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The stars of the defending 6A Div. II State Champions -- Kingwood Baseball
BLUE STREAK: No. 1 Kingwood shows no signs of slowing down in its back-to-back pursuit
The victory not only secured the program’s first championship in 20 years—and just the second in school history—but did so in head coach Michael Oros’ second season directing his alma mater. Following a dominant 39-4 campaign, Kingwood still boasts a roster armed with frontline talent—and one fully intent on competing well into June.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Sr. OF Graham Charboneau (Baylor)
State Tournament MVP Graham Charboneau (Sr. OF), a recent Baylor signee, returns after hitting just shy of .400 in 2025, a season that also earned him District 23-6A MVP honors.
The Mustangs’ bullpen may once again be their greatest strength, anchored by 23-6A Co-Pitcher of the Year Will Fiedler (Sam Houston State signee), junior Texas commit Ryder Renfro, and junior left-hander Brock Hill, a second-team all-district selection. Together, the trio gives Kingwood an enviable range of options on the mound.
Meanwhile, senior utility man Evan Morris and junior shortstop Cody Sawyer add further depth to a comprehensive lineup now focused on chasing another ring.
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The stars of 2025-26 Kingwood Mustangs Softball
RUN IT BACK: No. 2 Kingwood refuses to surrender the State Throne
Now, with a striking new ring to show for it, the team prepares to defend its crown.
Much of Kingwood’s dominance will continue to come from dual-threat junior Hunter Quentel. Recently committed to Oklahoma State, the right-hander went 18–3 last season in the circle and earned 6A Division II State MVP and District 23-6A Pitcher of the Year honors. While the lineup will feature some new combinations, it promises to be just as imposing.
Hunter Quentel (Oklahoma State commit)
Matt Powell (VYPE)
When she’s not sharing the mound with Quentel, Houston signee Frei Pizarro (Sr. RHP/3B) remains a threat at the plate. The same can be said for last season’s 23-6A Defensive Player of the Year and All-Tournament selection Kendall Yates (Jr. 1B/RHP) and senior Lyndsie Gilman (Trinity Valley). Sophomore Samantha Trzecki takes over behind the plate following the graduation of 23-6A MVP Mia Gagliardi (Virginia Tech), while senior Kayla Macicek (Galveston College) patrols the outfield.
Third-year head coach Christa Williams-Yates, a former U.S. Olympian, is supported by KHS alum Jourdyn Campbell (Texas A&M, Louisiana) and Liberty standout Baylee Chandler (Houston Baptist, Texas Lutheran).
Given the talent across the roster and a proven coaching staff, there’s little debate Kingwood enters the season as one of the most well-rounded units in Texas—one that will be hard to beat.
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