As the high school softball playoffs begin this week, here is a look at some players that will have an impact for squads as they begin their quest for a trip to Austin.
We chose one player from each of the area's playoff teams from Class 5A through Class 2A. If a team is not listed, we could not find statistics on the team, or we have not received them at any point this season.
Class 5A
The sophomore leads the team in hitting and has become a key bat in the Eagles deep lineup.
Madison Mauricio, Gregory-Portland
The two-way player for the Ladycats is hitting .471 this season and is 8-5 in the circle.
Kaeleigh Mendez, Carroll
The power-hitting shortstop has seven home runs this season and is hitting .442.
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Class 4A
Brooke Castillo, Alice
The Coyotes two-way star was among the area leaders in strikeouts and innings pitched this season.
Kalia Flaherty, Rockport-Fulton
Flaherty has hit around .500 all season and will be a key for the Pirates offense.
Megan Geyer, Calallen
Geyer has played a lot of postseason softball in her career and has 25 RBIs and 31 runs this season.
Ayla Gonzales, Bishop
Gonzales hit .549 during the regular season with 14 doubles and a team-best 44 RBIs,
Madison Gummelt, Tuloso-Midway
The Cherokee pitcher won 20 games this season and had more than 200 strikeouts.
Aylah Medrano, Sinton
Medrano has led the Pirates in hitting through much of the season.
Kylee Ward, Ingleside
Ward won 17 games during the regular season and had 139 strikeouts.
Class 3A
Josette Aparacio, Taft
Among the area leaders in strikeouts this season.
Aria Bray, Odem
Hit better than .360 this season with 14 RBIs through 30 games.
Taygen DeLaGarza, London
The versatile DeLaGarza is hitting .514 this season with 26 RBIs, and is 5-1 as a pitcher.
Alyssa Herrera, Mathis
Hitting better than .420 this season and has nine doubles and three triples.
Dalisa Luera, San Diego
Hit .544 in the regular season with 25 RBIs and six home runs.
Taylor Reyes, Santa Gertrudis Academy
Part of a stellar Lions lineup that was among the area leaders in RBIs this season.
Kadence Trevino, Hebbronville
Won 16 games this season and more than 160 strikeouts.
Class 2A/Private Schools
Sarah Alvarado and Alyson Gomez, Three Rivers
The Bulldogs pitching duo has combined for 214 strikeouts this season.
Sidney Castillo, Woodsboro
The stellar hurler struck out 19 in an extra-inning win against Three Rivers to earn the top seed from 31-2A. Had more than 260 strikeouts this season.
Ja’Zae-Lyne Lewis, Refugio
Among the area leaders in stolen bases, walks, triples and runs.
Skyler Ramos, Riviera
Ramos had an ERA of 0.91 and had 254 strikeouts, plus hit a scorching .573 this season.
Perla Rodriguez, IWA
Hit better than .59 this season with 14 doubles.
This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Playoff time!: Players that can make an impact for Coastal Bend high school softball teams
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