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The Cleveland Lady Indians landed five players on the 20-5A All-District Team. The Lady Indians had three players making the second team. They are Ariana Rivera, Caitlyn Meshell, and Smiya Mayfield. Honorable Mentions picks for Cleveland are Katherine Paz and Kristin Driver. Six Lady Indians made the All-Academic List. They are Courtney Nelson, Ariana Rivera, Kristin Driver, Smiya Mayfield, Katherine Paz, and Valeria Brown. Head Coach Alyssa Hollie leads the Lady Indians
Read moreJunior Conner Murphree enjoyed an excellent season for the Dayton Broncos and was recently announced to the 20-5A All-District First Team. Winning the District MVP was John Spikerman of Lake Creek. The Offensive Player of the Year was Matt King of Kingwood Park, while the Defensive Player of the Year was Conner Westenburg of Porter. The Newcomer of the Year was sophomore Zane Adams of Porter. Outfielder Preston Byrd of the Broncos was named to the second team. Dayton had a pair of players on the Honorable Mention Team in Austin Murphree and Ronnie Muirhead. Davin Lee was named to the All-Academic Team.
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For the second time in three years, the Liberty Lady Panthers are the toast of the town after winning their second Class 4A State Softball Championship. Liberty was celebrated with a parade and fire trucks by the courthouse as the players waved to the crowd. Afterward, several guest speakers took their turn congratulating the Lady Panthers on their accomplishments. Liberty Mayor Carl Pickett proclaimed June 14, 2021, as Liberty Lady Panther Softball Day. Lady Panthers Head Coach Karen Slack also spoke to the crowd, as did all three seniors Kaci West, Jaylen Prichard, and Mikaelah Burkland. Afterward, the group that greeted the team was given a chance to mingle with the players and coaches while enjoying some refreshments under the Liberty City Hall Gazebo. The State Championship Plaque and awards were all available for viewing. Liberty won the Class 4A State Title Game on Saturday, June 5, over Corpus Christi Calallen 10-3 at McCombs Field in Austin.
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Fresh off a 2021 Class 4A State Title, the Liberty Lady Panthers were all over the 21-4A All-District Teams. Leading the way was district MVP Kaci West. Jaylen Prichard was named the Offensive Player of the Year while freshman catcher was chosen as the Newcomer of the Year. Liberty Head Coach Karen Slack was named the Coach of the Year. Landing on the first team for the Lady Panthers were Mikaelah Burkland, Maci Beam, and Kylie Bishop. Second team selections are Reese Evans and Bailee Slack while Honorable Mention picks for Liberty were Kamdyn Chandler, Alex Wiley, and Reagan Williamson. Leah Hensarling of Splendora was named the Defensive MVP while Christin Haygood of Huffman was named Pitcher of the Year.
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Under first-year Head Coach Scott Elliott this past season, the Dayton Lady Broncos made the playoffs in District 20-5A. Dayton was rewarded with three players making the first team. Leading the way were Kloee Wells, Kyra Keener, and Gracie Whitehead. The Lady Broncos had two players land on the second team in Bailey Butcher and Fabianna Candelari. The list for Dayton on the Honorable Mention Team is Emma Pierce, Natalie Garcia, and Ashlynne Cormier.
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Quite the collection of former Dayton Broncos athletic talent was on hand Saturday at the Dayton ISD Performing Arts Center, where the newest class of inductees to the Dayton Sports Hall of Fame were enshrined. Those chosen were recognized for achievements on the playing field and the character they have shown off the field throughout their lifetime.
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Hardin senior first baseman Hunter Caldwell took home the 23-3A Offensive Player of the Year. Winning the District MVP was Ty Elder of New Waverly. The Defensive Player of the Year was Ryan Wisnoski of Anderson-Shiro and the Newcomer of the Year was Easton Dean of Coldspring. The Hornets then placed two on the firstteam list in catcher Mason Hudnall and pitcher Hayden Sopchak. Landing on the second team for Hardin was Cody Turner, Caden Elmore, and Austin Potetz. Zeak Dryden of the Hornets finished on the Honorable Mention Team. Head Coach Brian Beck leads Hardin.
Read moreThere will be some Liberty senior’s still getting a chance to represent their school one list time as athletes of the Panthers. The SETEX Coaches All-Star Games will start on Wednesday, June 16, at Barbers Hill High School with the softball and baseball games. The next day will feature volleyball, girls and boys basketball games at East Chambers, and the conclusion on Friday, June 18, with football at Beaumont’s Memorial Stadium. The softball game kick’s things off on Wednesday at 5 with the Lady Panthers Kaci West and Jaylen Prichard playing for the Westside. On Thursday in the volleyball game, it will be Kennedy Evans and Abbie Knepper taking part. Moving to the gridiron action on Friday, Devin Fregia and Terry Peterson are playing on the West team.
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