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The stars of 2025-26 St. Agnes Academy Softball
THE BREAKDOWN: VYPE's Private School Softball Prospectus; Episcopal, St. Agnes lead the Top-5
3. The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors
4. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers
5. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles
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Concordia Lutheran Crusaders, Cypress Christian Warriors, Houston Christian Mustangs, St. John’s School Mavericks, St. John XXIII Lions, St. Pius X Panthers
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1. Episcopal Knights (SPC 4A)
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The Knights remain in a class of their own within Texas private school softball.
That distinction was reinforced yet again in 2025, when Episcopal (22-3) edged St. John’s 3-2 last May. The victory not only secured the program’s eighth consecutive SPC title, but also marked the 10th championship for head coach Caitlyn Cain and company since 2014—and the 23rd overall.
Maintaining that level of consistency is never a given, yet it has come to feel almost routine for the group Episcopal brings back to the diamond.
Left-hander Jordan Bey enters her senior season looking to mirror last year’s All-SPC form before heading to Sacramento State. Fellow All-SPC selections Claire Johnson (Sr., C) and Hayleigh Hubbard (Jr., SS) anchor the middle of the defense alongside senior first baseman Addison Conner.
At the plate, Memphis commit Alexis Johnson (Jr., OF) looms as the lineup’s most dangerous presence, bringing an explosive element to Caitlyn Cain’s offense, with senior Elliot Loper adding further stability in the outfield.
2. St. Agnes Academy Tigers (TAPPS DI)
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A familiar face now guides perennial power St. Agnes, as four-year assistant Tyler Dobson was elevated to head coach last June. Well acquainted with the Tigers’ standard, Dobson takes over a group that finished 17-6-1 a season ago and advanced to the TAPPS Division I State Semifinals.
Though Antonian halted St. Agnes’ bid for back-to-back titles, a wealth of battle-tested returners remains in place—signaling that all systems are go, as Dobson begins her debut directing the program.
Harvard-bound senior Kyra Nguyen remains the team’s most dynamic chess piece, thriving in her utility position after earning first-team all-state honors a year ago. In the circle, junior left-hander Penelope England returns with an eye toward building even stronger chemistry with senior catcher Nisha Suneja, as both were first-team all-district selections in 2025.
Rounding out the group, second-team honorees Anna Morton (Jr. OF) and Kirsten Moon (So. RHP) are poised to embrace expanded roles as the season unfolds.
3. The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors (TAPPS DII)
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Fresh off one of the program’s most productive seasons to date, TWCA surged to a 21-7-1 record, a run that culminated with a Final Four appearance in the TAPPS Division II playoffs.
Replacing the production of stars such as pitcher Keira Crosby (Clemson) and infielder Alexis Osterhaus (Army) will be no small undertaking. Even so, third-year head coach Joshua Culp retains a lineup rich with proven talent, positioning the Warriors to avoid missing a beat this spring.
Reagan Rohrlich (Sr. SS/OF) returns to help propel the Warriors’ latest push toward a potential State run after earning first-team all-state honors a season ago. The Texas A&M signee is joined in the infield by senior Kate Rouswell, a second-team all-state selection who provides additional stability up the middle.
Taking over as the ace in the circle is junior RHP Marissa Clarke, a first-team all-district honoree last spring. Fellow district first-team selections Ashlyn Culp (Jr. C) and Alison Chandler (So. OF) further underscore the depth of an exceptionally balanced TWCA ballclub—one that appears well-positioned to make another return to the State Semifinals, if not more.
4. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers (TAPPS DII)
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The Pioneers turned in a strong 2025 campaign, hitting their stride down the stretch before rolling past Saint Mary’s Hall to reach the Regional Round of the TAPPS Division II playoffs. Their postseason surge was eventually halted by TWCA, but the late-season momentum illustrated Lutheran South’s upward trajectory.
Picking up where she left off last spring, senior Addison Smith (Wichita State signee) is set to anchor both the middle infield and the heart of the batting order for head coach Nicole Andrade, aiming to mirror the production that earned her first-team all-state recognition.
Sophomore Kendall Putnal returns to the circle after a standout debut season that earned her second-team all-state honors, joined by junior catcher Gia Bales. Surrounding them is an imposing lineup anchored by a wave of first-team all-district selections, including Jadyn Maldonado (Jr. IF/C), Ava Zamora (Jr. OF), Jill Whitehead (Jr. IF/OF), Emily Bankson (Jr. IF/OF), and Alexis English (So. OF).
5. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles (TAPPS DII)
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FBCA experienced a slight detour from its usual standard a year ago, suffering a tough loss to Cypress Christian in a high-scoring postseason opener. That said, the Eagles have had ample time to regroup and coalesce under head coach Kelli Jacoby, fueling a renewed sense of optimism as the new season gets underway.
Second-team all-state pitcher Reese Heflin stands at the center of the resurgence, hoping to cap off her high school career in reputable fashion before ascending to East Texas Baptist University. Waiting in the wings behind Heflin is sophomore Evelyn Moore, a first-team all-district selection who led the team with a .431 batting average and 25 hits in her debut.
When she’s not on the mound, Moore will primarily patrol the infield. Fellow district first-teamer Ariel Yee (Jr. C) adds power to the lineup, posting a team-high 24 RBIs and five home runs, while junior shortstop Ella Romo, another first-team pick, hit for over .400. Complementing the group, second-team all-district honorees Bailey Baird (Sr. 3B) and Allie Guillot (Jr. OF) reinforce the continuity and depth that Fort Bend Christian will rely on as it looks to make a State-level breakthrough.
