Shimonek, Edwards make All-State team

Weaver, Dozier, Blair also recognized by state's high school coaches

From Staff Reports

Mildred’s Jake Shimonek and Dawson’s Zack Edwards were selected first-team All-State with the release of the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State Teams on Wednesday.

Shimonek, the Golden Circle Player of the Year, was a first-team first baseman on the Class 2A All-State team.

The senior who has signed with Navarro batted .746 with 10 home runs and 37 RBIs. He was the District 14-2A MVP and helped Mildred reach the Region-II 2A semifinals.

Edwards, the All-Golden Circle Offensive Player of the Year, was selected as the first-team first baseman on the 1A team. He had a .683 batting average with 11 doubles, four triples and four home runs. He was the District 16-1A MVP.

Mildred had two other players get All-State honors. Sophomore shortstop Miles Weaver, the District 14-2A Defensive Player of the Year, made second-team shortstop. He batted .535 with 16 RBIs and 16 stolen bases.

Sophomore Kevin Dozier made third-team outfielder. He batted .505 with 20 RBIs and 20 stolen bases.

Dawson senior Matt Blair made third-team third baseman. He batted .486 with 29 runs scored and 33 RBIs.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

ALL-STATE TEAMS



Class 4A



First Team

Pitchers — Zack Dodson, Sr., Medina Valley; Josh Turley, Sr., Texas High; Jordan John, Sr., Corpus Christi Calallen; Justin Meza, Sr., Corpus Christi Moody.

Catcher — Nick De Santiago, Sr., Hays.

First base — Erich Weiss, Jr., Brenham.

Second base — Connor Lewis, Sr., Rockwall Heath.

Shortstops — Brett McAfee, So., Pine Tree; Christian Gallegos, Sr., Corpus Christi Moody; Brett Doe, Sr., Mesquite Poteet.

Third basemen — Jon Gonzales, Sr., Hays; Alex Salas, Sr., San Antonio Burbank.

Outfielders — Randal Grichuk, Sr., Lamar Consolidated; Todd Glaesmann, Sr., Waco Midway; Slade Heathcott, Sr., Texas High; Rudy Flores, Sr., Corpus Christi Moody; Garret Autrey, Sr., Stephenville.



Second Team

Pitchers — Trevor Petersen, Sr., Hallsville; Chase Wellbrock, Jr., Brenham; Andrew Cantu, Sr., Corpus Christi Moody; Colton Cain, Sr., Waxahachie.

Catcher — Rick Stover, Sr., Midlothian.

First base — Brad Kottman, Sr., Denton Guyer.

Second base — Robert Perrin, Sr., Birdville.

Shortstops — Eric Garcia, Sr., Pflugerville Hendrickson; Drake Roberts, So., Brenham; Logan Vick, Sr., Kerrville Tivy.

Third base — Jonathan Finnegan, Sr., Fort Worth Southwest.

Outfielders — Charlie Martin, Sr., Rockwall Heath; Justin Copeland, Jr., Lindale; Jordan Allen, Jr., Joshua; Trent Jones, Sr., San Antonio Alamo Heights; Kenny Frelow, Sr., Magnolia.



Third Team

Pitchers — Randal Fant, Sr., Texas High; Kyle Burris, Sr., Friendswood; Brady Rodgers, Sr., Lamar Consolidated; Tyrell Jenkins, Jr., Henderson; Matt Wolfe, Sr., Wichita Falls Rider.

Catcher — Troy Stein, Jr., Medina Valley.

First base — Zach Burdick, Sr., Boerne Champion.

Second base — Kevin Conroy, Jr., Lake Travis.

Shortstops — Christian Stringer, Sr., Hallsville; Tony Carmona, Sr., Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill.

Third base — Mike Warren, Jr., San Antonio Alamo Heights.

Outfielders — Ryan Salter, Sr., Denton Ryan; Steven Walla, Sr., Lake Travis; Taylor Goss; Sr., Midlothian; John Biggs, Sr., FW Arlington Heights.



Class 2A



First Team

Pitchers — Brandon Pierce, Jr., Gunter; Taylor Fancher, Sr., Central Heights; Matt Buckmaster, Sr., Holliday; Scott Zimmerle, Sr., Danbury.

Catchers — Cory Griffith, Sr., Pottsboro; Dane Phillips, Sr., Central Heights.

First basemen — Tyler Farrow, Jr., Elkhart; Tevin Powers, Sr., Wall.

Second basemen — Cody Shaw, Sr., Crawford; Sterling Kiper, So., Bushland.

Shortstops — Ruston Harris, Sr., Grandview; Brayden Little, Sr., Holliday; Blake Ware, Sr., White Oak.

