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Rockwall softball players pose at the 2021 VYPE DFW baseball/softball photoshoot presented by Whataburger
Regional Finals Softball Preview: Rockwall vs. Bryan
The Rockwell Lady Yellowjackets have spent all season working to get to this moment: a chance to make their name known and their talent seen as they push for a state championship appearance. This week, the Lady Yellowjackets are two wins away from making that happen.
Rockwall is set to face-off against Bryan in the UIL Class 6A Region II Regional Finals. Known for scoring early, the Lady Yellowjackets are going to have to have their bats ready for a strong Bryan squad. Posting a 29-7 overall record on the season, Rockwall has proven that they have seen adversity and overcome it with the ability to regroup and focus on the prize.
It's no secret that the Lady Yellowjackets are the underdogs going into the series against the Lady Vikings. Bryan has posted a 35-11 overall record with an undefeated 14-0 district record and a first-place finish in their district. Although the Lady Vikings have outscored their opponents by an impressive 174 runs so far this season, Rockwall has shown no mercy to their opponents and will continue to hold strong headed into Game 1 on Wednesday.
The Lady Yellowjackets have been a proven force all season, holding their opponents to only 81 runs all season while scoring 319 themselves. With a strong defense backed up by an offense that is consistently ready to roll, it's going to be difficult for Bryan to shut down the focused Rockwall team.
Game 1 in the series is set to begin on Wednesday with a first pitch time of 6:00 p.m. at West High School.
Rockwall's Braedyn Locke commits to Mississippi State Football presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Rockwall's three-star quarterback Braedyn Locke took to Twitter on Sunday to announce his commitment to a college program. With the announcement, the Dallas-Fort Worth area top three class of 2022 recruits have been spoken for (Southlake Carroll QB Quinn Ewers, Ohio State; Frisco Lone Star Garret Rangel, Oklahoma State). Locke posted a video announcing his commitment to Mississippi State:
The story was already written.. pic.twitter.com/0eiW1AV8dF
— Braedyn Locke (@Braedyn_Locke3) May 2, 2021
Locke was third in the area in passing last season as he helped lead Rockwall to a first-place finish in their district finishing 6-0 in district play and 10-2 overall. The six-foot athlete threw for 3,236 yards while posting an area-best 41 touchdowns and a 68% pass completion percentage.
Locke's commitment to the Bulldogs' program comes less than three months after their offer. Mississippi State sent an offer to Locke on February 26th of this year. Ranked as the No. 66 quarterback in Texas and No. 19 pro-style athlete according to a 247Sports composite, Locke chose Mississippi State over the likes of Kansas, Louisiana, Rice, SMU, Arkansas, Wake Forest, and more.
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