Killeen ISD baseball and softball players recently received all-district recognition, honors that highlight the talent, hard work and high standards across KISD’s athletic programs.
In all, three players earned superlative awards and 14 were voted as first-team selections.
Check out all the honorees below.
2026 All-District 12-6A Baseball
Cannon Culp reached base way more often than not during District 12-6A action, so it wasn’t difficult for opposing coaches to notice the senior’s consistent production. And for his efforts, Culp was voted the league’s offensive player of the year, capping an overall historic 2026 for the Knights.
Harker Heights compiled a program-best 24 wins, with nine of those victories in 12-6A for a runner-up finish and sixth consecutive playoff berth.
The left-handed-hitting Culp posted a .514 batting average (19-for-37) and on-base percentage of .627 over the course of the 12-game district slate. Eight of his 19 hits went for extra bases, including five triples. He walked 10 times, drove in 14 runs and scored 23 times as the Knights finished runner-up. Culp’s seven total triples in 2026 and 10 for his career are both school records.
Culp also helped Heights claim a bi-district championship and reach the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2017 after a two-game sweep of Cedar Hill. The Hill College signees will get to represent Harker Heights one final time June 14 in the Class 5A/6A Texas High School Coaches Association North vs. South All-Star Game at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.
The Knights also earned five first-team all-district selections in pitcher Seth Martin, first-baseman Nate Brown, third-baseman Corey McMillian, outfielder Austin White and utility man Gian Martinez.
Shoemaker’s Aiden Toth was voted second-team all-district as a utility player.
The All-District 12-6A list is below.
Superlatives
Most valuable player: Tyler Seith, Waco Midway
Pitcher of the year: Brody Potts, Midway
Offensive player of the year: Cannon Culp, Harker Heights
Defensive player of the year: Jackson Goldstrich, Midway
Newcomer of the year: Dash Garcia, Bryan
First Team
Pitcher: Seth Martin, Harker Heights; Hudson Pierce, Midway; Austin Barrera, Copperas Cove; Gabe Armenta, Copperas Cove; Karson Ramsey, Bryan; Champ Mayo, Temple
Catcher: Max Mayton, Midway
First baseman: Nate Brown, Harker Heights; Colman Henton, Bryan
Second baseman: Aiden Locke, Midway
Shortstop: Xavier Tools, Temple
Third baseman: Corey McMillan, Harker Heights
Outfielder: Austin White, Harker Heights; Canyon Martin, Midway; Ethan Swope, Midway; Jason Riley, Copperas Cove; Cavalli Nealy, Temple; Wyatt Bryan, Bryan; Aleman Ashton, Bryan
Utility player: Gian Martinez, Harker Heights
Designated hitter: Yahir Bocanegra, Temple
Second Team
Pitcher: Logan Prellop, Midway; Kolton Czaplicki, Copperas Cove; Cristian Rodriguez, Bryan; Maddox Garcia, Bryan; Francisco Gonzalez, Temple; Xavier Rayas, Temple
Catcher: Colton Beeman, Harker Heights
First baseman: Jirah Anzaldua, Copperas Cove
Second baseman: Angel Sutton, Copperas Cove
Shortstop: Noah Heninger, Bryan
Third baseman: Holden White, Midway
Outfielder: Luis Garcia, Harker Heights; Alex Ingelhoff, Harker Heights; D.J. Reese, Temple
Utility player: Aiden Toth, Shoemaker
Designated hitter: Reid Dethrow, Midway
Honorable mention
Killeen: Jensiel Osorio Ayala; Alden Mason
Harker Heights: Sean Carr
Academic All-District
Killeen: Cason Pusley; Colt Hatcher
Harker Heights: Colton Beeman; Aiden Garcia; Luis Garcia; Alex Ingelhoff; Gian Martinez; Jacob Rutledge
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All-District 16-5A Baseball
Strong individual performances led to team success for Chaparral, which navigated through a staunch district schedule to qualify for the playoffs for a third straight season, and coaches from around the league took notice.
For all the key innings Geno Ybarra pitched this season, his performances at the plate led to a top honor –– the 16-5A offensive MVP.
Ybarra, a senior, collected a .414 batting average, with five of his 12 hits over the 10-game span going for extra bases –– including two home runs. Ybarra also walked eight times, stole five bases, scored 10 runs and had 13 RBI.
First-team selections for the Bobcats were pitcher Aiden Hurst, catcher Pablo Chu and outfielder Michael Schubert.
The All-District 16-5A baseball list is below.
