scott Anessa, Rowlett, 23.92; 4. Morgan Burks-Magee, Rockwall Heath, 23.98; 5. Darnee Williams, Hou. Eisenhower, 24.21.

400--1. Morgan Burks-Magee, Rock. Heath, 56.45; 2. Chika Iwuamadi, Rockwall, 57.09; 3. Tyetiana Rugley, Longview, 57.16; 4. Cat Borel, Round Rock, 57.83; 5. Xaviere Warren, Skyline, 57.85.

800--1. Liah Collins, Rockwall, 2:15.54; 2. Emerald Jacobs, Klein Collins, 2:16.98; 3. Emily Mills, The Woodlands, 2:18.09; 4. Tyetiana Rugley, Longview, 2:21.57; 5. Ella Gibb, Hou. Stratford, 2:22.29.

1600--1. Halena Rahmaan, Montgomery 5:01.83; 2. Carolyn Evans, Aus. Bowie, 5:03.49; 3. Madeline Orr, The Woodlands, 5:03.50; 4. Grace Custer, Hou. Stratford, 5:12.69; 5. Lourdes Vivas, The Woodlands, 5:16.43.

3200--1. Halena Rahmaan, Montgomery, 10:53.59; 2. Carolyn Evans, Aus. Bowie, 10:57.73; 3. Lourdes Vivas, The Woodlands, 10:59.87; 4. Allison Wilson, Montgomery, 11:11.30; 5. Grace Custer, Hou. Stratford, 11:16.36.

100 HURDLES--1. Kaylor Harris, Mes. Horn, 13.50; 2. G'Auna Edwards, Spring, 13.58; 3. Ariana Ealy-Pulido, Klein Collin, 13.78; 4. Kattiana Ealy-Pulido, Klein Collin, 13.84; 5. Kennedy Smith, The Woodlands, 13.96.

300 HURDLES--1. Shelby West, Round Rock, 41.90; 2. G'Auna Edwards, Spring, 41.97; 3. Lyric Choice, Mes. Horn, 42.22; 4. Kattiana Ealy-Pulido, Klein Collin, 42.26; 5. Ariana Ealy-Pulido, Klein Collin, 42.54.

4x100 RELAY--1. Mesquite Horn (Taylor Blackshire, Le-Taija Jackson, Lyric Choice, Kaylor Harris), 45.58; 2. RR Stony Point, 46.01; 3. Hou. Davis, 46.07; Mesquite 46.26, Klein Collins, 47.78; Skyline, 47.81.

4x200 RELAY--1. Mesquite (Adia Vaughn, Jennifer Godfrey, Dazjah Wheeler, Angel Miles), 1:35.54; 2. Hou. Eisenhower, 1:37.32; 3. Longview, 1:37.82; 4. Mes. Horn, 1:38.09; 5. Skyline 1:39.21.

4x400 RELAY--1. Skyline (A'Quacia Nelson, Xaviere Warren, Chardae Overstreet, Xaria Dixon), 3:48.14; 2. Longview, 3:51.01; 3. Round Rock, 3:52.09; 4. TW College Park, 3:54.09; 5. Sachse, 3:56.11.

CLASS 5A

REGION II

(at Maverick Stadium, Arlington)

BOYS

TEAM STANDINGS

1. Mansfield Lake Ridge62

2. Mansfield Summit61

3. Lancaster58

4. Waxahachie44

5. Frisco Liberty39

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

HIGH JUMP--1. Colby Mason, Hallsville, 6-9; 2. TJ Graham, Mans. Lake Ridge, 6-7; 3. Mason Farley, Joshua, 6-7; 4. Keith Williams, McK. North, 6-6; 5. Martraviaon Price, Lancaster, 6-4.

LONG JUMP--1. Langdon Williams, Mans. Lake Ridge, 23-83/4; 2. Chase Van Wagoner, Lovejoy, 23-23/4; 3. Jalen Reagor, Waxahachie, 22-10; 4. Daniel Lescay, Fr. Liberty, 22-83/4; 5. Williams Jones, Mans. Summit, 22-71/4.

TRIPLE JUMP--1. Jamison Wooden, Everman, 45-91/2; 2. Marquies Tinsley, Car. N. Smith, 45-41/2; 3. Tevailance Hunt, Tex. Texas, 45-2; 4. Louis Hayes, Fr. Independence, 44-53/4; 5. Taylor Goodwin, Car. N. Smith, 44-21/2.

DISCUS THROW--1. Sal Guli, Fr. Wakeland, 165-7; 2. Jon Saal, Burleson, 156-4; 3. Brayden Hodgest, Mans. Legacy, 155-1; 4. Cameron Steward, Red Oak, 152-0; 5. Sedric Jones, Fr. Heritage, 149-10.

SHOT PUT--1, Nate Doss, Mount Pleasant, 51-6.3/4; 2. Kendal Maples, Joshua, 50-63/4; 3. Brayden Hodgest, Mans. Legacy, 49-111/2; 4. Cameron Steward, Red Oak, 49-10.3/4; 5. Turner Coxe, Highland Park, 48-3.

POLE VAULT--1. James Manders, Fr. Heritage, 15-0; 2. Ethan Feliciano, Mans. Timberview, 15-0; 3. Sean McClellan, Little Elm, 14-6; 4. Michael Schmuhl, Fr. Heritage, 14-0; 5. Zach Pajela, Fr. Heritage, 14-0.

100--1. Jais Smith, Mans. Legacy, 10.70; 2. Ricky Wren, S. Oak Cliff, 10.78; 3. LT Jessie, Lancaster, 10.83; 4. Xavier Gipson, Woodrow Wilson, 10.88; 5. Dorian Morris, Mes. Poteet, 10.94.

200--1. Terrance Mullings, Hillcrest, 21.82; 2. Dorian Morris, Mes. Poteet, 21.96; 3. Quenten Jones, Mans. Summit, 22.00; 4. Jeremiah Curry, Mans. Lake Ridge, 22.03; 5. Tylin Jackson, Lancaster, 22.16.

400--1. Isaiah Palmer, Fr. Liberty, 48.34; 2. Gabriel Peterson, Lancaster, 48.79; 3. Terrance Mullings, Hillcrest, 49.24; 4. Eric Hawkins, Long. Pine Tree, 50.06; 5. Wellington Bridges, Burl. Centennial, 51.56.

800--1. Eric Hawkins, Long. Pine Tree, 1:56.46; 2. Zion Smith, Mans. Lake Ridge, 1:57.01; 3. Curt Hanshew, Mans. Summit, 2:00.18; 4. Kadeem Burton, Mans. Timberview, 2:01.31; 5. Martin Harding, Conrad, 2:01.61.

1600--1. Asa Rice, Mans. Summit, 4:29.05; 2. Nick Hendrix, Fr. Wakeland, 4:31.00; 3. Owen Likins, Tex. Texas, 4:31.41; 4. Ryan Brands, Lovejoy, 4:33.14; 5. Cesar Limones, Burleson, 4:34.05.

3200--1. Asa Rice, Mans. Summit, 9:25.85; 2. Nick Hendrix, Fr. Wakeland, 9:27.35; 3. Cesar Limones, Burleson, 9:28.06; 4 Jakaveon Shaw, Mes. Poteet, 9:28.18; 5. Sergio Armendariz, Adamson, 9:38.59.

110 HURDLES--1. Justin Young, Wylie East, 14.03; 2. Joseph Squire, Arl. Seguin, 14.26; 3. Kieron Hunter, Wylie East, 14.37; 4. Robert Teer, Arl. Seguin, 14.39; 5. Alexander Stewart-Johnson, Mans. Summit, 14.52.

300 HURDLES--1. Justin Young, Wylie East, 39.55; 2. Christian Palmer, Fr. Liberty, 39.72; 3. Nick Henderson, Waxahachie, 39.78; 4. Joseph Squire, Arl. Seguin, 40.29; 5. Grayson Lawrence, Hallsville, 42.27.

4x100 RELAY--1. Lancaster (LT Jessie, Kevontre Bradford, Jordan Hollis, Tylin Jackson), 41.48; 2. Waxahachie, 41.85; 3. Mans. Summit, 41.90; 4. Mans. Legacy, 41.95; 5. The Colony, 42.34.

4x200 RELAY--1. Mans. Lake Ridge (Jeremiah Curry, David Wilson, Addison McCarther, Jason Bean), 1:28.24; 2. Waxahachie, 1:28.38; 3. Mans. Summit, 1:28.54; 4. Mes. Poteet, 1:29.27; 5. Fr. Heritage, 1:29.97.

4x400 RELAY--1. Lancaster (Gabriel Peterson, Kevontre Bradford, Deundre Dawson, Jordan Hollis), 3:16.89; 2. Fr. Liberty, 3:17.90; 3. Mans. Lake Ridge, 3:20.86; 4. Mans. Timberview, 3:22.19; 5. McK. North, 3:23.52.

GIRLS

TEAM STANDINGS

1. McKinney North106

2. Lancaster97

3. Mansfield Lake Ridge92

4. Frisco Liberty32

5. Mansfield Summit30

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

HIGH JUMP--1. Falyn Reaugh, Highland Park, 5-10; 2. Ja'Sha Sloan, W. Mesquite, 5-9; 3. Nissi Kabongo, Fr. Liberty, 5-7; 4. Gabbie Nunn, Granbury, 5-4; 5. Hana Stevenson, Fr. Wakeland, 5-2.

LONG JUMP--1. Jasmine Moore, Mans. Lake Ridge, 20-21/2; 2. Imunique Billingsly, Mans. Summit, 18-101/4; 3. Elon'a Jones, McK. North, 18-61/2; 4. Valencia Bullock, Mans. Lake Ridge, 18-33/4; 5. Sanye Ford, Fr. Liberty, 18-23/4.

TRIPLE JUMP--1. Jasmine Moore, Mansfield Lake Ridge, 42-81/4; 2. Haley Killinger, Prosper, 39-41/4; 3. Valencia Bullock, Man. Lake Ridge, 39-31/2; 4. Madyso Saulsberry, Fr. Independence, 37-7; 5. Taylor Coleman, Mans. Timberview, 36-9.

DISCUS THROW--1. Avisake Bulai, Midlothian, 138-1; 2. Hannah Higgins, Tex. Texas, 135-3; 3. Taiwo-Bayonle Olayiwola, Mans. Lake Ridge, 122-7; 4. Antranae Thomas, Long. Pine Tree, 116-3; 5. Breanna Gustin, Burl. Centennial, 116-2.

SHOT PUT--1. Faith Ette, Mans. Lake Ridge, 41-101/2; 2. Vy Huynh, Mes. Poteet, 38-71/2; 3. Katie Hale, Lovejoy, 38-1; 4. Chiko Ugwunze, McK. North, 37-33/4; 5. ShaQuori Thompson, Waxahachie, 37-2.

POLE VAULT--1. Grace Ridgeway, Lovejoy, 11-3; 2. Nicole Oberle, Forney, 10-6; 3. Chloe Taylor, Fr. Heritage, 10-6; 4. Jordan Kinsel, Mans. Summit, 10-6; 5. Cheyenne Mann, Marshall, 8-6.

100--1. Kelly Rowe, Mans. Lake Ridge, 11.78; 2. Ja'Leesa Giles, Mans. Legacy, 11.82; 3. Alyssa Gridiron, Fr. Heritage, 11.89; 4. Daria Stewart, Lancaster, 12.01; 5. Tori Hardy, Lancaster, 12.30.

200--1. Jayla Hollis, Lancaster, 24.41; 2. Ja'Leesa Giles, Mans. Legacy, 24.59; 3. Jania Martin, McK. North, 24.65; 4. Brooke Givens, McK. North, 25.38; 5. Kiara Brown, Lancaster, 25.54.

