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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).
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THE RANKINGS: No. 24 - Clear Creek Wildcats
After missing the playoffs in 2024, the Clear Creek Wildcats are eyeing to get back into the big dance. Fifth-year head coach Kathy Morton does return some talent to the roster in 2025 to accomplish that mission with seven starters back in the mix.
University of Arkansas-commit Khamari Hall will lead the way. Hall has been selected as a first-team, all-district outfielder every year of her high school career. Other players to watch include first-team, all-district outfielder Sydney Detenbeck and second-team, all-district picks Kierstyn Lambeth (infielder) and Sammy Tumbleson (designated player).
Others to watch include Lily Rodriguez and Kailey Hedges, Aria Victorian, Emma Hope, Harlie Wright and Lila Coria. Last year, Rodriguez and Hedges both earned all-district, honorable-mention nods.
As Morton looks towards 2025, the keys to success for her team include “being great teammates” and “consistently executing on offense and defense” as they aim to play by their motto “INAM – It’s not about me”