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HS Baseball: Squads Celebrate the Accomplishments of their Players by Crowning All-District Athletes
THE WOODLANDS, TX -- After a gauntlet of a season left the teams of 13-6A dusted and tired, the coaches have all come together to decide their players' positions in the All-District lineup.
The talent from top-to-bottom throughout the district left a lot of tough decisions, but deserving names were positioned where they fit best.
Coach of the Year:
J.J. Peirce - Oak Ridge
Newcomer of the Year:
Cash Clayton - The Woodlands
Utility Player of the Year:
Caleb Holifield - The Woodlands
DH of the Year:
Gian Fernandez - The Woodlands
1st Team All-District:
Pitchers:
Eli Medina - Conroe
Mason Kinchen - Grand Oaks
Austin Gaskins - Willis
Orlando Balderas - College Park
Erich Daigle - The Woodlands
Maddox Keo - Willis
Jacob Evans - Oak Ridge
Catcher:
Bennett Hale - Grand Oaks
First Base:
Daniel Pratt - Oak Ridge
Second Base:
Dereck Hernandez - Oak Ridge
Third Base:
Conner Cramer - Oak Ridge
Short Stop:
Evan Mann - College Park
Outfield:
Parker Blackman - Grand Oaks
Jackson Todd - Conroe
Mason Dutton - Willis
Mikey Grayson - Oak Ridge
Gabe Camarillo - Oak Ridge
Declan Magee - The Woodlands
A district-leading seven representatives from Oak Ridge highlight the team’s success throughout the district run, earning the team the District Championship.
A tough Woodlands squad that battled through adversity throughout the year saw five players receive high honors, including Freshman Cash Clayton earning the title of Newcomer of the Year.
The District Runner-Up Willis Wildkats made it deeper in the postseason than any other 13-6A squad, and the evidence for their success is found in their stout pitching. Both Maddox Keo and Austin Gaskins earned 1st Team recognition for their steady presence on the mound that guided the team to the Regional Quarterfinals.
2nd Team All-District
Pitchers:
Xavier Woods - Cleveland
Marc Barnhard - Grand Oaks
Damon Anthony - New Caney
Dominic Salas - Conroe
DH:
Zack Walker - New Caney
Catcher:
Hudson Mitchell - Oak Ridge
First Base:
Sam Rickman - Grand Oaks
Second Base:
Kelly Abke - Willis
Third Base:
Aaron Molina - Caney Creek
Short Stop:
Sebastian Segura - Grand Oaks
Outfield:
Jaden Menjivar - Willis
Kyle Hubert - The Woodlands
Chris Kelly - Conroe
Skylar Parr - New Caney
Aidan Collado - College Park
Nate Pendland - Oak Ridge
Congratulations to the newly appointed representatives of the 13-6A All-District teams and the coaches who put them in the positions to succeed.