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Friendswood's Madelyn Green
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Anaya Jones -- Dickinson Girls Track & Field
Anaya Jones, a senior sprinter for Dickinson, delivered an outstanding performance at the recent District 24-6A Track & Field Meet, taking gold in both the 100m Dash (12.17 s) and 200m Dash (24.76 s) event, and is now poised to do the same at Area.
Jones’ strong showing at the district level reflects her consistent excellence on the track. Last season, she was part of a dynamic Gators team that saw multiple athletes, including herself, advance to Regionals.
Her near-miss at State in 2024, where she placed 5th in the 100m Dash and 7th in the 200m Dash at the Region III-6A Meet, only adds fuel to her determination.
As a seasoned competitor, Jones appears to be on the fast track to State, with her sights set on leading the team to even greater heights this season.
Jack Dyment -- Dawson Baseball
Some of the stars of 2024-25 Dawson Baseball
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With a 14-7 overall record, the Dawson Eagles have shown promise this season, but it’s their dominant district play that has fans excited for the upcoming postseason.
Currently holding a commanding 12-1 district record, the Eagles are firmly in control of the 22-6A title race, most recently securing a dramatic 3-2 victory over Alvin in 12 innings on Tuesday night.
A key contributor to Dawson’s success has been junior 3B/1B Jack Dyment, who has been the team’s most reliable hitter throughout the spring. In the 21 games he’s played, Dyment is batting .375, leading the team with 20 RBIs, 7 doubles, 1 triple, and 1 home run.
Dyment’s consistent offensive production has been crucial in helping the Eagles stay atop their district.
With one more game against Alvin and a closing series with Manvel, Dawson is in prime position to finish the district schedule strong. If Dyment and his teammates can close out with momentum, they will be well-positioned for a deep postseason run.
Blake Harwell -- Clear Creek Golf
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The Clear Creek Golf program is continuing its strong tradition of success, following up last year’s impressive run to the UIL State Golf Tournament with another dominant performance.
Under the leadership of coach Daniel Brown, the boys’ team clinched the District 24-6A championship at the Bay Area Golf Course last week, further solidifying their reputation as one of the area’s top programs.
Senior Blake Harwell was a standout at the tournament, securing the individual district title with an impressive two-day total of 138. His performance helped lead the Wildcats to yet another team victory, and he will be among the six Clear Creek competitors advancing to Regionals next week.
In addition to Harwell's victory, teammate Clark Rangel set a new team record with a final score of 141, earning a bronze medal at the event.
As Clear Creek looks ahead to Regionals, their sights are set on returning to the State Tournament in May, with Harwell determined to improve on his 28th-place finish from the 2024 State meet, where he shot a 147.
Madelyn Green -- Friendswood Softball
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
With only a handful of games remaining in the regular season, Friendswood has all but secured their spot in the playoffs, as they currently maintain a pristine 22-2 record.
The only obstacle left in their pursuit of a District 20-5A championship is Angleton, who shares the same district record (8-1) but holds the tie-breaker advantage after a narrow 5-4 win over the Mustangs in their first meeting.
The highly anticipated rematch next Tuesday at Friendswood will be crucial in determining who takes the top spot.
While much of the attention has been on the Mustangs’ potent offense—especially from Charleigh Esparza, who became the program’s all-time leader in home runs and RBIs at the end of March—the pitching staff has played a critical role in the team’s success.
Enter Madelyn Green.
The junior right-hander, who recently committed to Stephen F. Austin University, has been a steady presence on the mound, consistently providing strong performances for Friendswood.
Her ability to dominate on the pitching rubber, combined with her versatility in the batter's box, makes her an invaluable asset to the Mustangs’ quest for postseason success.
Green's contributions will undoubtedly be vital as Friendswood looks to make another lengthy run into the playoffs.
Brady Faulkner -- Brazoswood Boys Soccer
The Brazoswood soccer program experienced a remarkable turnaround this winter, highlighted by their first playoff appearance in three years.
