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Tristan Holden, Men’s Basketball, McMurry Transfer, July 20, 2024
Taylor McDaniel, Baseball, UTPB Transfer, July 19, 2024
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Baseball
Taylor McDaniel
TRANSFER: UT Permian Basin (D2)
Hometown/High School: Amarillo, Texas/Randall HS
Commitment Date: July 19, 2024
McDaniel is a huge pickup via the transfer portal for Cru Baseball. Primarily a first baseman who also spent time at designated hitter in the UTPB lineup, McDaniel played two seasons for UTPB at the Division II level, seeing action in 52 games with 26 starts. Over the course of his time with the Falcons, McDaniel hit .374 with 10 doubles and 31 RBI. In 2024, he tallied two home runs, displaying his power at the plate, in addition to 16 RBI, seven doubles, and 14 runs scored (all collegiate career-highs for McDaniel).
Logan Gregory
CLASS of: 2024
Hometown/High School: Argyle, Texas/Argyle HS
Commitment Date: July 18, 2024
Ben Hamilton
TRANSFER: Ohio (D1)
Hometown/High School: Killeen, Texas/Shoemaker HS
Commitment Date: July 13, 2024
Jasson Hemmerling
TRANSFER: UT-Permian Basin (D2)
Hometown/High School: Azle, Texas/Azle HS
Commitment Date: July 12, 2024
Jesse Hemmerling
CLASS OF: 2024
Hometown/High School: Azle, Texas/Azle HS
Commitment Date: July 12, 2024
Preston Blake
CLASS OF: 2024
Hometown/High School: Frisco, Texas/Prestonwood Christian Academy
Commitment Date: Dec. 5, 2023
A first baseman and left-handed pitcher, Blake is a strong addition to the incoming recruiting class out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area. During the summer season, he completed 34 innings on the mound with a 2.88 ERA and 36 strikeouts, and hit .383 with a .479 on-base percentage.
Kolby McBee
CLASS OF: 2024
Hometown/High School: Hewitt, Texas/Midway HS
Commitment Date: Nov. 21, 2023
Primarily a right-handed pitcher and leftfielder, he has shown power in his swing at the plate and increasing velocity on the mound. McBee regularly hits in the mid-to-high 80s with his fastball and also has a strong slider and changeup that make him a force as a pitcher.
Men’s Basketball
Tristan Holden
TRANSFER: McMurry (D3)
Hometown/High School: San Antonio, Texas/Taft HS
Commitment Date: July 20, 2024
Holden transfers to UMHB after setting a new single-season blocks record at McMurry as a freshman last season. The 6-7 forward played in 25 games for the Warhawks, starting 20 of them, and averaged 25.8 minutes/game. He tallied 6.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, along with a total of 62 blocks. His block total tied for 14th nationally, and Holden shot 45.1% from the floor. His presence will add both size and experience to UMHB’s roster in 2024-25, as he will have three years of eligibility remaining.
BJ Anderson
TRANSFER from: Angelo State (NCAA Division II)
Commitment Date: May 30, 2024
Anderson, a 6-5 guard/forward from Amarillo, Texas, transfers to Belton from Angelo State, where he played in 59 career games over the span of four seasons. He initially went to ASU in 2019-20, but redshirted the entirety of the season, and made his collegiate debut against Dallas Baptist the following season, on December 11, 2020. The majority of his playing time at ASU came during the 2021-22 campaign, when Anderson saw action in 24 contests, starting nine of them. He played in just three games this past year as a redshirt junior, suffering a season-ending injury early on. Anderson scored seven points in 10 total minutes of action.
Zach May
CLASS OF: 2024
Hometown/High School: China Spring, Texas/China Spring HS
Commitment Date: Nov. 14, 2023
A 6-foot-4 wing/guard, May is an exceptional playmaker with a skill set that will serve him well at the college level. A key scorer from China Spring, he surpassed 1,000 career points in his high school career in a game on Dec. 5, and in last year’s UIL playoffs, connected on a game-winning 3-pointer to beat Marble Falls. He also has exceptional ball-handling skills, having played point guard for China Spring. May finished his junior season in 2022-23 as a First Team All-District honoree.
