AUSTIN - Although East Texans dominated the Class 3A, 2009 Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Softball Team, the TSWA released last Saturday.

Nominations were taken from coaches around the state and then voted on by the TSWA.

In Class 3A, six East Texans earned firstteam honors including Bullard's district rival, and state final four participant, pitcher Kayla Williams of Spring Hill.

Her battery-mate however is Bullard's own; catcher Alayna Kipp.

Kipp finished out her year as the district Offensive Player of the Year, batting at a .571 clip for district, with three doubles and three triples.

Wish I had a vote that counted because one huge mis-justice was the only other Lady Panther to receive any recognition was Bullard's pitcher, Erin Kipp.

Finishing her junior season with over 1, 000 strikeouts in three season, Kipp was also a .400 hitter, in the lead off spot for Bullard. In the shadow of Sping Hill's Williams with her team success, Kipp got jipped from superlatives in district and the honorable mention is far below the expected from these eyes.

Also others that deserved some type of nod included Chelsea Foreman, Ashley Gwartney as first team all-district award winners.

Ignored again were district second-teamers, Mandy Gillard (.426 avg.), and Ashlee Shidler from any honorable mentions kudos at least.

The Lady Panthers were the district champs, and lost to Huntington in a one-game playoff in the regional semi-finals

NOTE: There were five players from Van, three from the other Lady Panthers from Spring Hill, and the two from Bullard and Rusk for the only East Texas multiple team player nominees.Kayla Williams, the Spring Hill pitcher was named first team as was Pittsburg's, third baseman, NeNe Frazier. Van's designated player, Kayla Chitty, and outfielder, Jessica Marshburn were first teamers also.

The second team was started with pitcher, Shelly Harris of Van, Arika Minchew of Rusk at third base, and Spring Hill, shortstop Ashley Campbell getting the nod.

Third teamers from East Texas included Rusk pitcher, Callie Collins, and Van teammates, Chasity Smith and Brittany Wood.

Joining Erin Kipp on the honorable mention list are Spring Hill, first baseman, Lizzie Autrey, and Van's, Chelsea Moore.

TSWA CLASS 3A

COACH OF THE YEAR:C.J. Mazac, Needville

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:Kylie Roos, Celina

FIRST TEAM

Pitcher: Kylie Roos, Celina; Allie Chenault, Sweeny;Kayla Williams,

Longview Spring Hill Catcher: Alayna Kipp, Bullard First base: Lauren Brode, Splendora; Second base:Joey Cronin, Celina; Third base:NeNee Frazier, Pittsburg; Shortstop: Randi Smith, Brownsboro

DP/Utility: Kayla Chitty, Van

Outfield: Jessica Marshburn, Van; Morgan Spearman, Kennedale; Kalea

Correll, Burkburnett

SECOND TEAM

Pitcher: Cally Falls, Needville; Shelby Harris, Van; Carlie Thomas,

Huntington; Catcher:Jasmine San Migu el, Celina; First base:Renee Chavez, Lyford; Second base:Dalin Dehart, Burkburnett; Third base: Arika Minchew, Rusk Shortstop: Ashley Campbell, Longview Spring Hill

DP/Utility:Kailyn Miller, Devine;

Outfield: Kelsey Delarosa, Cameron Yoe; Becca Rademacher, Needville;

Arial Ellis, Huntington

THIRD TEAM

Pitcher: Callie Collins, Rusk; Kaylee Davis, Carthage; Kat Johnson, Levelland;

Catcher:Shelby Ruderman, Splendora; First base:Lauren Grun, La Vernia; Second base: Chasity Smith, Van Third base: Tori Jo White, Carthage Shortstop:Kassie Roddam, Rockdale;

DP/Utility: Brittany Wood, Van

Outfield:Cierra Weighat, Needville; Candyce Carter, Sweeny; Morgan Chartier, Gatesville

HONORABLE MENTION

Pitcher: Janice Aleman, Fredericksburg; Erin Kipp, Bullard; Kayla Garcia, Navasota; Brenna Hennan, Burkburnett;

First base: Lizzie Autrey, Longview Spring Hill;

Second base: Kerri Jones, Brownwood; Cassie Anders, Groesbeck;

Shortstop:Samantha Walsh, Ingleside; Corinne Brassell, Madisonville; Manda Martin, Burnett;

Outfield: Chelsea Moore, Van; Vanessa Banman, Seminole