PITCHERS Justin Reyna, So., Crosbyton

Thanks in large part to Reyna’s performance on the mound and at the plate, Crosbyton reached the regional quarterfinals. The right-hander went 6-1 with two saves, a 2.52 ERA, 44 strikeouts and only 18 walks, and he also led the Chiefs offensively with a .614 batting average, 14 extra-base hits, 23 RBIs and 23 runs.

Tony Hernandez, Sr., Olton

Hernandez, who also played shortstop, helped lead Olton to its first playoff appearance since 1995. The right-hander went 7-3 with a 2.45 ERA and 57 strikeouts compared to just 10 walks, pitching complete games in five of his seven starts. Hernandez also hit .328 with 21 RBIs and 33 runs scored.

Daniel Ramirez, Sr., New Deal

Although small in stature, Ramirez was a large part of New Deal’s success. The right-hander went 4-5 with a 3.10 ERA and 62 strikeouts, and he walked only four batters in nearly 50 innings pitched. He also made just six errors at shortstop and led the Lions’ offense with a .449 batting average, 19 doubles, 37 runs scored and 25 RBIs.

CATCHER Angel Cruz, Sr., Lockney

Cruz had a .961 fielding percentage and threw out 24 would-be base stealers, and he also sparked the offense from his leadoff spot. He batted .378 with seven doubles, 14 walks, 18 RBIs and 32 runs scored, and led the team with 26 stolen bases in 30 attempts.

FIRST BASEMAN Luke Feaster, So., Ralls

Although he’s just a sophomore, Feaster already is one of the area’s most polished hitters. He was the offensive leader on a team that won District 3-1A and advanced to the regional semifinals, batting .453 with seven doubles, four home runs, 33 RBIs and 33 runs scored. Feaster also stole five bases without being caught.

SECOND BASEMAN Konner Ellison, Jr., Lockney

A versatile fielder who also played shortstop and third base, Ellison was one of the main cogs in a potent Lockney lineup. He led the team with a .471 batting average and ranked second with 42 RBIs, 40 runs scored and 25 stolen bases. Ellison added 13 extra-base hits and had more walks (10) than strikeouts (4).

THIRD BASEMAN Colton Bracken, Jr., Morton

One of the area’s heaviest hitters, Bracken helped power Morton to the District 4-1A title. He led the Indians with a .582 batting average, three triples, six home runs and 43 RBIs during the regular season, and he added 11 doubles, 31 runs scored and seven stolen bases. Bracken also went 3-1 as a pitcher

SHORTSTOP Cody Needham, Sr., Hale Center

A reliable shortstop and one of the area’s best pitchers in Class 1A, Needham also was a menace from the left side of the plate. The District 5-1A co-MVP batted .667 with seven triples, two home runs and 15 RBIs, and he also led the Owls with 18 runs scored and 12 stolen bases, carrying the team to the second round of the playoffs.

OUTFIELDERS Aaron Lewis, Sr., Morton

The ace of Morton’s pitching staff also was a reliable left fielder and offensive force. Lewis batted .493 during the regular season with eight doubles, 33 RBIs and 37 runs scored, and he stole 21 bases while being caught only twice. As a pitcher, he went 6-2 with a 3.66 ERA and 45 strikeouts.

Miguel Velasquez, So., Ralls

One of Ralls’ leading pitchers with a 6-2 record, Velasquez also shined at the plate. He batted .427 with seven doubles, a home run, 18 RBIs and 29 runs scored. Velasquez also stole 10 bases for the Jackrabbits, who won District 3-1A and reached the regional semifinals for the first time since 1992.

Jonathan Coleman, Sr., Lockney

A solid defensive outfielder who also spent time at second base, Coleman was a team leader on and off the field. He scored a team-high 43 runs and shared the team lead with two triples, and he stole 24 bases in 25 attempts. Coleman also batted .309 with five doubles, 14 walks and 12 RBIs.

