LONGVIEW – Here is the Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 1A All-State Softball Team for the 2021 season. Players were selected by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and media members from around the state:

COACH OF THE YEAR: Bruce Mauppin, Dodd City

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Tori Dotson, Dodd City

FIRST TEAM

Pitcher: Tori Dotson, Dodd City, Marissa Santos, D’Hanis, Corinne Ray, Bloomburg

Catcher: Kayla Looper, D’Hanis

First base: Reece Redden, D’Hanis

Second base: Dulaney Chapman, Dodd City

Shortstop: Baylee Gabel, Claude

Third base: Brittany Smith, Hermleigh

Outfield: Dani Baccus, Dodd City, Allison Wolfe, Abbott, Koehler Ruiz, D’Hanis

Utility: Mabry Herrmann, D’Hanis

HONORABLE MENTION

Pitcher: Summer Smith, Hermleigh, Rexie Sanders, Borden County, Morgan Collier, Chireno

Catcher: Grace Graham, Claude, Hayli Schnick, Fruitvale

Second base: Sarah Murphy, Hermleigh

Shortstop: Haddie Flanigan, Borden County, Lindsey Mauppin, Dodd City

Third base: Natalie McFadi, D’Hanis