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BASES LOADED: A complete breakdown of Class 5A softball bi-district playoffs
Can anyone take down Lake Creek High School? Barbers Hill, Foster and Friendswood will give it their best shot as other Class 5A favorites.
Following a volatile regular season which showcased the best in H-Town as well as some surprise clubs advancing to playoff contention, the road to the State Title starts now.
Here are the teams representing Houston in the Bi-District round of the UIL Softball (5A) playoffs.
*Teams are displayed in alphabetical order
H-Town Softball Standouts: Janelle Wilson (Sr. P/IF)--Friendswood
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Angleton Wildcats
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Angleton Wildcats
2022-23 Regular Season: 22-9/Finished 3rd in District 18-5A
Head Coach: Cindy Rubio
Player(s) to watch: Caylee Berg (Sr. 2B), Brooklyn Walton (So. P), Kenadie Guthrie (Jr. OF/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Barbers Hill
Barbers Hill Eagles
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 32-2/District 17-5A Champions
Head Coach: Aaron Fuller
Player(s) to watch: Hailey Nutter (So. P/UTL), Reagan Duty (Sr. IF), Peyton Helmly (So. C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Angleton
Crosby Cougars
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 26-6/Finished 2nd in District 17-5A
Head Coach: Troy Fox
Player(s) to watch: Ally Mooneyham (Jr. OF), Jordee Wilkins (Sr. OF), Kaelin Hicks (Jr. P/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. La Porte
Dayton Broncos
Dayton Broncos
2022-23 Regular Season: 17-16-1/Finished 4th in District 16-5A
Head Coach: Andrew Moss
Player(s) to watch: Mika Anthony-Conner (Jr. IF), Fabiana Candelari (Sr. IF), Anevay Cantu (So. RHP/2B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Longview
Foster Falcons
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 30-3/District 20-5A Champions
Head Coach: Keely McGuire
Player(s) to watch: Ella McDowell (Jr. IF/C), Madison King (Sr. RHP)
Bi-District Matchup: v. S.F. Austin (Houston ISD)
Friendswood Mustangs
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-9/District 18-5A Champions
Head Coach: Christa Williams-Yates
Player(s) to watch: Charleigh Esparza (So. C/IF), Janelle Wilson (Sr. P/IF), Baileigh Burtis (Jr. SS/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Goose Creek Memorial
Fulshear Chargers
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
Fulshear Chargers
2022-23 Regular Season: 24-9/Finished 2nd in District 20-5A
Head Coach: Danielle Parker
Player(s) to watch: Gabriella Castillo (So. C/OF), Alanna Routt (Jr. P), Ryan Stratman (So. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Northside
Galena Park Yellowjackets
Galena Park Yellowjackets
2022-23 Regular Season: 19-3/District 19-5A Champions
Head Coach: Noe Vela
Player(s) to watch: Julissa Hernandez (Jr. C), Penelope Saenz (Jr. SS), Victoria Miranda (Fr. P/IF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Terry
Goose Creek Memorial Patriots
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
Goose Creek Memorial Patriots
2022-23 Regular Season: 13-12-2/Finished 4th in District 17-5A
Head Coach: Kristin Jaso
Player(s) to watch: Summer Marron (Jr. P/OF), Morgan Holdren (So. IF), Madison Desselle (Jr. SS)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Friendswood
Huntsville Hornets
Huntsville Hornets
2022-23 Regular Season: 23-11/Finished 2nd in District 16-5A
Head Coach: Morgan Bryan
Player(s) to watch: Jaelynn Duke (Jr. P/UTL), Katie Vonrosenberg (Jr. C/IF), Hope Grant (Sr. P/1B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Mt. Pleasant
Kingwood Park Panthers
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 23-10/Finished 3rd in District 16-5A
Head Coach: Kelsie McEachern
Player(s) to watch: Hannah Leierer (Sr. P), Peyton Cote (Sr. OF), Taylor Crawford (Jr. C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Whitehouse
La Porte Bulldogs
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
La Porte Bulldogs
2022-23 Regular Season: 17-11/Finished 4th in District 18-5A
Head Coach: Bryant Upshaw
Player(s) to watch: Madison Guidry (Sr. P/1B), Sophie Sandel (So. C/SS), Tailor Summers (Sr. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Crosby
Lake Creek Lions
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
