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| 2008 /2009 Schedule |
Signings & Commitments |
2009 High School Seasons ***NEW*** |
2009 Alumni College Seasons ***NEW*** |
| 2008-2009 Texas Aces Gold Roster |
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| # |
Name | Position |
Year |
High School |
College |
| 4 | Alex Ogle | OF | 2010 | Brazoswood | Uncommitted |
| 11 | Courtney Buchman | SS/2B | 2010 | Cinco Ranch | Uncommitted |
| 12 | Brittany Calderon |
C | 2010 | Dickinson | Uncommitted |
| 14 | Molly Fichtner | C/3B/SS | 2010 | Clear Brook | Uncommitted |
| 1 | Ashleigh Jones | OF/2B | 2009 | Klein Oak | University of Houston |
| 3 | Holly Anderson | CF/UT | 2009 | Dickinson | University of Houston |
| 7 | Brittany Taylor | 3B/UT | 2009 | Cypress Falls | University of North Texas |
| 8 | Brooke Lathan | SS/OF | 2009 | Livingston | University of Houston |
| 9 | Bailey Watts | P | 2009 | Smithson Valley | University of Houston |
| 10 | Katie Moulder | P/2B | 2010 | Clear Creek | Nicholls State University |
| 15 | Crystal Alaniz | P | 2010 | Texas City | Texas State University |
| 16 | Caitlin Bollier | 3B/SS | 2009 | Kerrville Tivy | University of Mary Hardin-Baylor |
| 20 | Sandi Moynihan | C | 2009 | St. Agnes | George Washington University |
| 22 | Sydney Shannon | 2B/C | 2009 | Marlow, OK |
Texas A&M University |
2008 - 2009 Schedule
| Date |
Event (links to game schedules) |
Location |
| October 4-5 |
Spring Klein
College Classic (observing) |
Spring, TX |
| October 11 |
Double
Header @ Blinn College - 11a & 1p |
Brehnam, TX |
| October 12 |
Games @ Sam
Houston - 8a, 10:40a, 12p, 4p |
Huntsville,
TX |
| October
17-19 |
Diamond
Sports Elite Showcase (schedule) |
Plano, TX |
| October
25-26 |
FW
Batbusters/SGSA College Look (schedule) |
Southlake,
TX |
| Oct 31 -
Nov 2 |
Ronald
McDonald Tournament (schedule) |
Spring, TX |
| Jan 17 - 18 |
Austin
Storm College Showcase (schedule) |
Austin, TX |
| May 29-31 |
Round Robin
@ Spring Klein Collins Park |
Spring, TX |
| June 7 |
Round Robin
@ Cy-Fair Dyess Park |
Cypress, TX |
| June 12-14 |
Gold
Southern Territory Qualifier (schedule) |
Marietta, GA |
| June 19-21 |
Gold
Southern Territory Qualifier (schedule) |
Tulsa, OK |
| July 1-5,
2009 |
Colorado Fireworks
Tournament (schedule) |
Aurora, CO |
| July 17-19 |
Gold
Region 7 Qualifier (schedule) |
San
Antonio, TX |
| August 1 - 8 |
Gold Nationals |
Oklahoma
City, OK |
Summer Tournament Schedules
Winter Tournament Schedule
Fall 2008 Tournament Schedules
Katie verbals to Nicholls State University! Great job Katie!
  Katie Moulder,
a junior at Clear Creek High School in League City, has committed to
play softball for the Nicholls
State University in Tibodaux, LA. Katie has been with
the
Texas Aces Gold since the fall of 2007, and played with Texas Impulse
prior to that. Katie is a pitcher for the Texas Aces Gold and the
Clear Creek Lady Wildcats, where she was an All-District selection in
2008. Katie will join
Coach Jenny Parsons and the Lady Colonels in the fall of 2010.
Congratulations Katie! Go Colonels!! Committed
February 2009 |
Caitlin commits to Mary Hardin Baylor! Congratulations Caitlin!
