District 22-6A softball players named to TSWA All-State Team

By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2017, All Rights Reserved

DEER PARK-PASADENA, TEXAS (July 2, 2017) Ten players from three District 22-6A schools were named to the Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) All-State Softball Team for 2017. Voting was conducted by TSWA members based on nominations from coaches and media members from around the state. Deer Park High School had six players named to the elite squad, with Pasadena Memorial High School placing three on the team, while Pasadena's J. Frank Dobie High School had one.

Of the ten players from District 22-6A, the Deer had one player on the first-team roster, two on both the second- and third-teams, and one player named honorable mention. Pasadena Memorial's three selections and Dobie's single selection were named honorable mention. Listed below are the 22-6A selections.

Deer Park High School
McKayla Chamberlain-outfielder, first team
Maddie Nelson-pitcher, second team
Sara Vanderford-second base, secong team
Erin Edmoundson-pitcher, third team
Maleah Olvera-outfielder, third team
Ash Wade-catcher, honorable mention

Pasadena Memorial High School
Hannah Garcia, pitcher, honorable mention
Victoria Garivey, third base, honorable mention
Savana Mata, DP/utility, honorable mention

Pasadena Dobie High School
Yvonne Whaley, outfielder, honorable mention