400--1. Jania Martin, McK. North, 56.09; 2. Ariel Ford, Mans. Lake Ridge, 56.94; 3. Tylantiss Atlas, Lancaster, 57.16; 4. Tatyana Terrell, Mans. Summit, 57.73; 5. Taylor James, Carr. N. Smith, 57.87.

800--1. Soren Underwood, Joshua, 2:19.13; 2. Nissi Kabongo, Fr. Liberty, 2:19.48; 3. Tylantiss Atlas, Lancaster, 2:19.95; 4. Maddy Stephens, Highland Park, 2:19.96; 5. Taylor James, Carr. N. Smith, 2:21.86.

1600--1. London Culbreath, McK. North, 5:00.47; 2. Carrie Fish, Fr. Liberty, 5:06.58; 3. Abby Williams, Prosper, 5:15.74; 4. Sarah Trammel, Burl. Centennial, 5:22.03; 5. Hannah Mandell, Fr. Wakeland, 5:23.20.

3200--1. London Culbreath, McK. North, 10:22.39; 2. Carrie Fish, Fr. Liberty, 11:09.36; 3. Madison Acosta, The Colony, 11:11.85; 4. Sarah Trammel, Burl. Centennial, 11:23.27; 5. Abby Williams, Prosper, 11:33.25.

100 HURDLES--1. Kyla Glenn, Lancaster, 14.25; 2. Kiara Smith, Lancaster, 14.78; 3. Madison Babers, Waxahachie, 15.40; 4. Juliet Franz, Lovejoy, 15.50; 5. Ja'Sha Sloan, West Mesquite, 15.64.

300 HURDLES--1. Elizabeth Adeoye, Mans. Summit, 45.20; 2. Abbigael Baier, Sulphur Springs, 45.71; 3. Michaela Travers, Royse City, 45.78; 4. Destini Jeter, Wylie East, 46.05; 5. Grace Ridgeway, Lovejoy, 46.96.

4x100 RELAY--1 McK. North (Jania Martin, Elon'a Jones, Brooke Givens, Julia Madubuike), 47.25; 2 Mans. Lake Ridge, 47.29; 3 Lancaster, 47.38; 4 Mans. Timberview, 48.40; 5 Mans. Legacy, 49.05.

4x200 RELAY--1. McK. North (Brooke Givens, Elon'a Jones, Danielle Nicholson, Julia Madubuike), 1:38.67; 2. Lancaster, 1:38.75; 3. Fr. Wakeland, 1:41.47; 4. Mans. Timberview, 1:42.61; 5. Mes. Poteet, 1:42.69.

4x400 RELAY--1. Lancaster (Aysia Ward, Kiara Brown, Denicia Gillespie, Tylantiss Atlas), 3:49.53; 2. McK. North, 3:51.18; 3. Mans. Lake Ridge, 3:51.61; 4. Fr. Heritage, 3:55.65; 5. Mans. Summit, 4:00.37.


Freshman throws shutout as Little Elm eliminates Frisco from softball playoffs; Grapevine, Rockwall-Heath, Lewisville and North Forney win baseball tiebreakers

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PROSPER -- Little Elm made the most of its opportunities in Saturday's decisive Game 3 against Frisco, using timely hitting and great pitching by Lauren Lucas to claim a 2-0 victory in the Class 5A Region II bi-district softball playoffs.

Little Elm (23-7-2) advances to face Forney -- the state's top-ranked team -- in next week's area round. Little Elm is moving on thanks to a pair of shutout wins in the best-of-3 series against Frisco, which was a state semifinalist last season.

"We played a good game today and knew it was going to be tough series to win," said Little Elm coach Christina Gwyn-Barton. "We made the most of the chances we got, and the girls made big plays when it mattered."

Frisco (18-9) seemed to have the momentum after Friday night's 9-0 win in Game 2. Frisco had a big chance to keep that momentum early in Saturday's series finale.

That chance came in the second inning, as a walk and a double by Skylar Morgan put runners at second and third with no outs. However, Lucas rose to the challenge and struck out the side to keep Frisco off the scoreboard.

"That was a huge moment in the game," Gwyn-Barton said. "The girls stayed composed, and it really helped set the tone for us."

Lucas, a freshman, also put down another Frisco rally in the third inning that left runners at first and second.

Frisco pitcher Maddie MacGrandle, a Texas A&M signee, was just as solid early on, with four perfect innings at the start. Little Elm finally broke through in the fifth, as senior cleanup hitter Amanda Fields clubbed a home run to right center for a 1-0 lead.

Fields also had the team's lone RBI in Thursday's 1-0 victory in Game 1 of the series.

That one run turned out to be enough for Lucas, as she retired 14 of the final 15 batters she faced while racking up 10 strikeouts to keep Frisco scoreless. Little Elm added a key insurance run in the seventh inning on an RBI single by Avery Brezovsky to plate Fields.

MacGrandle struck out 12 while allowing just three hits. MacGrandle had 41 strikeouts in the series and gave up six hits in three games.

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Denton Ryan 7, Fort Worth Boswell 3: Freshman Abby Buettner hit her 14th home run of the season as Denton Ryan won Game 3 of a best-of-3 series and advanced to the second round of the playoffs.

Denton Ryan (21-10) will next face defending 5A state champion Birdville. Buettner finished 2 for 3 with three RBIs, and Harper Hughes was 4 for 4 with two runs and two RBIs.

Mansfield 8, Abilene 3: Sarah Reinke, Paxton Scheurer, Rasheda Townsend and Haley Morse homered as Mansfield swept Abilene. Scheurer also struck out 11 and finished 3 for 4 with two RBIs.

North Forney 4, Texarkana Texas High 1: Andrea Decareau pitched a five-hitter and homered as North Forney won the final game of its best-of-3 series. North Forney will play Prosper in the second round of the 5A Region II playoffs.

Amanda Jones' two-run home run in the second inning provided a 2-0 lead for North Forney (18-14), ranked No. 10 in the area in 5A. Decareau led off the top of the seventh with a home run to give North Forney a 3-1 lead, and Jones added an RBI double with two outs in the inning.

Montgomery 18, Rockwall-Heath 8: District 12-6A No. 4 seed Montgomery trailed 8-1 going into the bottom of the second but scored 17 unanswered runs the rest of the way to crush 11-6A champion Rockwall-Heath in Game 3 of their 6A first-round playoff series.

Rockwall-Heath (23-7), ranked No. 6 in the area in 6A, got two home runs and four RBIs from Tristin Court, and Katie Huffman and Madison Leggett also homered. Montgomery took the lead for good in the third, scoring eight runs to go ahead 10-8.

BASEBALL

Grapevine 6, Colleyville Heritage 3: Louisiana Tech signee Connor Neuman and Jonathan Hearn homered as defending 5A state champion Grapevine won a tiebreaker for the top seed from District 8-5A in the playoffs. They are the top two teams in SportsDay's 5A area rankings, with Grapevine No. 1.

A sacrifice fly by UT-Arlington signee Boone Montgomery in the top of the sixth broke a 1-1 tie and gave Grapevine (23-8) the lead for good. Grapevine scored four runs in the seventh for a 6-1 lead, with Hearn hitting a two-run home run and Nicholas Pierce adding an RBI single.

Montgomery allowed five hits and one run in six innings for Grapevine, ranked No. 7 in the state by txhighschoolbaseball.com. Michael Stanford started for second-ranked Colleyville Heritage (29-3-1) and gave up two hits and one run while striking out seven in four innings.

Rockwall-Heath 10, Rockwall 7: In a matchup of the top two teams in SportsDay's 6A area rankings, No. 1 Rockwall-Heath scored seven runs in the top of the second and hung on to beat No. 2 Rockwall in a tiebreaker for the top seed from District 11-6A.

Arkansas signee Canaan Smith and Cole Stilwell homered for Rockwall-Heath (27-6), ranked No. 7 in the state. Rockwall (28-5), No. 8 in the state, got home runs from Texas A&M signee Will Frizzell, Diego Muniz and Brooks Helmer.

Rockwall rallied from an 8-2 deficit, scoring three runs in the third and two in the fourth to get within 8-7. But Smith and Stilwell hit back-to-back home runs in the top of the sixth to make it 10-7.

Lewisville 5, Hebron 4: A two-out RBI double by Demondrick Hunter in the top of the seventh broke a 4-4 tie and gave Lewisville the victory in a tiebreaker for the fourth and final playoff berth from District 5-6A.

Ben Miller earned the win, allowing one hit and striking out four in three scoreless innings of relief. Hunter was 2 for 3 with two RBIs.

North Forney wins two to make playoffs: A three-way tie for third place in District 15-5A between North Forney, Wylie East and Lovejoy necessitated a three-team tournament to determine the district's last two playoff berths.

Matthew Sieber pitched a four-hitter and Cameron Tamez went 2 for 4 with an RBI as North Forney beat Wylie East 4-1 to secure a postseason spot. North Forney then beat Lovejoy 4-0 in a tiebreaker for the No. 3 seed, with Zane Bandfield driving in three runs and Corbin Thompson pitching five scoreless innings.

Perfect 10: The list of D-FW players taken in this year's NFL draft

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Texas high school football provided quite the group of players for this year's NFL draft.

Not only did the Dallas area provide the top overall pick (Myles Garrett), it also provided No. 3 (Solomon Thomas), No. 6 (Jamal Adams) and many more.

Here's the list of all ten local players taken in this year's draft.

Tap each player's name for more on their selection...

Name High school College Round (Pick) NFL team
Myles Garrett Arlington Martin Texas A&M 1 (1) Browns
Solomon Thomas Coppell Stanford 1 (3) 49ers
Jamal Adams Hebron LSU 1 (6) Jets
Daeshon Hall Lancaster Texas A&M 3 (77) Panthers
Davis Webb Prosper Cal/Texas Tech 3 (87) Giants
Howard Wilson DeSoto Houston 4 (126) Browns
Deatrich Wise Hebron Arkansas 4 (131) Patriots
Sam Tevi Euless Trinity Utah 6 (190) Chargers
Josh Carraway Flower Mound Marcus TCU 7 (227) Titans
Kyle Fuller Wylie Baylor 7 (243) Texans

Mesquite ISD golfer qualifies for UIL state tournament, but no, it's not the first time it's happened in 100 years

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A couple of people notified me today that Mesquite's Annaliesia Salazar is the first Mesquite ISD golfer to qualify for the UIL state tournament in 100 years.

Dang, that's pretty amazing -- and Salazar's performance was pretty amazing at the 6A Region II tournament, where she tied for fifth. She will indeed be an individual qualifier at the UIL state event.

But the first Mesquite ISD qualifier in 100 years? And the first girl to ever do it?

That's not true, as my colleague Ray Leszcynski suggested might be the case. Because I looked through the archives and found that in 1993, Mesquite golfer Jamie Hullett not only qualified for the state tournament, she finished seventh. That was in 5A, which was then the largest classification.

Hullett later golfed for Texas A&M and has nearly $1 million in career earnings on the LPGA Tour.

All that said, still a great accomplishment for Salazar.

Twitter: @mattwixon

Baseball thoughts: Five-way tiebreakers, best playoff matchups

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The baseball playoffs are upon us. A mere five weeks separate us from learning who the next baseball state champions are.

But if Saturday gave us any clues, it might be more of the same in 5A. Some thoughts on the week that was.

Defending 5A state champion Grapevine sent a message

Grapevine started the season by playing an assortment of top teams from the D-FW and Houston area. That led to seven early losses and a lower profile than a defending state champion usually has. But after beating Colleyville Heritage in a tiebreaker game on Saturday to earn the District 8-5A No. 1 seed there's no mistaking who the state favorite is.

Grapevine beat Heritage on Tuesday before being no-hit by star pitcher Alex Scherff on Friday, setting up the Saturday tiebreaker. Getting what was essentially a three-gam series win over one of the best teams in the state shows the depth Grapevine still has. Many of its players were juniors when it took home the state title a year ago.

