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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Riesel reveling in pressure of first state championship game in school history
RIESEL, Texas (FOX 44) — In the town of Riesel, home to just over 1,000 people, history isn't made easily. Following a harrowing year, the Lady Indians have the chance to do just that and deliver the school's first state championship in any team sport ever with a win over Ganado in the 2A DI State Championship game on Thursday afternoon. 'It's all starting to hit us and we're all starting to get excited,' acting Riesel head softball coach Savanah Martinez said. 'God has just led me to this point and once it's all over, I think it will all hit me.' Martinez graduated from Riesel after playing as a basketball and softball player for the Lady Indians but now leads the softball team in the state championship after head softball coach Don Johnson suffered a brain bleed in the middle of the season. 'This is my hometown and this group right here is super special,' Martinez said. 'With everything they've been through and all the respect that they've been able to show me, it's just been a ride, it's been a good journey.' Johnson continues his recovery watching from the sidelines while the Lady Indians continue to win in his honor. 'Every at bat, every play, every pitch, every throw for everyone is for him,' Riesel junior second baseman Kennedy Guardiola said. 'It's not really for us anymore. I think that's all we want is to win it for him.' The Lady Indians continue that quest into Austin for the first time ever and are excited to potentially deliver a state championship to the town and the school. 'We've been waiting for it for all four years,' Riesel junior catcher Lauren Summers said. 'This is definitely our year.' Riesel takes on Ganado in the 2A DI State Championship game on Thursday, May 29th at 1:00 p.m. at Red & Charline McCombs Field in Austin. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lady Indians head to Arizona for Nationals round two
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) – The Chipola softball team is heading to Yuma, Arizona, for a second-round matchup against Chattanooga State Community College in the NJCAA Division I World Series. The 33-19 Lady Indians have punched their ticket back to the NJCAA National Tournament for the first time since 2021 and have hit the second-round. The team is led by standout sophomore pitcher Anyela Gomez, who boasts 11 home runs and 53 RBIs this season. With prior experience at the NJCAA World Series, Head Coach Kelly Brookins emphasized the importance of staying focused and controlling the controllable. 'It's more of a mindset than physical ability,' Brookins said. 'It's about keeping yourself in the moment—not looking ahead or dwelling on the past play. You can't assume anything. Any team can beat you at any given moment.' Coach Brookins also highlighted the excitement surrounding the team's journey, especially for players experiencing cross-country travel and national competition for the first time. 'I'm just excited for the moment,' Brookins said. 'We've put in the work, and they are enough to experience this opportunity. It's about taking it all in and enjoying the moment.' The Lady Indians will depart for Phoenix Friday, with their matchup scheduled for Monday, May 19. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fairfield Lady Eagles capture third state championship
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Fairfield Lady Eagles are atop the 3A world once again, completing the comeback to upset No. 1 Jim Ned, 50-44 in the 3A DI UIL State Championship game. The Lady Eagles took an early lead in the first quarter before the Lady Indians went on a 14-6 run to take an eight-point lead in the second quarter. Fairfield went into the halftime break cutting the deficit to six with the Lady Indians holding a 21-15 advantage. The Lady Eagles rallied in the second half, tying the game at 31 with 6:25 remaining. That momentum carried over for the rest of the quarter, as well as overtime, propelling the Lady Eagles to the state championship win! Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
