Local Baseball Players Named All-State – Sports Headlines
Several local players were selected to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State teams.
Amarillo High junior outfielder Trevor Andrus, was a first team selection in Class 5A. Andrus’ Sandies teammate Mason Mays was a third team selection as a pitcher. Two Canyon seniors were on the 5A team – Shortstop Tommy Williams made the second team while Tanner King made the third team as a pitcher. Randall senior shortstop Nate Hampton was a third team selection. Bushland had a pair of second team picks in Class 4A, as senior pitcher Colton Kirkland and junior catcher Colton Moore.
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