While it is the favorite, the odds are still against Grapevine. No team has won back-to-back baseball state titles in Texas' two largest classifications since Fort Bend Elkins in 2002 and 2003.

Woodrow Wilson is the hottest team in the state after winning a five-team tiebreaker

On Saturday, District 12-5A commenced on a full-on district tournament to determine their champion after five teams finished tied for first.

Woodrow Wilson beat Adamson at 11:00 a.m, then came back and beat Molina at 2:00 p.m. At 5:00 p.m. it won the district by beating Bryan Adams.

Will Woodrow's momentum carry over into the playoffs? Who knows, but it's tough to argue against Woodrow being the hottest team in the state. No other can claim it's entering the playoffs after winning three games in one day.

Three of the top first-round playoff matchups

Flower Mound vs. McKinney: Flower Mound battled through a brutal District 5-6A to finish second. McKinney went from the district lead to the No. 3 seed in the span of a couple weeks, but is capable of beating good teams. It swept 6-6A champion Allen.

Richardson Pearce vs. Garland Lakeview Centennial: Pearce has one been one of the surprises of this season, finishing ahead of defending state champion Jesuit in District 9-6A and splitting the season series with Coppell. It now matches up against a Lakeview Centennial team barely slipped to third and is led by Texas signee Kamron Fields, the fastest player in the area.

Frisco Centennial vs. Little Elm: Centennial -- led by catcher Jaxon Himel, who is batting over .400 on the season -- spent the entire season near the top of District 13-5A, finishing second. Little Elm, with the 1-2 pitching duo of J.J. Kruzel and Logan Kohler, has the pitching depth to make a deep run.

There is still one game to go

Most of the area's tiebreaker games took place Saturday, but one area spot is still up for grabs: fourth place in District 13-5A.

Frisco Reedy and Frisco Independence will play for the spot on Monday. The winner earns the right to face state-ranked Prosper (27-4-1). It's not much of a prize, but all anybody is asking for at this point in the season is a chance.

UPDATED (5/1): UIL softball area-round playoff pairings, bi-district results 

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UIL SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS

(Only games for local teams are listed)

CLASS 6A

REGION I AREA ROUND

Arlington Martin (23-7-1) vs. Odessa

One-game playoff: 4:00 Friday at Abilene Cooper

Keller (25-4-1) vs. Wolfforth Frenship

Gm. 1: 3:00 Friday at Abilene High

Gm. 2: 9 a.m. Saturday at Abilene High

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Waco Midway vs. Plano (25-5)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Midlothian Heritage

Gm. 2: noon Saturday at Midlothian Heritage

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

South Grand Prairie (23-6) vs. Plano East (20-10)

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Lewisville

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at Lewisville

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Midland vs. Keller Timber Creek (28-5-1)

Gm. 1: 4:00 Friday at San Angelo Central

Gm. 2: noon Saturday at San Angelo Central

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

EP Coronado vs. Mansfield (21-6)

TBD

Plano West (26-4) vs. Duncanville (20-5-1)

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday at FM Marcus

Wylie (21-9) vs. Belton

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Whitney HS

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at Whitney HS

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

REGION II AREA ROUND

The Woodlands vs. Richardson Pearce (19-5-1)

TBD

Montgomery vs. Rowlett (20-10-1)

Gm. 1: 6:00 Friday at Waco Midway

Gm. 2: noon Saturday at Baylor

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Lake Highlands vs. Rockwall (21-13)

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Rockwall

Coppell (23-4) vs. Conroe Oak Ridge

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Waco ISD Complex

Gm. 2: 10 a.m. Saturday at Waco ISD Complex

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

CLASS 5A

REGION I AREA ROUND

Birdville (24-4-1) vs. Denton Ryan (21-10)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Birdville

Gm. 2: 11 a.m. Saturday at Denton Ryan

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

NW Eaton (23-5-1) vs. Colleyville Heritage (24-5-2)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Colleyville Heritage

Gm. 2: 4:00 Saturday at Northwest Eaton

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Aledo vs. Richland (21-10)

Gm. 1: 7:30 Thursday at Aledo

Gm. 2: 2:00 Saturday at Richland

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

REGION II AREA ROUND

Seagoville vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge (20-6)

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Cedar Hill

Hillcrest vs. Midlothian (21-9)

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday at Midlothian

North Forney (18-14) vs. Prosper (21-9)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at McKinney

Gm. 2: noon Saturday at McKinney

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Forney (29-2) vs. Little Elm (23-7-2)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Garland HS field

Gm. 2: noon Saturday at Garland HS field

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Mansfield Legacy (19-10) vs. Woodrow Wilson

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday, site TBD

Burleson Centennial vs. Sunset

Gm. 1: 6:30 Friday at Forester Field

Gm. 2: 10 a.m. Saturday at Burleson

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

The Colony (25-6) vs. Lovejoy (27-5)

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Frisco Independence

Frisco Wakeland (26-5) vs. Mesquite Poteet (24-7)

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Flower Mound

CLASS 4A

REGION II AREA ROUND

Crandall vs. Sanger

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Frisco Lone Star

Aubrey vs. Argyle

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Denton Guyer

Gm. 2: 2:00 Saturday at Denton Guyer

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Krum (30-2) vs. Celina (15-12)

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Lake Dallas

CLASS 3A

REGION II AREA ROUND

Sunnyvale (21-8) vs. Howe (17-7)

Gm. 1: 6:00 Thursday at Princeton

Gm. 2: 5:00 Friday at Princeton

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Pilot Point vs. Mineola

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday at Rockwall-Heath

BI-DISTRICT RESULTS

CLASS 6A

REGION I BI-DISTRICT

Arlington Martin (23-7-1) vs. Keller Fossil Ridge (14-14-1)

G1: Arl. Martin 3 Kel. Fossil Ridge 1
G2: Arl. Martin 4 Kel. Fossil Ridge 0

Arlington Martin wins series, 2-0.

Keller (25-4-1) vs. Arlington

G1: Keller 11 Arlington 1
G2: Keller 12 Arlington 0

Keller wins series, 2-0.

Waco Midway vs. Cedar Hill

G1: Waco Midway 13 Cedar Hill 3
G2: Waco Midway 12 Cedar Hill 2

Waco Midway wins series, 2-0.

Hebron (16-14-1) vs. Plano (25-5)

G1: Plano 17 Hebron 1
G2: Plano 6 Hebron 1

Plano wins series, 2-0.

South Grand Prairie (23-5) vs. San Angelo Central

G1: South Grand Prairie 14 San Angelo Central 4
G2: South Grand Prairie 10 San Angelo Central 0

South Grand Prairie wins series, 2-0.

Plano East (20-10) vs. Flower Mound Marcus (15-14)

G1: Plano East 12 FM Marcus 5
G2: Plano East 3 FM Marcus 1

Plano East wins series, 2-0.

Keller Timber Creek (28-5-1) vs. Fort Worth Paschal

G1: Keller Timber Creek 12 FW Paschal 1
G2: Keller Timber Creek 29 FW Paschal 3

Keller Timber Creek wins series, 2-0.

Mansfield (21-6) vs. Abilene

G1: Mansfield 2 Abilene 0
G 2: Mansfield 8 Abilene 3

Mansfield wins series, 2-0.

Plano West (26-4) vs. Lewisville (14-17)

G1: Plano West 6 Lewisville 1
G2: Plano West 11 Lewisville 1

Plano West wins series, 2-0.

Duncanville (20-5-1) vs. Copperas Cove

G1: Duncanville 10 Copperas Cove 2
G2: Duncanville 9 Copperas Cove 1

Duncanville wins series, 2-0.

Flower Mound (22-13) vs. Wylie (21-9)

G1: Wylie 4 Flower Mound 3
G2: Wylie 2 Flower Mound 1

Wylie wins series, 2-0.

Belton vs. Irving MacArthur

G1: Belton 14 Irv. MacArthur 0
G2: Belton 13 Irv. MacArthur 0

Belton wins series, 2-0.

REGION II BI-DISTRICT

Richardson Pearce (19-5-1) vs. Garland (10-12)

G1: Richardson Pearce 10 Garland 5
G2: Richardson Pearce 17 Garland 1

Richardson Pearce wins series, 2-0.

Rockwall-Heath (23-7) vs. Montgomery

G1: Rockwall-Heath 11 Montgomery 2
G2: Montgomery 4 Rockwall-Heath 0
G3: Montgomery 18 Rockwall-Heath 8

Montgomery wins series, 2-1.

Rowlett (20-10-1) vs. Richardson Berkner (13-9)

G1: Rowlett 18 Rich. Berkner 2
G2: Rowlett 8 Rich. Berkner 0

Rowlett wins series, 2-0.

Sachse (13-12-1) vs. Lake Highlands

Lake Highlands 8 Sachse 2

Lake Highlands wins one-game playoff.

Rockwall (21-13) vs. Lufkin

G1: Rockwall 4 Lufkin 3
G2: Lufkin 7 Rockwall 1
G3: Rockwall 6 Lufkin 4

Rockwall wins series, 2-1.

Coppell (23-4) vs. Garland Naaman Forest

Coppell 18 Garland Naaman Forest 1

Coppell wins one-game playoff.

Conroe Oak Ridge vs. Mesquite Horn (15-15)

G1: Con. Oak Ridge 9 Mes. Horn 2
G2: Con. Oak Ridge 11 Mes. Horn 0

Conroe Oak Ridge wins series, 2-0.

CLASS 5A

REGION I BI-DISTRICT

Birdville (24-4-1) vs. FW Trimble Tech

Birdville 15 Trimble Tech 0

Birdville wins one-game playoff.

Denton Ryan (21-10) vs. Fort Worth Boswell

G1: Denton Ryan 3 FW Boswell 2
G2: FW Boswell 7 Denton Ryan 6
G3: Denton Ryan 7 FW Boswell 3

Denton Ryan wins series, 2-1.

Fort Worth Arlington Heights vs. Grapevine (16-14-1)

G1: FW Arl. Hts 4 Grapevine 2
G2: FW Arl. Hts Grapevine

Northwest Eaton (23-5-1) vs. W. Falls Rider (12-19-1)

G1: NW Eaton 10 WF Rider 3
G2: NW Eaton 19 WF Rider 6

Northwest Eaton wins series, 2-0.

Colleyville Heritage (24-5-2) vs. Fort Worth South Hills

G1: Coll. Heritage 5 FW South Hills 2
G2: Coll. Heritage 5 FW South Hills 1

Colleyville Heritage wins series, 2-0.

Richland (21-10) vs. Fort Worth Western Hills

Richland 18 FW Western Hills 0

Richland wins one-game playoff.

REGION II BI-DISTRICT

Seagoville vs. Kimball

Seagoville 24 Kimball 2

Seagoville wins one-game playoff.

Granbury vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge (20-6)

Mans. Lake Ridge 5 Granbury 2

Mansfield Lake Ridge wins one-game playoff.

Hillcrest vs. Molina

Hillcrest 7 Molina 2

Hillcrest wins one-game playoff.

Midlothian (21-9) vs. Burleson

G1: Midlothian 13 Burleson 6
G2: Midlothian 6 Burleson 3

Midlothian wins series, 2-0.

Texarkana Texas High vs. North Forney (18-14)

G1: Texas High 1 North Forney 0
G2: North Forney 5 Texas High 3
G3: North Forney 4 Texas High 1

North Forney wins series, 2-1.

Frisco Centennial (18-7) vs. Prosper (21-9)

G1: Frisco Centennial 2 Prosper 1
G2: Prosper 8 Frisco Centennial 2
G3: Prosper 11 Frisco Centennial 1

Prosper wins series, 2-1.

Forney (29-2) vs. Hallsville

Forney 6 Hallsville 2

Forney wins one-game playoff.

