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Associated Press
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Coahoma two-way standout leads Texas 3A all-state softball team
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State softball team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Hannah Wells, Coahoma; Hayden Mowrey, S&S Consolidated; Madi Doty, Grandview Catcher: Mia Clemmer, Coahoma First base: Bree Lewis, Coahoma Second base: Jaidyn Marshall, White Oak Third base: Presley Kilgore, Rains Shortstop: Jaley James, Grandview Outfield: Camryn Milam, Tatum; Sydney Mann, Grandview; Emma Rekieta, Franklin DH/DP/Flex: Addison McClanahan, White Oak Utility: Sutton McClain, Clyde Player of the year: Wells Coach of the year: Alexander Orosco, Coahoma ___ SECOND TEAM Pitcher: Abby Atkinson, Boyd; Avery Rodriguez, Coahoma; Avery Howerton, Whitesboro Catcher: Jae Jae Phillips, Troy First base: Aubrie Mathews, Lexington Second base: Averie Mathews, Lexington Third base: Keegan Mayhue, West Shortstop: Bradi Gallaway, Whitesboro Outfield: Journee White, Little River Academy; Kaedyn Lee, Coahoma; Addi Hart, Coahoma DH/DP/Flex: Kylie Grafa, Grandview Utility: Charlee Sanches, Orangefield ___ THIRD TEAM Pitcher: Teal Kibodeaux, Orangefield; Izy Garcia, Troy; Taylor Akin, Lexington Catcher: Mackenzie Clark, Karnes City First base: Gracie Jo Currey, Grand Saline Second base: Blakely Rodgers, Coahoma Third base: Emery Doporto, Coahoma Shortstop: Neci Potts, Arp Outfield: Zoey Greenwood, Hooks; Addison Carpenter, Arp; Maya Bell, Lexington DH/DP/Flex: Madilyn Derrick, Hughes Springs Utility: Chloe Green, New Diana
Associated Press
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Corpus Christi Calallen pitcher leads Texas 4A all-state softball team
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A All-State softball team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Pitchers: Mya Cherry, Aubrey; Raelynn Van Zee, Robinson; Jordyn Thibodeaux, CC Calallen Catcher: Shelbi Stevens, Navarro First base: Braelyn Bailey, CC Calallen Second base: Lexi Rosillo, Robinson Third base: Ryanna Guevara, Andrews Shortstop: Kaygen Marshall, Robinson Outfield: Yaritza Vargas, Dumas; Kayden Trevino, CC Calallen; Kylee Butcher, CC Calallen DH/DP/Flex: Mylee Cedillo, Brock Utility: Bryleigh Taylor, Liberty Player of the year: Thibodeaux Coach of the year: Jimmy Eby, Robinson ___ SECOND TEAM Pitchers: Brookelyn Taylor, Liberty; Brooklyn Brannen, Bullard; Chloe Ellis, Gateway Prep Catcher: Landri Holcomb, Canyon Randall First base: Larryn Fuege, Fredericksburg Second base: Jaleah Williams, Carthage Third base: Josey Cantu, Needville Shortstop: Brookelynn Meador, CC Calallen Outfield: Zoe Hawthorne, Eagle Mountain; Vida Fierro, Dumas; Bryana Pantalion, Liberty DH/DP/Flex: Karter Swanson, Bullard Utility: Mallory Tutt, Carthage ___ THIRD TEAM Pitchers: Jessica Hinnant, Smithville; Hannah Speed, Sulphur Springs; Ava Stuewe, Fredericksburg Catcher: Abby Buxton, Aubrey First base: Landri Holcomb, Canyon Randall Second base: Merrick Gary, Lindale Third base: Rylea Dent, Columbia Shortstop: Kennedy Dodson, Gainesville Outfield: Vivian Eckerman, Palestine; Mya Nelson, Carthage; Peyton Dees, Spring Hill DH/DP/Flex: Isabel Little, Eagle Mountain Utility: Kyndall Witt, Spring Hill
Associated Press
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Melissa teammates head Texas 5A all-state softball team
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State softball team, distributed by The Associated Press: 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 ___ 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 ___ 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
Associated Press
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Humble Kingwood's Hunter Quantel heads Texas 6A all-state softball team
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A All-State softball team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Hunter Quantel, Humble Kingwood; Peyton Philipp, Waco Midway; Cailey Slade, Forney Catcher: Lorelei Gamble, Dripping Springs First base: Jayden Sadler, Waco Midway Second base: Leilani Garcia, Humble Kingwood Third base: Morgan Sanchez, Klein Oak Shortstop: Emma Willers, J.J. Pearce Outfield: Stevie South, Mesquite; Camryn Carter, Waco Midway; Ava Cook, Wylie DH/DP/Flex: Lylly Sanchez, Grand Prairie Utility: Stella Benitez-Mendez, Grand Prairie Player of the year: Quantel, Humble Kingwood Coach of the year: Jordan Williams, Waco Midway ___ SECOND TEAM Pitcher: Natalie Moreaux, Mansfield Legacy; Emmie Santos, Forney; Abby Mangrum, Royse City Catcher: Mia Gagliardi, Humble Kingwood First base: Laila Nobles, Pearland Second base: Amanda Rodriguez, El Paso Eastwood Third base: Macy Alewine, Wylie Shortstop: Michaela Landers, Waxahachie Outfield: Kayla Santiago, Wylie; Sydney Prihoda, Willis; Harper Haas, Waco Midway DH/DP/Flex: Jordan Young, Waxahachie Utility: Isabella Dzialo, The Woodlands ___ THIRD TEAM Pitcher: Hailey Rodriguez, El Paso Socorro; Alexis Clark, Frenship; Jenna Hashaw, League City Clear Springs Catcher: Payton Shugart, Pearland First base: Danielle Lozoya, El Paso Socorro Second base: Layla Bennett, Pearland Third base: Dominana English, Forney Shortstop: Lillie Gaudio, Mansfield Legacy Outfield: Jadasia Mims, Longview; Aniya Wilder, Longview; Kaylee Schweitzer, Pearland Utility: Lanee Brown, Waco Midway
