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PURPLE REIGN: Ridge Point Ace's Will Be Keys To Their Success
The Panthers return to the diamond after securing their third consecutive district championship within Fort Bend ISD, followed by a two-round playoff run. While their postseason ended earlier than expected last year, the Panthers will likely be motivated to improve on that result in 2025.
Coach Mike Dutka enters his second season at the helm of a program with a strong tradition of success, including a State Tournament appearance in 2021.
A key returning player is senior pitcher Jack McKernan (Texas commit), who is coming off a dominant first team, all-district performance. In addition to McKernan, the Panthers will rely on senior Mason Murphy (Sam Houston State), a second-team all-district selection, as another trusted arm in the bullpen.
Seniors Hayden Willey (DBU) and Jack Ward add plenty of leadership and will continue to contribute both offensively and defensively. Junior IF/RHP Logan Shields is another player to watch, as he is expected to make an impact in multiple areas.
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THE RANKINGS: No. 22 - Ridge Point Panthers
Ridge Point is coming off a season where the program reached the playoffs after going 16-14 overall. Six starters return for sixth-year coach Lindsey Gage (103-52 at Ridge Point; 189 overall coaching wins) this season.
Kansas-commit Braelyn Daniels leads the way for the Panthers at catcher and utility after being named TGCA All-State and TSWA All-State after hitting .515 with 12 homers, 45 RBIs, 15 stolen bases and recording a 1.118 slugging percentage. University of HoustonVictoria-commit Alysa Perez, Ridge Point’s first baseman, is coming off a first-team, all-district campaign where she hit .429 with 29 RBIs, while shortstop Abi Parker hit .418 with 24 RBIs.
Other players to watch include Kate Pierson (San Jac-commit), Ellie Napoleoni, Ali Rezac, Kennedy Gray and Sadie Dasher. Gage is going to rely on her seniors, who are four-year starters to lead this team into 2025. Other keys to success for Gage include them using their speed, youth and young arms to their advantage.
As for their motto, Gage wants the squad to play with “Control” – Control our attitude, our mindset, our energy, our emotions, our effort.