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BUSINESS AS USUAL: State contention follows No. 14 Angleton in Simpson's debut
No. 14 -- Angleton Ladycats
With decorated coach Cindy Rubio ascending to the role of Angleton’s Associate Athletic Director, former assistant Stevi Simpson now steps into the spotlight as the head coach of her alma mater.
The transition comes after a strong 2025 campaign in which the Ladycats went 21–5, claimed their second straight district title, and powered their way to the Region III Final of the 5A Division I bracket before falling to Barbers Hill. Much of that momentum returns in the circle.

Junior right-hander Bella Nava – a Miami (Ohio) commit – anchors the staff after a dominant sophomore season that saw her post a 9–2 record, a pristine 0.98 ERA, and 114 strikeouts en route to All–Southern Brazoria County Pitcher of the Year and first-team all-district recognition. Sam Houston State pledge Kadeyn Patin figures to share innings after logging a 1.95 ERA and earning second-team honors.
Offensively, first-team all-district outfielder Ayleen Cervantes and senior Ambrielle Linscombe, a Howard Payne signee and second-team selection, contribute to the team’s professionalism and punch.
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THE RANKINGS: No. 13 - Angleton Ladycats
Angleton is coming off a 25-9-1 campaign in 2024 that saw the Ladycats reach the playoffs. Sixteenth-year coach Cindy Rubio (378-118-3 at Angleton; 452 career coaching wins) returns nine starters to the dugout this season including District 20-5A reigning Pitcher of the Year Rylee Church and Offensive Player of the Year Lily Soliz (McNeese State commit).
Soliz hit .396 for Angleton a year ago. First-team, all-district utility player Lily Calderon (.419 batting average) and second-team, all-district outfielder Ambi Linscombe are also set to return.
Other players to watch include Brooklynn Walton (Temple College-commit), Jenna Sebesta (San Jac-commit), Hailey Mancuso (Cisco Junior Collegecommit), Alyssa Orozco (Howard Payne University-commit), Hailey Broussard (Hill College-commit) and Gracie Walker.
Keys to success for Rubio’s team include coming together offensively and continuing to grow defensively. “We have a big group of seniors (11) who will lead us this year,” Rubio said. “Their leadership will be a big factor in the success of the season.”

























