Hays’ Valdez earns district pitcher of the year title

Nine Hays CISD softball athletes earned honors as they were selected to the 25-6A All-District team, according to results released earlier this week.

Heading the list was Hays Rebel pitcher Maxine Valdez, whose success in the circle led her to be named the district’s pitcher of the year.

Joining Valdez were Illyana Cisneros, Brianna Rodriguez and Annalise Rodriguez, who were all named first team all-district. Lehman Lobo freshman infielder Ariana Ybarra also earned first team all-district honors.