  Caitlin Bollier,
a senior at Kerrville Tivy High School, has committed to play softball for
the Unversity of
Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, TX. Caitlin joined the
Texas Aces Gold in the fall of 2008, and previously played for the
Texas Hawks. Caitlin was a 2008 TGCA 4A All-State selection at
3rd base, as well as All-Area and All-District. Caitlin will join
Coach Kasey Blomquist and the 2008 American Southwest Conference West
Division Champion UMHB Lady Crusaders in the fall of 2009.
Congratulations Caitlin. Go Cru!! Committed
November 2008/Signed |
Crystal Alaniz is first Texas Aces 2010 to Commit! Congratulations Crystal!
  Crystal
Alaniz,
a junior at Texas City High School, verbally committed to play softball for
Texas State University.
Crystal joined the Texas Aces Gold in the fall of 2008, and made her
commitment soon after. Crystal previously played for Texas Impact
Gold and Texas Rage. Crystal pitches
for her high school team, and was first team All-District the
past two seasons. Crystal will join Coach Ricci Woodard and the Texas
State Bobcats in the Southland Conference in the fall of 2010.
Congratulations Crystal. Go Bobcats!! Committed
Sept 2008/Signing Nov 2009 |
Brittany Taylor commits to University of North Texas! Good job, Brit!
  Brittany Taylor,
a senior at Cypress Falls High School, signed a Nationl Letter of
Intent to play softball for
the University
of North Texas.
Brittany joined the Texas Aces Gold the fall of 2007. Brittany
plays 1st and 3rd for the Texas Aces Gold, and pitches
for her high school team. She was All-District as a pitcher the
past two seasons, and also team MVP. Brittany will join coach
T.J. Hubbard and the UNT Mean Green of the Sun Belt Conference in the
fall of 2009. Go Green!!Committed July 2008/Signed Nov 2008 |
Holly Anderson heads to University of Houston. Congratulations Holly!
  Holly Anderson, a senior at Dickinson
High School, signed to play softball for the University of Houston.
Holly has played for the Texas Aces Gold since the fall of 2006.
Holly plays shortstop and center field for the Texas Aces, and pitches
for her high school team. She is a true utility player, and was
named the All-District Utility Player of the Year the past two
seasons! Holly was also the setter for the varsity volleyball
team. Holly will join coach Kyla Holas and the University of
Houston Cougars of Conference USA in the fall of 2009. Go Coogs!!Committed Nov 2007/Signed Nov 2008 |
Four new players and their commitments:
 Ashleigh Jones,
a senior at Klein Oak High School, joined the Texas Aces Gold in the
fall of 2008. Ashleigh had already committed to play softball for
the University of Houston
and has now signed her NLI.
Ashleigh previously played for the Texas Eclipse Gold, and plays
outfield for the Klein Oak Panthers and was a 1st team All-District
selection in 2008. Ashleigh will join coach
Kyla Holas and the University of Houston Cougars of Conference USA in
the fall of 2009. Go Coogs!!Signed Nov 2008 |
 Brooke Lathan,
a senior at Livingston High School, joined the Texas Aces Gold in the
fall of 2008, after playing with the Texas Eclipse Gold in the
summer.
Brooke had already committed to play softball for the University of Houston and
has signed her Letter of Intent.
Brooke is a shortstop for the Livingston Lions softball team, and is
also a Nationally ranked pole vaulter. Brooke will join coach
Kyla Holas and the University of Houston Cougars of Conference USA in
the fall of 2009. Go Coogs!! Signed Nov 2008
|
  Sandi Moynihan, a senior at St. Agnes
Academy, joined the Texas Aces in the fall of 2008. Sandi had
already committed to play softball for George
Washington University, which is located four blocks from the
White House in Washington, DC.
Sandi previously played for Texas Magic Gold. Sandi is a catcher
for
the St. Agnes Tigers and the Texas Aces Gold. She will be joining
coach Kim Staehle and the GW Colonials of the Atlantic 10 conference in
the fall of 2009. Congrats!!Signed Nov 2008 |
 Bailey Watts,
a senior at Smithson Valley High School, joined the Texas Aces in the
fall of 2008. Bailey had already committed to play softball for
the University of Houston.
