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VYPE 2022 Softball Preview: No. 5 Deer Park
Last season, Deer Park moved into a tier of its own in the city of Houston. With a 1-0 victory in the Class 6A State Championship over San Antonio Judson, Deer Park captured the program’s third title.
Deer Park has now won crowns in 2012, 2014 and 2021 to be the only Houston-area program with three State championships. Deer Park will have to replace ace Hannah Benavides (Abilene Christian) in the circle, who was the State title game MVP.
Stepping into her spot will be Madison Applebe, who is committed to the University of Central Florida. Along with Applebe in the circle, watch for Reanna Nieman, Aubrey Graham and hard-throwing lefty sophomore Kylie Wilson to eat up some innings.
Other key returners for the Deer include outfielder Emma Overla (East Texas Baptist), catcher Erin Perez, third baseman Bryanna Fuentes (University of Incarnate Word), second baseman Kayla Zaid (University of Houston) and shortstop Madison Bailey.
With this much talent back, don’t count out the Deer to make another run at the crown.
VYPE 2021 Softball Preview: Public School #6 Deer Park
Amy Vidal-Bush comes over from College Station High School to take over the program. The veteran coach takes over a team that brings back five starters, including Ole Miss-commit Madison Applebe. She will roam the circle as will Hannah Benavides who signed with Abilene Christian University.
Other players to take note of include Tabatha Bailey (San Jacinto JC), Linda Gobea (Jarvis Christian College), Reanna Nieman (San Jacinto JC) Erin Perez, Bryanna Fuentes, and Haidyn Hardcastle. The keys to success for Vidal-Bush's crew will be leadership, being consistent and, of course, staying healthy.
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