No. 18 -- Friendswood Mustangs
The Mustangs approach this spring hungry and loaded with talent, ready to turn last year’s near-misses into a lengthy trip through the postseason. Friendswood ran neck-and-neck with district champion Angleton before drawing a challenging first-round matchup against Nederland, which went on to reach the Region III Final.
Despite the early exit, Friendswood closed the season 24-7, laying a foundation for what promises to be a dynamic campaign.
Third-year head coach Jarrod Hunter will lean on a veteran core led by senior Maddie Green, the District 20-5A Pitcher of the Year, who signed with Stephen F. Austin this past November.
First-team all-district senior Lenox “Leni” Laviolette (Western Oklahoma State) locks down the corner at third base, with honorable mention catcher Ryland Pesak (Tyler JC) and shortstop Kira Sarabia (Wisconsin Lutheran) both also entering their senior year.
Also, expect sophomore Addison Bramlet to take on more responsibility, whether she’s filling in for Green in the circle or catching flyballs in the outfield.
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