Midland High, Legacy Shine at West Texas Classic Softball Tournament

MHS goes 6-0, LHS 4-2 in annual high school softball event

Feb. 22, 2026 at 12:50am

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The Midland High softball team dominated the West Texas Classic tournament, going 6-0 and outscoring opponents 84-10. Meanwhile, Midland Legacy finished 4-2 in the event held at the Bill Williams Softball Complex. MHS coach Shawnda Vines earned her 650th career victory, while Legacy's Olivia Burleson and Peyton Little each hit three-run homers in the finale.

Why it matters

The West Texas Classic is a major annual high school softball tournament that showcases the top teams in the region. Strong performances by Midland High and Midland Legacy demonstrate the depth of talent in the Midland-Odessa area and set the stage for an exciting spring season of high school softball.

The details

Midland High put on an offensive display, winning its six games by a combined score of 84-10. Standout performances came from Marley Porter, Jade Rodriguez, Kamryn Weir, Emeri Ream, Juleesa Vasquez, and Emberlee Ybarra. Meanwhile, Midland Legacy was led by Olivia Burleson and Peyton Little, who each hit three-run homers in the team's 13-2 run-rule win over Canutillo in the final game.

  • The West Texas Classic was held from February 19-21, 2026.
  • Midland High's 22-0 win over Borger came on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Midland High coach Shawnda Vines earned her 650th career victory during the tournament.

The players

Shawnda Vines

The head coach of the Midland High softball team, who earned her 650th career victory during the tournament.

Marley Porter

A Midland High player who went 2-for-2 with a home run, five RBIs, and a walk in the team's 22-0 win over Borger.

Jade Rodriguez

A Midland High player who hit a solo home run and scored two runs in the team's 22-0 win over Borger.

Olivia Burleson

A Midland Legacy player who hit a three-run home run in the team's 13-2 win over Canutillo.

Peyton Little

A Midland Legacy player who also hit a three-run home run in the team's 13-2 win over Canutillo.

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What they’re saying

“Our entire lineup was on the field at some point during the tournament and I thought our kids did a nice job of adjusting hitting wise. We were able to score runs, put runners on the basepaths and push them around. That was something that we needed to work on. We had been leaving a lot of runners on, so it was nice to see that we were able to start pushing some across the plate.”

— Shawnda Vines, Midland High Head Coach

“To be honest, I didn't know. I hadn't been keeping track. It was a surprise with a banner and everything. It was very surprising. It's very humbling because those 650 wins aren't me. Those 650 wins are the talented kids that have come through this program over the course of the last few years.”

— Shawnda Vines, Midland High Head Coach

“Last game they swung it well. They stepped in the box with a plan and they executed it pretty well.”

— Mandy Davis, Midland Legacy Head Coach

“She was very strong the last couple of innings. We hope she keeps moving forward with that same momentum.”

— Mandy Davis, Midland Legacy Head Coach

What’s next

Midland High will visit Greenwood at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, while Midland Legacy will travel to Abilene High at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

The takeaway

The dominant performances by Midland High and Midland Legacy at the West Texas Classic showcase the strength of high school softball in the Midland-Odessa area. With talented rosters and experienced coaching, both teams are poised for successful seasons and will be teams to watch as the spring season progresses.