Little Elm (23-7-2) vs. Frisco (18-9)

G1: Little Elm 1 Frisco 0
G2: Frisco 9 Little Elm 0
G3: Little Elm 2 Frisco 0

Little Elm wins series, 2-1.

Mansfield Legacy (19-10) vs. Cleburne

Mans. Legacy 8 Cleburne 1

Mansfield Legacy wins one-game playoff.

Thomas Jefferson vs. Woodrow Wilson

G1: Woodrow Wilson 25 Thomas Jefferson 7
G2: Woodrow Wilson 25 Thomas Jefferson 6

Woodrow Wilson wins series, 2-0.

Burleson Centennial vs. Mansfield Summit

G1: Burl. Centennial 6 Mans. Summit 5
G2: Burl. Centennial 15 Mans. Summit 6

Burleson Centennial wins series, 2-0.

Sunset vs. Samuell

Sunset 18 Samuell 2

Sunset wins one-game playoff.

The Colony (25-6) vs. Frisco Lone Star (15-14-1)

G1: The Colony 10 Frisco Lone Star 0
G2: The Colony 8 Frisco Lone Star 0

The Colony wins series, 2-0.

Lovejoy (27-5) vs. Sulphur Springs

G1: Lovejoy 17 Sulphur Springs 7
G2: Lovejoy 12 Sulphur Springs 0

Lovejoy wins series, 2-0.

Frisco Wakeland (26-5) vs. McKinney North (16-12-1)

G1: Frisco Wakeland 5 McKinney North 1
G2: McKinney North 1 Frisco Wakeland 0
G3: Frisco Wakeland 4 McKinney North 1

Frisco Wakeland wins series, 2-1.

Mesquite Poteet (24-7) vs. Mount Pleasant

G1: Mesquite Poteet 12 Mount Pleasant 2
G2: Mesquite Poteet 13 Mount Pleasant 1

Mesquite Poteet wins series, 2-0.

CLASS 4A

REGION I BI-DISTRICT

Kennedale vs. Alvarado

G1: Kennedale 11 Alvarado 10
G2: Alvarado 11 Kennedale 4
G3: Alvarado 8 Kennedale 7

Alvarado wins series, 2-1.

REGION II BI-DISTRICT

Crandall vs. Melissa

Crandall 10 Melissa 3

Crandall wins one-game playoff.

Sanger vs. Carter

Sanger 15 Carter 0

Sanger wins one-game playoff.

Aubrey vs. Ferris

Aubrey 9 Ferris 4

Aubrey wins one-game playoff.

Pinkston vs. Argyle

Argyle 24 Pinkston 0

Argyle wins one-game playoff.

Carrollton Ranchview vs. Gainesville

Gainesville 19 Carr. Ranchview 0

Gainesville wins one-game playoff.

Krum vs. Roosevelt

Krum 31 Roosevelt 0

Krum wins one-game playoff.

Nevada Community vs. Celina (15-12)

Celina 9 Nev. Community 0

Celina wins one-game playoff.

CLASS 3A

REGION II BI-DISTRICT

Alba-Golden vs. Madison

Alba-Golden 24 Madison 2

Alba-Golden wins one-game playoff.

Sunnyvale (21-8) vs. Edgewood

G1: Sunnyvale 7 Edgewood 6
G2: Sunnyvale 2 Edgewood 0

Sunnyvale wins series, 2-0.

Pilot Point vs. Whitewright

G1: Pilot Point 13 Whitewright 3
G2: Pilot Point 8 Whitewright 7

Pilot Point wins series, 2-0.

Mineola vs. Life Oak Cliff

Mineola 21 Life Oak Cliff 0

Mineola wins one-game playoff.

Cowboys WR Terrance Williams donates new jerseys to his alma mater W.T. White

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Wide receiver Terrance Williams cashed in this offseason, signing a four-year, $17 million free agent contract to stay with the Dallas Cowboys with $9.5 million guaranteed.

But the former third-round pick from Baylor is sharing his good fortune with those that helped him get to this point. Williams posted on Instagram pictures of new Nike football jerseys he is donating to his alma mater, W.T. White High School in Dallas.

"I love sharing what gods blessed me with the only school I know I love!" Williams wrote in the post.

As a senior at W.T. White, Williams had 59 receptions for 972 yards and eight touchdowns. He went off to Baylor, where he was a unanimous All-American as a senior when he led the nation with 1,832 receiving yards. In his four seasons with the Cowboys, he's recorded 177 receptions for 2,791 yards and 20 touchdowns.

Twitter: @AdamGrosbard

Final area baseball leaders (5/3): See which hitters and pitchers were the best in each statistical category

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BATTING (Min. 30 at-bats)

Batter, team AB H AVG
Brad Hudson, Lucas Christian 46 27 .587
Connor McClellan, Lucas Christian 63 36 .571
Dillon Carter, Argyle 56 32 .571
J.D. Padgett, Kennedale 41 23 .561
Ryan Puyear, Mes. Horn 44 24 .545
Nick Young, The Colony 32 17 .531
Jackson Steger, Lucas Christian 52 27 .519
Anthony Vargas, Sunset 39 20 .513
Tristen Lutz, Arl. Martin 67 34 .507
Alejandro Perez, Sunset 50 25 .500
Chris Martinez, Sunset 40 20 .500
Zack Peterson, S. Grand Prairie 69 34 .493
Kurt Wilson, Arl. Martin 82 40 .488
Kason Howell, Arg. Liberty Chr. 119 58 .487
Connor Emmet, Coll. Heritage 33 16 .485
Colton Eager, FW Christian 109 52 .477
Ryan Thompson, Frisco Legacy Chr. 86 41 .477
Easton Murrell, Prosper 83 39 .470
William Sowden, Royse City 32 15 .469
Bobby Witt, Coll. Heritage 67 31 .463
Matthew Castaneda, Woodrow Wilson 72 33 .458
Tanner Tredaway, Justin Northwest 81 37 .457
David Renning, Sachse 79 36 .456
Nick Schifftner, Keller Central 33 15 .455
Alex Escandon, Nevada Comm. 31 14 .452
Jayden Ford, Prosper 51 23 .451
Chad Ricker, Argyle 49 22 .449
Arturo Ramirez, Thomas Jefferson 38 17 .447
Taylor Grimes, Seagoville 74 33 .446
Andrew Cottingham, Lucas Christian 54 24 .444
Dylan Neuse, Keller F. Ridge 81 36 .444
Will Parker, Grape. Faith Chr. 79 35 .443
Cole Stilwell, Rockwall-Heath 86 38 .442
Carlos Carrillo, Kaufman 59 26 .441
Ty Bowring, Forney 82 36 .439
Freddy Caldera, Sunset 41 18 .439
Frainyer Chavez, Little Elm 98 43 .439
Charlie Curry, Woodrow Wilson 73 32 .438
Bryson Hudgens, Argyle 46 20 .435
Jared Martin, Frisco Wakeland 60 26 .433
Noah Boughton, Coll. Covenant 90 39 .433
Tristan Williams, Grape. Faith Chr. 74 32 .432
Diego Muniz, Rockwall 88 38 .432
Canaan Smith, Rockwall-Heath 86 37 .430
Shea Ellis, Mes. Horn 35 15 .429
Michael Morissette, Frisco Centennial 89 38 .427
Nathan Love, Denton Braswell 54 23 .426
Zack McJilton, Arl. Martin 87 37 .425
Andrew Perez, Keller F. Ridge 73 31 .425
Klayton Henderson, Forney 33 14 .424
Jonathan Hobart, McKinney 92 39 .424
Bennett, Denton Braswell 59 25 .424
Ambrose Garcia, Sunset 45 19 .422
Aaron Herrera, Kennedale 57 24 .421
Kamron Fields, Gar. Lakeview 88 37 .420
Josh Llamas, Arl. Bowie 50 21 .420
Brandon Uhse, Mans. Lake Ridge 62 26 .419
Colby Seltzer, NW Eaton 93 39 .419
Will Frizzell, Rockwall 86 36 .419
Connor Mushinski, Argyle 72 30 .417
Jimmy Glowenke, FM Marcus 84 35 .417
Cameron Ehringer, Coll. Heritage 53 22 .415
Kyland Richey, Cedar Hill 65 27 .415
Jake Smith, McKinney 80 33 .413
Cole Tidmore, Parish Episcopal 73 30 .411
Justin Coffelt, Richland 56 23 .411
Jarod Riggio, Justin Northwest 78 32 .410
Anthony Rodriguez, Bryan Adams 83 34 .410
Dylan Watts, Rowlett 83 34 .410
Josh Esclamado, TCA-Addison 93 38 .409
Nathan Rombach, Mans. Legacy 81 33 .407
Brendon Dixon, Argyle 54 22 .407
Ryan Depperschmidt, Lake Dallas 54 22 .407
A. Chatman, Mansfield 64 26 .406
Lee Vasquez, Mes. Horn 37 15 .405
Roberto Lozano, Thomas Jefferson 37 15 .405
Ty Dragos, Rowlett 57 23 .404
Dameon Inocencio, Irving 30 12 .400
Bolgiano, Midlothian 35 14 .400
Danny Vallejo, Sunset 45 18 .400
Tristin Marcus, Rowlett 60 24 .400
Ethan Wood, Kennedale 35 14 .400
Kevin House, Arg. Liberty Chr. 100 40 .400

PITCHING (Min. 20 innings)