After claiming the District 24-6A title with an impressive 11-2-1 record, the Buccaneers advanced three rounds deep into the postseason, ultimately falling 4-2 to the eventual State Semifinalists, Strake Jesuit. Despite the loss, finishing the season with a 21-3-3 record and reaching the Regional level is nothing short of impressive.
At the heart of this success was junior striker and captain Brady Faulkner.
Faulkner’s leadership on the field was undeniable, as he led the team with 27 goals and 16 assists—both team highs. His ability to score and create opportunities for his teammates was pivotal in Brazoswood’s impressive run, proving himself as the catalyst behind the team’s resurgence.
With another year remaining in his high school career, Faulkner’s potential is limitless, and the Buccaneers will be eager to build on this season’s success. If this year is any indication, the future looks bright for Faulkner and the Brazoswood soccer program.
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Pearland's Nico Partida
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Victor Coronado, Lutheran South Academy Baseball
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The Pioneers are off to a perfect 9-0 start to the Spring after this past weekend's tournament, which saw LSA defeat several Class 6A public school teams to begin the season with a statement.
One of the team's key contributors at-bat is none other than Texas-commit Victor Coronado. The junior infielder picked up right where he left off last season, which saw him receive a TAPPS All-State honorable mention.
However, that should be the minimum we expect from Coronado, alongside fellow play-makers -- Marcus Cantu (Texas), Roland Aguillon (San Jacinto), and Jaylen Walker -- as Lutheran South vies for their first state championship since 2021.
Madelyn Green, Friendswood Softball
Some of the stars of 2023-24 Friendswood Softball
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Friendswood begins the year at 9-3, which was highlighted by their recent 5-0 performance in the Clear Creek ISD tournament.
This team is stacked and ready for another playoff run, under the direction of new head coach Jarrod Hunter. The Mustangs feature the returning talents of Charleigh Esparza, Chloe Aldrich (Texas Tech-commit), and Baileigh Burtis (Rutgers), just to name a few.
However, the emerging presence of sophomore Madelyn Green will be especially useful for the program, as she is coming off an exceptional outing on the mound. During the aforementioned tournament, Green threw for only two earned runs in 26 innings, with 24 strikeouts to boot.
As the Mustangs prepare for district-play, that kind of performance will be vital.
Noah Farrag, Clear Lake Boys Soccer
As the regular season nears its end, Clear Lake (14-1-1; 8-0 in district) is in prime position to win the district title prior to an ensuing run in the playoffs.
We could just chalk it up to the stellar performance from the stingy Falcons defense -- which has only allowed 8 goals all year -- but plenty of their success can easily be attributed to the work done on the offensive side of the pitch.
Speaking of, senior forward Noah Farrag currently leads the team in goals with 13, which makes him a worthy candidate for District 24-6A Offensive MVP, if not the MVP in general.
With the postseason looming, this will be a team worth reckoning.
Nicholas Partida, Pearland Baseball
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Per the usual, Pearland has started the regular season in front, highlighted by their recent victories over Aldine (8-2) and Clear Falls (6-2), to begin 2024 with a record of 4-2.
As expected, junior infielder/pitcher has been exceptional from the plate thus far, with a .455 batting average, 9 RBIs, 8 runs scored, and two home runs in just six games.
His ability to bat is swiftly complemented by his base-running capability, which makes the Arizona State-commit a constant threat to rack up extra-bases.
Pearland is vying for another trip to State this Spring, and they're already on the right track.
Chloe Le, Clements Girls Soccer
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
It may often be difficult to stand out in a district that features the likes of Ridge Point, however Clements has managed to do just that, as they escalate the H-Town rankings.
Under the direction of coach Robert Boagni, the Rangers currently maintain of 12-1-3 (7-1-3 in district), which should easily solidify a playoff spot in the coming weeks.
Senior forward Chloe Le has been a key component towards, as one of the team's lead goal-scorers.
With the playoffs on the horizon, keep an eye out for Le and the Clements Rangers.