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2022-23 TWHS Softball
THE WIND UP: VYPE Softball Rankings, No. 7 The Woodlands Highlanders
The Woodlands was just one series victory away from punching their ticket to Austin a year ago. This was the Highlanders' first trip to the Regional Finals since 2017 and now they will try and punch through and reach the State Tournament for the first time since 2015.
Tim Borths returns eight starters off that team in 2023 with the star power to easily fill in the lineup card.
Start with Tennessee-commits Alannah and Gabby Leach. Alannah was the district’s co-Offensive MVP a year ago and an all-state pick, Gabby was named to the all-district squad.
Kiara Wiedenhaupt (Trinity Valley CC) was the District Defensive MVP and a TGCA All-Star selection.
Other names to take note of include Kaelyn Zusi (Case Western Reserve University), Saylor Davis (Oklahoma State), Chesney Davis, and Avery Vasel.
The motto for this year’s Highlanders group is simple - “Finish”.
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Tennessee Softball commits, Gabby (Left) & Alannah Leach
VYPE 2022 Softball Preview: No. 10 The Woodlands
The Woodlands Highlanders
Last year was the first time for the Highlanders to reach the Regional Semifinals since 2018. A big year for The Woodlands.
Now, can they piece it together in 2022 to get back to a Regional Final for the first time since 2017? Tim Borths enters his fifth season leading the program.
He will have the likes of Tennessee commits Gabby Leach and Alannah Leach to lead this group as the duo anchors his outfield. Gabby was named the District 13-6A Utility MVP last year as a sophomore, while Alannah earned first-team, all-district honors. Kiara Wiedenhaupt (Trinity Valley CC) returns to captain behind the dish for the Highlanders after a first-team, all-district season.
Saylor Davis, who was an honorable-mention pick, is back for her junior season and will be in the circle for The Woodlands. Others to remember include Megan Michalsky and Brianna Dickson.
