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SCORE TO SETTLE: No. 20 Clear Creek emboldened to retrace historic Regional Finals run
No. 20 -- Clear Creek Wildcats
Few could have predicted that last year’s Clear Creek squad would reset the standard. Yet the League City team broke the mold in 2025, proving that in this sport, anything is possible when a group has the will to achieve it. With coach Katherine Morton back at the helm, the Wildcats aim to recapture the magic of their 20-8 season, when they advanced four rounds into the 6A Division II playoffs and faced Kingwood in the Region III Final—matching Clear Creek’s deepest playoff run since 2009.
Replacing District 24-6A MVP and current Arkansas Razorback Khamari Hall will be no small task. Still, there’s a strong case to be made that the Wildcats could be just as balanced this season. Clear Creek equips an extensive group of all-district performers, led by first-team selections Kierstyn Lambeth (Arizona State commit), infielder Samantha Tumbleson (UT–Arlington), and sophomore second baseman Emma Hope.

UConn commit Sydney Detenbeck (Jr. OF) and Missouri–Kansas City pledge Aria Victorian (Jr. C) are also poised for breakout campaigns, as both look to build on honorable mention seasons alongside fellow junior Lilli Rodriguez, who is expected to make a similar impact in the months ahead.
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THE WILDCATS: Clear Creek Bringing Back Talented roster
After missing the playoffs in the year prior, Clear Creek bounced back with a vengeance in 2024, capturing the District 24-6A title and advancing to the Area Round of the postseason.
Entering this spring, the Wildcats have some familiar faces back on the diamond, with another year of experience under their belts to potentially propel them to repeat as district champs. The pitching staff will be headlined by senior right-hander Alex Bechler (San Jac-commit), who had an impressive 7-1 record and a 1.75 ERA, earning first-team all-district honors.
Defensively, 2024 first-team all-state selection Caden Schindler (San Jacinto JC) will patrol the infield and bring a potent bat to the lineup (.348 BA, 29 runs). Asa Sampson (Alvin CC-commit) offers versatility as a first-team all-district utility player, capable of filling multiple roles across the field.
Cooper Simonds (Sr. OF) will be another key contributor, along with second-team all-state honoree Ian Alper (Sr. RHP) and Zach Clark (Jr. RHP).