Pitcher, Team W L ERA
Dylan Ditzenberger, Allen 2 0 0.22
Dylan Salinas, Little Elm 2 0 0.29
Bryan Meissner, Frisco Wakeland 2 1 0.33
Kyle Quinn, Mes. Horn 4 0 0.33
Alex Scherff, Coll. Heritage 10 0 0.38
Jonathan Childress, Forney 6 1 0.44
Angelo Gennari, Lewisville 3 0 0.51
Josh Esclamado, TCA-Addison 4 1 0.53
Sean Bolin, Argyle 4 1 0.59
Russell Smith, Midlothian 5 2 0.61
Cole Magel, Frisco Wakeland 4 0 0.63
Garrett Williams, Lucas Christian 9 0 0.64
Wyatt Marr, Frisco Wakeland 4 1 0.66
Tyler Reiter, McKinney North 5 0 0.68
Clayton Cooper, FW Christian 7 0 0.72
Connor Mushinski, Argyle 6 0 0.75
Brooks Helmer, Rockwall 9 0 0.75
Noah Burt, Frisco Centennial 2 0 0.77
Justin Sharp, Arl. Bowie 2 2 0.81
Mason Englert, Forney 8 1 0.85
Isaiah Rhodes, McKinney North 6 1 0.86
Jeremy Meier, S. Grand Prairie 8 0 0.91
Kamron Fields, Gar. Lakeview 7 3 0.92
Kenneth Waller, Arl. Martin 9 0 0.95
Chandler Arnold, Mes. Horn 2 2 0.96
Michael Stanford, Coll. Heritage 4 0 0.96
Heath Vankirk, Jesuit 6 1 0.96
Chandler Mauldin, Rockwall-Heath 9 0 0.98
Bob Britton, Coll. Covenant 6 1 1.04
Trey Becerra, Coppell 5 2 1.10
Ryan Hill, Mans. Legacy 5 2 1.12
Jared McClain, McKinney North 6 2 1.14
Pepper Jones, McKinney 8 1 1.15
Tyler Murrah, Jesuit 6 0 1.15
Alejandro Perez, Sunset 2 2 1.15
Chris Lacher, Sachse 3 2 1.17
Spencer Johnston, Arl. Martin 6 1 1.20
Daniel Ramirez, Sunset 3 0 1.21
Brandon Llewellyn, FW Nolan 5 2 1.21
Jamie Janco, Prosper 6 1 1.22
John Kodros, Coppell 9 1 1.23
Sam Bradford, Parish Episcopal 1 0 1.27
Caleb Vuono, Lewisville 3 1 1.27
Jacob Cosner, Prosper 7 0 1.29
Steven Pruett, Frisco Centennial 5 0 1.30
Tristin Marcus, Rowlett 4 1 1.31
Joe Wolf, Arg. Liberty Chr. 5 3 1.34
Ethan Maxey, Rowlett 8 1 1.36
Alan Allrutz, Mans. Lake Ridge 3 1 1.38
Diego Muniz, Rockwall 7 1 1.41
Carlos Tavara, Keller F. Ridge 4 0 1.41
Logan Kohler, Little Elm 5 3 1.43
Marcus Pugh, Gar. Lakeview 6 3 1.44
Ben Miller, Lewisville 5 0 1.45
R. Gunter, Coppell 4 1 1.46
Wyatt Hasson, Jesuit 2 2 1.46
Mason Meeks, Lake Dallas 2 2 1.48
Dylan De Leon, Frisco Lone Star 6 3 1.49
Grayson Casey, Lucas Christian 5 1 1.50
Caiden Foster, Plano 2 1 1.50
J.J. Kruzel, Little Elm 7 2 1.52
Drew Henderson, Richland 4 0 1.53
Felipe Garcia, Irving MacArthur 6 2 1.54
Garret Hermes, Rowlett 5 1 1.54
Cooper Chandler, Frisco Wakeland 8 1 1.54
Shay Hartis, The Colony 7 1 1.57
Brett Lundy, Argyle 6 0 1.58
Damian Munoz, Mans. Legacy 5 0 1.59
Jordan Black, North Forney 2 4 1.59
Michael Mitchell, Fr. Independence 3 1 1.62
JJ Montenegro, Jesuit 4 4 1.62
Ryan Bogusz, Frisco Lone Star 2 0 1.63
Anthony Garza, S. Grand Prairie 5 2 1.65
Braden Carmichael, Prosper 5 1 1.67
Maddux Miller, Arl. Martin 3 1 1.68
Blake Marsh, TCA-Addison 5 2 1.68
Sam Shea, FW Nolan 1 0 1.69
JT Thompson, Denton Guyer 4 0 1.74
Clayton Price, Rich. Pearce 7 2 1.75
Justin Lewis, Sachse 1 2 1.75
Jacob Smith, Frisco Reedy 4 2 1.77
Chandler Grigsby, Mansfield 3 2 1.81
Jacob Castro, Irving Nimitz 5 2 1.83
Luke Scaggs, Frisco Wakeland 5 0 1.83
Nick Clift, TCA-Addison 7 0 1.83
Cole Tidmore, Parish Episcopal 4 5 1.85
Zach Deloach, Hebron 3 2 1.85
Bryan Terry, Nevada Comm. 3 3 1.86
Tito Martinez, FW Christian 7 0 1.89
Evan Davis, Arg. Liberty Chr. 7 3 1.90
Matt Foster, Plano 3 5 1.91
Colton Davis, Kaufman 3 1 1.91
Michael Lawson, North Garland 2 4 1.93
Blake Mayfield, FM Marcus 7 0 1.94
Allan Griffin, Irving MacArthur 2 5 1.95
Cade Fontenot, FW Christian 5 0 1.95
Ty Chezem, Allen 3 2 1.95
Alan Durick, Woodrow Wilson 5 1 1.96
Derek Vega, FW Christian 5 2 1.97
Gray Rodgers, Rich. Pearce 7 1 1.99

RUNS BATTED IN

Player, Team No.
Cole Stilwell, Rockwall-Heath 49
Will Frizzell, Rockwall 43
Tristen Lutz, Arl. Martin 38
Cade McBride, Prosper 36
Collin Reiter, Frisco Legacy Chr. 35
Kason Howell, Arg. Liberty Chr. 35
Jimmy Glowenke, FM Marcus 34
Sayers Collins, Frisco Legacy Chr. 33
Elvin Rosa, S. Grand Prairie 32
Canaan Smith, Rockwall-Heath 31
Brooks Helmer, Rockwall 31
Brett Bartol, TCA-Addison 30
Connor Mushinski, Argyle 29
Bobby Witt, Coll. Heritage 29
JT Thompson, Frisco Wakeland 29
Ethan Maxey, Rowlett 29
Elija Valdez, McKinney North 29
Clayton Cooper, FW Christian 29
Kurt Wilson, Arl. Martin 28
Blake Marsh, TCA-Addison 28
Tito Martinez, FW Christian 28
Austin Gross, Coppell 28
Justin Marino, Mansfield 28
Matthew Castaneda, Woodrow Wilson 27
David Furgurson, S. Grand Prairie 27
Hampton Hall, FM Marcus 27
Brad Hudson, Lucas Christian 26
Andrew Cottingham, Lucas Christian 26
Nathan Rombach, Mans. Legacy 26
Easton Murrell, Prosper 26
Gray Rodgers, Rich. Pearce 26
Dylan Neuse, Keller F. Ridge 26
Ryan Thompson, Frisco Legacy Chr. 26
Justin Childers, Rockwall 26
Andrew Mills, Plano East 26
Jacob Nesbit, Coppell 26
Brady Wade, Little Elm 26
Kaden Berkhof, Cedar Hill 26
Mason Roach, Coll. Covenant 26
Cade Fontenot, FW Christian 25
Dillon Carter, Argyle 25
Bryson Hudgens, Argyle 25
Cameron Ehringer, Coll. Heritage 25
Andrew Perez, Keller F. Ridge 25
Diego Muniz, Rockwall 25
Jackson Steger, Lucas Christian 24
Frainyer Chavez, Little Elm 24
Collin Robinson, Rowlett 24
Nathan Norris, Frisco Legacy Chr. 24
Colton Eager, FW Christian 24
J. Woodson, Jesuit 24
Wilson Galvan, McKinney 23
Jared Martin, Frisco Wakeland 23
Justin Stout, Frisco Wakeland 23
Tristin Marcus, Rowlett 23
Spencer Johnston, Arl. Martin 23
Garett Crews, Frisco Liberty 23
Asher Cannon, Rockwall-Heath 23
Morris Austin, FW Christian 23
John Pecot, FW Nolan 23
Michael Morissette, Frisco Centennial 23
Jordan Bemineo, Denton Guyer 23
Amare Jones, Frisco Heritage 22
Kyler Grimsley, Prosper 22
Jake Smith, McKinney 22
Mason Englert, Forney 22
Dillon Carter, Royse City 22
Jack Gee, McKinney North 22
Cody Masters, Coppell 22
Kevin House, Arg. Liberty Chr. 22
Keegan Sueltz, The Colony 22
Chad Ricker, Argyle 22
Kendall Foster, Prosper 21
Brandon Ross, Irving Nimitz 21
Christian Rodriguez, S. Grand Prairie 21
Logan Baker, Forney 21
Jeremy Weisberg, Parish Episcopal 21
Jack Sigrist, Plano West 21
Ryan Jeffers, Rowlett 21
Luke Delapaz, Frisco Reedy 21
Grant Lake, McKinney North 21
Michael Callahan, TCA-Addison 21
Jacob Hasty, FW Christian 21
Justin Gordon, Keller F. Ridge 21
Noah Boughton, Coll. Covenant 21
Luke Roden, Coll. Covenant 21
Zach Wilson, Prosper 20
Anthony Garza, S. Grand Prairie 20
Cody Cleveland, Rockwall-Heath 20
Logan Kohler, Little Elm 20
Cole Swilley, Wylie 20
Matt Walters, Kaufman 20
Michael Spetter, Grape. Faith Chr. 20
Graham Stiefel, Coll. Covenant 20
Jacob Cox, Coll. Covenant 20

HOME RUNS

Player, Team No.
Tristen Lutz, Arl. Martin 9
Bobby Witt, Coll. Heritage 7
Elija Valdez, McKinney North 7
Cameron Ehringer, Coll. Heritage 6
David Renning, Sachse 6
Elvin Rosa, S. Grand Prairie 6
Garett Crews, Frisco Liberty 6
Will Frizzell, Rockwall 6
Andrew Mills, Plano East 6
Austin Gross, Coppell 6
Kason Howell, Arg. Liberty Chr. 6
Keegan Sueltz, The Colony 6
Jimmy Glowenke, FM Marcus 6
Brad Hudson, Lucas Christian 5
Jared Martin, Frisco Wakeland 5
Diego Muniz, Rockwall 5
Nathan Rombach, Mans. Legacy 4
Canaan Smith, Rockwall-Heath 4
Cole Stilwell, Rockwall-Heath 4
JT Thompson, Frisco Wakeland 4
Dillon Eatman, Mansfield 4
Dylan Neuse, Keller F. Ridge 4
Collin Reiter, Frisco Legacy Chr. 4
Hunter Riley, Frisco Reedy 4
Jared McClain, McKinney North 4
Brooks Helmer, Rockwall 4
Justin Marino, Mansfield 4
Trevor Davis, Mes. Poteet 3
Grant Moore, Mans. Legacy 3
Spencer Taack, Plano West 3
Mason Holt, Coppell 3
Tristan Kalina, Coppell 3
Kyland Richey, Cedar Hill 3
Campbell Schultz, Coppell 3
Jacob Trewilliger, Lovejoy 2
Amare Jones, Frisco Heritage 2
Dillon Carter, Argyle 2
Bryson Hudgens, Argyle 2
Brendon Dixon, Argyle 2
Kamron Fields, Gar. Lakeview 2
Zach Wilson, Prosper 2
Jake Smith, McKinney 2
Wilson Galvan, McKinney 2
Brandon Ross, Irving Nimitz 2
Kirby Lohrengel, Bryan Adams 2
David Furgurson, S. Grand Prairie 2
Anthony Garza, S. Grand Prairie 2
Sean Klein, NW Eaton 2
Wyatt Marr, Frisco Wakeland 2
Frainyer Chavez, Little Elm 2
Grayson Tatrow, Mansfield 2
Yelex Lopez, Lewisville 2
Nathan Love, Denton Braswell 2
Kurt Wilson, Arl. Martin 2
Jack Gee, McKinney North 2
Luke Greenhill, Rockwall-Heath 2
Clayton Cooper, FW Christian 2
Tito Martinez, FW Christian 2
Noah Velicer, Frisco Lone Star 2
Justin Childers, Rockwall 2
Cody Masters, Coppell 2
Devin Rader, Cedar Hill 2
Kaegun Williams, Cedar Hill 2
Colby Seltzer, NW Eaton 2
Conner Allen, Plano 2
Joseph Bishop, Kaufman 2
Will Parker, Grape. Faith Chr. 2
Luke Roden, Coll. Covenant 2
Hudson Polk, Coppell 2

