LONGVIEW — Shiner’s Jason Keller and Paeden Vincik took top honors with the release of the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 2A All-State Softball Team, the organization announced on Monday.
Keller, who led Shiner to a 33-3 record, was named Coach of the Year. Shiner defeated Craw- ford (4-3) in the state semifinals and won the Class 2A championship with a 10-4 victory over Beckville.
Vincik, a catcher, went 5-for-8 at the state tournament with a home run and four RBI to earn tournament MVP honors. For the season, Vincik hit .471 with a .546 on base percentage, an .895 slugging percentage, eight home runs, two triples, 17 doubles and 52 RBI.
Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and media members around the state.
FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Lauren Springfield,
Shiner; Bethany Grandgeorge, Beckville; Sidney Castillo, Woodsboro Catcher: Paeden Vincik, Shiner First baseman: Rylee Vancura, Shiner Second baseman: Madi Green, Crawford Shortstop: Landri Pick, Riesel Third baseman: Kailey Boedeker, Shiner
Outfield: Carissa Fernandez, Floydada; London Minnix, Crawford; Brinley Ramirez, Shiner Utility: Gaby Martinez, Ralls DH/DP/Flex: Kalysa Roberts, Linden-Kildare
SECOND TEAM Pitcher: Alanah Logan, Cross Roads; Kyleigh Benton, Riesel; Taylor Smith, Weimar Catcher: Bryanna Munoz, Colorado High First baseman: K’Leigh Williams, Forsan
Second baseman: Kayla Nobles, Overton Shortstop: Adelynn Siegel, Shiner Third baseman: Ameilia Meece, Riesel Outfield: Brook Locke, Cross Roads; Hailee Janzen, Alvord; Callie Sevcik, Shiner Utility: Kennadie Cummins, Clarendon DH/DP/Flex: Kasha Williams, Overton
THIRD TEAM Pitcher: Maddie Roach, Forsan; Alexis Grigsby, Timpson; Skyler Ramos, Riviera Kaufer Catcher: Emily Grandgeorge, Beckville First baseman: Brittany Morgan, Holland
Second baseman: Ashlyn Jarosek, Thrall
Shortstop: Savanna Pogue, Crawford Third baseman: Ireland Sutton, Italy Outfield: Ary’Anna Mealing, Forsan; Sadie Kasowski, Bremond; Layla Oliver, Riesel Utility: Sara Henning, Refugio HONORABLE MENTION Pitcher: Emma Follis, Stamford; Ella Hudson, Italy; Marlie Rogers, Simms Bowie; Kalyn Ellison, Hawkins; Lanie Bass, Shelbyville; Rylee Spivey, Kerens; Chani Sonntag, Cooper; Lexie Rainey, Como-Pickton; Karis Ginn, Thorndale; Reese Tyron, Tolar; Kelsey Vaught, Overton; Payton Filla, Granger Catcher: Ryli Williams, Hawkins; Shanna Berryhill, Alto; Allyson Dobbs, Tolar; Addison Monk, Como-Pickton; Kinslee Dowdle, Cumby; Addy Peters, Archer City; Hannah Fisbeck, Weimar; Audrey Miller, Collinsville; Maddie King, Harleton; Carsey Lovell, Shelbyville; Anna Perkins, Overton First baseman: Bailey Quinn, Beckville; Brooke Sikes, Kerens; Halle Mayfield, Overton; Ally son Mathews, Hawkins Second baseman: K’Dynce Speck, Forsan; Brittany Morgan, Holland; Olivia Ramirez, Italy; Montana Moore, Granger Shortstop: Lexi Barr, Beckville; Dezi Lopez, Thrall; Isaballa Romero, Como-Pickton; Ella Horne, Cumby; Jazaelynne Lewis, Refugio; Taetum Smith, Hawkins; Hannah Wall, Linden- Kildare Third baseman: Kaycee Neville, Linden-Kildare; Izzy Reeves, Weimar; Gracey Struwe, Beckville; Maggie Hess, Muenster; Gracie Thompson, Como-Pickton; Gabby Spears, Mart; Harly Pence, Cumby Outfield: Charles Padilla, Italy; Saylor Smith, Como-Pickton; Paisley Watkins, Como-Pickton; Melissa DeLeon, Refugio; Kadee Pettit, Cumby; Lexi Easterling, Groveton; Serenity Canady, Honey Grove Utility: Tandie Cummins, Clarendon; Megan Luce, Groveton; Daylee Fite, North Hopkins; Jackie Earley, Johnson City; Brenley Kelso, Holland; Jaycee Yezak, Bremond; Kinley Tillery, Schulenburg; Cedie Wills, Refugio