Superlatives
Overall MVP: Braxton Cope, Lake Belton
Offensive MVP: Geno Ybarra, Chaparral
Co-defensive MVPs: Mason Chartier, Belton; Carlos Perez, Waco University
Pitcher of the year: Maverick Maddux, Lake Belton
Newcomer of the year: Travis Moore, Lake Belton
First Team
Pitchers: Aiden Hurst, Chaparral; Gavin Carpenter, Lake Belton; Habtamu Childers, Belton; Juan Guerrero, University
Catcher: Pablo Chu, Chaparral
First baseman: Logan Winkler, Lake Belton
Second baseman: Anthony Galvan, University
Shortstops: D’Angelo Alvarado, University; R.J. Hunt, Lake Belton
Third baseman: Nash Jordan, Belton
Outfielders: Michael Schubert, Chaparral; Landon Willey, Lake Belton; Billy Young, Belton; Cason Morton, Belton
Designated hitter: Easton Robertson, Lake Belton
Utility: Pecos Smith, Belton
Second Team
Pitchers: Miguel Hobbs, Ellison; Brandon Wiese, University
Catchers: Jair Ortiz, Ellison; Manny Sanchez, University
First basemen: Joseph Alvarado, University; Oakley Torres, Belton
Second basemen: Ledre Behymer, Ellison; Zavian Rodriguez, Lake Belton
Shortstop: KG Fuentes, Chaparral
Third basemen: Rene Pegan, Chaparral; Seth Eubank, Waco
Outfielders: Blake Belliveau, Chaparral; Evan Echipare, Belton; D.J. Lavallee, Lake Belton; Colby Anthony, Lake Belton; D’ayryus Deleon, Waco
Designated hitter: Cesar Cobb, Ellison
Utility: Eliel Rivera, Chaparral; Deangelo Campos, Waco
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All-District 12-6A Softball
In a district that featured state championship game qualifier Waco Midway, Harker Heights, Killeen and Shoemaker players shined and combined for four first-team selections.
Janelly Rios and Kamryn Records were the first-team picks for the Lady Knights, who finished runner-up in 12-6A and topped Mesquite for a bi-district title.
Kale Clawson and Princess Pinedo earned the distinction for Shoemaker and Killeen, respectively.
The All-District 12-6A softball list is below.
Superlatives
District MVP: Peyton Phillip, Waco Midway
Offensive player of the year: Camryn Carter, Midway
Defensive player of the year: Brenna Butler, Copperas Cove
Pitcher of the year: Janell Gray, Copperas Cove
Utility player of the year: Taylor Kasten, Midway
Newcomer of the year: Sha’Kyhria Freeman, Temple
Coach of the year: Jordan Williams, Midway
First Team
Harker Heights: Janelly Rios; Kamryn Records
Killeen: Princess Pinedo
Shoemaker: Kale Clawson
Bryan: Conlee Porter
Copperas Cove: Isabella Hunt; Gabrielle Wilson
Midway: Amaya Locke; Lilly Davis; Kallei Alvarado
Temple: Madyson Combs; Saniya Maxwell
Second Team
Harker Heights: Kai Leon-Guerrero; Kylee Plake
Killeen: Mackenna Dempsey; Korianna Johnson
Shoemaker: Diana Samuelu-Pedro; Nicole Clemente
Bryan: Addison Sanchez; Jeslen Tijernia
Copperas Cove: Brooklyn Wilson; Torilynn Flores
Midway: Tierra Ramos; Rylee Little
Temple: Brenna Thomas; Ava Machuca
Honorable Mention
Harker Heights: Ashlynn Warriner; A’Nasia Williams; Kamryn Gross; Je’Neiya Russell-Dukes; Leila Osuna
Killeen: Gisella Wood; Mary Jones
Shoemaker: Yanimarie Nieves
Bryan: Brenna Scott
Copperas Cove: Krelys Manzano; Katelynn Gomez; A’Nyjaa Robinson; Layla Bolanos
Midway: Addie Gloor; Kaitlyn Lowe; Ambri Ramos
Temple: London Armour; Chiyna Granderson; Glory Foreman
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All-District 16-5A Softball
Chaparral freshman Koral Rivera was named the District 16-5A newcomer of the year after helping the Lady Bobcats qualify for the playoffs a second consecutive season.
The clean-up hitting catcher batted .400 (10-for-25) during the 10-game district schedule and had eight RBIs. Behind the plate, Rivera posted a .979 fielding percentage.
Leilani Duhan and Kendal Macklin earned first-team recognition as did Ellison’s AiTaisha Lopez.
The All-District 16-5A softball list is below.
Superlatives
Co-MVPs: Tara Stone, Belton; Analicia Diaz, Lake Belton
Offensive MVP: Isabell Magana, Lake Belton
Defensive MVP: Reagan Stuart, Belton
Co-pitchers of the year: Lilliana Herrera, Lake Belton; Natalie Hosch, Lake Belton
Utility/designated player of the year: Maliyah Gooden, Lake Belton
Co-catchers of the year: Madison Naser, Lake Belton; Isabella Franco, Waco University
Newcomer of the year: Koral Rivera, Chaparral
Coach of the year: Kelsie McEachern, Lake Belton
First Team
Infield
Leilani Duhon, Chaparral; A’Taisha Lopez, Ellison; Iris Molina, Belton; Andalyn Logan, Belton; Brysen Gott, Lake Belton; Addison Sims, Lake Belton; Marissa Jimenez, University; Kamari Greenleaf, University
Outfield
Kendal Macklin, Chaparral; Vanessa Arriola, Ellison; Anessa Ortiz, Belton; Alaysha Williams, Lake Belton; Leana Hernandez, University
Utility/DP
Avery Park, Lake Belton
Second Team
Infield
Avery Martinez, Chaparral; Emily Peterson, Chaparral; I’Yanah Brown, Ellison; Jonna Hollingsworth, Belton; Presli Thompson, Belton; Briley Updyke, Lake Belton; Natalie Bohon, University; Zaneria Hughes, University
Outfield
Liannelys Gallardo-Ortiz, Chaparral; Madison Perkins, Lake Belton; Leana Hernandez, University; Abriana Ramirez, Waco
Utility/DP
Hanna Wheeler, Belton; Nani Rubio, Belton
Honorable Mention
Chaparral: Audrina Galvan
Ellison: Clairissa Arriola