UTILITY PLAYER Trey Kimbrell, Sr., Morton

Whether he was on the mound, at the plate or playing shortstop, Kimbrell produced for district-champion Morton. He batted .470 during the regular season with four home runs, 26 RBIs and team highs of 43 runs scored and 30 stolen bases, and he also went 5-0 with a 1.20 ERA as a right-handed pitcher.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Lucas Hall, Sr., Lockney

Lockney relied on several players to reach the regional final for the first time since 1994, but Hall was the brightest offensive star as a left-handed three-hole hitter. He batted .427 with team highs of 13 doubles, three home runs and 44 RBIs, adding 35 runs scored, 13 walks and eight stolen bases on nine attempts.

PITCHER OF THE YEAR Renee Cruz, So., Lockney

The ace of a deep and talented pitching staff, Cruz helped carry Lockney to the District 5-1A title and a trip to the regional final. The fiercely competitive right-hander finished the year 8-3 with a 2.47 ERA and 64 strikeouts compared to just 23 walks, and he hurled five complete games and one shutout.

COACH OF THE YEAR Garrett Heard, Lockney

Heard’s seventh and final season at Lockney was by far his best. A year after going 3-20-1 as a Class 2A program, the Longhorns finished 24-9-1, won the District 5-1A championship and advanced to the regional final for the first time since 1994. Heard emphasized life lessons and character building just as much as baseball fundamentals.

SECOND TEAM

Pitchers: Jacob Luna, Jr., Lockney; Justin Velez, Sr., Ralls; Junior Castillo, Sr., O’Donnell; Chris Gonzales, Sr., Plains

Catchers: Patrick Valdez, Jr., New Deal; Colton Risinger, Sr., Morton

First baseman: Forrest Lane, So., Olton

Second basemen: Ryan Garcia, Sr., Ralls

Third baseman: Ivan Martinez, Sr., Ralls; Tanner Hancock, Sr., O’Donnell

Shortstops: Louie Peralez, Jr., Lockney; Andrew Bogart, Sr., Crosbyton

Outfielders: Kyler Ellison, Sr., Lockney; Alan Ledesma, Sr., New Deal; Luey Enriquez, Sr., Morton; Jonathan Madrigal, Jr., Hale Center

Utility players: Corie Ramirez, Fr., New Deal; Michael Medina, So., Crosbyton

PITCHERS Justin Reyna, So., Crosbyton

Thanks in large part to Reyna’s performance on the mound and at the plate, Crosbyton reached the regional quarterfinals. The right-hander went 6-1 with two saves, a 2.52 ERA, 44 strikeouts and only 18 walks, and he also led the Chiefs offensively with a .614 batting average, 14 extra-base hits, 23 RBIs and 23 runs.

Tony Hernandez, Sr., Olton

Hernandez, who also played shortstop, helped lead Olton to its first playoff appearance since 1995. The right-hander went 7-3 with a 2.45 ERA and 57 strikeouts compared to just 10 walks, pitching complete games in five of his seven starts. Hernandez also hit .328 with 21 RBIs and 33 runs scored.

Daniel Ramirez, Sr., New Deal

Although small in stature, Ramirez was a large part of New Deal’s success. The right-hander went 4-5 with a 3.10 ERA and 62 strikeouts, and he walked only four batters in nearly 50 innings pitched. He also made just six errors at shortstop and led the Lions’ offense with a .449 batting average, 19 doubles, 37 runs scored and 25 RBIs.

CATCHER Angel Cruz, Sr., Lockney

Cruz had a .961 fielding percentage and threw out 24 would-be base stealers, and he also sparked the offense from his leadoff spot. He batted .378 with seven doubles, 14 walks, 18 RBIs and 32 runs scored, and led the team with 26 stolen bases in 30 attempts.

FIRST BASEMAN Luke Feaster, So., Ralls

Although he’s just a sophomore, Feaster already is one of the area’s most polished hitters. He was the offensive leader on a team that won District 3-1A and advanced to the regional semifinals, batting .453 with seven doubles, four home runs, 33 RBIs and 33 runs scored. Feaster also stole five bases without being caught.

SECOND BASEMAN Konner Ellison, Jr., Lockney

A versatile fielder who also played shortstop and third base, Ellison was one of the main cogs in a potent Lockney lineup. He led the team with a .471 batting average and ranked second with 42 RBIs, 40 runs scored and 25 stolen bases. Ellison added 13 extra-base hits and had more walks (10) than strikeouts (4).

