Advertisement

El Paso softball teams begin quest for success in UIL playoffs

Felix F. Chavez, El Paso Times
·3 min read

The UIL softball state playoffs begin this week across Texas. Here is a look at teams and players to watch from El Paso.

Players to watch

  • Miranda Guillen, Eastwood

  • Gaby DeAnda, Eastwood

  • Jenna Leanos, Ysleta

  • Danielle Lozoya, Ysleta

  • Andrea Apodaca, Eastlake

  • Zaira Mendoza, Eastlake

  • Samantha Martinez, Parkland

  • Devyn Rodriguez, Parkland

  • Grace Ponzio, Montwood

  • Brook Gill, Montwood

  • Khole Jensen, Chapin

  • Haylee Hernandez, Chapin

  • Remi Barron, Del Valle

  • Ya Ya Morgan, Del Valle

  • Kris Corral, Socorro

  • Tori Perez, Socorro

Del Valle’s Yaya Morgan (10) runs to third base at a softball game against Bel Air High School on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Del Valle High School, in El Paso, TX.
Del Valle’s Yaya Morgan (10) runs to third base at a softball game against Bel Air High School on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Del Valle High School, in El Paso, TX.

Teams to watch

  • Montwood had an excellent season, claiming the District 1-6A title and will Odessa Permian in the opening round of the playoffs.

  • Chapin has high hopes in the playoffs after winning the District 1-5A title. Last year the Huskies lost in the bi-district round.

  • Del Valle went 10-0 in District 2-5A and believe a deep run in the playoffs is possible.

  • Parkland won a Class 5A bi-district title in 2023 and hopes to build on that success.

  • Eastwood has experience and strong pitching, which makes it tough to beat.

More: El Paso athletes make state Eastwood, Franklin, El Paso High qualify athletes for UIL state track and field meet

Felix F. Chavez can be reached at fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on X

High School Softball Playoffs

Bidistrict Round

Class 6A

Eastlake vs. Frenship at Fort Stockton HS

Game 1: 5 p.m. CST Friday

Game 2: 11 a.m. CST Saturday

Game 3: 30 minutes after Game 2 if needed

Odessa Permian at Montwood

Game 1: 5:30 p.m. Friday

Game 2: 10 a.m. Saturday

Game 3: If needed, 30 minutes after Game 2

Midland Legacy at Eastwood

Game 1: 6 p.m. Thursday

Game 2: 6 p.m. Friday

Game 3: If needed 10 a.m.Saturday

Socorro at Midland High

Game 1: 6:30 p.m. CST Thursday

Game 2: 3 p.m. Friday

Fame 3: If needed 30 minutes after Game2 Friday

Class 5A

Burges vs Del Valle

Game 1: 10 a.m. Thursday Del Valle

Game 2: 12:30 p.m. at Del Valle

Game 3: If needed, 4p.m. at Burges

El Paso vs. Ysleta

Game 1: 11 a.m. Friday at Paso High

Game 2: 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Ysleta High School

Game 3: If needed, 30 minutes after Game 2

Canutillo vs. Parkland

Game 1: 2 p.m. Thursday at Canutillo

Game 2: 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Canutillo

Game 3: If needed, 6 p.m. Friday at Parkland

Hanks at Chapin

One-game: 6 p.m. Thursday

Class 4A

Austin at San Elizario

One game: 6 p.m. Thursday

Bowie vs. Mountain View

Game 1: 2 p.m. Wednesday at Mountain View

Game 2: 2 p.m. Thursday at Mountain View

Game 3: If needed, 6 p.m. Friday at Bowie

Fabens at Riverside

One-game: 2 p.m. Friday

YWA vs. Clint

Game 1: 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Clint HS

Game 2: 6:30 p.m. Friday at Austin HS

Game 3: If needed, 10 a.m. Saturday at Clint HS

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: El Paso teams, players to watch in UIL softball playoffs