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LONGVIEW — Corpus Christi Calallen’s Jordyn Thibodeaux earned Player of the Year honors, and Calallen’s Teresa Flores Lentz picked up Coach of the Year accolades on Wednesday with the release of the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s All-State Softball Team.
Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and media members from around the state.
Thibodeaux went the distance in both of Calallen’s wins at the UIL State Tournament, working 14 innings with 13 strikeouts, seven walks and two earned runs allowed.
For the year, she was 21-1 in the circle with a 0.93 earned run average, four saves, 153 strikeouts and 48 walks in 93 innings pitched. She recorded 15 shutouts and tossed five no-hitters and was named Class 4A MVP at the state tournament.
Flores Lentz led Calallen to a 34-2 record and the 4A state title, defeating Sanger (8-1) in the state semifinals and Liberty (2-1) in the championship game.
Here is the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A All-State Softball Team for the 2024 season:
FIRST TEAM
Pitcher: Jordyn Thibodeaux, CC Calallen; Carson Fall, Bridge City; Brookelyn Taylor, Liberty
Catcher: Brookelyn Meador, CC Calallen
First base: Ileana Hernandez, Floresville
Second base: Lexi Rosillo, Robinson
Shortstop: Megan Geyer, CC Calallen
Third base: Alaunah Almaraz, CC Calallen
Outfield: Mia Flores, CC Calallen; Bailee Slack, Liberty; Vida Fierro, Dumas
Utility: Bayleigh Taylor, Liberty
DH/DP/Flex: Annabell Humbird, Needville
SECOND TEAM
Pitcher: Addison Martindale, Krum; Ava Stuewe, Fredericksburg; Makayla Smith, Needville
Catcher: Hollie Thomas, Liberty
First Base: Kamryn Mears, El Campo
Second base: Breanna Baggs, Floresville
Shortstop: Kylee Bishop, Liberty
Third base: Aubrey Hassell, Rusk
Outfield: Bella Holland, Farmersville; Payton Bray, Canton; Kyley Cochran, Sanger
Utility: Addison Otto, Smithville
DH/DP/Flex: Olivia Moore, Hamshire-Fannett
THIRD TEAM
Pitcher: Chloe Ellis, Gateway Prep; Brynlie Dunkin, Aubrey; Anistyn Foster, Bullard
Catcher: Airyanna Rodriguez, Devine
First base: Reese Ragan, Sulphur Springs
Second base: Olivia Gary, Lindale
Shortstop: Kaygen Marshall, Robinson
Third base: Saniyah Hill, Godley
Outfield: Reagan Hill, Frisco Panther Creek; Rylee Busby, Canton; Makenna Bressler, Community
Utility: Tenzly Martin, Alvarado
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: Brooklyn Brannen, Bullard; Jailey Potter, Van; Jamie Burch, Sinton; Devyn Somers, Venus; Reese Calhoun, Graham; Raelynn Vanzee, Robinson; Bri Waters, Salado; Leala Kloewer, Sanger; Hannah Speed, Sulphur Springs; Star Cortes, Dumas
Catcher: Aaliyah Chairez, Dumas; Cloe Viasana, Big Spring; Alyah Medrano, Sinton
First base: Matti Nix, Bullard; Izzy Koonce, Lindale
Second base: Lexi Dudeczka, Salado; Emerson Swoape, Van; Gracie Whitt, Community; Abeni Nava, Kaufman
Shortstop: Mackenzie Mowat, Burkburnett; Nicole Higgins, Sulphur Springs; Kaislynn Tovar, Geronimo Navarro; Ryley Litchfield, Salado
Third base: Khloe Saxon, Spring Hill; Bayler Boatman, Sulphur Springs; Angelica Gonzalez, Levelland; Josey Cantu, Needville; Kennedy Dotson, Gainesville; Amrie Clower, Canton
Outfield: Yaritza Vargas, Dumas; Saydi Mendez, Levelland; Aubreigh Whiddon, Spring Hill; Tessa Pitts, Burkburnett; Gentry Goldsmith, Community; Briley Daniels, Pampa; Havannah Holmes, Kaufman
Utility: Cadence Chambless, Godley; Aubriana Rivas, Levelland; Lauren Garcia, Canyon Randall
DH/DP/Flex: Emma Watkins, Lindale