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| Summer 2008 |
Signings & Commitments |
High School Season Updated! |
Fall 2007 |
Summer 2007 |
| 2007-2008 Texas Aces Gold Roster |
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| # |
Name |
Position |
Year |
High School |
College |
| 1 |
Jamie Haas |
3B/UT |
2009 |
Deer Park |
Uncommitted |
| 7 | Brittany Taylor | 3B/UT | 2009 | Cypress Falls | Uncommitted |
| 10 | Katie Moulder | P/2B | 2010 | Clear Creek | Uncommitted |
| 11 | Courtney Buchman | SS/2B | 2010 | Cinco Ranch | Uncommitted |
| 12 | Michaela Adams | P/3B/SS/OF | 2010 | Clear Creek | Uncommitted |
| 14 |
Molly Fichtner |
C/3B/SS |
2010 |
Clear Brook |
Uncommitted |
| 16 |
Mallori Linscomb |
C/1B |
2010 |
Brazoswood |
Uncommitted |
| 8 | Meagan Potts | OF | 2008 | Alvin | Western Texas - JC1 |
| 13 | Megan Yanda | OF | 2008 | Clear Brook | Texarkana College - JC1 |
| 2 | Beth Evans | P/OF | 2008 | Clear Lake | Houston Baptist - D1 |
| 3 | Holly Anderson | CF/UT | 2009 | Dickinson | University of Houston - D1 |
| 6 | Jessica Savage | 2B/UT | 2009 | Alvin | Texas State - D1 |
| 9 | Kelsea Orsak | C/3B | 2008 | Pearland | Texas A&M - D1 |
| 21 | Jenna Emery | 1B/3B | 2007 | FB Austin | Texas State - D1 |
| 22 | Rhiannon Kliesing | P/1B | 2007 | Pearland | Texas A&M - D1 |
2008 Summer Schedule
| Date |
Event |
Location |
| May 17 | Gold Round Robin | Spring, TX |
| June 13-15 | Southern Territory Gold Qualifier (results) | Houston, TX |
| June 20-22 | Gold Round Robin (results) | Tomball, TX |
| June 29 -July 6 |
Colorado Fireworks (results) |
Aurora, CO |
| July 11-13 | National Gold Qualifier (results) | Oklahoma City, OK |
| July 18-20 | Region 7 Gold Qualifier (results) | Fort Worth, TX |
| July 25-27 | Impact Gold Invitational (results) | Spring, TX |
2008 Summer Game Results
Meagan Potts signs with Western Texas!
  Meagan Potts,
a senior at Alvin High School, has signed to play softball at Western Texas College, located in the west Texas town of Snyder (between Lubbock and Abilene). Meagan
joined the Texas Aces in the fall of 2007 and plays outfield.
Meagan also plays outfield for the Alvin Lady 'Jackets. Western
Texas is an NJCAA Division 1 softball program that participates in
Region 5. Meagan will join Coach Rome McNary and the Lady
Westerner softball team in the fall of 2008. Go
Westerners!! Committed/Signed March 2008
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Texas Aces Welcome Jessica Savage!
  Jessica Savage,
a junior at Alvin High School, joined the Texas Aces Gold for the
summer 2008 season. Jessica has already made a verbal commitment
to play softball at Texas State University.
Jessica previously played with the Texas Eclipse Gold and Alvin No Fear. Jessica
plays second base for the Alvin Yellowjackets and also plays outfield
and third base. Jessica will join Coach Ricci Woodard and the Texas
State Bobcats in the Southland Conference in the fall of 2009.
Congratulations Jessica. Go Bobcats!! Committed Dec 2007/Signing Nov 2008
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Another senior signed in January! Congratulations Megan!
  Megan Yanda,
a senior at Clear Brook High School, signed to play softball at Texarkana College.
Megan has played
outfield for the Texas Aces since the fall of 2006. Megan also
plays second base for her high school team, and is a speedy slapper
that bats at the top of the line-up. The Texarkana College Bulldogs
were the 2007 NJCAA XIV East Zone Conference and Region XIV Champions,
and made an appearance at the 2007 NJCAA National Tournament. Megan
will join the winning tradition of the Bulldog Softball team and coach
Leslie
Messina in the fall of 2008. Go Bulldogs!! |
We have our first 2009 commitment! Congratulations Holly!
