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BEAR DOWN: Bridgeland Are Among The Contenders In 2025
This past spring marked a significant milestone for Bridgeland, as the Bears advanced to the Regional Final for the first time since becoming a varsity program in the 2018-2019 school year. From the outset, coach Paul Orlando and his staff have cultivated a winning mentality, one that has now elevated the Bears to “State Contender” status.
This momentum is expected to carry into 2025. During their historic run, Bridgeland was only stopped by eventual State Champion Tomball. With the new divisional structure of the UIL playoffs, the Bears are well-positioned for future success, especially with a talented roster returning to the diamond.
On the mound, Christopher Gutierrez (UTSA commit) and Josh Livingston (second-team, all-district) lead a strong pitching staff. In the field, first-teamers Weston Riddle (Sr. IF) and Caleb Simons (Jr. OF), along with Northwestern State-commit Austin Glasscock (Sr. 1B/ LHP), bring veteran experience.
Caden Hinze (second team) and Trey Allen (honorable mention) also return, providing depth across multiple positions. With a mix of established talent and promising players, Bridgeland is well-composed to build on last year’s success and remain a formidable force.
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THE RANKINGS: No. 19 - Bridgeland Bears
Last year, Bridgeland went 33-7 overall and reached the Regional Semifinals. Candi Weige (164-53 at Bridgeland; 289 overall coaching wins) returns four starters off that squad, including McLennan Community College-commit Rylie Marquart.
Last season, Marquart hit .389 with 26 RBIs and 13 stolen bases earning her a first-team, all-district spot. Weige believes she will be a “conducive part to the program this year offensively and defensively”.
Avery Marquart, who Weige considers a “true leader by example”, hit .263 with 12 stolen bases a year ago in 28 games. She is a Blinn College-commit. Junior Lucy Sharon hit .364 with three doubles, two homers and 10 RBIs and earned a second-team, all-district pick.
Weige says Sharon, a Tarleton State commit, will be their go-to pitcher this year and can play crucially in the outfield as well. Other players to watch are Camille LeBeouf (.346, 12 RBIs), Luciana Correa, Lexie Mingle and Abby Bvunzawabaya