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Additionally, programs such as Katy, Lake Creek, Heights, Bridgeland, Brazoswood, Foster, Oak Ridge, and Barbers Hill were among the plethora of Houston-area teams to have extended playoff runs over the past few weeks.
The Episcopal Knights claimed their seventh-consecutive SPC championship to further solidify their dynasty-status, while St. Agnes Academy ultimately took home the TAPPS-D1 title, which marked the first time they've done so since 2019.
Other teams of note within the private school sector include Cypress Christian, Kinkaid, FBCA, Concordia Lutheran, John Cooper, TWCA, Lutheran South Academy, Houston Christian, and St. Pius X.
Given all that information, here are the 2024 All-VYPE Softball Teams presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
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All-VYPE Public School Softball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Ella McDowell, Foster
Cameryn Harrison, Katy
Mia Gagliardi, Kingwood
Abby Ptak, Alvin
Hailey Nutter, Barbers Hill
Sydney Jackson, Bridgeland
Baileigh Burtis, Friendswood
Haylie Jaime, Heights
Peyton Tanner, Brazoswood
Ashtyn Reichardt, Katy
Erika Savage, Kingwood Park
Madalyn Davis, Lake Creek
Alisa Sneed, Conroe
Addyson Sheppard, Kingwood
Ariel Redmond, Oak Ridge
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SECOND-TEAM
Raenna Liscano, Pearland
Savannah Carter, Klein Collins
Brooke Kearns, Memorial
Alyson Higginbotham, Lake Creek
Faith Piper, Cinco Ranch
Kennedy Hill, Heights
Ella Kate “EK” Smith, Katy
Leilani Garcia, Kingwood
Ryley Nihart, Manvel
Aubrey Lacour, Klein Oak
Sophie Brammer, Foster
Shylien Brister, Clear Brook
Cara Pitman, Dawson
Chayne Allen, Bridgeland
Matti Matthews, Alvin
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THIRD-TEAM
Emma King, Clear Springs
Charleigh Esparza, Friendswood
Kylie Wilson, Deer Park
Jaylie Miller, Manvel
Courtney Petrosino, Kingwood Park
Chesney Davis, Lake Creek
Lauryn Soeken, Katy
Za’Riya Bell-Morris, Klein Collins
Madysen Taylor, Bridgeland
Ella Boyer, Oak Ridge
Hunter Quentel, Kingwood
Mia Estrello, Brazoswood
Gabriella Castillo, Fulshear
Brookelyn Livanec, Barbers Hill
Trinity Perry, Pearland
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HONORABLE MENTION
Mia Diaz, Cypress Ranch
Rhilynn McCoy, Atascocita
Montgomery Henderson, Katy
Kaelyn Lerma, Katy Taylor
Lily Soliz, Angleton
Erianna Garcia, Clear Springs
Ainsley Pinkerton, Bellaire
Peyton Helmly, Barbers Hill
Cali Chapman, Summer Creek
Reagan McCoy, The Woodlands
Mallory Richardson, Santa Fe
Madison Dillon, Waller
Kelsey Martin, Pearland
Ally Mooneyham, Crosby
Gabriela Brookshire, Langham Creek
Leah Gershman, Tompkins
Aubree Jones, Lamar Consolidated
Abby Garza, Grand Oaks
Kaeden Bell, Spring
Jordan Franklin, Porter
Rylie Marquart, Bridgeland
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All-VYPE Private School Softball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Mia Valenzuela, St. Agnes Academy
Allie Williams, Episcopal
Kennedy Flenner, St. Pius X
Sarah Olenick, Cypress Christian
Jadyn Granere, Houston Christian
Katiana Maldonado, Lutheran South Academy
Julia Sullo, St. Agnes Academy
Faith Keiper, Concordia Lutheran
Reese Heflin, FBCA
Gianna Lewis, Episcopal
Haley Wainright, Kinkaid
Keira Crosby, TWCA
Lauren Gentry, Incarnate Word Academy
Megan Smith, Cypress Christian
Cameron Patterson, John Cooper School
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SECOND-TEAM
Briana Collazo, Lutheran South Academy
Abigail Odom, St. Pius X
Maddie Pickett, Houston Christian
Kyra Nguyen, St. Agnes Academy
Kailyn Smith, Cypress Christian
Reagan Rohrlich, TWCA
Lindley Bowman, Kinkaid
Morgan Domino, Concordia Lutheran
Hadley Hodge, FBCA
Katherine Sullo, St. Agnes Academy
Hayleigh Hubbard, Episcopal
Alexa Ramirez, St. John XXIII
Katelyn Bienko, Cypress Christian
Addison Smith, Lutheran South Academy
Sydney Kelly, John Cooper School
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HONORABLE MENTION
Reagan Moriarty, Episcopal
Gianna Bales, Bay Area Christian
Lauren Brown, Lutheran South Academy
Faith Puzon, Incarnate Word Academy
Alexis Osterhaus, TWCA
Avery Peakes, St. John’s
Corinne Keim, Cypress Christian
Lauren Gibson, Kinkaid
Jaelynn Lee, FBCA
Sophia Deutschen, St. Agnes Academy
Millie Metz, Houston Christian
Brooke Landry, St. Pius X
Daniela Villareal, John Cooper School
Kennedy Farrell, Bay Area Christian
Penelope Meehan, St. Agnes Academy