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The stars of 2025-26 Atascocita Eagles Softball
AIR SUPREMACY: Few can match the balance that No. 6 Atascocita brings
As is often the case, consistency and experience in high-pressure moments define a program’s staying power—both of which remain in abundant supply at AHS.
That foundation begins with District 23-6A Offensive Player of the Year and TGCA All-State selection Rhilynn McCoy, who returns at shortstop. The senior Louisiana Tech signee hit well over .500 last season, driving in 35 runs and adding five home runs to anchor the lineup. Just as imposing—if not more so—is Texas State–bound senior outfielder Kaitlyn Miller. Miller hit just under .450 while posting a monstrous 60 RBIs and 13 home runs, earning NFCA All-American, TGCA All-State, and first-team all-district honors.
Rhilynn McCoy (Louisiana Tech)
Matt Powell (VYPE)
District second-teamers Marigny Thomas (Sam Houston State), Cailynn Ruzick (Sr. 3B), and outfielder Ava Pittman (LeTourneau) also return, further reinforcing a lineup few opposing pitchers will approach lightly. In the circle, the Eagles will turn to right-hander Maya Hernandez (San Jac), who steps into the ace role following a junior outing in which she went 14–6 and earned a District 23-6A Rookie of the Year nomination.
Suffice it to say, all the pieces are in place for Atascocita to challenge for district supremacy—and perhaps evoke memories of the program’s lone UIL title run in 2018.
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The stars of 2025-26 Atascocita Basketball
BUILT DIFFERENT: All systems go for No. 1 Atascocita, chasing a fourth UIL Final Four appearance
Highlighted by an undefeated District 23-6A championship — marking back-to-back titles— the Eagles capped off their 28-5 campaign last winter with an appearance in the 6A-D1 Regional Semifinals. Though their ambitions of a State run were halted by Seven Lakes in a 53-48 thriller, all signs point toward an emphatic response from coach David Martinez and company in 2026.
Gone is 23-6A MVP Jaylen Fenner, now at Louisiana Tech, but don’t let that fool you — Atascocita is still stacked.
Senior combo guard Adam Boyd (LA Tech-signee) headlines the returners, bringing veteran poise and versatility after earning first-team, all-district honors. He’ll be joined in the backcourt by Jachai Cantave, a New Mexico State-signee who transferred back from SoCal Academy over the offseason. The three-star point guard’s return adds another layer of explosiveness to an already potent lineup.
Senior wing Zayson Salanoa (6-foot-7) -- yet another Eagle to announce his commitment LA Tech -- provides valuable length and scoring touch after a second-team, all-district showing, while fellow senior Cameron Ned and rising junior Royce Shelton round out a deep, battle-tested rotation.
If all goes according to plan, the Eagles’ trademark blend of finesse, athleticism, and experience could guide them back to the State Tournament for the first time since 2022 — and the fourth time in program history.
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Adam Boyd (Louisiana Tech-commit)
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
