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The stars of 2025-26 Atascocita Baseball
TRUE GRIT: No. 2 Atascocita primed to replicate last year's journey to Round Rock
Third-year head coach Jeremy O’Neill returns the bulk of last year’s arsenal, a roster determined to ensure AHS hits the ground running this spring. Atascocita’s star-studded lineup starts with senior left-hander Ty Higginbotham (LSU-Eunice signee), who went 11-2 with a 1.41 ERA and 81 strikeouts en route to 23-6A Co-Pitcher of the Year honors. Behind the plate, Texas State-bound senior Jaxon McNight continues to direct the defense, building on a season that produced 35 hits and 22 RBIs for first-team all-district recognition.
Matt Powell (VYPE)
Sr. RHP/UT Ty Higginbotham (LSU-Eunice)
Fellow first-team selections Cole Edwards (Sr. 2B) and Christopher “CJ” Toney (Sr. OF) strengthen an already formidable batting order. Edwards hit over .300 with 28 RBIs, while Toney, a Washington State Football signee, batted .287 with 18 RBIs and four home runs. Junior shortstop Jackson Wooten, a recent Kentucky commit and district second-teamer, led the team with 22 stolen bases and added 18 RBIs.
Armed from top to bottom, Atascocita looks poised to turn its destiny into reality in the months ahead.
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The stars of 2025-26 Kingwood Park Baseball
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: Dell Diamond still calling No. 8 Kingwood Park
The Panthers (34-10-1) carved through their competition en route to the program’s second-ever UIL State Tournament appearance, and first since 2018, staking their claim as one of the most formidable ballclubs in Texas. Though Grapevine prevailed 9-5 in the championship, Chris Buechner returns a battle-tested roster primed for big-stage composure.
Senior right-hander Landon Coburn (National Park College commit) set a KPHS single-season record with 11 wins while posting a 2.16 ERA en route to first-team all-district honors. Fellow senior NPC commit Griffin Resendez earned first-team recognition as a DH, hitting just over .300 while providing defensive versatility across the infield and outfield.
K-Park Sr. 1B/DH Griffin Resendez (National Park College)Matt Powell (VYPE)
Behind the plate, Nate Eveler (Embry-Riddle) led the Panthers with 43 RBIs and a .351 average, while outfielder Logan Bear (Freed-Hardeman) returns after earning 18-5A Newcomer of the Year accolades. Senior Garrett Koshkin (Johns Hopkins) adds a reliable arm to a pitching staff already loaded with options.
With so many weapons back in the mix, Kingwood Park’s Road to Round Rock officially begins now.
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