Texas Aces Gold Colleges

Where Texas Aces Players Are Going To College

These girls played with the Texas Aces Gold as High School Seniors
or when they made their college commitments.

2009 HS Graduates

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

2008 HS Graduates

Kelsea Orsak, who will graduate in 2008 from 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

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

Megan Yanda, a senior at Clear Brook High School, has made a verbal commitment 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!! Committed Dec 2007/Signing Jan 2008

2007 HS Graduates

Rhiannon Kliesing, a 2007 graduate of Pearland High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Texas A&M University. Rhiannon is one of the original Aces players that started with this team in the fall of 1998. Rhiannon pitched and played 1st base for the Texas Aces Gold, and was the starting pitcher for her high school varsity team for 3 years. Rhiannon was selected as District MVP her junior and senior years, and Houston Chronicle Player of the Year as a junior and Pitcher of the Year as a senior. She was also named an All-American two years in a row by both NFCA and EA Sports. Rhiannon joined Coach Jo Evans and the Texas Aggies of the Big 12 Conference in the fall of 2007. Committed Dec 2005/Signed Nov 2006 TAMU Press Release

Kesha Hagerman, a 2007 gradutate of Pearland High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Prairie View A&M University. Kesha is one of the original Aces that started with this team in fall of 1998. Kesha played left field for the Texas Aces Gold and for the Pearland Lady Oilers high school varsity team. Kesha was selected as an All-State and All-American outfielder as a junior. Kesha joined Coach Raymond Burgess and the Prairie View Lady Panthers of the Southwestern Athletic Conference in the fall of 2007. Committed Dec 2006/Signed April 2007

Lindsey Langner, a 2007 graduate of Pearland High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Lindsey was with the Texas Aces for six years. Lindsey played 2nd base for the Texas Aces Gold, and was also the starting 2nd baseman for the Pearland Lady Oilers. Lindsey began playing for Coach Chris Malveaux and the McNeese Cowgirls in the Southland Conference starting in the fall of 2007. Committed Sep 2006/Signed Nov 2006 McNeese Press Release

Jenna Emery, a 2007 graduate of Fort Bent Austin High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Texas State University. Jenna played with this Aces team in 2000 & 2001 in 10U & 12U, then returned in 2006 at the Gold level. Jenna played 3rd and 1st base for the Texas Aces Gold, and was also a starting infielder for the Austin Bulldogs with Aces teammate Lauren Preston. Jenna joined Coach Ricci Woodard and the Texas State Bobcats in the Southland Conference in the fall of 2007. Committed Sep 2006/Signed Nov 2006 Texas State Press Release

Lauren Preston, a 2007 graduate of Fort Bend Austin High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Texas Tech University. Lauren was with the Texas Aces for two years. Previously she played for Magic Gold. Lauren played 3rd base, shortstop, and outfield for the Texas Aces Gold, and was a starting infielder for her high school varsity team. Lauren begam playing for Coach Teresa Wilson and the Red Raiders of the Big 12 Conference starting in the fall of 2007. Committed Nov 2005/Signed Nov 2006 Tech Press Release

Lauren Miller signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Division II St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX. Lauren was a home educated 2007 graduate that also took dual credit classes at Lee College in Baytown. Lauren played outfield for the Texas Aces Gold for two years. Lauren played with the La Porte Naturals in 10U & 12U before taking a few years off from softball to play club soccer. Lauren joined Coach Donna Fields and the St. Mary's University Rattlers in the Heartland Conference starting in the fall of 2007. We are proud of you, Lauren! Committed Feb 2007/Signed Apr 2007

Katie Brokmeyer, a 2007 graduate of Katy High School, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Division I Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. Katie was with the Texas Aces for one year, after playing for Houston Power Gold the previous year. Katie was a catcher and also played outfield and shortstop for the Texas Aces Gold, and was a starting outfielder and backup catcher for her high school varsity team. Katie began playing for Coach Kristin Peck and the Lady Bisons of the Atlantic Sun Conference starting fall of 2007. Committed/Signed Nov 2006 Press Release

Tiffany Shaw, a 2007 graduate of Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, LA, signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Tiffany joined the Texas Aces Gold as an outfielder for fall 2006 after playing with the LA Pride the previous year, but lated moved on to the Gold Coast Hurricanes to play with a fellow LSU signee. Tiffany was an All-State and NFCA All-Region player in 2006. Tiffany joined Coach Yvette Girouard at LSU in the SEC in the fall of 2007. Geaux Tigers! Committed Sep 2006/Signed Nov 2006

2006 HS Graduates

Ashley Nelson, a 2006 graduate from Clements High School, accepted a scholarship offer to play softball at Sam Houston State University! Ashley was a catcher and also played 1st base for the Texas Aces Gold, and was the starting catcher for her high school varsity team. Prior to playing for the Aces, Ashley played for Dan & Kelly on the Sugar Land Shock and also played for the Missouri City Magic. Ashley began playing for Coach Bob Brock and the SHSU Bearkats of the Southland Conference starting in the fall of 2006. Committed/Signed Jul 2006 SHSU Profile

Chelsey Chapman, who graduated in 2006 from Clear Lake High School, spent the summer of 2006 playing ball with the Texas Aces Gold, after playing for the Texas Challengers in previous years. Chelsey played outfield for the Clear Lake Falcons and the Texas Aces Gold. Chelsey made the softball team at UTSA as a walk-on at open tryouts! Chelsey planned to attend the University of Texas at San Antonio all along, and planned to try out for the softball team when she got there. Congratulations Chelsey! We are all very proud of you for reaching your goal! Go Roadrunners! Aug 2006

