Photos in this article by JMalone
Based on just district stats only, the Kennedale Lady Kats (20-18-1, 7-3) placed 7 players on the District 7-4A All-District honors list. And, that was before Kennedale warmed-up for the playoffs. {{more:[read more]}}
A third seed out of the district, Kennedale went 4 deep in the playoffs, out lasting all other 7-4A district teams and climbing above .500 for the season. In the playoffs they went 7-2 and finished in the UIL Region I semi-final round.
1st team All-district Mary Grace Howard (So), Alexi Neifert (Jr) & Jenna Webb (Fr)
District leader Godley (17-3, 9-1) placed 8 on the team plus Co-Coaching honors. 2nd place Alvarado (16-6, 9-2) placed 6 plus Co-Coaching honors.
2nd team All-district Alyssa Bradberry (So) & Jamie Franks (Jr)
Kennedale All-District honorees ?
- Megan Calhoun (Freshman), Pitcher of the Year.
- Elizabeth Schiele (Senior) Co-Offensive Player of the Year. (4th year All-District)
- Lexi Neifert (Junior ? Shortstop) First Team (3rd year All-District)
- Jenna Webb (Freshman – Catcher) First Team
- Mary Grace Howard (Sophomore ? Center Field) First Team (2nd year All-District)
- Jamie Franks (Junior – 2nd Base/Pitcher) Second Team (3rd year All-District)
- Alyssa Bradberry (Sophomore ? 3rd Base) Second Team (2nd year All-District)
The Dallas Morning News Sports Day HS recognized Elizabeth Schiele for her offensive play in the win over Snyder when she doubled twice, knocked in 3 runs and scored twice.
Lady Kat Seniors (l-r) Azaria Brown, Elizabeth Schiele & Valerie Velasquez
All and all, it was a good year for the Kats, who rebounded from a bruising pre-district season at 5-13-1 dominated by 5A and 6A teams to go 15-5-0 over the remainder of the season and finish in the final 16 teams in the state playoffs. It was a young team that started two freshmen and three sophomores and graduates only 3 seniors. This team has continued Kennedale?s strong softball tradition, especially as a team to respect in the playoffs.
Lady Kat Coaches (l-r) Chris Reue, Katrina Pytel & Derek Lopez
Coaches for the Lady Kats this year were Chris Reue, Derek Lopez and Katrina Patel. Reue completed is 2nd year as head coach and has led the team to the regional playoffs both years.A special thank you goes out to Jamie Malone for providing photos for the Lady Kat news stories this year.