THIRD BASEMAN Colton Bracken, Jr., Morton

One of the area’s heaviest hitters, Bracken helped power Morton to the District 4-1A title. He led the Indians with a .582 batting average, three triples, six home runs and 43 RBIs during the regular season, and he added 11 doubles, 31 runs scored and seven stolen bases. Bracken also went 3-1 as a pitcher

SHORTSTOP Cody Needham, Sr., Hale Center

A reliable shortstop and one of the area’s best pitchers in Class 1A, Needham also was a menace from the left side of the plate. The District 5-1A co-MVP batted .667 with seven triples, two home runs and 15 RBIs, and he also led the Owls with 18 runs scored and 12 stolen bases, carrying the team to the second round of the playoffs.

OUTFIELDERS Aaron Lewis, Sr., Morton

The ace of Morton’s pitching staff also was a reliable left fielder and offensive force. Lewis batted .493 during the regular season with eight doubles, 33 RBIs and 37 runs scored, and he stole 21 bases while being caught only twice. As a pitcher, he went 6-2 with a 3.66 ERA and 45 strikeouts.

Miguel Velasquez, So., Ralls

One of Ralls’ leading pitchers with a 6-2 record, Velasquez also shined at the plate. He batted .427 with seven doubles, a home run, 18 RBIs and 29 runs scored. Velasquez also stole 10 bases for the Jackrabbits, who won District 3-1A and reached the regional semifinals for the first time since 1992.

Jonathan Coleman, Sr., Lockney

A solid defensive outfielder who also spent time at second base, Coleman was a team leader on and off the field. He scored a team-high 43 runs and shared the team lead with two triples, and he stole 24 bases in 25 attempts. Coleman also batted .309 with five doubles, 14 walks and 12 RBIs.

UTILITY PLAYER Trey Kimbrell, Sr., Morton

Whether he was on the mound, at the plate or playing shortstop, Kimbrell produced for district-champion Morton. He batted .470 during the regular season with four home runs, 26 RBIs and team highs of 43 runs scored and 30 stolen bases, and he also went 5-0 with a 1.20 ERA as a right-handed pitcher.

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Lucas Hall, Sr., Lockney

Lockney relied on several players to reach the regional final for the first time since 1994, but Hall was the brightest offensive star as a left-handed three-hole hitter. He batted .427 with team highs of 13 doubles, three home runs and 44 RBIs, adding 35 runs scored, 13 walks and eight stolen bases on nine attempts.

PITCHER OF THE YEAR Renee Cruz, So., Lockney

The ace of a deep and talented pitching staff, Cruz helped carry Lockney to the District 5-1A title and a trip to the regional final. The fiercely competitive right-hander finished the year 8-3 with a 2.47 ERA and 64 strikeouts compared to just 23 walks, and he hurled five complete games and one shutout.

COACH OF THE YEAR Garrett Heard, Lockney

Heard’s seventh and final season at Lockney was by far his best. A year after going 3-20-1 as a Class 2A program, the Longhorns finished 24-9-1, won the District 5-1A championship and advanced to the regional final for the first time since 1994. Heard emphasized life lessons and character building just as much as baseball fundamentals.

SECOND TEAM

Pitchers: Jacob Luna, Jr., Lockney; Justin Velez, Sr., Ralls; Junior Castillo, Sr., O’Donnell; Chris Gonzales, Sr., Plains

Catchers: Patrick Valdez, Jr., New Deal; Colton Risinger, Sr., Morton

First baseman: Forrest Lane, So., Olton

Second basemen: Ryan Garcia, Sr., Ralls

Third baseman: Ivan Martinez, Sr., Ralls; Tanner Hancock, Sr., O’Donnell

Shortstops: Louie Peralez, Jr., Lockney; Andrew Bogart, Sr., Crosbyton

Outfielders: Kyler Ellison, Sr., Lockney; Alan Ledesma, Sr., New Deal; Luey Enriquez, Sr., Morton; Jonathan Madrigal, Jr., Hale Center

Utility players: Corie Ramirez, Fr., New Deal; Michael Medina, So., Crosbyton