Women’s Basketball
Rachel Okoye
Class of: 2024
TRANSFER from: Western Texas College (JUCO)
Commitment Date: announced on May 23, 2024
Okoye is a standout point guard who comes to UMHB with two years of remaining eligibility after a solid junior college career. This past season, as a sophomore, the Houston native helped the Westerners to a 13-14 record, a six-win improvement from 2022-23. Okoye averaged 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game in 2023-24, including a 23-point performance against Tyler Junior College on Nov. 10, 2023. Adding a point guard with Okoye’s basketball IQ and ability to run the floor will be incredibly impactful for UMHB heading into the 2024-25 campaign, giving The Cru a newcomer who should be able to step into a key role from the jump.
Karlee Cronk
Class of: 2024
Hometown/High School: Lubbock, Texas/Cooper HS
Commitment Date: April 16, 2024
A First Team All-District honoree this past season, Cronk helped lead Lubbock-Cooper to a 25-10 season as a senior, with the Pirates advancing to the third round of the UIL playoffs. A 5-10 forward who earned THSBCA Academic All-State honors and graduated with a 103.78 GPA, Cronk is talented on both ends of the floor. She is a heads-up defender, with the athleticism and instinct to make plays on the ball, creating turnovers and blocking shots, which often lead to transition buckets. Additionally, she is an exceptional rebounder who should add to UMHB’s depth in the post, and has great timing on her offensive rebounds, creating opportunities for putbacks. Cronk also sees the floor extremely well and that was seen in her assist numbers throughout her high school career.
Abby Levings
CLASS of: 2024
Hometown/High School: San Antonio, Texas/Cole HS
Commitment Date: November 1, 2023
A talented 5-foot-10 forward/guard, Levings is considered to be a top-level power forward within the Class of 2024 in Texas, and through 25 games during her senior year, is averaging 8.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per contest. On the defensive end, Levings averages 1.1 steals per game, and has posted several multi-steal performances this season. She scores well around the rim and is versatile from a position standpoint on the court, with an ability to be a back-to-the-basket scorer when necessary in addition to a shooting range that extends out to the 3-point arc.
Beach Volleyball
Reagan Sawyer
Class of: 2023
Hometown/High School: Round Rock, Texas/Round Rock Christian Academy
Commitment Date: March 15, 2023
Sawyer played indoor volleyball for RRCA, and helped lead the Crusaders to an astounding 32 straight wins on their way to a TAPPS 3A State Title last fall. A setter for RRCA, she played alongside fellow UMHB volleyball commit Savannah Johnson, and averaged 10.3 assists per set. She also tallied 84 kills and 78 aces.
Men’s Cross Country
Ryan Anderson
Sport: Cross Country
Hometown/High School: The Woodlands, Texas/College Park HS
Class of: 2023
Commitment Date: Nov. 14, 2022
Anderson is a fantastic addition for head coach Alex Aldaco’s men’s cross country squad, which has been seeking to gain traction over the last several years as the relatively new program develops. Anderson was a key member of College Park’s program, as a two-time team regional qualifier, 6A State Championships team qualifier, and also ran on the team that placed third at the 2022 Nike South Regional. His top 5K time of the year came on Oct. 1, when he ran a 16:02.1 at the Nike South Invitational (though cross country typically is more reliant on place than time, considering each course is different). Anderson has consistently improved his times across the board from season-to-season, going back to his freshman year in 2019, which is a very good indication of his continued progression entering the collegiate ranks.