STOLEN BASES

Player, Team No.
Kamron Fields, Gar. Lakeview 42
Luke Roden, Coll. Covenant 34
Corey Murray, Gar. Lakeview 26
Cody Cleveland, Rockwall-Heath 26
Oscar Escobedo, Samuell 26
Kason Howell, Arg. Liberty Chr. 25
Brad Hudson, Lucas Christian 23
Preston Schimmel, Allen 22
Turner Olfers, Frisco Legacy Chr. 22
Myles Lucky, Cedar Hill 22
Charlie Curry, Woodrow Wilson 21
Mason La Plante, Allen 21
Zach Wilson, Prosper 21
Colton Eager, FW Christian 21
Beau Williams, Frisco Reedy 20
Kaegun Williams, Cedar Hill 20
Cesar Paz, Frisco Reedy 19
Connor McClellan, Lucas Christian 18
Kyler Underwood, Fr. Independence 18
Jake Wade, Rockwall-Heath 17
Taylor Grimes, Seagoville 17
Josh Esclamado, TCA-Addison 17
Trenton Lee, Carr. Creekview 16
Kollier Knight, Wylie 16
Alejandro Perez, Sunset 16
Cameron Maddox, Ferris 16
Jack Sigrist, Plano West 16
Damian Ramirez, FW Nolan 16
Cameron Hill, The Colony 16
Josh Simpson, Allen 15
Jonathan Hobart, McKinney 15
Christian Rodriguez, S. Grand Prairie 15
Canaan Smith, Rockwall-Heath 15
Braxton Edrington, Frisco Legacy Chr. 15
Tito Martinez, FW Christian 15
Jaret Granger, Arlington 15
Carlos Carrillo, Kaufman 15
Jacob Nalls, Kaufman 15
Jacob DeBilzan, Coll. Covenant 15
Jordan Taylor, North Forney 15
Carter Steenbakkers, Mans. Legacy 14
Easton Murrell, Prosper 14
Zack Peterson, S. Grand Prairie 14
Dylan Coats, Frisco Wakeland 14
Bump Peaden, Arg. Liberty Chr. 14
Mark Ready, Jesuit 14
Jose Enriquez, Samuell 14
Michael Isham, The Colony 14
Jackson Norman, FW Country Day 14
Keldon Crawford, Mans. Lake Ridge 13
Jar Parker, Plano West 13
Ryan Jeffers, Rowlett 13
J.D. Padgett, Kennedale 13
Ihsan Jones, Cedar Hill 13
Kyland Richey, Cedar Hill 13
Rudy Garcia, Samuell 13
Weston Symes, Frisco Centennial 13
Joseph Bishop, Kaufman 13
Sam Elkind, FW Country Day 13
Cole McCrary, Woodrow Wilson 12
Dustin Steger, Lucas Christian 12
Kendall Catalon, Mans. Legacy 12
Taj Bickham, Allen 12
Jarod Hall, Carr. Creekview 12
Wyatt Marr, Frisco Wakeland 12
Frainyer Chavez, Little Elm 12
Luke Delapaz, Frisco Reedy 12
Sam Yasilli, Frisco Legacy Chr. 12
Jacob Nesbit, Coppell 12
John Pecot, FW Nolan 12
Ridge Rogers, FM Marcus 12
Jaeden Rodriguez, Woodrow Wilson 11
Grant Moore, Mans. Legacy 11
Gray Rodgers, Rich. Pearce 11
Kenny Rosenberg, Rich. Pearce 11
Troy Baughman, Fr. Independence 11
Max McCarthy, Mansfield 11
Ty Dragos, Rowlett 11
Mitch Gross, Frisco Reedy 11
Connor Neuman, Grapevine 11
Zack Rice, Grapevine 11
Caleb Getz, TCA-Addison 11
Michael Callahan, TCA-Addison 11
Nathan Owles, Plano East 11
J. Guzman, Jesuit 11
Kaden Berkhof, Cedar Hill 11
Chris Leali, Frisco Centennial 11
Morgan Allen, Denton Guyer 11
Jackson Steger, Lucas Christian 10
Dillon Carter, Argyle 10
Brendon Dixon, Argyle 10
Alex Martinez, Irving Nimitz 10
Austin Thompson, Forney 10
Cooper Chandler, Frisco Wakeland 10
Justin Stout, Frisco Wakeland 10
Ambrose Garcia, Sunset 10
Raymond Gonzalez, Ferris 10
Jordan Jones, Denton Braswell 10
Dylan Watts, Rowlett 10
Ryan Snyder, FW Christian 10
Brendan Riley, FW Nolan 10
Connor Herriage, Denton Guyer 10
Ben Carroll, Arlington 10
Kelton Kersh, Kaufman 10
Daniel Ponder, Coll. Covenant 10
Cade Mercer, Coll. Covenant 10

VICTORIES

Player, Team No.
Alex Scherff, Coll. Heritage 10
Garrett Williams, Lucas Christian 9
Kenneth Waller, Arl. Martin 9
Chandler Mauldin, Rockwall-Heath 9
Brooks Helmer, Rockwall 9
John Kodros, Coppell 9
Pepper Jones, McKinney 8
Jeremy Meier, S. Grand Prairie 8
Mason Englert, Forney 8
Cooper Chandler, Frisco Wakeland 8
Ethan Maxey, Rowlett 8
Mason Roach, Coll. Covenant 8
Kamron Fields, Gar. Lakeview 7
Jacob Cosner, Prosper 7
Gray Rodgers, Rich. Pearce 7
Clayton Price, Rich. Pearce 7
J.J. Kruzel, Little Elm 7
Ryan Thompson, Frisco Legacy Chr. 7
Nick Clift, TCA-Addison 7
Clayton Cooper, FW Christian 7
Tito Martinez, FW Christian 7
Diego Muniz, Rockwall 7
Evan Davis, Arg. Liberty Chr. 7
Shay Hartis, The Colony 7
Blake Mayfield, FM Marcus 7
Pablito Hernandez, Samuell 6
Connor Mushinski, Argyle 6
Brett Lundy, Argyle 6
Marcus Pugh, Gar. Lakeview 6
Jamie Janco, Prosper 6
Jonathan Childress, Forney 6
Felipe Garcia, Irving MacArthur 6
Spencer Johnston, Arl. Martin 6
Sayers Collins, Frisco Legacy Chr. 6
Jared McClain, McKinney North 6
Isaiah Rhodes, McKinney North 6
Kaden Krowka, Rockwall-Heath 6
Dylan De Leon, Frisco Lone Star 6
Tyler Murrah, Jesuit 6
Heath Vankirk, Jesuit 6
Rudy Garcia, Samuell 6
Doger Gilliland, Justin Northwest 6
Bob Britton, Coll. Covenant 6
Cade Fontenot, FW Christian 5
Grayson Casey, Lucas Christian 5
Damian Munoz, Mans. Legacy 5
Ryan Hill, Mans. Legacy 5
Cole Maxwell, Allen 5
Braden Carmichael, Prosper 5
John Marrs, McKinney 5
Jacob Castro, Irving Nimitz 5
Anthony Garza, S. Grand Prairie 5
Luke Scaggs, Frisco Wakeland 5
Russell Smith, Midlothian 5
Logan Kohler, Little Elm 5
Ben Miller, Lewisville 5
Garret Hermes, Rowlett 5
Tyler Reiter, McKinney North 5
Blake Marsh, TCA-Addison 5
Derek Vega, FW Christian 5
Trey Becerra, Coppell 5
Ryan Firestone, FW Nolan 5
Brandon Llewellyn, FW Nolan 5
Joe Wolf, Arg. Liberty Chr. 5
Isaac Maes, Frisco Centennial 5
Steven Pruett, Frisco Centennial 5
Grayson Hutka, FW Nolan 5
Justin Ward, Grape. Faith Chr. 5
Ryan Thomas, Mansfield 5
Alan Durick, Woodrow Wilson 5
Jacob Eschler, Lovejoy 4
Tyler Bridgwater, Wylie 4
Sean Bolin, Argyle 4
Kyle Quinn, Mes. Horn 4
Ryan Bartlett, Irving 4
Cole Valek, McKinney 4
Michael Stanford, Coll. Heritage 4
Kirby Lohrengel, Bryan Adams 4
Albert Espinoza, Bryan Adams 4
Cole Stilwell, Rockwall-Heath 4
Wyatt Marr, Frisco Wakeland 4
Cole Magel, Frisco Wakeland 4
Cole Tidmore, Parish Episcopal 4
Riley Fagan, Ferris 4
Drew Henderson, Richland 4
Carlos Tavara, Keller F. Ridge 4
Jeff Wilson, Plano West 4
Jack Hattrup, Plano West 4
Tristin Marcus, Rowlett 4
Allen Smith, Frisco Reedy 4
Jacob Smith, Frisco Reedy 4
Josh Esclamado, TCA-Addison 4
Lundt, Frisco Lone Star 4
Hayden Smith, Plano East 4
R. Gunter, Coppell 4
Justin Gordon, Keller F. Ridge 4
Angelo Cabral, Keller F. Ridge 4
Kyland Richey, Cedar Hill 4
Myles Lucky, Cedar Hill 4
Jarrod Seals, NW Eaton 4
Chandler Miller, NW Eaton 4
Riley Taylor, NW Eaton 4
JT Thompson, Denton Guyer 4
Hunter Brill, Justin Northwest 4
Joseph Bishop, Kaufman 4
Adrian Flores, Kaufman 4
JJ Montenegro, Jesuit 4
Josh Tipton, FW Country Day 4

STRIKEOUTS

Player, Team No.
Alex Scherff, Coll. Heritage 100
Russell Smith, Midlothian 95
John Kodros, Coppell 92
Mason Englert, Forney 88
Jonathan Childress, Forney 87
Mason Roach, Coll. Covenant 87
Pepper Jones, McKinney 75
Tyler Bridgwater, Wylie 74
Kirby Lohrengel, Bryan Adams 72
Brooks Helmer, Rockwall 71
Cooper Chandler, Frisco Wakeland 70
J.J. Kruzel, Little Elm 68
Riley Fagan, Ferris 68
Ryan Thompson, Frisco Legacy Chr. 67
Kamron Fields, Gar. Lakeview 66
Ryan Firestone, FW Nolan 66
Jeremy Meier, S. Grand Prairie 65
Kenneth Waller, Arl. Martin 65
Marcus Pugh, Gar. Lakeview 64
Evan Davis, Arg. Liberty Chr. 64
Garrett Williams, Lucas Christian 59
Brandon Ross, Irving Nimitz 59
Trey Becerra, Coppell 59
Shay Hartis, The Colony 59
JJ Montenegro, Jesuit 58
Tyler Hamilton, Parish Episcopal 57
Carlos Tavara, Keller F. Ridge 57
Jeff Wilson, Plano West 57
Justin Ward, Grape. Faith Chr. 57
Matt Foster, Plano 56
Kaden Krowka, Rockwall-Heath 56
Blake Mayfield, FM Marcus 56
Luke Scaggs, Frisco Wakeland 55
Ethan Maxey, Rowlett 54
Sayers Collins, Frisco Legacy Chr. 54
Derek Vega, FW Christian 54
R. Gunter, Coppell 54
Michael Leaumont, FM Marcus 54
Brayden Dragoo, Arg. Liberty Chr. 53
Nick Clift, TCA-Addison 52
Diego Muniz, Rockwall 52
Blake Marsh, TCA-Addison 51
Riley Taylor, NW Eaton 51
Hunter Brill, Justin Northwest 51
Bob Britton, Coll. Covenant 51
Zach Deloach, Hebron 50
Anthony Garza, S. Grand Prairie 49
Cole Tidmore, Parish Episcopal 49
Maddux Miller, Arl. Martin 49
Dylan De Leon, Frisco Lone Star 48
Jarrod Seals, NW Eaton 48
Drew Henderson, Richland 47
Jared McClain, McKinney North 47
Chandler Mauldin, Rockwall-Heath 47
Austin Parks, Woodrow Wilson 47
Ronnie Taylor, Allen 46
Gray Rodgers, Rich. Pearce 46
Albert Espinoza, Bryan Adams 46
Justin Lewis, Sachse 46
Logan Ransom, Frisco Liberty 46
Tim Wynia, Frisco Liberty 45
Tyler Burke, Plano East 45
Joe Wolf, Arg. Liberty Chr. 45
Oscar Escobedo, Samuell 45
Pablito Hernandez, Samuell 44
Cooper Gordon, Nevada Comm. 44
Jordan Black, North Forney 44
Ryan Hill, Mans. Legacy 43
Brandon Uhse, Mans. Lake Ridge 43
Nic Anz, Plano West 43
Isaiah Rhodes, McKinney North 43
Steven Pruett, Frisco Centennial 43
Ryan Thomas, Mansfield 43
Jacob Mattox, Plano 42
Brandon Farrell, Cedar Hill 42
Dylan Ditzenberger, Allen 41
Clayton Cooper, FW Christian 41
Tito Martinez, FW Christian 41
Justin Childers, Rockwall 41
Doger Gilliland, Justin Northwest 41
Braden Carmichael, Prosper 40
Jamie Janco, Prosper 40
Jacob Castro, Irving Nimitz 40
Logan Kohler, Little Elm 40
Brandon Llewellyn, FW Nolan 40
Justin Kleinsorge, FM Marcus 40
Sean Bolin, Argyle 39
Cade Branum, Denton Guyer 39
Brett Lundy, Argyle 38
Garret Hermes, Rowlett 38
Joseph Bishop, Kaufman 38
Ricardo Pena, North Forney 38
Cade Fontenot, FW Christian 37
Connor Mushinski, Argyle 37
Clayton Price, Rich. Pearce 37
Felipe Garcia, Irving MacArthur 37
Rudy Garcia, Samuell 37
Cole Maxwell, Allen 36
Cade Winquest, NW Eaton 36
JT Thompson, Denton Guyer 36
Christian Banda, Irving 35
Luke Malone, Bryan Adams 35
Allan Griffin, Irving MacArthur 35
Wyatt Marr, Frisco Wakeland 35
Alejandro Perez, Sunset 35
Jack Hattrup, Plano West 35
Chase Van Dyk, Frisco Reedy 35

Final area baseball rankings (5/4): Who finishes No. 1? 