  Holly Anderson, a junior at Dickinson High School,
verbally committed 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 is 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/Signing Nov 2008 |
Three seniors signed during the early signing period in November:
  Beth Evans, a senior at Clear Lake High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Houston Baptist University as they return to NCAA Division I.
Beth has pitched for 3 years with the Texas Aces Gold. Along with
pitching, she plays 2nd base and outfield for her Clear Lake High
School varsity team where she is a 4 year letter winner. In 2007,
she was in the top 5 in K's and Top 10 in ERA for 5A schools in the
Houston Area and a SPARQ top 50 athlete (nationwide). Beth will
join Coach Mary Ellen Hall and the HBU Huskies in the fall of 2008. Go Huskies!!Committed Oct 2007/Signed Nov 2007 |
  Baylea Wagener, a senior at Angleton High School,
has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at the University of Central Arkansas.
Baylea is a two-time All-District Pitcher of the Year in 4A High School
softball. Baylea joined the Texas Aces in the fall of 2007 after
playing for the Houston Mystixx the previous year. Baylea will
join Coach Natalie Shock and the UCA Sugar Bears in the Southland Conference
in the fall of
2008. Congratulations Baylea! Go Bears!!Committed Oct 2007/Signed Nov 2007 |
  Kelsea Orsak, a sernior at Pearland High School, verbally committed to Texas
A&M
University before the start of her junior year.
Kelsea is one of the original players that started with this Aces team,
coached by her mom, in fall of 1998. Kelsea is a catcher and
plays 1st and 3rd
base for the Texas Aces Gold. Kelsea was the starting 1st
baseman for her high school varsity team her freshman and sophomore
years, but was behind the plate her junior season, catching her Aces teammate and future
Aggie teammate, Rhiannon Kliesing. Kelsea will join Coach Jo Evans and the Texas
Aggies of the Big 12 Conference in the fall of 2008. Gig 'em
Aggies!! Committed Jul 2006/Signed Nov 2007
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Summary of Texas Aces High School Seasons
Congrats to Texas Aces players receiving post season awards:
NFCA All-American
1st Team UT - Kelsea Orsak
EA Sports All-American
2nd Team C - Kelsea Orsak
NFCA South Central All-Region
1st Team UT - Kelsea Orsak
5A All-State
1st Team TSWA & TCGA - Kelsea Orsak
1st Team TSWA - Jessica Savage
Hon. Mention TSWA - Molly Fichtner
Texas 5A State Champions - Alvin High School
Meagan Potts (OF) - UIL 5A All-Tournament Team
Jessica Savage (2B) - UIL 5A All-Tournament Team
All-Greater Houston
1st Team UT - Kelsea Orsak
2nd Team C - Mallori Linscomb
2nd Team IF - Jessica Savage
3rd Team P - Beth Evans
Houston Athletic Committee Softball Scholar Athlete Finalists
Beth Evans, P, Clear Lake
Kelsea Orsak, UT, Pearland
All-Brazoria County
Offensive Player of the Year - Kelsea Orsak
Co-Defensive Player of the Year - Mallori Linscomb
2nd Team IF - Jessica Savage
Honorable Mention - Meagan Potts
Honorable Mention - Baylea Wagener
All-Galveston County
Player of the Year - Holly Anderson
1st Team IF - Holly Anderson
All-District
17-5A 2nd Team P - Brittany Taylor
18-5A 1st Team 2B - Courtney Buchman
22-5A 1st Team 3B - Jamie Haas
24-5A 1st Team UT - Kelsea Orsak
24-5A 1st Team 2B - Jessica Savage
24-5A 1st Team C - Molly Fichtner
24-5A 2nd Team C - Mallori Linscomb
24-5A 2nd Team UT - Beth Evans
24-5A 2nd Team OF - Megan Yanda
24-5A Honorable Mention P - Katie Moulder
23-4A 1st Team IF - Holly Anderson
24-3A 1st Team - Christie Viktorin*
See additional awards listed below.
*Good luck to Christie Viktorin who has decided not to play softball
in college and has moved on to other activities!
