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2024-25 Katy Softball
THE TIER LIST: Updated VYPE HOU Softball Rankings in district-play; Katy, Lake Creek, BH, Kingwood have aura
In what feels like the blink of an eye, we're already approaching the conclusion of the first round of district matchups on the Texas high school softball scene.
H-Town features a gauntlet of competitors who appear destined to enjoy lengthy runs in the upcoming playoffs. But where do they rank among each other?
As it stands, Katy has recaptured our top spot, boasting an outstanding 21-1 record -- the only loss coming at the hands of fellow powerhouse Barbers Hill (19-2).
Meanwhile, the 2022 and 2023 UIL-5A Champs Lake Creek (17-0) have yet to experience defeat throughout the spring.
Kingwood (14-2-1) isn't going away anytime soon, and their District 23-6A race will have the Mustangs well-prepared for the playoffs, considering they're matching up against the likes of Atascocita (13-2) and Summer Creek (15-2).
Out of Class 4A, Liberty (14-4) is always going to pose a major threat to any opponent they face.
That being said, check out who's been making waves in the greater Houston-area with our updated softball rankings.
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE HOUSTON SOFTBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Katy Tigers (19-6A) -- 22-1; 7-0 in District
2. Lake Creek Lions (17-5A) -- 17-0; 4-0
3. Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A) -- 19-2; 6-0
4. Kingwood Mustangs (23-6A) -- 14-2-1; 4-1
5. Atascocita Eagles (23-6A) -- 13-2; 4-1
6. Liberty Panthers (19-4A) -- 14-4; 4-0
7. Clear Springs Chargers (24-6A) -- 12-2; 5-0
8. Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A) -- 15-2; 4-1
9. Angleton Wildcats (20-5A) -- 10-1; 5-0
10. Conroe Tigers (13-6A) -- 14-5; 5-1
11. Deer Park Deer (24-6A) -- 14-5; 4-1
12. Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A) -- 18-2; 4-1
13. Tomball Cougars (15-6A) -- 17-3; 9-0
14. Pearland Oilers (22-6A) -- 18-6; 9-0
15. Langham Creek Lobos (16-6A) -- 14-4; 5-0
16. Oak Ridge War Eagles (13-6A) -- 15-5; 4-2
17. Crosby Cougars (18-5A) -- 10-5; 3-0
18. Katy Jordan Warriors (19-6A) -- 13-2; 6-1
19. Houston Memorial Mustangs (17-6A) -- 13-2; 4-1
20. Foster Falcons (20-6A) -- 11-6-1; 1-0
Honorable Mentions: Ridge Point (21-6A), Willis (13-6A), La Porte (20-5A), Grand Oaks (13-6A), Kingwood Park (18-5A), Needville (29-4A), Katy Taylor (19-6A), Bridgeland (16-6A), Cy-Fair (17-6A), Montgomery (17-5A), Klein Oak (15-6A), Hightower (21-6A)
THE RANKINGS: No. 3 - Barbers Hill Eagles
Aaron Fuller enters his 11th year leading the Barbers Hill softball program. At The Hill, Fuller has amassed 326 coaching wins and a state crown. Last year, the Eagles posted a 33-5-2 record and reached the Regional Semifinals before bowing out of the playoffs.
This team has plenty of firepower back in 2025 to contend for a deep playoff run. Kentucky-signee and reigning District MVP Hailey Nutter will lead the way.
Nutter posted a 21-4 record with a 0.556 ERA and 228 strikeouts in 2024. She also hit .412 at the plate, driving in 39 runs with six doubles, four triples and three homers. Sam Houston State-signee Peyton Helmly (.420, 11 2B, 3 3B, 4 HR, 45 RBIs) will hold down the catcher spot, while District Newcomer of the Year Savi Barrientos (.349, 39 runs scored, 25 stolen bases) will range the outfield.
Other players to watch include San Jac-signee Bre Norman (.265, 11 RBI, 10 stolen bases), Hendrix College-signee Emerson Naismith, Blinn JC-commit AshLynn Cooper, Macie Bryant (9-1, 179Ks, 0.62 ERA) and Aybrie Corona (.293, 3 2B, 3 3B, 15 RBIs). Others to watch include a solid sophomore group of Macie Bryant, Izzy Lawrence, Aybrie Corona, Savi Barrientos, JosLynn Cooper, Helena Lawrence, Taylor Lozano, Zoey Hood, and freshman Madison Ray.