2005 HS Graduates

Jessica Cotton, who graduated in 2005 from Pearland High School, was an outfielder for the Texas Aces Gold the summer after her senior year. Jessica played softball at Pearland High School as a freshman & sophomore, but finished her high school years playing varsity soccer. Jessica accepted a scholarship to play soccer at Stephen F. Austin University in Nachdoches, TX. Prior to high school, Jessica also played for the original Texas Aces team coached by Harry Havard. SFA Press Release (2005) SFA Profile

Jessica Runge, who graduated in 2005 from Clear Creek High School, went on to play softball at San Jacinto College. Jessica played outfield for the Texas Aces Gold after her senior year, along with her twin sister Stephanie. Jess played outfield for the Clear Creek Wildcats varsity softball team. Jess also played with the original Texas Aces team coached by Harry Havard, and later played for the Texas Cobras.

Stephanie Runge, who graduated in 2005 from Clear Creek High School, went on to play softball at San Jacinto College. Stephanie played outfield for the Texas Aces Gold after her senior year, along with her twin sister Jessica. Stephanie played 2nd base for the Clear Creek Wildcats varsity softball team. Steph also played with the original Texas Aces team coached by Harry Havard, and later played for the Texas Cobras.

Texas Aces Alumni

These are the players that played with the Texas Aces teams
at some time during their softball years but moved on to other teams.
We wish them all well in their college endeavors!!!

Former Players from Kim Orsak's Texas Aces Team (1998 - present)

Morgan Luksa (2008 Clear Creek High School) verbally committed to play softball at University of Texas at San Antonio. Morgan played for Texas Storm - Dixon one year after playing two years for the Texas Aces Gold. Morgan played for the Texas Aces 10U for a short time in in the spring of 2000. Morgan is also a long-time pitching student of Texas Aces coach Harry Havard. Congratulations Morgan!

Megan Powell (2007 Alvin High School) signed a National Letter of Intent with Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Megan played for the Texas Connection 18U. She played 3rd base and catcher for the Texas Aces coached by Kim Orsak (and Mike Powell) from the fall of 2000 until the summer of 2005. Congratulations Megan! Nicholls Press Release

Sarah Embry (2007 La Porte High School) made a verbal commitment to play softball at Alvin Community College. Sarah played for the Texas Aces in the spring of 2005 and later played for the Texas Connection 18U. Congrats Sarah!

Siera Moreno (2007 Kempner High School) verbally committed to play softball at Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. Siera was a pitcher and outfielder for the Texas Aces in the fall of 2002 and spring of 2003. She later played for the Katy Express Gold. Congratulations Siera!

Amy Ramirez (2007 Pearland High School) has made a commitment to play for San Jacinto College. Amy was an outfielder for the Texas Aces coached by Kim Orsak from the fall of 1998 through the summer of 2002 in 10U & 12U. Amy later played for other teams such as TCB and Texas Storm, and last played for the Texas Connection 18U. Good Luck Amy!

Bonnie Matak (2007 Lamar Consolidated High School) signed a National Letter of Intent with Centenary College in Shreveport, Louisiana. Bonnie was an outfielder for the Texas Aces in their first year of 12U in 2001 (year pictured). Bonnie went on to play for the Katy Heat for several years, and later played for Magic Gold. Good Luck Bonnie! CC Press Release

Tiffany Stritz (2007 Pearland High School) was accepted to Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas, but later changed her mind and went on to play at Texarkana Junior College. Tiffany played with the Texas Aces in 10U in 2000 and last played for the Texas Cobras. Good Luck Tiffany!

Former Players from Harry Havard's Texas Aces Team (1996 - 2002)

Kat Harrell (2004 Clear Creek High School) currently plays shortstop for Nicholls State University Press Release in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Kat was named to the 2006 All-Southland Conference 1st Team. Kat played for Havard's Texas Aces team from around 1996 until 2002 when Harry's team disbanded. Kat later played for the Texas Cobras. NSU Press Release (2004) NSU Profile

Alex Austin (2004 Alvin High School) currently plays college ball for Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Alex played one season at Syracuse University in New York. Alex played for Havard's Texas Aces team from 1997 until 2001, and later played for the Texas Cobras. Alex also took pitching lessons from Havard for many years. SU Press Release (2004) NSU Profile

Brittany Stevens (2004 Pearland High School) is currently playing at University of Texas at Arlington. "BB" played for Harry Havard's Texas Aces team from 1997 to 2001 in 12U & 14U. Brittany later played for the Texas Connection and also played 2nd base at Pearland High School. UTA Press Release UTA Profile

Emily Horne (2004 Sharpstown High School) is currently playing at Arkansas Tech University, after playing two years at Copiah-Lincoln Community College in Wesson, Mississippi. In her final year at Co-Lin, Emily led the team to a third place finish in the NJCAA National Tournament in Normal, Illinois. Emily led the nation in NCJAA Divison II with a 0.466 ERA, and was named 1st Team All American. Emily played for Havard's Texas Aces team for several years, and later played for the Texas Peppers. She took pitching lessons from Havard for many years. Co-Lin Profile

Some others that played for Havard over the years:

Candise Juarez (2006 Pearland) -- Stephen F. Austin

Caitlin Boyle (2006 Clear Creek) -- Blinn JC

Ashleigh Orsak (2005 Pearland) -- U of H (volleyball)

Michelle Zacek (2005 Danbury) -- Blinn JC

Kristen Grassmuck (2004 Danbury) -- Texas A&M Kingsville

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