Sports Shorts - 7/19

Wimmer takes home first team all-state honor

On Sunday, it was announced that the Lady Yoe had a member of their softball team make the all-state team. Junior third baseman Kenzie Wimmer took home first-team all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association for her production during the 2018 season. Wimmer, which was joined by Rogers pitcher Kylia Huhman as the only two players from 20-3A as first-team selections, once again led Cameron in most offensive categories. Below is the complete list of selections.

CLASS 3A
Player of the Year: Saidi Castillo, Santa Gertrudis Academy
Coach of the Year: Thomas De Los Santos, Santa Gertrudis Academy
FIRST TEAM
Pitcher: Saidi Castillo, Santa Gertrudis Academy; Rylee Trlicek, Hallettsville; (tie) Christine Billmeier, Pilot Point; Kylia Huhman, Rogers
Catcher: Jacqueline De Los Santos, Santa Gertrudis Academy
First base: Bailey Wagner, Brock
Second base: Savannah Basaldua, Tulia
Third base: Makenzie Wimmer, Cameron Yoe
Shortstop: Kyndal Kutac, Schulenburg
Outfield: Peyton Blythe, Hughes Springs; Kennedy Cox, Groesbeck; Alexa Xayaseng, Kirbyville
Utility: Makana Morton, West Rusk
SECOND TEAM
Pitcher: Heather Zook, New Diana; Mattye Tyler, Brock; Marisol Kennedy, Hughes Springs
Catcher: Katie Roberts, Grandview; First base: Kloe Meador, New Diana; Second base: Macey Thompson, Schulenburg; Third base: Taylor Geffert, George West; Shortstop: Haylee Wilson, Hughes Springs; Outfield: Jarynn Sprinkle, Pollok Central; Mia Pokluda, West; Alexis Galvan, Grandview; Utility: Mallory Stout, Trinity
THIRD TEAM
Pitcher: Kaitlyn Turner, Clyde; Lexi Windsor, Pollock Central; Alexis Velasquez, Amarillo River Road; Catcher: Jillian Jones, Industrial; First base: Sydnie Ellis, Frankston; Second base: Carmen Acosta, Pollok Central; Third base: Allie Prewitt, Grandview; Shortstop: Kamryn Gibbs, Slaton; Outfield: Cynthia Sizemore, Trinity; Alicia Hamm, Tolar; Breana Carr, Santa Gertrudis Academy; Utility: Carissa De Los Santos, Santa Gertrudis Academy
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitcher: Kendall Candioto, Paradise; Cassidi Doyle, Sunnyvale; Kylie Hobbs, Lexington; Alyssa Otto, Schulenburg; Britney Hitt, Scurry-Rosser; Michayla DeLeon, Mount Vernon; Brooke Blackwell, Grandview; Brittany Sosa, Rice Consolidated; Cailey Knighton, Rockdale; Zoe Lanier, Hughes Springs. Catcher: Bri Chandler, Elysian Fields; Trinity Boggs, Frankston; Mackenzie

Cave, Mountain View; Anarenee Beyer, Brock; Kassidy Nicholson, Goliad; Haley Vike, Sunnyvale; Shelby Mitchell, Rogers; Ashleigh Shelburne, River Road; Kacie Johnson, Lexington; Lainey Griggs, San Angelo TLCA; Kylie Easterling, New Diana; Kennedi Northam, Hughes Springs. First base: Faith Carter, Sunnyvale; Shelbie Fickling, Hughes Springs; Alyssa Hearon, Troup; Shelley Pierce, Beckville. Second base: Bri McGinty, Elysian Fields; Brook Floyd, West Rusk; Jessica Leek, Brock; Allie Hays, Elkhart; Maddy Sims, Rice Consolidated; Abbye McKinney, Hughes Springs; Eryn Adrian, Sunnyvale. Third base: Yadira Lopez, Santa Gertrudis Academy; Brooklyn Manes, New Diana; Evie Alfaro, Groesbeck; Adriana Cedilo, Tulia; Bailee Wright, Holliday; Makenzie Cook, Sabine. Shortstop: Kayla Evans, Elysian Fields; Brooke Prewitt, Grandview; Peyton Lee, Clyde; Madi Brown, New Diana; Kyleigh Clements, Whitewright; Macy Wilkins, River Road; Elena Benavidez, George West; Samantha McGrew, White Oak; Tori Pena, Ore City; Brooke Weaver, Harleton. Outfield: Pearl Perry, Hughes Springs; Calleigh King, Sabine; Gracie Ewing, Scurry-Rosser; Landry Felts, Brock; Heather Brown, Mount Vernon; Mary Sharff, Edgewood; Kristin Garrett, Sonora; Autumn Arguello, Idalou; Johnae Robinson, Pollok Central; Haylie Mitchell, Groesbeck; Claire Underwood, Harleton. Utility: Ally McKendree, Mildred; Emily Neel, Troup; Ashlyn Davis, Goliad; Bekah Parks, Teague; Jacie Roberts, Clyde; Blyss Johnson, Pollok Central; Ashley Butler, Johnson City

Softball teams see success at state tournaments

Last week, two Cameron teams made long runs at the state tournament, finishing as state runner-up within their respective age divisions.

In the eight and under coach pitch division, the Cameron Thunder opened up the tournament with five straight wins before falling to the Salado Shock twice to finish in second place. The Thunder had wins over Itasca, Bosqueville, Mexia, Salado and Belton before having to meet up with Salado again as the only team left in the winner’s bracket.

In the 10 and under division, the Cameron Barbie Bashers also made a run to the state championship game before falling to Belton. The Barbie Bashers drew an opening round bye before taking down Alto, Blooming Grove and Troup to advance to the semifinals. Cameron fell in that game, rebounded to beat Troup to advance to the final, before falling to Belton once more.  

In 12 and under play, the Milano Wolf Pack had wins over Jacksonville and Grand Saline before bowing out to Teague and Groesbeck.

The boys teams are at state this week, and we will have a full report on results in next week’s edition of sports.

More camps coming up in July

Six camps have come and gone, but there are three more on the slate coming up in July. The second Lady Yoe volleyball camp is slated for July 24-25, with 9th-12th graders going from 8:30 am until 11:30 am, while 7th-8th graders will go at it from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm.

The mini cheer camp is scheduled for Saturday, July 28 from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and will be for children age four to fifth grade. The cost is $30 and campers must register by June 28 to receive a t-shirt. A performance will be held at 4:30 pm.

The Yoe football camp is set for July 30 through August 2 from Yoe Field. Incoming third through sixth graders will get instruction from 8:00 am until 10:00 am while the seventh through ninth graders will get their time in from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm. Cost is $45 dollars per camper and registration must be completed by July 20.