A pair of superlatives were among the rewards bestowed upon the 2025 Chaparral softball team after it advanced to the postseason for the first time in school history.
Lady Bobcats catcher and leadoff hitter Mikayla Hudson was selected as the District 16-5A utility player of the year and head coach Jessica Harborth was voted the co-coach of the year along with Lake Belton’s Kelsie McEachern.
Kendal Macklin, Madison Edwards and Anna Rivas-Estiamba earned first-team selection for Chaparral, which finished tied for second in district behind Lake Belton.
“Earning the program’s first playoff berth with this group of players means everything,” Harborth said prior to her team’s playoff debut late last month. “This achievement is a true reflection of their unity, resilience and relentless work ethic. They supported each other through every challenge and pushed themselves every day in practice to become the best they could be.”
Harborth, who also serves as Chaparral’s girls athletic coordinator, just completed her second season in charge of the softball program.
Ellison’s I’Yanah Brown received first-team honors.
Chaparral’s baseball team, which qualified a second straight time for the playoffs, notched three first-team nods –– pitcher Aiden Hurst, catcher Caden Morrow and outfielder Geno Ybarra –– on the 16-5A baseball all-district list.
“A lot of guys have stepped up and led by example, holding themselves and their teammates to a high standard every day, while others are more vocal leaders," CHS baseball head coach Nathan Williams said. "We also challenged ourselves early with a tough non-district schedule, which forced us to grow, compete harder, and trust each other.”
The full lists are below.
All-District 16-5A
Softball
Superlatives
MVP: Maddison Ruiz, Lake Belton
Offensive MVP: Alexis Ortiz, Lake Belton
Defensive MVP: Madison Perkins, Lake Belton
Pitcher of the year: Tara Stone, Belton
Utility player of the year: Mikayla Hudson, Chaparral
Catcher of the year: Briley Updyke, Lake Belton
Newcomer of the year: Zaneria Hughes, Waco Universty
Co-coaches of the year: Jessica Harborth, Chaparral; Kelsie McEachern, Lake Belton
First Team
Chaparral: Kendal Macklin; Madison Edwards; Anna Rivas-Estiamba
Ellison: I’Yanah Brown
Belton: Hailey Schutz; Reagan Stuart
Lake Belton: Analicia Diaz; Madison Naser; Brysen Gott
University: Isabella Franco; Kamari Greenleaf
Waco: Chloe Nava
Second Team
Chaparral: Alexiz Rivas-Estiamba; Emily Peterson
Ellison: Journey Orr; Serenity Ramirez
Belton: Presli Thompson; Andalyn Logan
Lake Belton: Trista Sheka; Natalie Hosch
University: Gia Monrial; Natalie Bohan
Waco: Abriana Ramierez; Ilena Ramirez
Honorable Mention
Chaparral: Audrina Galvan
Ellison: Clairissa Arriola; Vanessa Arriola; Presley London
Belton: Jacklyn Munoz; Lauren Vazquez; Iris Molina
Lake Belton: Lilliana Hererra; Addison Sims; Alaysha Williams
University: Mia Gonzales; Marissa Jimenez
Waco: Jacquelyn Warren; Tesharme Bell; Kalysta Leslie; Alayna Gutierrez
Academic All-District
Chaparral: Alexiz Rivas-Estiamba; Mikayla Hudson; Aireanna Jones; Kylee Breger; Giomarlie Cruz; Kendal Macklin; Anna Rivas-Estiamba; Audrina Galvan; Madison Edwards; Emily Peterson
Ellison: Clairissa Arriola; Vanessa Arriola; I’Yanah Brown; Journey Orr; Jalayna Sanchez; Stephanie Vazquez
All-District 16-5A
Baseball
Superlatives
MVP: Brandon Holley, Lake Belton
Offensive MVP: Cole Haisler, Belton
Defensive MVP: Cameron Bartz, Lake Belton
Pitcher of the year: Maverik Maddux, Lake Belton
Newcomer of the year: Cole Mikalus, Lake Belton
First Team
Pitchers: Aiden Hurst, Chaparral; Jacob Quigley, Belton
Catchers: Caden Morrow, Chaparral; Braxtan Cope, Lake Belton
First base: Cooper Mees, Lake Belton
Second base: Bryce Davis, Lake Belton
Shortstop: D’Angelo Alvarado, Waco University
Third base: Roger Hunt, Lake Belton
Outfielders: Geno Ybarra, Chaparral; Rayshaun Peoples, Belton; Rhode Smith, Lake Belton; Carlos Perez, University
Designated hitter: Oakley Torres, Belton
Utility: Asa Sutton, University
Second Team
Pitchers: Matt Turrubiartez, University
Catchers: Chance Panapa, Ellison; Anthony Galvan, University; Chanse Rhynes, Waco
First base: Jose Torres, Chaparral
Second base: Rene Pagan, Chaparral
Shortstop: Xavier Rivera, Ellison
Third base: Brandon Wiese, Universityl Jimmy Salinas, Waco
Outfielders: Michael Schubert, Chaparral; Pablo Chu, Chaparral; Garrett Nichols, Ellison; Tre Garcia, Belton
Designated hitters: Jair Galvan, University; Edwardo Guerrero, Waco
Utility: DJ Lavallee, Chaparral
Academic All-District
Chaparral: Blake Belliveau; Kelvin Fuentes; Aiden Hurst; Angel Rosales; Michael Schubert; Cole Steinrich; Geno Ybarra
