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BEAR DOWN: Bridgeland Are Among The Contenders In 2025
This past spring marked a significant milestone for Bridgeland, as the Bears advanced to the Regional Final for the first time since becoming a varsity program in the 2018-2019 school year. From the outset, coach Paul Orlando and his staff have cultivated a winning mentality, one that has now elevated the Bears to “State Contender” status.
This momentum is expected to carry into 2025. During their historic run, Bridgeland was only stopped by eventual State Champion Tomball. With the new divisional structure of the UIL playoffs, the Bears are well-positioned for future success, especially with a talented roster returning to the diamond.
On the mound, Christopher Gutierrez (UTSA commit) and Josh Livingston (second-team, all-district) lead a strong pitching staff. In the field, first-teamers Weston Riddle (Sr. IF) and Caleb Simons (Jr. OF), along with Northwestern State-commit Austin Glasscock (Sr. 1B/ LHP), bring veteran experience.
Caden Hinze (second team) and Trey Allen (honorable mention) also return, providing depth across multiple positions. With a mix of established talent and promising players, Bridgeland is well-composed to build on last year’s success and remain a formidable force.
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Proud Cy Ranch Program Looking For Another District Title
After facing tough competition early on last spring, Cypress Ranch finally hit their stride once district play began, finishing a nearly perfect 13-1 in 16-6A and capturing their second championship in three years.
Led by coach Corey Cephus, now in his eighth season, the Mustangs are poised to make it back-to-back in 2025. Among the standouts are a trio of second-team, all-district honorees: Mason Priest (Sr. SS/Wharton County JC commit), Landon Ellstrom (Sr. 3B/Blinn), and Nathan Patterson (Sr. OF).
Seniors Gavin Bruning (Catcher/Hardin-Simmons) and Ayden Allemand (CF) will also play crucial roles, along with district honorable mentions Jacek Scasny (Jr. RHP) and Chase Connell (Sr. RHP/ Tarleton State), who anchor the bullpen.
After a first-round playoff exit in 2024 at the hands of Klein Collins, Cypress Ranch should be plenty motivated to prove their true potential and make a deeper postseason run in the near future.