High School Sports

VOTE: Softball Hometown Hero of the Year. Which athlete was most inspiring?

White Settlement Brewer first baseman Kamren Pride (18) smiles toward her teammates after hitting a home run against Montgomery Lake Creek in the UIL Class 5A Division II state softball championship game at Red & Charline McCombs field in Austin, Texas, on Friday, May 29, 2026.
White Settlement Brewer first baseman Kamren Pride (18) smiles toward her teammates after hitting a home run against Montgomery Lake Creek in the UIL Class 5A Division II state softball championship game at Red & Charline McCombs field in Austin, Texas, on Friday, May 29, 2026. Miles Meador Special to the Star-Telegram

The Texas high school softball season included a ton of phenomenal performances.

Local athletes led their teams to success and inspired their communities. Which local athletes were the most inspirational? You decide. Vote for the 2026 Star-Telegram Hometown Hero of the Year.

Voting will close at 8 p.m. Friday.

Candidates have shown an ability to rally their respective communities by earning a Star-Telegram Player of the Week Award or a playoff MVP honor. The winner will receive recognition on the Star-Telegram’s 2026 All-Area Softball Team.

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Charles Baggarly
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
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Charles Baggarly is a high school sports editor and reporter for the Fort Worth Star Telegram. He graduated from TCU in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and served as TCU 360’s sports editor. Connect with Charles on Twitter or via email.
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