Houston Chronicle and TGCA Rankings
3/18/08
Congrats to Texas Aces players receiving post season awards:
NFCA All-American
1st Team UT - Kelsea Orsak
EA Sports All-American
2nd Team C - Kelsea Orsak
NFCA South Central All-Region
1st Team UT - Kelsea Orsak
5A All-State
1st Team TSWA & TCGA - Kelsea Orsak
1st Team TSWA - Jessica Savage
Hon. Mention TSWA - Molly Fichtner
Texas 5A State Champions - Alvin High School
Meagan Potts (OF) - UIL 5A All-Tournament Team
Jessica Savage (2B) - UIL 5A All-Tournament Team
All-Greater Houston
1st Team UT - Kelsea Orsak
2nd Team C - Mallori Linscomb
2nd Team IF - Jessica Savage
3rd Team P - Beth Evans
Houston Athletic Committee Softball Scholar Athlete Finalists
Beth Evans, P, Clear Lake
Kelsea Orsak, UT, Pearland
All-Brazoria County
Offensive Player of the Year - Kelsea Orsak
Co-Defensive Player of the Year - Mallori Linscomb
2nd Team IF - Jessica Savage
Honorable Mention - Meagan Potts
Honorable Mention - Baylea Wagener
All-Galveston County
Player of the Year - Holly Anderson
1st Team IF - Holly Anderson
All-District
17-5A 2nd Team P - Brittany Taylor
18-5A 1st Team 2B - Courtney Buchman
22-5A 1st Team 3B - Jamie Haas
24-5A 1st Team UT - Kelsea Orsak
24-5A 1st Team 2B - Jessica Savage
24-5A 1st Team C - Molly Fichtner
24-5A 2nd Team C - Mallori Linscomb
24-5A 2nd Team UT - Beth Evans
24-5A 2nd Team OF - Megan Yanda
24-5A Honorable Mention P - Katie Moulder
23-4A 1st Team IF - Holly Anderson
24-3A 1st Team - Christie Viktorin*
See additional awards listed below.
*Good luck to Christie Viktorin who has decided not to play softball
in college and has moved on to other activities!
Houston Chronicle and TGCA Rankings
3/18/08
| District | High School |
Player / HS # |
Season Highlights |
| 17-5A | Cy-Falls Eagles Did not make playoffs | Brittany Taylor #7 (2009) | Starting Varsity Pitcher; Captain - 2nd Team All-District P - Cy Falls HS Team MVP - Close game against Jersey Village |
| 18-5A |
Cinco Ranch Cougars District Champs Won Bi-District vs Cypress Springs Won Area vs MacArthur Lost Regional Quarterfinals vs Katy Taylor |
Courtney Buchman (2010) |
Starting Varsity 2nd Base - 1st Team All-District 2B - .306 Avg, 13 extra base hits; 28 RBI (2nd highest in district) - Knocked in winning run over Katy w/2 outs, 2 strikes, for 3-2 win (Watch for highlights on HSSL!) - Win over Morton Ranch - Playoff Win over MacArthur |
| 22-5A |
Deer Park Lady Deer 3rd Place District Won Bi-District vs Bmont Westbrook Lost Area vs Brazoswood |
Jamie Haas #11 (2009) |
Starting Varsity 3rd Base - 1st Team All-District UT - .325 Avg, 14 RBI; 8 SB - RBI Triple against Dobie |
| 24-5A 3/20 3/26 3/27 3/27 |
Alvin Yellowjackets 4th Place District Won Bi-District vs Elkins Won Area vs Dobie Won Regional Quarterfinals vs Baytown Sterling Won Regional Semifinals vs Bellaire Won Regional Finals vs Brazoswood Won State Semifinals vs Odessa Won 5A State Championship vs Austin Bowie |
Meagan Potts #9 (2008-Western Texas) |
Starting Varsity Outfielder - All-Brazoria County Hon. Mention - 5A State Championship Team - UIL 5A All-Tournament Team - Meagan in Arizona Tournament - Arizona p1 p2 |
| Jessica Savage #1 (2009-Texas State) |
Starting Varsity 2nd Base - TSWA 5A 1st Team All-State 2B - 2nd Team All-Greater Houston IF - 2nd Team All-Brazoria County - 1st Team All-District 2B - 5A State Championship Team - UIL 5A All-Tournament Team - Jessica in Arizona Tournament |