Women’s Cross Country
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Women’s Golf
Football
Billy Ferrell
TRANSFER from: Arkansas (D1 FBS), Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (JUCO)
Hometown/High School: Fordyce, Arkansas/Fordyce HS
Commitment Date: August 1, 2024
Ferrell, who was a three-star recruit in ESPN’s recruiting rankings in the Class of 2018, began his career at Arkansas before spending the 2021 season on the roster at Northeast Oklahoma A&M. Coming out of high school, he was ranked at the No. 53 defensive tackle in the nation by Rivals, and tallied 63 tackles and four forced fumbles during his senior year. Ferrell should have three years of eligibility remaining, and is a force to be reckoned with on the defensive line, with exceptional strength and power when stopping the run.
Ron Tatum
TRANSFER from: Oklahoma (D1 FBS), Northeast Oklahoma A&M (JUCO)
Hometown/High School: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma/Putnam City HS
Commitment Date: July 31, 2024
The No. 6 defensive end in the country coming out of high school, Tatum is a high-profile addition to UMHB’s incoming class. He was the top-ranked player in Oklahoma by 247Sports when he committed to the Sooners after a stellar prep career, with 174 tackles over his junior and senior years at Putnam City. Tatum was also a US Army All-American coming out of high school, and held offers from Notre Dame, Alabama, and other Power 5 programs before opting for the Sooners. He also spent the 2021 season at Northeast Oklahoma A&M, and is expected to have three years of eligibility remaining.
Phillip Obiesie Jr.
Class of: 2024
Hometown/High School: Hutto, Texas/Hutto High School
Commitment Date: June 13, 2024
A standout defensive end/defensive lineman at Hutto, Obiesie is a great late addition to the incoming class. According to MaxPreps, Obiesie tallied 27 solo tackles, 44 total tackles, and 12.0 tackles for loss in 10 games during the 2023 season. He is tough to slow down on the line, and gets into the backfield quickly after the snap, as Obiesie tallied nine quarterback hurries this past fall. He also held offers from NAIA St. Andrew’s University, NAIA Wayland Baptist, and D3 McMurry.
Dorien Hill
Class of: 2024
Hometown/High School: Buda, Texas/Hays High School
Commitment Date: February 13, 2024
Hill commits to The Cru after a successful high school career at Hays, where he started at middle linebacker for the Hawks. His exceptional strength is complemented by high-level agility, which allows him to get around opposing linemen with ease and rush through gaps into the backfield. His tackling ability, especially in run support, is also a strong aspect of the skill set he brings to Belton. Hill, whose older brother is current UMHB linebacker Durand Hill, had offers from D2 Eastern New Mexico, McMurry, and Howard Payne, as well as UMHB.
Riley Pavlas
Class of 2024
Hometown/High School: Alvin, Texas/Alvin HS
Commitment Date: February 5, 2024
Pavlas is a stellar athlete in the Class of 2024 who made plays on both sides of the ball during his prep career at Alvin. Primarily a running back and free safety as a senior, Pavlas runs a 4.51 40-yard dash. He could be a key contributor for UMHB on either offense or defense in the coming years, though he saw more defensive action over his final three years at Alvin.
Brayden Youree
Class of 2024
Hometown/High School: Franklin, Texas/Franklin HS
Commitment Date: May 1, 2024
Youree comes to Belton after playing on Franklin’s back-to-back 3A state title teams in 2021 and 2022. A linebacker, Youree was named District 11-3A Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and played a key role in helping Franklin advanced to the 3A D1 state championship game this past fall. He could be an early contributor for The Cru once he arrives in Belton.
Jake Wright
TRANSFER from: Pittsburg State (D2)
Hometown/High School: Houston, Texas/St. Thomas Catholic HS
Commitment Date: January 2, 2024
Wright, the first commit in the 2024 calendar year, returns to his home state after two years at Pitt State. A quarterback who stands at 6-foot-0, 190 pounds, Wright is an exceptional passer who left St. Thomas Catholic as one of Texas’ best signal callers during the 2021 season. In fact, he was the leading passer amongst all prep quarterbacks in the Lone Star State in 2021, with 3,733 passing yards and 43 touchdowns against one interception. Wright completed 71.6 percent of his passes as a senior, earning TAPPS All-State honors. He played sparingly at Pitt State in 2023 after redshirting in 2022, and appeared in three games, completing one pass for eight yards.
