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The stars of 2025-26 Tomball Baseball
CALLING THE SHOTS: Sampson, Hopkins reinforce No. 4 Tomball's imposing presence
Tomball Sr. C Catcher Hopkins (Texas A&M)Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Leading the way is the team’s cornerstone battery: All-State pitcher CJ Sampson and catcher Hopkins, both signed with Texas A&M. Seniors Daniel O’Briant (Hill College) and Jackson Morrow (Trinity) add depth, while first-team all-district outfielder Brady Burrow and second-team third baseman Nolan Rush provide steady offensive firepower.
The roster is rounded out by versatile contributors including Jay Sralla (Jr. IF/RHP), Corbin Cook (Sr. 2B), Colton Igal (Jr. RHP), Blake Edling (Jr. LHP/IF), and Hunter Myers (Jr. IF).
For Rush, the blueprint for 2026 is simple: “Play as a team.”
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ALL IN: Region II on notice as No. 9 Tomball surges back into form
There’s little reason to believe that momentum will fade in 2026. Third-year head coach Alyssa Thompson and her staff bring back virtually the entire roster that powered last year’s breakthrough, positioning Tomball as a legitimate contender once again.
Tomball RHP Regi Amaya Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Leading a notably deep Cougars bullpen, reigning 15-6A Pitcher of the Year Regina “Regi” Amaya continues to flourish in a starring role and shows no signs of slowing down. Versatility remains another defining strength, embodied by senior Kaylea Wall, a Blinn commit and first-team all-district selection who batted .426 while pacing the team with 35 RBIs and six home runs — all while logging significant innings in the circle and across the infield.
Senior shortstop Aubrey Murillo (Abilene Christian) also returns after registering a team-high 96 hits and setting a new program record with 34 stolen bases, earning District 15-6A Defensive Player of the Year recognition. Trinity-bound catcher Leila Guerra and infielder Macey Frank (Nicholls State), both senior first-team selections, further solidify Tomball’s balanced lineup as the Cougars aim to build on their rapid ascension.
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