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| Starting Varsity Catcher - 2nd Team All-Greater Houston C - All-Brazoria County Co-Defensive Player of the Year - 2nd Team All-District Catcher - Hit by pitch 18 times - Athlete of the Week Nominee? - B'wood vs Creek 4/4/08 - Hit by pitch in Pearland game - Hit by pitch in Clear Lake game |
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| Starting Varsity Catcher - TSWA 5A All-State Hon. Mention - 1st Team All-District C - Clear Brook HS Team MVP - Offensive Player of the Year - .412 Avg, 9 2B, 6 3B, 36 RBI - Brook beats B'wood, Pearland - Sac Fly against Galveston Ball - Two Big Wins |
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| Megan Yanda #2 (2008-Texarkana) |
Starting Varsity Outfielder - 2nd Team All-District OF - Brook beats B'wood, Pearland - 24-5A Article - SB Leader |
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| Clear Creek Wildcats Did not make Playoffs |
Michaela Adams #12 (2010) |
Starting Varsity 3rd Base/Pitcher - Combine for 1st District win - Sports House Student Spotlight |
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| Katie Moulder #19 (2010) |
Starting Varsity Pitcher - All-District Honorable Mention P - CCHS Wildcat Award - CCHS Mental Toughness Pitching Award - 6-3, .646 ERA, 65 IP, 60K - B'wood vs Creek 4/4/08 - Combine for 1st District win - Q&A with Student Sport Softball |
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| Clear Lake Falcons Did not make Playoffs |
Beth
Evans #2 (2008-Houston Baptist) |
Starting Varsity Pitcher - 3rd Team All-Greater Houston P - 2nd Team All-District UT - Softball Scholar Athlete finalist - Clear Lake HS Team MVP - 11-6, .313 ERA, 67 IP, 148K - 3-0 Win vs Alvin 3/11/08 - Perfect Game vs Ball 3/14/08 - Athlete of the Week Nominee - Clear Lake makes waves - 24-5A article |
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| Pearland Lady Oilers 2nd Place District Won Bi-District vs Clements Won Area vs La Porte Lost Regional Quarterfinals vs Brazoswood |
Kelsea Orsak #9 (2008-Texas A&M) |
Starting Varsity Catcher/Outfielder - NFCA 1st Team All-American - EA Sports 2nd Team All-American - NFCA 1st Team S. Central Region - TSWA 5A 1st Team All-State UT - TGCA 5A All-State - TGCA 5A East All-Star - TGCA 5A Academic All-State - 1st Team All-Greater Houston UT - All-Brazoria County Offensive Player of the Year - 1st Team All-District UT - Softball Scholar Athlete finalist - Pearland HS Team MVP - TGCA All-State - TGCA Academic All-State - .532 Avg, 1 2B, 2 3B, 3 HR, 9 RBI - RBI Pre-Season Award - Pearland Invitational Award - 24-5A article |
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| 23-4A 3/25 |
Angleton Wildcats 3rd place District Won Bi-District vs El Campo Lost Area vs Barbers Hill |
Baylea Wagener (2008-Central Arkansas) |
Starting Varsity Pitcher - All-Brazoria County Honorable Mention - Academic All-District - Playoff win |
| Dickinson Lady Gators Did not make playoffs |
Holly Anderson (2009-U of Houston) |
Starting Varsity Pitcher/Utility - .465 avg, 27 RBI, 18 SB - Record 12-5 (4/2) - Galveston Daily News Player of the Year - 1st Team All-Galveston County - 1st Team All-District IF - Anderson, Gators strike again - Win over Texas City 3/12/08 |
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| TAPPS 4-5A | Fort Bend Baptist Academy Eagles TAPPS 5A State Runner-Up | Kelly Ferguson (Coach) | Head Coach (2nd year) - FBBA beats 2nd Baptist - FBBA start of district |
| November 2-4, 2007 -- Ronald McDonald Showcase | ||||
