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The Panthers’ baseball and softball teams each reached the State Championship tournament this past season. The success of both teams resulted in three baseball and five softball players being named to the AIA All-Section Teams. Additionally, Panthers’ softball head coach Martin Navarrette was selected as Section Coach of the Year.
Nicholaus Cruz, Austin Navarrette, and Rickey Longoria represented the Panthers’ baseball team in earning All-Section honors.
Ivie Lopez, Gabby Salcido, Hunter Flanagan, Cierra Navarrette, and Phalicitee Thomas were the softball players who earned All-Section honors.
In his first season leading the Panthers’ softball program, head coach Martin Navarrette led the Panthers to a number five final ranking. The Panthers were ranked at the top of the Division IV weekly ranking several times during the season.