High school baseball/softball roundup from Feb. 16-17

Emberlee Ybarra and Kamryn Weir each homered and had three RBI to lead the Midland High softball team to a 9-0 blanking of Abilene Wylie.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Midland High softball team defeated Abilene Wylie 9-0 on Tuesday, with Emberlee Ybarra and Kamryn Weir each hitting a home run and driving in three runs. Weir also pitched a shutout, scattering four hits and three walks over seven innings while striking out four. Midland High's Gabby Gomez went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI. In baseball, Coahoma rolled to a run-rule win over Ballinger in five innings, with Wyatt Oden and Colby Walker combining for a one-hit shutout.

Why it matters

The high school baseball and softball seasons are just getting underway, and these results showcase the early-season performances of some of the top teams and players in the region. Strong starts can set the tone for the rest of the season and potentially lead to postseason success.

The details

In the softball game, Midland High pitcher Kamryn Weir dominated Abilene Wylie, while the Midland High offense was led by Emberlee Ybarra and Weir, who each homered and drove in three runs. Gabby Gomez also had a big game at the plate for Midland High. In the baseball game, Coahoma's pitching duo of Wyatt Oden and Colby Walker combined to hold Ballinger to just one hit, while the Coahoma offense erupted for 18 runs in the run-rule victory.

  • The softball game took place on Tuesday, February 16, 2026.
  • The baseball game was Coahoma's season opener on Monday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Emberlee Ybarra

Midland High middle infielder who hit a home run and drove in three runs in the win over Abilene Wylie.

Kamryn Weir

Midland High pitcher/first baseman/outfielder who hit a home run, drove in three runs, and pitched a shutout over seven innings in the win over Abilene Wylie.

Gabby Gomez

Midland High player who went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs scored, and an RBI in the win over Abilene Wylie.

Wyatt Oden

Coahoma pitcher who threw two scoreless innings of one-hit ball with four strikeouts in the win over Ballinger.

Colby Walker

Coahoma pitcher who followed Oden with three shutout innings of two-hit ball and eight strikeouts in the win over Ballinger.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

These high school baseball and softball results showcase the early-season performances of some of the top teams and players in the region, setting the stage for what could be an exciting and competitive season ahead.