Class 4A State Tournament Capsules

Published 3:41 pm Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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SPRING HILL

Record: 30-10-1

Mascot: Panthers

Roster: Seniors Andrew Grooters, Carson Tidwell, Trig Fields, Wyatt McFadin, Dakylan Johnson, Josiah Mackey, Jayson Jordan, Chandler Crawford; Juniors Landon Bartell, Corbin Broyles, Bryan Seale, Cayden Rhodes, Trent Thompson, Mason Hassell, Jayce Atkins, Grant Burton, Cayson Wilkins; Sophomores Trevor West, Travis Allen, Trenton Beall, Mason Barnes, John Harris, Reid Noon; Freshman Hudson Bartell; Head coach: Garrett Methvin; Assistant coaches: Timothy Marshall, Travis Bounds, Jaylon Redwine; Trainers Derek Reed, Tiffany Emerson, Kennedy Gladding; Student trainers: Hailey Smith, Jayleah Williams; Managers: Colby Withrow, Eli Methvin, Asher Methvin

How they got here: Def. Madisonville (7-1, 1-0), Livingston (3-0, 7-2), Hardin-Jefferson (0-2, 2-0, 6-0), Salado (5-0, 8-0), China Spring (4-0, 4-2)



Keep an eye on: Trent Thompson (.328, 15 doubles, 2 triples, 26 RBI, 21 runs scored, 8 SB), Travis Allen (.324, 3 doubles, 12 RBI, 27 runs scored, 17 SB), Grant Burton (.295, HR, 3 doubles, 15 RBI, 24 runs scored, 11 SB), Mason Barnes (.288, HR, 3 doubles, 16 RBI, 17 runs scored), Cayden Rhodes (.284, HR, 5 doubles, 19 RBI, 16 runs scored, 7 SB; 12-3, 0.99 ERA, 80 strikeouts, 30 walks, 91.2 IP), Josiah Mackey (.281, 2 HR, 7 doubles, 27 RBI), Carson Tidwell (.280, 9 doubles, 23 RBI, 28 runs scored, 12 SB), Cayson Wilkins (.274, HR, 8 RBI, 20 runs scored, 8 SB), Wyatt McFadin (.250, 3 doubles, 15 RBI, 27 runs scored, 13 SB), Landon Bartell (12-1, 0.48 ERA, 66 strikeouts, 20 walks, 86.1 IP), Andrew Grooters (5-1, 0.92 ERA, 41 strikeouts, 12 walks, 45.1 IP)

Did you know: Spring Hill is making its first trip to the UIL State Baseball Tournament

CC CALALLEN

Record: 36-9

Mascot: Wildcats

Roster: Seniors R.J. Cruz, Justin Calderon, Tress Vasquez, Nathan Groves, L.J. Huerta, Gilbert Garza, Landon Cardona, Matt Lopez, Ethan Stump; Juniors Cody Andrade, Chase Lynch, Sebastian Dennis, Jaydon Cruz, Hayden Brock, Alex Rodriguez, Michael Garcia; Sophomores Reece Rusher, Drayson Gamez, Aidan Flores, Angel Acuna, Lucas Saenz, Drayton Mitchell, Blake Quinn, Dallin DeBellas, Collier Carroll, Colter Portales; Freshmen Joshua Norval, Jaden Martinez, Jagger Batek, Wyatt Duke, Carson Klostermann, Cannon Klostermann, Kelby Broughton, Cash Filla, Colton Davis, Cooper Becton, Nick Villanueva, Cristian Villarreal

How they got here: Def. La Feria (12-0, 12-1), Sinton (5-2, 5-3), Floresville (4-0, 0-1, 4-3), Needville (8-1, 9-0), Boerne (3-1, 4-3)

Keep an eye on: R.J. Cruz (.333 average), Justin Calderon (.350 average), Tress Vasquez (.320 average, 2-0), Reece Rusher (.327 average), Drayson Gamez (.318 average), LmJ. Huerta (.375 average), Cody Andrade (7-2), Chase Lynch (.383 averae), Gilbert Garza (.370 average), Drayton Mitchell (.310 average, 11-1), Hayden Brock (.302 average, 3-2), Matt Lopez (.359 average, 1-1), Collier Carroll (10-1)

Did you know: Corpus Christi Calallen is making its 13th trip to the state tournament and first since 2011. The Wildcats also earned trips to the state tournament in 1993, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2010, winning state titles in 2000, 2005 and 2008

CANYON

Record: 30-8

Mascot: Eagles

Roster: Seniors Rece Davis, Christian McGuire, Cory Criswell, Sam Johnson, Jacob Avent, Ryan Pitt; Juniors Colt Cruth, Brody Usleton, Riley Cope, Jacob Burris, Aiden Lewis, Zabien Urteaga, Beau Boehning; Sophomores Carson Allen, Bayler Schilling, Braden Cooper, Braden Christian, Noah Sanchez, Aiden Gutierrez, Jake Doak

How they got here: Def. Andrews (2-1, 7-2), Clint (3-2, 13-1), Canyon West Plains (8-7, 9-1), Springtown (8-1) and Stephenville (7-6, 3-5, 5-4)

Keep an eye on: Christian McGuire (.423 average, 4-2), Carson Allen (.378 average, 2-0), Zabien Urteaga (.352 average, 4-0), Sam Johnson (.320 average), Bayler Schilling (6-4), Jacob Burris (5-1), Colt Cruth (7-1), Noah Sanchexz (2-0)

Did you know: Canyon is making its third trip to the UIL State Tournament, joining the 1988 and 2003 teams

LIBERTY-EYLAU

Record: 31-9

Mascot: Leopards

Roster: Seniors Hagen Power, Cam Gamble, WT Jones; Juniors Evan Berry, Eli Jarvis, Will Tipton, Britain Pipes, Gabe Jarvis, Daylen Garton, Collin Evans, Triston Haugh, Dylan Nabors; Sophomores Maddax Moore, Rylan Blair, Gunnar Keith, Caiden Proctor, Ziven Banks, Cade McLeod; Freshman Arian Taylor

How they got here: Def. Chapel Hill (1-0, 14-0), Farmersville (4-7, 7-1, 3-2), North Lamar (10-2), Fort Worth Benbrook (13-2, 3-1), Celina (7-6, 0-8, 4-2)

Keep an eye on: Dylan Nabors (4-3), Triston Haugh (.370 average, 6-0), Cam Gamble (.279 average, 8-4), WT Jones (.408 average, 10-2), Gabe Jarvis (.287 average), Britain Pipes (.354 average, 3-0); Eli Jarvis (.357 average)

Did you know: Liberty-Eylau is making its fourth trip to the UIL State Tournament and second in a row. The 2023 and 2024 teams join the 2007 and 2006 teams, and the Leopards won the state title in 2006