Lake Creek Softball won the 5A State Championship
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TEAM OF THE YEAR: Lake Creek
PLAYER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES: Ava Brown, Lake Creek (31-0, 0.45 ERA, 335 Ks-23 BBs; .405 average, 43 RBIs, 10 HRs); Reanna Nieman, Deer Park (15-1, 1.71 ERA, 121 Ks; .556 average); Emma Strood, Clear Springs (20-4, 1.03 ERA, 268 Ks-31 BBs; ,385 average, 6 HRs).
PITCHER OF THE YEAR: Amy Abke, Seven Lakes (1.14 ERA, 386 Ks, .162 average-against, pitched 220 of 238 innings)
HITTER OF THE YEAR: Kasidi Pickering, Atascocita (.608 average, 49 RBIs, 14 HRs, 52 runs, 23 BBs-4Ks)
NEWCOMER OF THE YEAR:Addyson Sheppard, Kingwood (.406, 11 2B, 12 HR, 42 RBIs)
COACH OF THE YEAR: Michelle Rochinski, Lake Creek (41-0, 5A state champion)
Ava Brown, Lake Creek
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FIRST TEAM
Pitchers (3): Madison Applebe, Deer Park (17-3, 1.53 ERA, 146 Ks); Cameryn Harrison, Katy (0.66 ERA, 217 Ks-24 BBs; .495 average, 50 RBIs, 11 HRs); Peyton Tanner, Brazoswood (25-3, 0.90 ERA, 294 Ks-43BBs; .349 average, HR).
Catchers (2): Victoria Valdez, Alvin (.541, 44 RBIs, 6 HR, 15 2Bs, 4 3Bs); Hollie Thomas, Liberty (.373, 51 RBIs, 7 HRs).
Infielders (4): Kylie Bishop, Liberty (.511 average, 52 RBIs, 5 HRs); Ella McDowell, Foster (.615 average, 29 RBIs, 4 HRs, 30 runs, .719 OBP); Maddie McKee, Lake Creek (.511 average, 47 RBIs, 7 HRs, 15 2Bs, 69 runs, 77 SB); Kristyn Whitlock, Pearland (.460 average, 51 RBIs, 6 HRs, 32 runs).
Outfielders (3): Hailey Golden, Pearland (.636 average, 24 RBIs, HR, 38 SBs); Alannah Leach, The Woodlands (.478 average, 45 RBIs, 4 HRs, 17 SBs); Mickayla Tosch, Foster (.634 average, 31 RBIs, 23 runs, .709 OBP).
SECOND TEAM
Pitchers (3): Kamdyn Chandler, Liberty (29-5, 1.92 ERA); Chloe Riassetto, Friendswood (18-3, 1.31 ERA, 190 Ks; .416 average, 44 RBIs, 10 HRs); Molly Yoo, Cy Ranch (17-10, 1.90 ERA, 2 perfect games, 7 shutouts, 242 Ks-24 BBs; .369 average, 51 RBIs).
Catchers (2): Kalee Rochinski, Lake Creek (.330 average, 30 RBIs, 4 HRs, 28 runs, 20 SBs); Lillian Piersons, Bridgeland (.436 average, 28 RBIs, 20 SBs, 7 HRs)
Infielders (4): Baileigh Burtis, Friendswood (.424 average, 32 RBIs, 3 HRs, 16 SBs); Madelyn Lopez, Lake Creek (.466 average, 48 RBIs, 4 HRs, 38 runs); Grace Janik, Ridge Point (.485 average, 59 RBIs, 9 HRs, 8 SBs); Kayla Zaid, Deer Park (.525 average, 38 SBs).
Outfielders (3): Ashtyn Reichardt, Katy (.526, 45 RBIs, 3 HRs, 41 runs, 19 doubles); Lainie Schaefer, Friendswood (.423 average, 31 RBIs, 3 HRs, 8 SBs); Georgia Polydoros, Lamar (.529 average, 27 RBIs, 5 HRs, 16 SBs).
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.
2021-22 KRCS Hip Hop Dance Team
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The King’s Ridge Hip Hop Team brought home the crown once again at the 2022 GHSA Dance Invitational in the A-2A Classification. This marks back-to-back Hip Hop State Championships for the squad.
The comprehensive dance team and KRCS cheerleaders also performed at school events throughout the year and bring the spirit to Tiger Nation!
2021-22 KRCS Tigerettes Dance Team
2021-22 KRCS Cheerleaders
Episcopal won its fifth-straight SPC title
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Player of the Year Nominees: Victoria Hunter, St. Pius X (.610, 12 HR, 33 RBIs), Avery Hodge, FBCA (.722, 29 RBIs, 13-5 record, 2.15 ERA) and Sonia Zhang, St. John’s (.679, 2.85 ERA, 124 Ks, 53 RBIs, 9 HRs, 22 2Bs, 6 Triples)
Hitter of the Year: Sonia Zhang, St. John’s (.679, 2.85 ERA, 124 Ks, 53 RBIs, 9 HRs, 22 2Bs, 6 Triples)
Pitcher of the Year: Amanda Pollock, Bay Area Christian (103 IP, 105K, .361, 2hc6 RBIs)
Newcomer of the Year: Briana Collazo, Lutheran South Academy (.462, 8 HRs, 55 RBIs)
Team of the Year: Episcopal Knights
All-VYPE First Team
Reese Barrett, Episcopal (127 2/3 IP, 9-5, 91 Ks, 22 BB, 2.96 ERA)
Lucy Davis, Cypress Christian (.578, 30 RBIs, 2 HR, 1 3B, 15 2BS)
Emma Garcia, Second Baptist School (.545, 24 RBIs, 1 HR, 4 3B, 6 2B)
Evany Gonzalez, Lutheran South Academy (.515, 19 RBIs, 31 SB)
Jadyn Granere, Houston Christian (.390, 26 RBIs, 3 HR, 11 2B)
Reagan Heflin, Fort Bend Christian Academy (.641, 46 RBIs)
Chloe Roberson, Cypress Christian (.532, 24 RBIS, 5 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR)
Peyton Rohrig, St. Agnes Academy
Ellington Whitaker, Kinkaid (.467)
Allie Williams, Episcopal (.353, 34 RBIS, 6 HR)
All-VYPE Second Team
Hadley Hodge, Fort Bend Christian Academy (.644, 24 RBIs)
Emma Iles, Bay Area Christian (.392, 16 RBIs)
Cayden Koster, Lutheran South Academy (.600. 35 RBIs)
Grace Minarovic, John Cooper School
Elyse Nesser, St. Agnes Academy
Sarah Olenick, Cypress Christian
Avery Peakes, St. John’s (.477)
Emma Poirot, Episcopal (.453, 24 RBIs, 8 2Bs)
Emily Rogers, Second Baptist School (.558, 19 RBIs, 4 HR, 6 3B, 4 2B)
Riley Warnica, Houston Christian (.346, 25 RBIs, 2 HR, 3 3B, 8 2B)
Victoria Hunter, St. Pius X
Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is Houston's leading provider of orthopedic services, from sports medicine to joint replacement. Houston Methodist offers comprehensive diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitative services with a high standard of excellence for elite athletes, active adults and student athletes. Houston Methodist serves as the official health care provider for the Houston Texans, Houston Astros, Rice Athletics, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, Houston Ballet, Houston Symphony and Houston Grand Opera.
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