WE ARE HER: H-Town's top collegiate prospects on the softball diamond; photo gallery

Everyone loves an underdog story, and the softball field rarely disappoints. Last year, it was Clear Springs—not only upsetting the heavily favored Katy Tigers in the third round of the playoffs, but ultimately advancing to the 6A Division 1 state title game.

This spring, however, an equally remarkable feat has taken shape, as Cypress Ridge has surged onto the H-Town scene. Head coach Paige Hasselbring and company set a program milestone in April, punching their first-ever ticket to the UIL postseason.