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6A

RankTeamRecordPv.
1. Rockwall-Heath 27-6-0 1.
2. Arlington Martin 23-5-1 3.
3. Rockwall 28-5-0 2.
4. Keller 22-5-2 6.
5. Coppell 22-9-0 7.
6. Southlake Carroll 22-9-1 4.
7. Flower Mound Marcus 18-8-0 8.
8. Flower Mound 23-9-0 9.
9. Keller Fossil Ridge 21-9-0 5.
10. Rowlett 21-6-0 10.

Dropped out: None

5A-Others

Rank Team Record Pv.
1. Grapevine 23-8-0 1.
2. Colleyville Heritage 29-3-1 2.
3. Prosper 27-4-1 3.
4. Frisco Wakeland 28-3-1 6.
5. Argyle 22-1-1 7.
6. Forney 22-6-0 4.
7. McKinney North 25-6-0 5.
8. Waxahachie 23-6-0 10.
9. TCA-Addison 24-7-0 UR
10. Mansfield Legacy 21-8-0 9.

Dropped out: Fort Worth All Saints

UIL baseball bi-district playoff pairings: See when and where your team plays

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UIL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

(Only games for local teams are listed)

BI-DISTRICT

CLASS 6A

REGION I

Arlington Martin vs. Abilene

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at North Crowley

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at North Crowley

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Keller vs. Arlington Lamar

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Keller

Gm. 2: 11 a.m. Saturday at Arlington Lamar

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

San Angelo Central vs. Duncanville (15-14)

Gm. 1: 6:00 Friday at Burnet

Gm. 2: following Game 1

Gm. 3 (if nec): Noon Saturday at Burnet

Flower Mound (23-9) vs. McKinney

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Prosper

Gm. 2: Noon Saturday at Prosper

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

South Grand Prairie (22-7-1) vs. Belton (13-15)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Belton

Gm. 2: 2:00 Saturday at South Grand Prairie

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Denton Guyer (19-13) vs. FM Marcus

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Hebron

Gm. 2: noon Saturday at Hebron

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Keller Fossil Ridge vs. FW Paschal (23-6)

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Grand Prairie

Gm. 2: Noon Saturday at Grand Prairie

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Mansfield (21-7-1) vs. Weatherford (17-13)

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Mansfield

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at Weatherford

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Allen vs. Lewisville

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Allen

Gm. 2: Noon Saturday at Lewisville

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Cedar Hill vs. Killeen Harker Heights

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday at Waco's Veterans Memorial Field

SL Carroll (22-9-1) vs. Plano

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Plano Prestonwood

Gm. 2: 3:00 Saturday at Plano Prestonwood

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Waco Midway vs. Irving Nimitz (14-15-1)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Waco Midway

Gm. 2: 5:00 Saturday at Irving Nimitz

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

REGION II

North Mesquite at The Woodlands

One-game playoff: 6:30 Friday

Rich. Pearce (20-9-1) vs. Garland Lakeview

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Garland Lakeview

Gm. 2: 3:00 Saturday at Richardson Pearce

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Rockwall-Heath (27-6) vs. Lufkin

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Tyler's Mike Carter Field

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at Tyler's Mike Carter Field

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Sachse (18-11) vs. Jesuit (21-11)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Thursday at Sachse

Gm. 2: 7:00 Friday at Jesuit

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 1:00 Saturday at Sachse

Rowlett vs. Richardson

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Richardson

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at Rowlett

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

TW College Park (10-15-1) at Rockwall (28-5)

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday

Coppell vs. Garland Naaman Forest

Gm. 1: 7:30 Thursday at Grand Prairie's AirHogs Stadium

Gm. 2: 8:00 Friday at Grand Prairie's AirHogs Stadium

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

CLASS 5A

REGION I

FW South Hills at Grapevine

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday

FW Arlington Heights vs. Richland (18-14)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Richland

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at FW Arlington Heights

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Aledo vs. Denton (14-15-1)

Gm. 1: 4:20 Friday at Saginaw

Gm. 2: 11 a.m. Saturday at Saginaw

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Denison at Justin Northwest

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday

FW Western Hills vs. Birdville (17-12-1)

Gm. 1: 7:30 Thursday at Birdville

Gm. 2: 7:30 Friday at FW Western Hills

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 1:00 Saturday at Birdville

Colleyville Heritage vs. FW Trimble Tech

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Hurst L.D. Bell

Gm. 2: Noon Saturday at Hurst L.D. Bell

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

REGION II

Woodrow Wilson vs. Kimball

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday at Randall Park

Burl. Centennial (19-10-1) vs. Midlothian (11-16)

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday at Kennedale

Hillcrest vs. Seagoville

One-game playoff: 5:00 Friday at Bryan Adams

Mansfield Legacy (21-8) vs. Burleson

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Burleson

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at Mansfield Legacy

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Hallsville vs. Lovejoy

Gm. 1: 7:05 Friday at Hallsville

Gm. 2: 3:30 Saturday at Lovejoy

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Frisco Centennial vs. Little Elm (18-12)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Frisco Centennial

Gm. 2: noon Saturday at Little Elm

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Forney at Texarkana Texas

One-game playoff: 4:00 Friday

McKinney North (25-6) vs. Frisco Lone Star (17-15)

Gm. 1: 7:30 at John Paul II

Gm. 2: Saturday at John Paul II, time TBD

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Waxahachie (23-6) vs. Granbury

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Granbury

Gm. 2: 2:00 Saturday at Waxahachie

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Samuell at Molina

One-game playoff: 4:30 Friday

Cleburne vs. Mansfield Timberview

Gm. 1: 7:30 Thursday at Mans. Timberview

Gm. 2: 7:30 Friday at Cleburne

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 1:00 Saturday at Crowley

Thomas Jefferson at Bryan Adams

One-game playoff: 4:30 Friday

Prosper vs. Frisco Reedy

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday at McKinney Boyd

Highland Park vs. Marshall

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Highland Park

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at Marshall

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Frisco Wakeland vs. The Colony (20-10)

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at The Colony

Gm. 2: noon Saturday at Frisco's Dr Pepper Park

Gm. 3 (if nec.): 3:00 Saturday at Frisco Wakeland

Sulphur Springs vs. North Forney (13-15-1)

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at North Forney

Gm. 2: 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Sulphur Springs

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

REGION III

Bryan vs. Ennis

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Ennis

Gm. 2: 1:00 Saturday at Bryan

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

College Station vs. Corsicana

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Sam Houston State

CLASS 4A

REGION I

Kennedale (17-8) vs. Stephenville

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Stephenville

Gm. 2: 2:00 Saturday at Kennedale

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Midlothian Heritage vs. Mineral Wells

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday at Saginaw

REGION II

Caddo Mills vs. Aubrey

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Plano East

Gm. 2: 4:00 Saturday at Plano East

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Sanger vs. Wilmer-Hutchins

One-game playoff: 7:00 Friday at Sprague Athletic Complex

Melissa vs. Quinlan Ford

One-game playoff: Noon Saturday at Rockwall

Pinkston vs. Decatur (20-8)

Gm. 1: 6:00 Friday at Pinkston

Gm. 2: Noon Saturday at Decatur

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Carrollton Ranchview vs. Krum

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Keller Central

Gm. 2: Noon Saturday at Keller Central

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Bonham vs. Crandall

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Wylie

Gm. 2: 4:00 Saturday at Wylie

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Roosevelt at Argyle

One-game playoff: 7:30 Friday

Kaufman vs. Princeton

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Mesquite's Copeland Field

Gm. 2: 2:00 Saturday at Forney

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

CLASS 3A

REGION II

Sunnyvale vs. Grand Saline

Gm. 1: 7:00 Friday at Royse City

Gm. 2: Noon Saturday at Royse City

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Farmersville vs. Ponder

Gm. 1: 7:30 Friday at Ponder

Gm. 2: Noon Saturday at Farmersville

Gm. 3 (if nec.): following Game 2

Culture, economics hamper DISD coaches on front lines of MLB's fight to bring baseball to inner cities 

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On a sunny day this spring, two Madison baseball players donned gray jerseys and warmed up on their practice field pocked with brown patches.

As they played catch, the soccer team huddled a dozen yards away. On the other side, a softball player took soft toss into a portable net as teammates watched. Beyond them, in the corner, members of the track team listened to their coach during a workout. Standing at the end: a paint-chipped football goal post.

Madison baseball coach Joe Henry makes do with what he has, even if it is a strip of football field. Most of Henry's players come to him without mitts. They don't understand what batting gloves are used for. The vast majority have never played competitively.

No Dallas ISD baseball team has made the state tournament since 1965. Just four have reached the third round of the playoffs in the last 20 years. Ten have a chance do so in this year's playoffs, which begin Thursday, but it's unlikely even one will make it.

Henry and other DISD coaches are on the front lines of a battle Major League Baseball is desperate to win. The league has poured millions into bringing the game into the inner city. But the fight is complicated, clashing with culture and a lack of opportunity.

The numbers battle

Wilmer-Hutchins sits 9 miles south of Madison. The school has its own baseball field, but as head coach Rene Sears stood next to it one day in late March, the on-deck circle lay flooded. Sears told players to stay away from a water-logged spot in the outfield. The complex doesn't have lights, so early-season games are either prematurely called or finished the next day.

Sears and Henry are similar. Both competed in football and baseball in high school and played football in college. Each is in his third year as head baseball coach. They're also quarterbacks coaches for their football teams. They're at schools with enrollments that are more than 60 percent black.

Inside the halls, both push a game that's nonexistent to a large portion of the student body.

When asked what people in school think of baseball, a small laugh escaped from Madison senior David Butler.

"They don't," Butler said.

Butler comes from a football and track family, but he's been drawn to baseball since he was 3. While he lives in Mesquite, the 5-7 second baseman with a wide smile is enrolled in an early college program in Dallas. Because of that, Madison is considered his home school. While he's received college interest, he and teammate Juriod Hollie have found it tough convincing coaches a Madison player is worth looking at.

At Wilmer-Hutchins, junior Jesus Rodriguez has heard other students say they're surprised the school has a team.

Sears is trying to change that. He's encouraging baseball at feeder schools. He had T-shirts and hoodies made to promote the team. This year, he told his freshman quarterback he was now also a baseball player then helped the player get over his fear of the ball.

"Most inner-city kids are looking toward football and basketball," Sears said. "[It is] trying to get them to buy in that baseball is another avenue."

