Melissa teammates head Texas 5A all-state softball team
FIRST TEAM
Pitcher: Hailey Nutter, Barbers Hill; Elisa Maes, Melissa; Lindsey Dubberly, Hallsville
Catcher: Hutton Adrian, Melissa
First base: Delaney Vannoy, Leander Rouse
Second base: Kailee James, Walnut Grove
Third base: Kennedy Bradley, Melissa
Shortstop: Caigan Crabtree, Melissa
Outfield: Hope Miles, Hallsville; Madalyn Davis, Lake Creek; Finlee Williams, Melissa
DH/DP/Flex: Libby Ford, Hallsville
Utility: Jordyn Booe, Pflugerville Weiss
Player of the year Crabtree and Maes
Coach of the year: Cassie Crabtree, Melissa
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SECOND TEAM
Pitcher: Macie Bryant, Barbers Hill; Maddison Ruiz, Lake Belton; Sara Wiggins, Lake Creek
Catcher: Giada Farias, McAllen
First base: Preslie Clopp, Texas High
Second base: Aybrie Corona, Barbers Hill
Third base: Madi George, Leander Rouse
Shortstop: Kynleigh Ball, Georgetown
Outfield: Rachel Grundei, Leander; Ava Ellis, Burleson Centennial; Gracie Brewer, Lake Creek
DH/DP/Flex: Scarlett Guerin, Leander
Utility: Chesney Davis, Lake Creek
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THIRD TEAM
Pitcher: Jorja Fuentes, Rio Grande Valley; Olivia Buettner, Denton Ryan; Lindsey Hooker, Walnut Grove
Catcher: Madelyn Hickey, Burleson Centennial
First base: Hailey Serrano, Carrollton Turner
Second base: Laney Galloway, Lake Creek
Third base: Ella Berlage, Walnut Grove
Shortstop: Taylor Bilderback, Midlothian Heritage
Outfield: Miranda Orso, Lake Creek; Savannah Barrientos, Barbers Hill; Chloe Aldrich, Friendswood
DH/DP/Flex: Gabriella Sandoval, Elgin
Utility: Mykaela Samuels, Amarillo
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