Bailey previsouly played for Impact Gold. Bailey is an
All-District
and All-State pitcher for the Smithson Valley Rangers, and was also a
member of the 2006 West Columbia 3A State Championship softball
team.
Bailey will join coach
Kyla Holas and the University of Houston Cougars of Conference USA in
the fall of 2009. Go Coogs!! Signed
Nov 2008 |
Another new Aces player comes in already
committed:
  Sydney Shannon recently
graduated from Marlow High School in Oklahoma, joined the Texas Aces
for the summer of 2009. Sydney was named an all-state catcher in
Oklahoma after her senior season, which was played in the fall.
Sydney has played with the OK Jitterbugs, OK Babes, and Impact Gold.
Sydney signed with Texas A&M University last fall. She will
be joining Coach Jo Evans and the fightin' Texas Aggies in the Big XII
conference in the fall of 2009. Gig 'Em!! Signed
Nov 2008 |
Summary of
Texas Aces 2009 High School Seasons
Congrats to Texas Aces players receiving post season awards:
All-American
EA Sports 1st Team - Bailey Watts
State Champions
TAPPS 4A State Champions - Fort Bend Baptist
Kelly Ferguson, Head Coach
TAPPS 5A State Champions - St. Agnes
Sandi Moynihan, All-Tournament Team
UIL 5A State Champions - Smithson Valley
Bailey Watts, All-Tournament Team Pitcher, MVP
All-State
TSWA 5A Player of the Year - Bailey Watts
TSWA 5A 1st Team - Bailey Watts
Oklahoma 4A All-State - Sydney Shannon
TGCA 5A All State - Bailey Watts
TGCA 4A All-State - Brooke Lathan
TGCA 4A Academic All-State - Caitlin Bollier
TAPPS 5A 1st Team All-State - Sandi Moynihan
TAPPS 5A Academic All-State - Sandi Moynihan
All-City/Area/County
1st Team All-Greater Houston - Sandi Moynihan, UT
2nd Team All-Greater Houston - Katie Moulder, P
Galveston County Daily News Player of the Year - Katie Moulder
All-Galveston County 1st Team - Katie Moulder, P
All-Galveston County 1st Team - Crystal Alaniz, P
All-Galveston County 1st Team - Holly Anderson, OF
All-Sun Softball Team (Cy-Fair/Klein area) - Brittany Taylor, P
All-Greater San Antonio Class 5A Team - Bailey Watts, P
All-Greater San Antonio 5A MVP - Bailey Watts
All-District
13-5A 1st Team - Ashleigh Jones, OF
15-5A 2nd Team - Brittany Taylor, P
17-5A 1st Team - Courtney Buchman, INF
24-5A Co-MVP - Molly Fichtner, C
24-5A Co-MVP - Katie Moulder, P
24-5A 1st Team - Holly Anderson, UT
24-5A Honorable Mention - Brittany Calderon, C
26-5A 1st Team - Bailey Watts, P
TAPPS 3-5A 1st Team - Sandi Moynihan, C
24-4A 1st Team - Crystal Alaniz, P
20-4A Offensive MVP - Brooke Lathan
See additional awards listed below.