Jason Kerl Jr
TRANSFER from: Santa Ana College (JUCO)
Hometown/High School: Fort Worth, Texas/Nolan Catholic
Commitment Date: December 20, 2023
A talented cornerback, Kerl was a 3-star recruit coming out of high school with serious interest from five FBS programs and offers from Liberty and North Texas. Kerl graduated high school in 2020, and began his career at Blinn College before moving on to Santa Ana College in California for the 2023 season. He tallied 14 tackles in six games, along with four pass breakups and an interception.
Robert Williams
TRANSFER from: ETBU
Hometown/High School: DeSoto, Texas/Waxahachie HS
Commitment Date: December 20, 2023
Williams played three years for ETBU as a cornerback and finished his time in Marshall with 19 career games under his belt. This past fall, he saw action in nine contests, tallying 28 solo tackles and two interceptions. He also ranked third in the ASC in passes defended (11) and was named a Third Team All-ASC honoree.
Daevien Willis
TRANSFER from: ETBU
Hometown/High School: St. Martinsville, Louisiana/Clear Brook HS
Commitment Date: December 20, 2023
A Third-Team All-Conference selection as a defensive back for the ETBU defense in 2023, Willis finished his lone season with the Tigers by tallying 34 total tackles and three interceptions. He also recovered a fumble and helped ETBU rank third in the ASC in fewest passing yards allowed per game (213.4). Willis began his college career at UW-Oshkosh, where he played two years for the Titans.
Jaylen Brazzle
CLASS OF: 2024
Hometown/High School: Pflugerville, Texas/Weiss HS
Commitment Date: December 19, 2023
An incoming freshman, Brazzle was a standout athlete on both sides of the ball at Weiss High School. He started at receiver during his sophomore year, while also contributing on both defense and special teams for a competitive 6A program in the Austin area. As a senior in 2023, Brazzle tallied 38 receptions for 529 yards and 4 touchdowns, helping lead Weiss’ passing attack. On defense, he tallied five tackles and five pass breakups, as Brazzle earned Second Team All-District 12-6A honors following his senior season.
Garri Smith
TRANSFER from: ETBU
Hometown/High School: Houston, Texas/The Village HS
Commitment Date: December 17, 2023
A 6-foot-5, 270-pound offensive lineman, Smith joins The Cru after a stellar year for ETBU in which he earned Second Team All-ASC honors following the season. He brings quality experience to Belton, as well as an impressive blocking ability, especially in the run game. Smith opened his career at D2 Texas A&M-Kingsville.
Mason Jenkins
TRANSFER from: North American University (NAIA)
Hometown/High School: Houston, Texas/Alief Hastings HS
Commitment Date: December 15, 2023
The leading tackler at North American University this past season, with 30 solo tackles and 48 total tackles, Jenkins is a top-quality defensive back. He played three seasons at NAU and was all over the field for the Stallions this past fall, with seven pass deflections and three forced fumbles.
Wil Minor
TRANSFER From: UT-Permian Basin (Division II)
Hometown/High School: Manor, Texas/Manor HS
Commitment Date: December 14, 2023
A 6-foot-3, 290-pound defensive lineman, Minor was on a team in 2023 that achieved an undefeated season within the Lone Star Conference as UTPB reached the first round of the national playoffs. He did not see game action, however, and redshirted in 2022. He played in four games with four total tackles and two tackles for loss during his freshman season in 2021. Coming out of Manor, Minor was a First Team All-District defensive lineman.
