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STRAIGHT OUT THE GATE: No. 6 Katy Taylor chases historic State debut this spring
No. 6 -- Katy Taylor Mustangs (6A)
Momentum is already built into the culture at Katy Taylor. After pushing all the way to the Regional III Final a year ago, the Mustangs return with confidence—and continuity—still very much intact.
A 26-13-1 finish set the stage for what could be another deep spring as fifth-year head coach Russell Krenek welcomes back nine starters and continues to stack wins, now sitting at 91–53 at Katy Taylor and 266 overall.
The tone is set by Texas commit Bryce Krenek, a polished left-hander coming off a second-team all-state season and first-team all-district honors. He headlines a group that blends experience with flexibility across the diamond.

Shortstop Davidenko Rodriguez (UTSA) returns after earning honorable mention all-district recognition, while Ryan Hernis (Hill College) and Dylan Muniz (Angelina College) add depth and reliability. The lineup features proven production in the outfield with Zach Larsen and Cole Holsomback, alongside versatile pieces like Carlos Gamba, Caden Stambolis, Raul Leal, and David Harris. Zac Phillips and Matthew Campbell round out a roster built to adapt.
Krenek’s message is simple: play smart, enjoy the ride, and find a way to run it back.
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THE LAYUP LINE: The bar has been raised at No. 23 Katy Taylor
No. 23 — KATY TAYLOR MUSTANGS
Fresh off the heels of a 26-9 outing that included a shared runner-up finish in District 19-6A and a trip to the third round of the 6A-D2 playoffs, head coach Blair Ary and the Mustangs enter the new season with both purpose and hunger.
Taylor proved it could thrive in pressure moments — and even with the departure of District Offensive MVP Kara Hart (now at Henderson State University), the roster remains loaded with experience and ascending talent.
Senior point guard Casey Scherpereel, the reigning 19-6A Defensive Player of the Year, headlines the group as a two-way centerpiece. Sophomore standouts Callie Schmaltz and Addison Middleton made immediate impacts last winter, earning first- and second-team, all-district honors, respectively.
Meanwhile, seniors Tyarie Jack and Michelle Nelson add the kind of veteran presence that steadies a team built to contend.
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