Congrats to Texas Aces players receiving post season awards:
All-American
EA Sports 1st Team - Bailey Watts
State Champions
TAPPS 4A State Champions - Fort Bend Baptist
Kelly Ferguson, Head Coach
TAPPS 5A State Champions - St. Agnes
Sandi Moynihan, All-Tournament Team
UIL 5A State Champions - Smithson Valley
Bailey Watts, All-Tournament Team Pitcher, MVP
All-State
TSWA 5A Player of the Year - Bailey Watts
TSWA 5A 1st Team - Bailey Watts
Oklahoma 4A All-State - Sydney Shannon
TGCA 5A All State - Bailey Watts
TGCA 4A All-State - Brooke Lathan
TGCA 4A Academic All-State - Caitlin Bollier
TAPPS 5A 1st Team All-State - Sandi Moynihan
TAPPS 5A Academic All-State - Sandi Moynihan
All-City/Area/County
1st Team All-Greater Houston - Sandi Moynihan, UT
2nd Team All-Greater Houston - Katie Moulder, P
Galveston County Daily News Player of the Year - Katie Moulder
All-Galveston County 1st Team - Katie Moulder, P
All-Galveston County 1st Team - Crystal Alaniz, P
All-Galveston County 1st Team - Holly Anderson, OF
All-Sun Softball Team (Cy-Fair/Klein area) - Brittany Taylor, P
All-Greater San Antonio Class 5A Team - Bailey Watts, P
All-Greater San Antonio 5A MVP - Bailey Watts
All-District
13-5A 1st Team - Ashleigh Jones, OF
15-5A 2nd Team - Brittany Taylor, P
17-5A 1st Team - Courtney Buchman, INF
24-5A Co-MVP - Molly Fichtner, C
24-5A Co-MVP - Katie Moulder, P
24-5A 1st Team - Holly Anderson, UT
24-5A Honorable Mention - Brittany Calderon, C
26-5A 1st Team - Bailey Watts, P
TAPPS 3-5A 1st Team - Sandi Moynihan, C
24-4A 1st Team - Crystal Alaniz, P
20-4A Offensive MVP - Brooke Lathan
See additional awards listed below.
| District | High School |
Player / HS # |
Season
Highlights |
| 13-5A | Klein Oak Lady Panthers District Champs Area Finalist Ranked in USA by ESPN/Rise |
Ashleigh Jones #13 (2009-U of Houston) | Starting
Varsity Outfielder - 0.488 Batting Average - 3-2B, 2-3B, 24 RBI, 8 SB - 1st Team All-District OF - Preseason #1 by Vype - Double against Cy-Fair |
| 15-5A |
Cy-Falls Golden Eagles District 4th Place lost Bi-District |
Brittany
Taylor #7 (2009-North Texas) |
Starting
Varsity Pitcher - Team Captain - 2nd Team All-District P - All Sun Softball Team - Action shots |
| 17-5A |
Cinco Ranch Lady Cougars District 3rd Place Area Qtr-Finalist |
Courtney
Buchman #11 (2010-uncommitted) |
Starting
Varsity 2nd Base, lead-off batter - 0.390 Batting Avg; 124 AB - 16-2B, 2-3B, 1-HR, 14 RBI - 0.556 slug%, 0.456 OB% - 0.950 fielding%, 52 Putouts - 1st Team All-District INF - Academic All-District - Team Leadership Award - Lone RBI against Katy - 2-run double vs Taylor - Clinching 3rd in district - 2-out rally vs Memorial - Big out against Kingwood - 2 RBIs in loss to Katy |
| 24-5A |
Brazoswood Lady Bucs District 3rd Place Area Finalist |
Alex
Ogle #3 (2010-uncommitted) |
Varsity
Outfielder - Short season due to injury, completely healed now - 0.429 Batting Avg, 2 SB - Brazoria County Preview - Hit in Katy Tournament - Two hits against Ball |
| Clear
Brook Lady Wolverines District Champs lost Bi-District |
Molly
Fichtner (2010-uncommitted) |
Starting
Varsity Catcher - 0.409 Batting Avg - 11-2B, 7-3B, 30 RBI, 10 BB - All-District Co-MVP - All-Greater Houston Pre- season 2nd Team (article) - Strike Out Cancer hits - 8 RBI in HSSL Tourney - Calling the pitches - Triple in Alvin game - Winning hit over Creek - Brook playing well - Two hits against Lake - Double, 2 RBI against Ball |
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| Clear
Creek Lady Wildcats District Runner-Up Region III Finalist |
Katie
Moulder #19 (2010-Nicholls State) |
Starting
