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The stars of 2025-26 Clear Lake Baseball
PRESSURE-PROOF: No. 7 Clear Lake's toughness matches its talent
Seventh-year head coach Josh Bromberg brings back a group defined by its pitching, starting with Texas A&M signee Evan Mihaly, whose 2025 numbers read like a video game. The right-hander went 9–1 with a 0.54 ERA, piling up 116 strikeouts in just over 64 innings while earning honorable mention all-state recognition.
Clear Lake Sr. LHP Evan Mihaly (Texas A&M)Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
He’s far from alone. Texas Tech commit Jake Berry and LeTourneau commit Jared Jochim give Clear Lake multiple late-game options, while Preston Sommerville adds further depth on the staff. The batting order has teeth, too. Alvin Community College commit Langston Lee returns after a breakout season at the plate, and Hamline University commit Xavier Karus provides versatility across the field.
Around them, a mix of emerging contributors—Micah Morin, Jove Vestal-Peek, Cooper Jackson, Jacob McBride, Kaleb Biddy, and Kingston Whorton—round out a roster built for balance.
For Clear Lake, the path forward is simple: stay healthy, defend, and let the arms set the tone. The goal isn’t to repeat—it’s to finish.
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Some of the stars of 2025-26 Clear Springs Chargers Softball
BACK FOR MORE: No. 5 Clear Springs seeks to replicate last season's record-setting Austin trip
Some may point to the graduation of standouts such as Erianna Garcia (Abilene Christian), Eryn Polite (Florida A&M), Jenna Hashaw (San Jacinto CC), and Grace Hirst (Lamar State CC–Port Arthur) as potential setbacks. But make no mistake: Clear Springs is here to stay. Head coach Jennifer Knight still fields an exceptionally explosive batting order, retaining nearly all of its top talent.
Clear Springs So. SS Makenzie ThomasFarrah Sheeren (VYPE/Phlox Photography)
Sophomore Makenzie Thomas is a bona fide powerhouse, following a freshman showing in which she batted just under .400, hit 15 home runs, and drove in 44 RBIs. Naturally, Thomas earned District 24-6A Newcomer of the Year honors before representing Team USA at the WSBC U-15 World Cup in July.
Senior outfielders and sisters Alana and Emily Strever provide a veteran presence on a relatively young roster and rank among its most consistent hitters. The family dynamic continues with sophomore catcher Elisa Garcia stepping into the role previously held by her older sister Erianna, while sisters Brynley (OF) and Brooke Colianni (IF) are poised to make a strong impact.
The Chargers’ mantra in 2026, “Back For More,” says it all: Clear Springs is primed to remind audiences of exactly what they’re capable of.
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