2022-23 Regular Season: 34-0/District 21-5A Champions
Head Coach: Michelle Rochinski
Player(s) to watch: Ava Brown (Sr. RHP), Maddie McKee (Sr. SS), Carmen Uribe (Jr. OF), Kalee Rochinski (Sr. C)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Shoemaker
Lamar Consolidated Mustangs
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
Lamar Consolidated Mustangs
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-7/Finished 3rd in District 20-5A
Head Coach: Noah Cardenas
Player(s) to watch: Holly Lock (Sr. RHP), SJ Housel (Jr. C), Aubree Jones (So. OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Waltrip
Magnolia Bulldogs
Magnolia Bulldogs
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-9/Finished 3rd in District 21-5A
Head Coach: Anglea Cooper
Player(s) to watch: Jade Bubke (Jr. IF), Angelina Postel (Sr. OF), Haley Hodgson (Fr. P/2B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Belton
Porter Spartans
Porter Spartans
2022-23 Regular Season: 20-9/District 16-5A Champions
Head Coach: Alicia Evans-Pickens
Player(s) to watch: Avery Evans-Pickens (Fr. 3B), Christina Jackson (Sr. C), Keira Crosby (So. P)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Hallsville
Sante Fe Indians
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
Santa Fe Indians
2022-23 Regular Season: 24-5-1/Finished 2nd in District 18-5A
Head Coach: Andrew Whittington
Player(s) to watch:Sidne Peters (Sr. P/1B), Mikayla Pruitt (So. UTL), Makenna Mitchell (Sr, SS)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Port Neches-Groves
Terry Rangers
Jamie Wright (VYPE)
Terry Rangers
2022-23 Regular Season: 14-10/Finished 4th in District 20-5A
Head Coach: Kayla Ober
Player(s) to watch: Bianca Hernandez (Sr. 2B), Olivia Gonzales (Jr. P), Sierra Perez (Sr. 3B)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Galena Park
Waltrip Rams
Waltrip Rams
2022-23 Regular Season: 18-4/Finished 2nd in District 19-5A
Head Coach: John Dike
Player(s) to watch: Cinthia Castillo (Sr. IF), Ana-Alicia Aguilar (Sr. IF), Gabriell Thomas-Brice (Sr. SS/OF)
Bi-District Matchup: v. Lamar Consolidated
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B.F. Terry's Andrew Hernandez
BE BETTER: Hernandez Is Future Of Terry Baseball
Following a 2022 season that saw Terry finish in the No. 6 spot in their tough district, the Rangers look to flip the script. Sophomore shortstop Andrew Hernandez will play a significant role in the turnaround as he anchors the infield and sets the table in the batting lineup.
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“We didn’t get where we wanted to go last year, so we’re looking to change that,” said Hernandez. “We’re going to be ready to get out on the field and win. It’s a mentality.”
As is the case with so many in the sport, Hernandez was inspired by his family to compete in baseball at an early age.
“My dad was really the one who got me into the game,” he said. “I used to play soccer until he got me into baseball, and I just fell in love with it.”
Shortstop can be a challenging position to play, which is why the task tends to fall upon the veterans of any given team. However, the sophomore intends to thrive in the middle infield just like his favorite player — Jeremy Peña of the Astros.
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
“My goal is to develop my skills over the course of the season,” Hernandez said. “I’m just a sophomore right now so there’s still plenty of time to improve, but I want to be the best I can by the time I’m a senior. I want to leave a legacy here.”
He’s on the right track, considering he showed promise as a freshman (.255 BA, 12 RBI, 5 2B), earning all-district honors in 2022. He also had a summer of experience honing his skills for his club team – the Texas Generals.
The young B.F. Terry product seems confident in his team’s ability to make a run for the postseason this spring, and he remains focused on what’s important.
2022-23 B.F Terry BaseballJuan De Leon (VYPE)
“Our motto this year is ‘Be Better,’ which is pretty self explanatory,” he said. “We’ve got plenty of guys to fulfill that goal. Juan Rodriguez is one of them. Eric Garza has a super strong arm. Clayton Ohl and Marcus Cuevas are really valuable to this team as well. The way we keep things level throughout the season is to never lose our competitiveness. We’re always fighting for a spot and looking to prove our skills to our team and to everybody else out there.”