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BY BRIAN GOSSETX – @gosset41 X – @gmsportsmedia1 ==========================KENNEDALE – The South Hills softball program had made the playoffs 12 previous times in its history prior to this year. The first came in 2004 and then the Scorpions didn’t go back until 2012 when head coach Drew Wyrick began his run. From 2012 to 2024, SHHS had gone to the big dance 11 times, including 10 in a row but hadn’t won a playoff round or even a playoff game.

2 days ago | gmsportsmedia.com | Brian Gosset

BY BRIAN GOSSETX – @gosset41 X – @gmsportmedia1 ==========================The Indians wrapped up the regular season last week with a 21-19 win over Eaton. Keller got 18 hits and scored 11 times in the third inning. Kaiya Fabela, Sydona Meiser and Mackenna Jackson all homered – and all three players have set personal records this season for the Indians. Fabela (BYU signee) also doubled and went 3 for 5 while driving in six runs.

2 days ago | gmsportsmedia.com | Brian Gosset

BY BRIAN GOSSETX – @gosset41 X – @gmsportsmedia1 ===================Cleburne head softball coach Troy Culwell announced his retirement on Tuesday after 28 years of coaching. Culwell just completed his fourth season with the Yellowjackets softball program and eighth overall as a head coach. During his career, Culwell has also been a head coach in football, track and powerlifting and assisting a several more. He’s also spent time with softball programs at FW North Side and Jacksonville.

3 days ago | gmsportsmedia.com | Brian Gosset

Photo: Brian McLean BY BRIAN GOSSETX – @gosset41 X – @gmsportsmedia1 On Saturday, the Melissa Cardinals had their final tune up before the UIL playoffs – beating Arkansas state champ Bentonville 5-3. Melissa improved to 29-0 and extended its winning streak to 44 games. The Cardinals won their first title last season and set the Texas state record with 92 home runs in 41 games. Well, that record dropped last week.

4 days ago | gmsportsmedia.com | Brian Gosset

Photo: Brian McLean (Head coach Cassie Crabtree/3B Kennedy Bradley) BY BRIAN GOSSETX – @gosset41 X – @gmsportsmedia1 In a matchup of 2024 state champions, the home team Melissa Cardinals beat the Bentonville Tigers 5-3 on Saturday. Sophomore pitcher Eloisa Maes allowed two walks and struck out nine in a complete game effort. The Cardinals improved to 29-0 on the season and will open the UIL playoffs this week with a 5A D1 bi-district match against Texarkana Texas High.