Five Midland High athletes sign with colleges

Baseball, softball and golf standouts commit to next level

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Five Midland High School athletes, including three baseball players, a softball pitcher, and a boys golfer, signed to play at the college level on Wednesday in front of a crowd at the MHS gym.

Why it matters

Signing day is an important milestone for high school athletes, marking the culmination of years of hard work and dedication to their sports. These signings highlight the talent and achievements of Midland High's student-athletes and their ability to continue competing at the collegiate level.

The details

The group was headlined by three members of the baseball team - Lincoln Reinke, TJ Schlaffer, and Trace McCoy. Reinke signed with North Central Texas College, while Schlaffer and McCoy are heading to Hardin-Simmons University. Standout softball pitcher Malyah Carrillo will be playing for Western Texas College, and boys golfer Alejandro Sanchez will compete at the University of Providence in Montana.

  • The signing ceremony took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Lincoln Reinke

A catcher and right-handed pitcher for the Midland High Bulldogs, Reinke signed with North Central Texas College.

TJ Schlaffer

A first baseman and left-handed pitcher at Midland High, Schlaffer is following in his father's footsteps by signing with Hardin-Simmons University.

Trace McCoy

A pitcher and utility player for the Midland High Bulldogs, McCoy will also be attending Hardin-Simmons University, where he will room with his high school teammate Schlaffer.

Malyah Carrillo

The standout softball pitcher for Midland High signed with Western Texas College in Snyder.

Alejandro Sanchez

The Midland High boys golfer will be competing at the University of Providence in Great Falls, Montana.

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What they’re saying

“The coaches, the environment that they had, it was real welcoming. Playing collegiate baseball is what I've always dreamt of doing and now I've made that dream a reality.”

— Lincoln Reinke (mrt.com)

“Just to continue that legacy is pretty special to me. I love the campus, I love the coaches, so I'm just really excited to continue it.”

— TJ Schlaffer (mrt.com)

“It means a lot. I just want to thank God, I wouldn't have had that opportunity without him. And my parents, who played a big role and paid for everything that I was able to do.”

— Trace McCoy (mrt.com)

“The coaches are really nice and I love them so much. They're giving me this opportunity and I'm grateful for it. It's a nice campus. It's a little change in scenery, not much, but it's still a change. It's also not far from home and I'm just really glad to be going there.”

— Malyah Carrillo (mrt.com)

“I'm really grateful for this opportunity. If it wasn't for my parents, I wouldn't be here right now. The man that started me on golf is my great grandpa and he passed away when I was a freshman, and he gave me his clubs. I was playing with those for a little bit and that's what really got me started. I started grinding and going out every day playing golf. That's all I would do all summer.”

— Alejandro Sanchez (mrt.com)

The takeaway

These signings showcase the talent and dedication of Midland High's student-athletes, who have worked hard to earn the opportunity to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Their achievements are a source of pride for the Midland community and highlight the school's strong sports programs.