Now that the Spring season has finally approaching its thrilling conclusion, it's time to examine all the phenomenal teams and athletes which graced the high school softball diamond, in both the public and private school sectors.
Kingwood has enjoyed their best season in over a decade, having reached the UIL state tournament in Austin, for the first time since 2013. The Mustangs will look to cap off the year with a title during this weekend's competition.
Additionally, programs such as Katy, Lake Creek, Heights, Bridgeland, Brazoswood, Foster, Oak Ridge, and Barbers Hill were among the plethora of Houston-area teams to have extended playoff runs over the past few weeks.
The Episcopal Knights claimed their seventh-consecutive SPC championship to further solidify their dynasty-status, while St. Agnes Academy ultimately took home the TAPPS-D1 title, which marked the first time they've done so since 2019.
Other teams of note within the private school sector include Cypress Christian, Kinkaid, FBCA, Concordia Lutheran, John Cooper, TWCA, Lutheran South Academy, Houston Christian, and St. Pius X.
Given all that information, here are the 2024 All-VYPE Softball Teams presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
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ALL-VYPE TEAM PHOTO GALLERY: Ella McDowell -- Foster
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Cameryn Harrison -- Katy
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Mia Valenzuela -- St. Agnes Academy
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Madalyn Davis -- Lake Creek
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Sydney Jackson -- Bridgeland
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Allie Williams -- Episcopal
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Haylie Jaime -- Heights
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Erika Savage -- Kingwood Park
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Sarah Olenick -- Cypress Christian
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Abby Ptak -- Alvin
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Hailey Nutter -- Barbers Hill
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Katiana Maldonado -- Lutheran South Academy
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Addyson Sheppard -- Kingwood
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Ariel Redmond -- Oak Ridge
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Baileigh Burtis -- Friendswood
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Faith Keiper -- Concordia Lutheran
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Alisa Sneed -- Conroe
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Ashtyn Reichardt -- Katy
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Peyton Tanner -- Brazoswood
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Jadyn Granere -- Houston Christian
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Kennedy Flenner -- St. Pius X
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Raenna Liscano -- Pearland
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Alyson Higginbotham -- Lake Creek
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Savannah Carter -- Klein Collins
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Haley Wainright -- Kinkaid
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Reese Heflin -- Fort Bend Christian Academy
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Faith Piper -- Cinco Ranch
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Sophie Brammer -- Foster
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Shylien Brister -- Clear Brook
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Chayne Allen -- Bridgeland
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Keira Crosby -- The Woodlands Christian Academy
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Cara Pitman -- Dawson
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Leilani Garcia -- Kingwood
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
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Brookelyn Livanec -- Barbers Hill
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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All-VYPE Public School Softball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Ella McDowell, Foster
Cameryn Harrison, Katy
Mia Gagliardi, Kingwood
Abby Ptak, Alvin
Hailey Nutter, Barbers Hill
Sydney Jackson, Bridgeland
Baileigh Burtis, Friendswood
Haylie Jaime, Heights
Peyton Tanner, Brazoswood
Ashtyn Reichardt, Katy
Erika Savage, Kingwood Park
Madalyn Davis, Lake Creek
Alisa Sneed, Conroe
Addyson Sheppard, Kingwood
Ariel Redmond, Oak Ridge
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SECOND-TEAM
Raenna Liscano, Pearland
Savannah Carter, Klein Collins
Brooke Kearns, Memorial
Alyson Higginbotham, Lake Creek
Faith Piper, Cinco Ranch
Kennedy Hill, Heights
Ella Kate “EK” Smith, Katy
Leilani Garcia, Kingwood
Ryley Nihart, Manvel
Aubrey Lacour, Klein Oak
Sophie Brammer, Foster
Shylien Brister, Clear Brook
Cara Pitman, Dawson
Chayne Allen, Bridgeland
Matti Matthews, Alvin
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THIRD-TEAM
Emma King, Clear Springs
Charleigh Esparza, Friendswood
Kylie Wilson, Deer Park
Jaylie Miller, Manvel
Courtney Petrosino, Kingwood Park
Chesney Davis, Lake Creek
Lauryn Soeken, Katy
Za’Riya Bell-Morris, Klein Collins
Madysen Taylor, Bridgeland
Ella Boyer, Oak Ridge
Hunter Quentel, Kingwood
Mia Estrello, Brazoswood
Gabriella Castillo, Fulshear
Brookelyn Livanec, Barbers Hill
Trinity Perry, Pearland
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HONORABLE MENTION
Mia Diaz, Cypress Ranch
Rhilynn McCoy, Atascocita
Montgomery Henderson, Katy
Kaelyn Lerma, Katy Taylor
Lily Soliz, Angleton
Erianna Garcia, Clear Springs
Ainsley Pinkerton, Bellaire
Peyton Helmly, Barbers Hill
Cali Chapman, Summer Creek
Reagan McCoy, The Woodlands
Mallory Richardson, Santa Fe
Madison Dillon, Waller
Kelsey Martin, Pearland
Ally Mooneyham, Crosby
Gabriela Brookshire, Langham Creek
Leah Gershman, Tompkins
Aubree Jones, Lamar Consolidated
Abby Garza, Grand Oaks
Kaeden Bell, Spring
Jordan Franklin, Porter
Rylie Marquart, Bridgeland
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All-VYPE Private School Softball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Mia Valenzuela, St. Agnes Academy
Allie Williams, Episcopal
Kennedy Flenner, St. Pius X
Sarah Olenick, Cypress Christian
Jadyn Granere, Houston Christian
Katiana Maldonado, Lutheran South Academy
Julia Sullo, St. Agnes Academy
Faith Keiper, Concordia Lutheran
Reese Heflin, FBCA
Gianna Lewis, Episcopal
Haley Wainright, Kinkaid
Keira Crosby, TWCA
Lauren Gentry, Incarnate Word Academy
Megan Smith, Cypress Christian
Cameron Patterson, John Cooper School
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SECOND-TEAM
Briana Collazo, Lutheran South Academy
Abigail Odom, St. Pius X
Maddie Pickett, Houston Christian
Kyra Nguyen, St. Agnes Academy
Kailyn Smith, Cypress Christian
Reagan Rohrlich, TWCA
Lindley Bowman, Kinkaid
Morgan Domino, Concordia Lutheran
Hadley Hodge, FBCA
Katherine Sullo, St. Agnes Academy
Hayleigh Hubbard, Episcopal
Alexa Ramirez, St. John XXIII
Katelyn Bienko, Cypress Christian
Addison Smith, Lutheran South Academy
Sydney Kelly, John Cooper School
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HONORABLE MENTION
Reagan Moriarty, Episcopal
Gianna Bales, Bay Area Christian
Lauren Brown, Lutheran South Academy
Faith Puzon, Incarnate Word Academy
Alexis Osterhaus, TWCA
Avery Peakes, St. John’s
Corinne Keim, Cypress Christian
Lauren Gibson, Kinkaid
Jaelynn Lee, FBCA
Sophia Deutschen, St. Agnes Academy
Millie Metz, Houston Christian
Brooke Landry, St. Pius X
Daniela Villareal, John Cooper School
Kennedy Farrell, Bay Area Christian
Penelope Meehan, St. Agnes Academy