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The stars of 2025-26 Dobie Softball
TRENDING UP: Rackley, No. 22 Dobie Build on 2025 Breakthrough
No. 22 -- Dobie Longhorns
As has been the case in recent years, Dobie remained a consistent, looming threat in H-Town last spring, finishing 18-13 and placing second in the ultra-competitive District 22-6A.
The postseason provided a spark, however, as coach Robin Rackley and the Longhorns knocked off Ridge Point in the Bi-District round, securing the program’s first playoff series victory since 2021 and fueling renewed optimism heading into this campaign.
That momentum resurfaces with a solid rotation of proven starters. Junior outfielder Persephone Soria, a first-team all-district selection, led the offense with a .459 batting average and 30 RBIs. Senior shortstop Natalie De Hoyos, a Texas A&M–Victoria signee, also earned first-team honors after hitting above .400 with 14 RBIs.
On the mound, senior RHP Vanessa De La Fuente (Texas Lutheran) anchors the bullpen after posting a 12-8 record with an ERA just north of 3.00 and 145 strikeouts. Meanwhile, senior second-teamer Chloe Nunez (Alvin CC) adds versatility as both an outfielder and pitcher after batting .388 with 12 RBIs.
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The stars of 2025-26 Cy-Fair Softball
FEVER PITCH: Broader Ambitions Await No. 23 Cy-Fair
No. 23 -- Cy-Fair Bobcats
Led by coach Lisa DeBruin, Cy-Fair shared the 17-6A title with Stratford last season, with both teams going 12-2 in district play. The Bobcats opened the postseason with a 10-0 rout of Lamar before falling to nationally ranked Katy in the Area Round.
A strong nucleus of proven playmakers comes back to lead the Bobcats as they aim to build on a 20-10 campaign and seize full control of the district slate in 2026.
Power-hitter Cori Figgs (Sr. RHP/1B), a Grambling State signee and first-team all-district pick, will anchor the pitching staff and batting order, after hitting .373 with 20 RBIs and four home runs last spring. Sophomore outfielder Claire Lindsay, 17-6A Newcomer of the Year, batted just under .400 while amassing 17 RBIs and 28 runs scored.
Furthermore, junior utility player Chloe Rios (second-team), junior outfielder Addisyn Merriwether (honorable mention), and senior catcher Amelia Tarr (Central Baptist College) help compose a group expected to keep Cy-Fair in contention at the top of 17-6A.
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