Waxahachie’s sophomore shortstop takes top honors on the Texas 6A all-state softball team

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state softball team, distributed by The Associated Press:

FIRST TEAM

Pitchers: Madalyn Guzman, Pearland, sr.; Peyton Philipp, Waco Midway, jr.; Avery Pitts, Forney, soph.

Catcher: Payton Shugart, Pearland, sr.

First baseman: Evie Willemssen, Katy, jr.

Second baseman: Layla Bennett, Pearland, sr.

Third baseman: Ella Kate Smith, Katy, sr.

Shortstop: Michaela Landers, Waxahachie, soph.

Outfielders: Alexia Vasquez, Cypress Woods, sr.; Aniya Wilder, Longview, jr.; Kaylah Hopkins, Manvel, sr.

DH/DP/Flex: Kaylee Vien, Byron Nelson, sr.

Utility: Julia Harper, Lake Ridge, jr.

Player of the year: Landers, Waxahachie

Coach of the year: Michele Hyden, Pearland

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SECOND TEAM

Pitcher: Haley Schmitt, Katy, fr.; Emmie Santos, Forney, jr.; Emma Escamilia, PJSA, jr.

Catcher: Lorelei Gamble, Dripping Springs, jr.

First baseman: Ady Fincanon, Allen, sr.

Second baseman: Harper Dennis, Allen, fr.

Third baseman: Emerson Lechler, Foster, sr.

Shortstop: Alice Floyd, Fort Bend Clements, fr.

Outfielders: Kiley Milligan, Grand Oaks, sr.; Jaslyn Gardea, El Paso Socorro, sr.; Ryan Roberts, Lake Ridge, sr.

DH/DP/Flex: Charlotte Briscoe, San Antonio O’Conner, fr.

Utility: Isabella Dzialo, College Park, sr.

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THIRD TEAM

Pitchers: Meredith Hambric, Byron Nelson, soph.; Maci Barnes, Waxahachie, fr.; Reagan Christopherson, Magnolia, fr.

Catcher: Stevie South, Magnolia, sr.

First baseman: Sydona Meiser, Keller, sr.

Second baseman: Hannah Montelongo, Weslaco, sr.

Third baseman: Skylar Frederick, Manvel, jr.

Shortstop: Eliana Njus, Pearland, sr.

Outfielders: Jadasia Mims, Longview, sr.; Camryn Carter, Waco Midway, sr.; Courtney Latronico, San Antonio Reagan, fr.

DH/DP/Flex: (tie) Ryleigh Jones, Longview, jr.; Libby Hroch, Katy, jr.

Utility: Reagan Eldred, Klein Oak, soph.