| Day | Time | Location | Texas Aces Gold vs. | Results |
| Friday, Nov 2 |
9:30 pm |
SK #4 |
TX Magic Gold | L 1-4 |
| Saturday, Nov 3 |
1:15 pm |
SK #7 |
TX Gulf Coast Xplosion | W 12-0 |
| Saturday, Nov 3 |
3:00 pm |
SK #8 |
TX Heat Lemmons | W 8-1 |
| Saturday, Nov 3 |
6:30 pm |
SK #7 |
CO Quicksilver | W 4-3 |
| Sunday, Nov 4 |
3:00 pm |
SK #3 |
TX Hawks Gold | T 4-4 |
| October 26-28, 2007 -- NRGSL College Look |
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| Day | Time | Location | Texas Aces Gold vs. | Results |
| Saturday, Oct 27 | 2:50 pm | Walkers Creek F3 |
TX Terminators Gold | W 15-1 |
| Saturday, Oct 27 |
5:30 pm | Walkers Creek F3 |
TX Impact | W 4-2 |
| Saturday, Oct 27 |
9:40 pm | Fossil Creek F2 |
TX Lite | W 6-0 |
| Sunday, Oct 28 |
9:20 am | Fossil Creek F1 | TX Gulf Coast Xplosion | W 11-1 |
| Sunday, Oct 28 |
12:00 pm | Fossil Creek F1 | TX Diamond Dolls | W 1-0 |
| The
Aces made a strong showing, playing better each outing, as they scored
37 runs and allowed only 4 in five games. The team should be
primed and ready for the final weekend of the major recruiting period
at Ronald McDonald. |
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| October 19-21, 2007 -- Diamond Sports Elite Showcase |
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| Day | Time | Location | Texas Aces Gold vs. |
Results
|
| Sat, Oct 20 | 9:30 am | Heritage Yards F6 |
AR Rockets Gold
| W |
| Sat, Oct 20 |
2:00 pm | Heritage Yards F7 |
TX FW Batbusters-Card | T |
| Sat, Oct 20 |
5:00 pm | Heritage Yards F3 |
OK Tulsa Eagles Gold | L |
| Sun, Oct 21 |
8:00 am | Heritage Yards F6 | KS Overland Park Lasers | T |
| Sun, Oct 21 |
12:30 pm | Heritage Yards F2 | AK Arkansas Phenix Gold | W |
| October 12-14, 2007 -- Stars Over Texas Showcase |
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| Day | Time | Location | Texas Aces Gold vs. |
Results
|
| Saturday, Oct 13 |
9:30 am |
Ford Park F1 |
TX Stix Gold | |
| Saturday, Oct 13 | 12:30 pm |
Ford Park F4 |
TX Magic Gold (Howe) | |
| Saturday, Oct 13 | 5:00 pm |
Ford Park F1 |
TX Storm (Hendrickson) | |
| Saturday, Oct 13 | 8:00 pm |
Ford Park F5 |
TX Elite Gold (Sullivan) | |
| Saturday, Oct 13 |
9:30 pm |
Ford Park F5 |
TX Katy Heat | |
| September 22-23 -- Lone Star Classic & Gold Invitational | ||||
| Day |
Time |
Location |
Texas Aces Gold vs. | Results |
| Saturday, Sept 22 |
8:00 am |
Complex 4 K |
TX GT Shockers | T |
| Saturday, Sept 22 |
12:45 pm |
Complex 4 L |
TX Cy-Fair Intruders | L |
| Saturday, Sept 22 |
3:55 pm |
Complex 4 L |
TX Peppers | W |
| Saturday, Sept 22 | 7:05 pm | Complex 4 L | Galveston College | W |
| Sunday, Sept 23 |
9:35 am |
Complex 4 K |
St. Mary's University | L |
| Sunday, Sept 23 |
12:45 pm |
Complex 4 L |
TX Storm - Hendrickson | W |
A good
first outing, highlighted offensively by a homerun by Katie in the
first game, and a 2-run homerun by Holly in the Galveston College
game. Players worked at different defensive positions, and
overall did a great job.
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See all summer results and past season highlights in Archives section
August 4-12 -- ASA Gold Nationals, Oklahoma City, OK |
June 25-July 1 -- Colorado Fireworks Texas Aces Finished 9th Place out of 126 Teams
Beth Evans and Megan Yanda score in SPARQ Top 25 |
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June 8-10 -- Sector 3 Gold Qualifier, Houston, TX  Qualified for 2007 Gold Nationals!!!!!! |
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