Bullard and Liberty pitchers share top honors on Texas 4A all-state softball team

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state softball team, distributed by The Associated Press:

FIRST TEAM

Pitchers: Brooklyn Brannen, Bullard, sr.; Bayleigh Taylor, Liberty, jr.; Avery Dunlap, Salado, fr.

Catcher: Abby Lynch-Buxton, Aubrey, jr.

First baseman: Braelyn Bailey, Corpus Christi Calallen, sr.

Second baseman: Jaleah Williams, Carthage, jr.

Third baseman: Lila Peters, Spring Hill, fr.

Shortstop: Kara Kram, Sealy, sr.

Outfielders: Ella Burnett, Bellville, sr.; Yaritza Vargas, Dumas, jr.; Kylie Butcher, Corpus Christi Calallen, jr.

DH/DP/Flex: Karter Swanson, Bullard, soph.

Utility: Brooklyn Bagley, Carthage, sr.

Coach of the year: Julie Murry, Bullard

Player of the year: (tie) Taylor, Liberty; Brannen, Bullard

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SECOND TEAM

Pitchers: Jordyn Thibodeaux, Corpus Christi Calallen, sr.; Allison Coleman, Brock, soph.; Isabelle Lewis, Prosper Richland, fr.

Catcher: Hagen Walker, Cooper Liberty, sr.

First baseman: Samone Clark, Caldwell, sr.

Second baseman: (tie) Sophie Robinett, Spring Hill, jr.; Justyce Malone, Prosper Richland, fr.

Third baseman: Josey Cantu, Needville, sr.

Shortstop: Kylee Bishop, Liberty, sr.

Outfielders: Vida Fierro, Dumas, sr.; Jade Barton, Sealy, sr.; Peyton Dees, Spring Hill, soph.

DH/DP/Flex: Kendall Bradford, Sealy, soph.

Utility: Ashton Eggleton, Eagle Mountain, sr.

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THIRD TEAM

Pitchers: Jessica Hinnant, Smithville, soph.; Hannah Speed, Sulphur Springs, jr.; Sam Riley, Prosper Richland, sr.

Catcher: Audryna Almarez, Corpus Christi Calallen, sr.

First baseman: Addi Woodall, Sulphur Springs, fr.

Second baseman: Ava Wilson, Lindale, fr.

Third baseman: Rylea Dent, Columbia, soph.

Shortstop: Brooke Edevold, Huffman, soph.

Outfielders: Karly Kram, Sealy, sr.; Zoe Hawthorne, Eagle Mountain, sr.; Kenzi Roberts, Bullard, sr.

DH/DP/Flex: Marlee Vasquez, Andrews, soph.

Utility: Callie Phillips, Marble Falls, soph.