​After a competitive 2026 Texas high school softball season across the Big Country and beyond, the Texas Sportswriters Association has released its 2026 all-state softball selections for Class 1A-6A.In total, 30 high school softball players representing 10 Big Country-area schools received TSWA Class 1A-4A first team, second team, third team or honorable mention all-state softball honors.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCoahoma senior center fielder Addi Hart (Class 3A), Cross Plains freshman pitcher Kenzie McLean (Class 1A) and Hermleigh freshman third baseman Kooper Hiracheta (Class 1A) were all named TSWA First Team All-State Softball selections.1 / 29Santa Gertrudis Academy celebrates with its trophy after a win over Coahoma in the Class 3A Division II softball state championship Thursday, May 28, 2026, at McCombs Field in Austin.(Stephen Garcia/Avalanche-Journal)Hart helped lead the Bulldogettes to the 3A DII UIL State Championship game, batting .622 with 70 runs scored, 46 RBIs, 10 home runs, 16 doubles, two triples, 31 stolen bases and a 1.882 OPS.McLean burst onto the Big Country’s high softball scene by leading the Lady Buffs to the state semifinals of the Class 1A UIL Softball Playoffs, hitting .539 at the plate with 34 RBIs, 31 runs scored, 17 doubles, four home runs and six stolen basesShe also shined in the circle, tallying a 11-4 record with a 1.27 ERA and 246 strikeouts through 110⅓ innings pitched for Cross Plains.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHiracheta also made an impressive freshman debut for the Lady Cardinals, posting a .486 batting average and a 1.403 OPS with 35 RBIs, 40 walks, 23 stolen bases, 15 doubles, two triples and two home runs.Below are the complete Blue Bell/Texas Sportswriters Association All-State softball teams for Class 1A-6A with selections based upon on the 2026 Texas high school softball season:More: Fan Vote: Who should be the ARN’s 2026 All-Big Country Softball MVP?More: Coleman coach John Elder steps down after 16 yearsMore: Gordon, Hamlin baseball standouts named to 1A UIL All-Tournament TeamFIRST TEAMPitchers – Madalyn Guzman, Pearland, Sr.; Peyton Philipp, Waco Midway, Jr.; Avery Pitts, Forney, Soph.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCatcher – Payton Shugart, Pearland, Sr.First baseman – Evie Willemssen, Katy, Jr.Second baseman – Layla Bennett, Pearland, Sr.Third baseman – Ella Kate Smith, Katy, Sr.Shortstop – Michaela Landers, Waxahachie, Soph.Outfielders – Alexia Vasquez, Cypress Woods, Sr.; Aniya Wilder, Longview, Jr.; Kaylah Hopkins, Manvel, Sr.DH/DP/Flex – Kaylee Vien, Byron Nelson, Sr.Utility – Julia Harper, Mansfield Lake Ridge, Jr.Player of the year – Michaela Landers, Waxahachie, Soph.Coach of the year – Michele Hyden, PearlandSECOND TEAMPitcher – Haley Schmitt, Katy, Fr.; Emmie Santos, Forney, Jr.; Emma Escamilia, PJSA High, Jr.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCatcher – Lorelei Gamble, Dripping Springs, Jr.First baseman – Ady Fincanon