Asa Osbourn
TRANSFER from: Navarro College (JUCO)
Hometown/High School: Denison, Texas/Denison HS
Commitment Date: December 11, 2023
Osbourn comes to Belton as a standout running back who rushed for 223 yards on 40 carries this past year at Navarro. He scored two touchdowns in a solid campaign for the Bulldogs, following up on a 151-yard rushing season as a freshman in 2022. He opened his career as a walk-on at Oklahoma State before transferring to Navarro for two seasons.
Sammy Steffe
TRANSFER from: Southwest Baptist (Division II)
Hometown/High School: Aledo, Texas/Aledo HS
Commitment Date: December 11, 2023
Steffe transfers to UMHB after two seasons at the Division II level, and played in 16 career games at Southwest Baptist. A defensive back, he saw action in all 11 games for SBU this past season, scoring a touchdown on a punt return in addition to 20 total tackles and an interception. Steffe tallied two interceptions during his two years at SBU, and had five pass breakups in that span.
Men’s Soccer
Chase Duhon
TRANSFER from: Central Arkansas (D1)
Hometown/High School: Allen, Texas/Allen HS
Commitment Date: Announced on July 26, 2023
UMHB picked up a notable commitment late in the recruiting cycle, as Duhon joins The Cru after playing the 2022 season at Central Arkansas. The North Texas native initially began his college career at UT-Tyler at the D-II level, where he saw action in 17 games as a true freshman in 2021. A contributor to the UT-Tyler back line during that 2021 season, Duhon also took five shots and scored a goal as the Patriots posted an 8-8-1 record.
Sergio Vargas
TRANSFER from: Southwestern College (NAIA)
Hometown/High School: Georgetown, Texas/Georgetown HS
Commitment Date: May 2, 2023
A midfielder who is a Central Texas native, Vargas played in nine matches for Southwestern in 2022, and started one match against Avila. He tallied four shots in 149 minutes of action.
Nathan Riess
TRANSFER from: Saint Mary’s (MN) (D3)
Hometown/High School: Timnath, CO/Fossil Ridge HS
Commitment Date: May 2, 2023
A freshman at Saint Mary’s in 2022, Riess contributed in 12 matches, scoring a goal with two shots on goal. A 6-foot-1 midfielder, Riess starred for Real Colorado MLS Next before moving on to the collegiate level. As a senior at Fossil Ridge, he scored seven goals and recorded five assists as the Sabercats went 13-7 in 2021.
Michael Myers
TRANSFER from: UT-TYler (D2)
Hometown/High School: Lucas, Texas/Lovejoy HS
Commitment Date: Jan. 13, 2023
A 5-foo-9 midfielder, Myers comes from the D2 level where he played in 25 matches for the Patriots over two seasons. He started seven matches as a true freshman and saw action in 12 as a sophomore in 2022. He recorded two assists last fall for UT-Tyler along with three shots on goal. As a senior at Lovejoy, Myers was named Co-Offensive MVP.
Women’s Soccer
Aubrey Tipton
CLASS OF: 2025
Hometown/High School: Flower Mound, Texas/Marcus HS
Commitment Date: Nov. 30, 2023
A talented goalkeeper in the Class of 2025, Tipton comes from one of Texas’ most dominant 6A girls soccer programs, Marcus High School. Marcus currently has 20+ alums playing at the college level and claimed the 2023 6A state title this past season. Tipton is also a key contributor for FC Dallas ECRL, and claimed a national championship with that program this year, in addition to being voted MVP by her teammates. Tipton is considered to be one of the state’s top up-and-coming goalkeepers in the Class of 2025 and had significant college interest before committing to The Cru.
Sam Boettiger
Hometown/High School: Frisco, Texas/Rock Hill HS
Class of: 2024
Commitment Date: August 19, 2023
Boettiger enters her senior year at the high school as a standout defender for Rock Hill, a program that has enjoyed notable success within the past several years. As a sophomore, she contributed to a squad that went 21-2-1 overall, and earned Second Team District 10-5A All-District honors. This past season as a junior, Boettiger added another All-District accolade, as she was named the District 5-6A First Team.