Third basemen — Jake Shimonek, Sr., Mildred; Matt Dees, Sr., Danbury.

Outfielders — Austin Grubbs, Sr., Kermit; Dakota Sebesta, Sr., Danbury; Larry Ellis, Sr., Pottsboro; Chris Sadberry, Jr., Holliday.



Second Team

Pitchers — Brandon Bell, So., Edgewood; Justin Choate, Sr., Hooks; Coleman Bowden, So., Brock; Matt Roberts, So., New Waverly.

Catchers — Zack Patino, Jr., Brock; Justin Gregory, Jr., Troy.

First basemen — Cameron Doskocil, Sr., Rogers; Chase Jones, Jr., Harleton.

Second basemen — Landon McCall, Sr., Grape Creek; Justin Jones, So., Shallowater.

Shortstops — Miles Weaver, Jr., Mildred; Dalton Brown, Fr., Ponder.

Third basemen — Ethan Murphy, Sr., Peaster; Matt Gray, Jr., New Waverly.

Outfielders — Ryan Wilburn, Sr., Shelbyville; Garrett Ward, Sr., Salado; Josh Harris, Sr., Hawley; Kent Miller, Jr., Crawford.



Third Team

Pitchers — Jonathan Eiman, Jr., Franklin; Colby Schindler, Sr., Hallettsville; Carl Huizar, Jr., Bishop; Micah Easterling, So., Peaster.

Catchers — Tommy Cavazos, Jr., Bishop; Kyle Bludau, Fr., Schulenburg.

First basemen — Derek Green, Jr., Karnes City; Peyton Rumbo, Sr., Hooks; Trevor Keele, Sr., Edgewood.

Second basemen — Ryan Reyes, Jr., New Waverly; Michael Gallardo, Sr., Kermit.

Shortstops — Will Allen, Sr., Arp; Connor Lloyd, Jr., Harleton.

Third basemen — Chance Marek, Jr., Rogers; Cody Brown, Sr., Schulenburg.

Outfielders — Thomas Cleveland, Jr., Bushland; Dusty Brown, Jr., Schulenburg; Kevin Dozier, So., Mildred; Jordan Sebek, Sr., Rogers.



Class A



First Team

Pitchers — Gunnar Thompson, So., Cayuga; Johnny Gaines, Sr., Clarendon; Cole Hemmi, Sr., Windthorst.

Catchers — Scott Osburn, Jr., Overton; Bradley Hardcastle, Sr., Meridian.

First basemen — Wade Montgomery, Jr., Albany; Zack Edwards, Sr., Dawson.

Second basemen — T.J. Samford, Sr., Bosqueville; Justin Hinton, Jr., Trenton.

Shortstops — Colin Schreiber, Jr., Windthorst; Hunter Perry, Jr., Bosqueville.

Third basemen — Kevin Sikes, Jr., Port Aransas; Cannon Coleman, Sr., Carlisle.

Outfielders — Joe Salinas, Sr., Thorndale; Shane Williams, Sr., Blue Ridge; J.T. Stanley, Sr., Maud.



Second Team

Pitchers — Tim Cook, Jr., Cumby; Chase Oldham, Sr., Meridian; Case Gunnels, Jr., Lovelady.

Catchers — Rhett Gresham, So., Alto; Tyler Jordan, Sr., Thorndale.

First basemen — Robert Todd, Sr., Blue Ridge; Lucas Hall, Sr., Lockney.

Second basemen — Ryan Bienski, Sr., Bremond; Zach Mikulenka, Jr., Flatonia.

Shortstops — Bradley McClain, Sr., Maud; Jared Moore, Sr., Alto.

Third basemen — Cody Feight, Jr., Bosqueville; Shea Maupin, Jr., Thorndale.

Outfielders — Evan Burton, Jr., Forsan; Jake McClain, So., Maud; Telvin Darden, Jr., Overton.



Third Team

Pitchers — Renee Cruz, So., Lockney; Bruce Holson, Sr., Albany; Augie Rodriguez, Jr., Runge.

Catchers — Matthew Coronado, So., Somerville; Cory Perry, Sr., Cayuga.

First basemen — Connor Bertsch, Fr., Fayetteville; Luke Feaster, So., Ralls.

Second basemen — Matt Blair, Sr., Dawson; Konner Ellison, Jr., Lockney.

Shortstops — Westin Popham, Sr., Axtell; Patrick Dayton, Jr., Archer City.

Third basemen — Ryan McCarley, Sr., Trenton; Brock Otto, Jr., Fayetteville.

Outfielders — Adrian Lighteard, Sr., Flatonia; Sam Smith, Sr., Archer City; Alan Ledesma, Sr., New Deal.

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