Varsity Pitcher - 24-10 Record, 1.08 ERA, 233 IP, 315K, 34 BB - 2-2B, 3-3B, 9 RBI, 4 SB - 2nd Team Greater Houston - All-District Co-MVP - All-County 1st Team - Galveston Daily News Player of the Year (story) - 15K's in district game - Chron POW nominee 3-29 - Playoff win over Travis - Chron POW nominee 4-10 - Playoff win over Dobie - Creek on verge of State |
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| Dickinson Lady Gators District 4th Place lost Bi-District |
Holly
Anderson #10 (2009-U of Houston) |
Starting
Varsity Utility - 0.316 Batting Avg - 2-2B, 1-3B, 1-HR, 8-RBI - 1.24 ERA, 34 IP, 3-1 - 1st Team All-District UT - 1st Team All-County OF - Preseason County Teams - Pitched win against Ball - Final Playoff Game |
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| Brittany
Calderon (2010-uncommitted) |
Starting
Varsity Catcher - 10 RBI in 14 district games - Caught 11 runners stealing - Calls all pitches - All-District Honorable Mention - Preseason County Teams - Sac Fly for go-ahead run - Sac Fly in district game - Caught 2 in playoff game - Tagging runner at plate |
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| 26-5A | Smithson
Valley Lady Rangers District Champs Region II Champs 5A State Champs |
Bailey
Watts (2009-U of Houston) |
Starting
Varsity Pitcher - EA Sports 1st Team All-American - TSWA Player of the Year - TSWA 1st Team All-State - 5A State Championship All-Tournament Team MVP - TGCA 5A All-State - All-District 1st Team - Academic All-District - All-Greater SA 5A Team - All-Greater SA MVP - Picture vs New Braunfels - Watts blanks O'Connor - Watts shines in victory - Rematch with Bowie - Rangers slide past Bulldogs - Beat Bowie in series opener |
| 20-4A | Livingston Lady Lions District 3rd lost Bi-District |
Brook
Lathan (2009-U of Houston) |
Starting
Varsity Shortstop - All-District Offensive MVP - TGCA 4A All-State - 2-run double vs LCM |
| 24-4A | Texas
City Lady Stings did not make playoffs |
Crystal
Alaniz #6 (2010-Texas State) |
Starting
Varsity Pitcher - 11-16 Record, 0.875 ERA - 152 IP, 305K, 19BB, - 0.351 Batting Avg - 13-2B, 2-3B, 4-HR, 15 RBI - 1st Team All-District P - 1st Team All-County P - Preseason County Teams - 17K's in pre-district game - Chron Player of the Week - Strong performance in loss |
| 27-4A | Kerrville
Tivy Lady Antlers did not make playoffs |
Caitlin
Bollier (2009-M-H Baylor) |
Starting
Varsity Shortstop - TGCA Academic All-State - Preseason Player to Watch - Homerun vs Cibolo Steele - Win in final district game |
| TAPPS 3-5A |
St.
Agnes Lady Tigers 5A State Champs |
Sandi
Moynihan #20 (2009-Geo. Washington) |
Starting
Varsity Catcher - 0.474 Batting Avg - 11-2B, 6-3B, 2-HR, 43 RBI - 1st Team Greater Houston - 1st Team All-District - 1st Team All-State - 5A All-Tournament Team - Academic All-State - Loss to Seven Lakes - Win over Katy Taylor - Chron POW nominee 4-10 - San Marcos Tournament - Video - Win over FBBA - Tigers win TAPPS 5A State |
| 5-4A (OK) |
Marlow,
OK Lady Outlaws 23-8 record District Champs |
Sydney
Shannon #20 (2009-Texas A&M) |
Starting
Varsity Catcher - Player of the Year - All-State Catcher |
| TAPPS 4-4A |
Fort
Bend Baptist Academy Lady Eagles 4A State Champs |
Kelly
Ferguson (Head Coach) |
Head Coach
(3rd year) - Led team to 2nd State Championship in 3 years |
Summary of Texas Aces Alumni
2009 College Seasons
 Kelsea Orsak #2 Texas A&M University (Pearland HS 2008) Started 52 of 54 games for the Aggies in center field. Finished with a 0.246 batting average, 2 doubles, and 7 RBI. Team leader in stolen bases, going 13 for 15 on the season. |
 Beth Evans #12
Houston Baptist University (Clear Lake HS 2008) Appeared in 20 games in the circle for the Huskies, with 18 starts. Finished with a 6-11 record, and a 2.82 ERA, and 108 strikeouts in 114.1 innings pitched. Also had 10 starts in 12 games in the outfield. Hit home run in first collegiate at bat. In limited opportunities at the plate, had 0.261 batting average with 1 double, 1 HR, and 5 RBI. |