Participation is up at both schools. Class 4A Wilmer-Hutchins carried 22 players in its program this season. Class 3A Madison rostered 25. They're playing catch-up. A survey of 12 non-Dallas ISD 3A and 4A teams in the same or surrounding districts found an average of 38 players per program. But both schools fielded a junior varsity for the first time this season.

Madison, playing in a much tougher district than previous years, went 4-15 this season. Henry said his team would've made the playoffs had it been in its old district. Wilmer-Hutchins -- which played only 14 games in the regular season -- went 7-7, making the playoffs for the fourth straight year. It has yet to advance out of the first round but might have its best opportunity this season.

"The young kids are getting a chance to see the older kids, kids that actually, eat, sleep and drink this," Sears said. "Nowadays kids will see it and say, 'Man, if they can do it, why can't I?'"

The development gap

Hollie had never played competitive baseball before joining the Madison team as a freshman.

"They actually needed players," said Hollie, a 5-4 shortstop known to most as J.T.

Four years later, Hollie and Butler anchored Madison, playing alongside teammates who in some cases hadn't played the game before their final year in high school.

It's with players such as Hollie and Butler where the inner-city gap factors in the most, Henry said.

Summer leagues in Dallas are sparse, overshadowed by football camps and select basketball. Kids wanting to join a select baseball team drive to suburbs such as Plano and Rowlett. Fees range from $500 to $2,500 a year before the cost of travel, hotels and meals.

According to Dallas ISD, 88 percent of its students are economically disadvantaged.

"I think that's really our downfall," Henry said, "just having a place for them to play."

Major League Baseball's RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner cities) program is trying to help, providing summer teams and leagues in the city. More than 1,000 players have participated in Dallas' RBI program in recent years.

But the biggest impact could come from the 17-acre colossus rising in West Dallas.

The Academy

Kershaw Field sits on Goldman Street, a short walk from Pinkston High School. It's surrounded by four other fields. One is for tee ballers. A couple are turf. They're all enclosed by a fence bearing the Texas Rangers insignia. Bulldozers rearranging dirt on swaths of land foreshadow the complex to come.

The Texas Rangers Urban Youth Academy will be MLB's seventh in the United States. Together, they make up MLB's attempt to bring baseball into the inner city and reverse the decline in the number of black players.

A recent USA Today study found African-Americans made up 7.1 percent of opening day rosters this season, the lowest number since 1958. But the league is seeing dividends from its investment. More than 150 Youth Academy alumni have been drafted.

Homer Bush, the Rangers' director of youth baseball programs, said the Dallas academy will officially open in September or October. In addition to fields and batting cages, it will have a center with classrooms, practice areas and a weight and nutrition room.

Right now, the complex holds free instructional sessions, working with 500 to 700 kids a week. Bush said the goal is to give players enough skill to enjoy playing and succeed, thus extending how long they play. Do that long enough, and Bush feels the gap between the city and suburbs will close.

"It's going to be a while," Bush said. "But the thing that's cool is no one has to feel like they don't have access to it."

Butler goes to the academy weekly. Multiple Wilmer-Hutchins players have attended. Henry and Sears said they've seen an effect across the district. But many players don't make it over as often as they'd like.

Wilmer-Hutchins is a 20-minute drive. Madison is 10. For those without a car, it's another place to get to.

Sears said the district has talked about working with DART to get players there, but nothing has come of it.

"I'd be over there almost every day," Rodriguez said.

The lot

A block away from Madison,a vacant lot sits on one side of a dead-end street. Copper pipes stick out from the ground. Weeds sprout every couple of feet. Surrounding it all: a chain-link fence. In the corner, the fence rises two stories tall.

Soon, the lot will be a baseball field.

Henry has hopes for tournaments and leagues. But most of all, he'll finally be able to conduct proper infield drills.

"At least we'll have a place to practice," Henry said.

Twitter: @michaelflorek

The playoff teams

A look at all 10 Dallas ISD playoff teams this year:

Team Seed Matchup
Bryan Adams 12-5A No. 2 vs. Thomas Jefferson in three-game series
Hillcrest 11-5A No. 1 vs. Seagoville in one-game playoff Friday
Kimball 11-5A No. 4 vs. Woodrow Wilson in one-game playoff Friday
Molina 12-5A No. 3 vs. Samuell in three-game series
Pinkston 10-4A No. 2 vs. Decatur in a three-game series
Roosevelt 10-4A, No. 4 vs. Argyle in one-game series Friday
Samuell 11-5A No. 2 vs. Molina in three-game series
Thomas Jefferson 11-5A No. 3 vs. Bryan Adams in a three-game series
Wilmer-Hutchins 10-4A No. 3 vs. Sanger in one-game playoff Friday
Woodrow Wilson 12-5A No. 1 vs. Kimball in one-game playoff Friday

MLB's investment

A look at the MLB's Youth Academies across the United States:

Location Year officially opened
Compton 2006
Houston 2010
New Orleans 2012
Washington, D.C. 2014
Cincinnati 2015
Philadelphia 2015
Dallas *2017

*scheduled

See six state-meet records that could be challenged by D-FW track athletes

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The UIL state track and field meet will be May 11-13 at the University of Texas' Mike A. Myers Stadium. Here are six state-meet records -- three boys and three girls -- that athletes from the Dallas-Fort Worth area could challenge.

Boys 3,200 meters

Record: 8:50.43 by Southlake Carroll's Reed Brown last year

Challenger: Brown. Now a senior, Brown says his goal is to break his own state-meet record. The Oregon signee has the top qualifying time at 8:51.96. Brown could also challenge the 1,600 state-meet record of 4:03.27 by Steve Magness of Klein Oak in 2003. Brown ran 4:04.82 at state last year.

Boys 100 meters

Record: 10.15 by Greenville's Henry Neal in 1990

Challenger: Rowlett's Joseph Sheffield. The Oklahoma signee ran a wind-aided 10.07 at regionals, the best high school time in the nation this year , according to DyeStat.com. Sheffield ran 10.20 at the district meet. A lot will depend on if he is fully recovered after tweaking his hamstring at regionals.

Boys long jump

Record: 26-1.50 by Rowlett's Marquise Goodwin in 2008

Challenger: Waxahachie's Jalen Reagor. The TCU football signee has jumped 26-0, the best mark in the nation this year. Breaking a long jump record held by Goodwin would be quite an accomplishment considering that Goodwin competed in the 2012 Olympics in the long jump.

Girls high jump

Record: 6-2 by Amy Acuff of Corpus Christi Calallen in 1992

Challenger: Falyn Reaugh of Highland Park. The Oklahoma signee has cleared 6-0, the second-best mark in the nation. Acuff was a five-time Olympian, with her best finish being fourth at the 2004 Games.

Girls 200 meters

Record: 22.84 by Tiffany Townsend of Killeen in 2007

Challenger: Sha'Carri Richardson of Carter. Richardson has the nation's second-best time in 2017, having run 23.18. Richardson and Kaylor Harris of Mesquite Horn could also make a run at the 100-meter state-meet record of 11.16 by Fort Worth Dunbar's Victoria Jordan in 2008. Harris has run 11.35, and Richardson has run 11.36.

Girls 4x400-meter relay

Record: 3:38.52 by Fort Bend Marshall in 2005

Challenger: DeSoto. DeSoto has run 3:38.99 this year, a time that ranks No. 2 in the nation.

Tennis? Softball? Sunset football coach steps in when help is needed ... and he gets results

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Chris Castillo showed from the first practice that he was willing to go above and beyond the call of duty as Sunset's football coach and athletic coordinator.

"I asked our coaches who were here, 'How many are we expecting Day 1?'" Castillo said. "One of the coaches said, 'Six.' I said, 'Six like running backs or quarterbacks?' He said, 'No, we had six people show up Day 1 last year.'"

When 12 players showed up for the first practice last fall, the new coach tracked down addresses for Sunset students and walked the streets of Oak Cliff to find people who wanted to join the team. Castillo persuaded those who did to bring others and ended up with 101 players in the program.

When Sunset's tennis coach called him at 3 a.m. one day and told him he needed a heart procedure, Castillo became tennis coach for the rest of the season. Castillo had never coached the sport, but Sunset's mixed doubles team of Jonathan Lainez and Jaslin Gamez ended up winning a district championship.

When Sunset softball coach Kim Whittington had to report to Fort McCoy in Wisconsin for duty in the Army Reserves right before the playoffs started last week, he asked Castillo to step in as coach.

"Coach Castillo is very professional, he's very knowledgeable, and he leads by example. I knew that's what my players needed," Whittington said.

The 37-year-old Castillo had coached high school girls before -- in powerlifting -- and he had played baseball in addition to football at Waco University High School. But even though he had no softball experience, Castillo agreed to coach, and he led Sunset to an 18-2 win over Samuell in a one-game playoff.

"At the very beginning we were all very nervous," Sunset senior pitcher Natalie Gomez said. "We were like, 'How are we going to do this? Whittington is not here to tell us our plays and what we need to do.' [Castillo] was very motivating. He really kept us going."

The only real problem for someone coaching his first softball game? In District 12-5A, games end because of the mercy rule if a team is leading by 15 runs after three innings, but Castillo didn't know that all UIL playoff games must go at least five innings.

"We hit that number, and both teams started walking toward the mound to shake hands," Castillo said. "Luckily, our assistant AD of softball, Stacey Segal, she comes up and says the game is not over. You've got to make it to five innings."

The win over Samuell is believed to be the first playoff victory in softball in school history. In his first football game at Sunset, Castillo guided the Bison to a 31-6 win over Conrad that ended the school's 19-game losing streak.

"Everywhere I go, my goal is to make it better than it was," Castillo said. "Here, it's going to be the little things, getting the culture changed.

"I told people when I interviewed, if you are expecting me to go 16-0 in two or three years, then I am not the guy. But I can change the way the whole athletic department thinks."

Sunset finished 1-9 in football, but there was progress -- and not just because the team was 0-10 the year before Castillo arrived. Castillo had his cousin Drew Castillo, a youth pastor at The Potter's House in Dallas, talk to his players on a weekly basis.

"Some of the best results were not on the scoreboard, but just in the development of the young men," Drew Castillo said. "They started growing the appetite to not only develop themselves but also to be there for each other as teammates and be there for the school and the community."

A decade ago, Chris Castillo was in the midst of a four-year break from coaching and was working as a bubble gum salesman. He got back into coaching because he missed working with young people.

"He is a role model for every coach, every kid, every parent, every athletic coordinator," Dallas ISD assistant athletic director Annette Scogin said. "He's doing everything he can to grow his coaches and make the best programs for his kids and his community."

Whittington, who has served in the military for 26 years and spent almost two years in Iraq after being deployed there in 2003, isn't scheduled to return until May 15. So Castillo will continue coaching softball.

Sunset opens a best-of-3 series against Burleson Centennial at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Forester Field. Castillo also found time in his busy schedule to line up the Positive Coaching Alliance workshop, which will be May 12 for Sunset coaches and athletes.

Castillo was an assistant coach at Lytle High School near San Antonio before becoming a football head coach for the first time. He took over at Sunset, which had only 26 players in its program in 2015.

"I wanted that challenge," Castillo said. "People said that's career suicide. I say, if I really make this thing great, I think it's the opposite."

Castillo was well prepared after having worked as a part-time defensive line coach at Division III Johns Hopkins University.

"I taught middle school in the morning in Baltimore, and then I went to Hopkins in the afternoon and coached," Castillo said. "I got a chance to see every aspect of America. In the morning, it was kids struggling to eat breakfast and have clean clothes. In the afternoon, I'm coaching and yelling at future doctors, future lawyers. I feel blessed I was able to work with both types of kids.

"When I got to Sunset, people were like, 'It's inner-city Dallas, you've got to be careful.' I walked around, and the kids are sweet, they want to be taught, they want you to work with them and they want to know you care."

Twitter: @DMNGregRiddle

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