Emma Edwards
Hometown/High School: Rowlett, Texas/Sachse HS
Class of: 2024
Commitment Date: August 12, 2023
Edwards, a goalkeeper, committed to UMHB as she heads into her senior year of high school. According to MaxPreps, in 15 matches as a junior, Edwards tallied 16 saves and recorded seven shutouts. The Mustangs posted a 19-5-1 record with a 14-2 mark in district play, as Sachse reached the first round of the playoffs.
Ariana Vasquez
Hometown/High School: San Antonio, Texas/Pieper HS
Class of: 2024
Commitment Date: July 19, 2023
Vasquez committed to UMHB this summer after starring for a Pieper team that went 18-6 overall and 11-3 in district play in 2023. A defensive and attacking midfielder, Vasquez was named to the San Antonio Senior ‘24 Summer Watch List by SA High School & Club Soccer as one of the top area players in the Class of 2024. This past season, Vasquez was named a First Team All-District selection in District 26-5A, and looks to lead Pieper to a strong 2024 campaign, as the Warriors were recently ranked No. 10 in Lethal Soccer’s Way-Too-Early 2024 Texas 5A rankings.
Jayme Dowell (TRANSFER)
Sport: Women’s Soccer
Hometown/High School/Prev. College: Longview, Texas/Spring Hill HS/Central Oklahoma (D2)
Commitment Date: April 14, 2023
Dowell transfers in after seeing action in 19 games this past fall for Central Oklahoma as a freshman midfielder, having taken 13 shots with three on goal. A high school standout offensively, Dowel tallied 92 goals and 64 assists at Spring Hill, and overall, knows how to move the offense well. Her presence could aid the Cru greatly after losing a number of talented senior forwards and midfielders following the 2022 campaign.
Karryn Duncan
Class of: 2023
Hometown/High School: Cypress, Texas/Bridgeland HS
Commitment Date: Signed with UMHB on Nov. 16, 2022
A stellar defender who anchored Bridgeland’s back line on its run to the 5A State Tournament this past spring, Duncan earned both the District 16-6A Defensive MVP award as well as a TASCO First-Team All-State selection. She played a major role in Bridgeland allowing just 22 shots on goal anduring her senior season. Duncan was also a THSCA and TASCO Academic All-State honoree.
Softball
Bailey Frenzel
Hometown/High School: Orange, Texas/Little Cypress-Mauriceville HS
TRANSFER from: Angelina College (JUCO)
Frenzel is a first baseman with explosive power at the plate. She could easily emerge as one of UMHB’s top hitters in 2024, after hitting for an incredible .429 batting average over her first two years at the college level. As a freshman, she garnered NJCAA All-America honors as she hit .503 in 51 games with 17 home runs. This past spring, she helped Angelina reach the NJCAA World Series, leading the team with 10 homers and 50 RBIs.
Eileigh Whyte
Hometown/High School: Austin, Texas/Westwood HS
TRANSFER from: Hill College (JUCO)
A left-handed pitcher, Whyte has a chance to make a big impact during her first season in Belton. She was at the heart of the Hill College pitching staff this past spring, starting 21 games and throwing a team-high 179.1 innings. She threw 17 complete games and struck out 170 batters while walking just 26.
Jordan Iverson
Hometown/High School: Kingwood, Texas/Kingwood HS
TRANSFER from: Hardin-Simmons (D3)
Iverson comes to Belton after playing her freshman year for ASC rival Hardin-Simmons, where she saw action in 11 games and made six starts. An infielder/outfielder with a notable defensive ability, Iverson posted a .909 fielding percentage with six putouts. She also was .154 at the plate in 13 at-bats and hit a home run in a 2-for-3 performance against Simpson College on Feb. 17.