TechCrunch
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- TechCrunch
SparkCharge raises $30M to help fleets electrify without commitments
Electrifying a fleet of vehicles is the chicken-and-egg problem for the 21st century. Where do you spend money first, on the vehicles or the charging infrastructure? Believe it or not, that question isn't always thought through. Joshua Aviv, founder and CEO of SparkCharge, has had fleets approach him and say, 'Hey, the cars are here. They're sitting on the lot. We've got no way to service them, no way to charge them. Can you guys help us out?' he told TechCrunch. Some companies are a tad more prepared and give Aviv a week's notice, sometimes longer. But that's not entirely surprising given Aviv's pitch: buy the vehicles first, and leave the charging to us. It's a bit of a pivot from the startup's first offering, which was mobile EV charging. The company had partnered with AllState to help stranded EV drivers, for example. Now, SparkCharge offers what it calls 'charging-as-a-service.' Fleets sign a deal with the startup to buy electricity on a per-kilowatt-hour basis, and SparkCharge make charing happen. The startup has expanded into all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico, To continue to expand, SparkCharge has raised $15.5 million in a Series A-1 round led by Monte's Fam with participation from Cleveland Avenue, Collab Capital, Elemental Impact, MarcyPen, and Non-sibi Ventures, the company exclusively told TechCrunch. Alongside the equity round, SparkCharge also secured a $15 million venture loan from Horizon Technology Finance Corporation. Aviv founded SparkCharge in 2018 as the electric vehicle wave was beginning to form. Outside of Tesla, fast-charging infrastructure was lacking. But companies were starting to invest in electrification because of the compelling financial outlook: EVs promised not only to save on fuel costs, but also maintenance. Techcrunch event Join us at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot for our leading AI industry event with speakers from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Cohere. For a limited time, tickets are just $292 for an entire day of expert talks, workshops, and potent networking. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW In the seven years since, fast charging has dramatically improved, but it's not evenly distributed. 'There's a lot of fleets out there that are like, 'Hey, I'm in middle of America. Hey, I'm in different parts of the coast,'' Aviv said. In many cases, those customers have a large volume of EVs moving through the facility that need to be charged daily. That includes ports, railheads, or automotive manufacturers. 'Usually these operations are happening 24/7,' Aviv said. 'They want to get these cars charged, but back out on the road.' Even in regions that have plenty of fast chargers, many fleets want their own to control when to charge. But building depot charging can be expensive and delayed by long grid interconnection queues. 'Basically, we can come in service all their vehicles, charge all their vehicles, and they don't have to worry about grid delays, connection. They don't have to worry about any of that trenching, digging, tunneling, the construction,' Aviv said. In many cases, SparkCharge turns to mobile chargers powered by batteries or generators, which Aviv said can run on propane, natural gas, or hydrogen. The startup can either drop the equipment off and let the customer handle charging, or it can offer 'white glove' service where SparkCharge handles all aspects of charging, including plugging in. As customer's operations grow, the company can help them transition to permanent charging infrastructure. So far, 95% of the SparkCharge's customers use its off-grid chargers, Aviv said. Costs depend on the customer and the size of the fleet, he said, but typically run between 35 cents to 60 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is competitive with many public fast chargers. 'If a fleet uses 1,000 kilowatt-hours, then they only pay for that 1,000 kilowatt-hours. If they only use five kilowatt hours, they only pay for five kilowatt-hours,' he said. 'It allows the fleet to really be nimble and flexible with their how they're charging their cars. If they see a big uptick, then that's fine, right? They're covered. If they have a low season, that's fine. They're covered.'
