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The Tigers had consistently ranked among the state’s top-10 programs and entered the matchup with high expectations. Early on, they looked the part, jumping out to a 2-0 lead in the second inning.
Clear Springs answered with a run of their own, only for Katy to extend the margin to 4-1 by the fourth.
But the Chargers never blinked.
By the bottom of the sixth, Clear Springs had clawed back to tie the game 4-4. Katy responded in the top of the seventh, reclaiming the lead at 5-4.
With two runners on and just one out left, Clear Springs needed a spark.
They got it — in dramatic fashion.
Senior Eryn Polite stepped to the plate and delivered a clutch three-run walk-off home run, sealing a stunning 7-5 victory and completing the team’s remarkable comeback.
“I was just looking for my pitch,” said Polite. “I trained all week for it. I was just ready at that moment — ready to swing for my team, and I’m just grateful it worked out for us in the end.”
With the win, Clear Springs improved to 22-6 and advanced to the 6A-D1 Region III Final — the deepest playoff run for the program since 2021, when they made it five rounds deep.
Head Coach Jennifer Knight was beaming after the game.
“I have no words to describe what just happened,” Knight said. “I’m just so proud of them and the fight that they had. She (Polite) has just been hitting the ball so well lately. We always have a chance when she’s at the plate — and that’s all I know.”
Next up: Clear Springs will face Atascocita later this week for a spot in the UIL State Tournament — a milestone the Chargers have never reached.
If recent performances are any indication, this next series could be another classic.
“From the first day after they offered me at their camp last June, they never stopped showing interest,” said Credit. “Coach Leipold and the whole coaching staff reached out every day and showed me love. That really stuck with me. You can see what they’re building in the 2026 class—the guys they’re targeting and the commits they already have. It’s something I wanted to be a part of.”
Credit took his official visit to Kansas in early April, and the trip further solidified his decision beyond the strong relationships he’d built.
“When I visited, I got to see the new facilities and the stadium renovations,” he added. “Seeing the future of the program and the upgrades really got me excited. It made me feel like this is the place I want to play.”
With his decision made, Credit becomes the third Pearland defender to commit to a college program. Now locked in ahead of his senior season, he’s turning his focus to helping the Oilers make a deep run in 2025.
“I feel like our 2026 class is one of the best to ever come out of Pearland,” he said. “We’ve set a great example for the younger players, and I think we’re ready for a big season. I believe we can go undefeated in the regular season and make a deep playoff run.”
Although the recruiting process is now behind him, Credit had some advice for younger athletes navigating their own journeys.
“It was overwhelming at times—taking constant calls from coaches and trying to narrow down my list,” he said. “Having a support system was huge. My dad, my mom, and my trainer Donnie Baggs really helped guide me. My biggest advice to young recruits is to take things step by step. Don’t overthink it or try to do too much. Just stay grounded, and it’ll help you manage the chaos.”
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