Ella Gamblin
Sport: Softball
Hometown/High School: Celina, Texas/Celina HS
Class Of: 2023
Commitment/Signing Date: Nov. 9, 2022
True To The Cru was recently notified of Gamblin’s commitment as the Celina pitcher comes off a stellar senior season. She was named the Team MVP, as well as a First Team-District 11-4A selection, and tossed a no-hitter in the Bi-District round of the playoffs, as Celina defeated Dallas Carter High, 16-0. With a good ability to mix pitches and speed throughout the course of a start, she keeps opposing hitters off-balance at the plate. The right-hander also demonstrates excellent pitch location and her accuracy played a key role in her success in the circle at Celina.
Reese Albrecht
Hometown/High School: Liberty Hill, Texas/Liberty Hill HS
Class of: 2023
Commitment Date: Oct. 2, 2022
Albrecht comes to Belton as a pitcher, though she also played middle infield and outfield for portions of her career at Liberty Hill. This past spring, as a senior, her versatility was recognized as she was named District 25-5A Utility Player of the Year. With Albrecht as a key contributor, Liberty Hill posted a 29-7 overall record and reached the third round of the UIL Playoffs in 2023.
Chloee Mason
Sport: Softball
Hometown/High School: Joaquin, Texas/Joaquin HS
TRANSFER: from Blinn College (JUCO)
A right-handed pitcher, Mason has a chance to make an early impact with the Cru after tossing 123.1 innings with a 2.78 ERA this past spring. She struck out 83 batters, walked 40, and started 21 games for the Buccaneers. According to an Austin County News article written in April, Mason “has found success with a pitch selection that includes baffling breaking balls and swing-and-miss off-speed offerings.”
Madeline Stephenson
Sport: Softball
Hometown/High School: Orange, Texas/Little Cypress-Mauriceville HS
TRANSFER: from Blinn College (JUCO)
Stephenson was a consistent force for Blinn at the plate in 50 games this past spring, hitting .254 with 18 RBIs, six doubles, and nine stolen bases. She was one of four players on the roster who played in all 50 of Blinn’s games, and contributed to the Buccaneers’ 28 wins with a fielding percentage of .955, turning a team-high eight double plays.
Chloe Cox
Hometown/High School: Aledo, Texas/Aledo HS
Class of: 2023
Commitment Date: Jan. 10, 2023
Cox will be looking to make an early impact with The Cru, as she begins her college career after a stellar senior season. An outfielder who brings both a high-quality defensive skill set and a consistent bat to Belton, Cox helped Aledo to a 26-6-1 record and the District 5-5A title this past spring. She was also an Academic All-State selection in 2023.
Brookelyn Guerrero
Sport: Softball
Hometown/High School: China Spring, Texas/China Spring High School
Commitment Date: Dec. 18, 2021
Guerrero, an All-District selection in 2021, is the first known Class of 2023 commit for head coach Melissa Mojica’s program. Last spring, as a sophomore, she hit .390 in 27 games, with 33 RBI and two home runs, with 14 of her 32 hits going for extra bases. The infielder/catcher will join her club teammates Hannah McCallister and Bralyn Belk, both Class of 2022 commits, in Belton, and in October, she was ranked as one of top Class of 2023 utility players in the state of Texas by Lonestar Preps. Guerrero made her visit to UMHB on Sept. 21 of this year.
Men’s Tennis
Women’s Tennis
Volleyball
Addison Willingham
CLASS OF: 2024
Hometown/High School: Blum, Texas/Blum HS
Commitment Date: Sept. 5, 2023
A standout middle blocker/outside hitter for Blum High School, Willingham capped her senior season with statewide recognition, as she was selected to the 1A UIL State All-Tournament team following Blum’s state championship 3-1 victory over Harrold. Willingham played a pivotal role in Blum’s 40-7 season, and tallied 15 kills in the state title match. Willingham is a huge addition to UMHB’s incoming class and could make an early impact for The Cru as a freshman.