Midland High softball splits games at Bryan Tournament

Marley Porter's six RBIs lead Lady Bulldogs to 1-1 mark on opening day

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

The Midland High softball team split its two games to begin the Bryan Tournament on Thursday, losing 6-5 to San Antonio O'Connor but defeating Dobie 9-7 in eight innings. Marley Porter had a standout performance, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and four RBIs against O'Connor.

Why it matters

The Bryan Tournament is an important early-season event for the Midland High softball team, providing them with valuable experience and competition against strong opponents from across the state. The team's performance on the opening day will set the tone for the rest of the tournament and the season.

The details

In the loss to O'Connor, Porter led the Lady Bulldogs' offense, while Jordan Arellano, Emberlee Ybarra, Emeri Ream, Gabby Gomez, and Zoey Solis also contributed with hits and runs scored. Malyah Carrillo pitched 6.1 innings, allowing four earned runs. Against Dobie, Kamryn Weir picked up the win, allowing three earned runs in eight innings. Weir, Ream, Ybarra, and Gomez all had multiple hits and RBIs to lead the Lady Bulldogs to victory.

  • The Bryan Tournament began on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The Lady Bulldogs played their first two games of the tournament on Thursday.

The players

Marley Porter

A key hitter for the Midland High softball team, Porter went 2-for-4 with two doubles and four RBIs in the loss to O'Connor.

Kamryn Weir

The Lady Bulldogs' starting pitcher, Weir picked up the win against Dobie, allowing three earned runs in eight innings while also contributing at the plate with two hits and two RBIs.

Midland High softball team

The Midland High softball team is competing in the Bryan Tournament, an important early-season event that will provide valuable experience and competition against strong opponents from across the state.

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What’s next

The Lady Bulldogs will continue their participation in the Bryan Tournament, with additional games scheduled for the remainder of the weekend.

The takeaway

Midland High's softball team showed its resilience and offensive firepower on the opening day of the Bryan Tournament, splitting its two games and demonstrating the depth of its lineup and pitching staff. The team's performance sets the stage for a strong showing in the remainder of the tournament.