 Baylea Wagener #11 Galveston College (Angleton HS 2008) Transferred to Galveston College after attending University of Central Arkansas for one semester. Completed freshman season with 11-5 record, 3.53 ERA, in 105 innings pitched. |
 Megan Yanda #2
Texarkana College (Clear Brook HS 2008) Played in 60 of the Bulldog's 65 games in the outfield. Finished with a 0.287 batting average in 178 at bats. Scored 25 runs and had 5 RBI. |
 Meagan Potts #9 Western Texas College (Alvin HS 2008) Played in 46 of the Lady Westerner's 53 games as an outfielder. Finished with a 0.256 batting average with 164 at bats. Had a team high 15 doubles, with 10 RBI and 25 runs scored. |
 Rhiannon
Kliesing #22Texas A&M University (Pearland HS 2007) Started all 54 games for the Aggies, either at pitcher or first base. Finished with a 0.265 batting average, 5 doubles, 1 triple, and 8 home runs. Led the team with 34 RBI, and tied for the lead in HR. In the circle, finished with a 20-13 record and a 2.38 ERA, with 177 strikeouts in 226.2 innings of work. Pitched 26 complete games with 5 shutouts. Earned Big 12 Pitcher of the Week with two wins over Arizona, and Big 12 Player of the Week after hitting 0.500 in wins over Texas and Baylor. First Team All-Big 12 Conference selection. |
 Kesha Hagerman #8 Prairie View A&M University (Pearland HS 2007) Started all 40 games for the Panthers. Led the team with a 0.316 batting average. Had 3 triples and 9 RBI from the leadoff spot. Only struck out 8 times in 114 at bats. Was 10 for 11 in stolen bases. Named to the Southwest Athletic Conference Softball Championship All-Tournament Team. Second-Team All SWAC selection. |
 Lindsey Langner #21McNeese State University (Pearland HS 2007) Started all 59 games for the Cowgirls in outfield. Led team with 0.269 batting avg, 30 runs scored, 49 hits, and 15 stolen bases. Had 14 RBI, with 6 doubles, 2 triples, and one HR. Led conference with 212 plate appearances and ranked fifth in stolen bases and runs scored. Hit lead-off home run in Conference tournament championship game. Named to the Southland Conference All-Tournament Team. Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-Louisiana Softball Team honorable mention. All-Southland Conference Third Team selection. |
 Jenna Emery #10Texas State University (Fort Bend Austin HS 2007) Started 56 games at third base for the Bobcats, missing only two games due to a wrist injury. Was second on the team with a 0.326 batting average and 5 home runs. Led team with 32 RBI, 16 doubles, and a 0.565 slugging percentage. Also led team with 16 hit by pitches, and tied for lead with 3 sacrifice flies. Named Southland Conference Hitter of the Week in March after batting 0.438 for the week. Led conference with 16 doubles and 0.451 on base percentage. Named to the All-Southland Conference Second Team. |
 Lauren Miller #7
St. Mary’s University (Home schooled 2007) Started 63 of 64 games for the Rattlers in centerfield, at first base, or as designated hitter. Scored 32 runs, hit 7 doubles and one home run. Finished the season with a 0.276 batting average and 25 RBI. Second on team with 9 stolen bases in 10 attempts. |
 Ashley Nelson #25 Sam Houston State University (Clements HS 2006) Played in 13 games for the Bearkats, starting 8 behind the plate. Batted .333 on the season, with 5 doubles and 9 RBI. Caught 2 runners stealing. |
 Chelsey Chapman #1
University of Texas -San Antonio (Clear Lake HS 2006) Played in 47 of the Roadrunner's 58 games, with 18 starts in the outfield. Batted 0.216 with one RBI in 37 at bats. Saw most time as a pinch runner. Was second on the team in stolen bases, going 4 for 5. |
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