Midland High, Legacy softball bring momentum into district

Midland High hosts Odessa Permian and Legacy visits San Angelo Central during Tuesday's District 2-6A softball openers.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:08pm

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The 2026 District 2-6A softball season will mark the end of an era as Wolfforth Frenship, which has won at least a share of the last four district titles, is heading down to Class 5A after the season. The five other District 2-6A teams will be aiming to spoil Frenship's title reign when the league campaign gets underway on Tuesday.

Why it matters

The District 2-6A softball race is expected to be highly competitive this season with several teams returning key players from last year's playoff teams. Midland High and Legacy are two of the top contenders, as they look to dethrone four-time defending champion Frenship.

The details

No. 8-ranked Midland High (21-3) hosts Odessa Permian (14-5-1), while Legacy (14-10) visits San Angelo Central (9-8) and Odessa High (11-11) visits Frenship (7-11) in Tuesday's opening games. Midland High is led by 2025 District 2-6A Pitcher of the Year Malyah Carrillo, 2025 co-District 2-6A Newcomer of the Year Ryleigh Thiebaud, Miami (Ohio) commit and two-way standout Kamryn Weir, and center fielder Marley Porter. Legacy brings back 2025 District 2-6A first team honoree Payton Brooks at pitcher and first base.

  • The 2026 District 2-6A softball campaign will mark the end of an era.
  • Tuesday's district opening games are slated to start at 6:30 p.m.

The players

Malyah Carrillo

2025 District 2-6A Pitcher of the Year for Midland High.

Ryleigh Thiebaud

2025 co-District 2-6A Newcomer of the Year for Midland High.

Kamryn Weir

Miami (Ohio) commit and two-way standout for Midland High.

Marley Porter

Center fielder for Midland High.

Payton Brooks

2025 District 2-6A first team honoree at pitcher and first base for Legacy.

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What they’re saying

“We had a good week and though we know our district is going to be extremely tough, I think our players feel good about how they are playing. We understand we need to continue to improve as we enter district.”

— Shawnda Vines, Lady Dawgs head coach

“I'm excited. Early on, we had a little bit of a roller coaster. We've got some new additions that we returning from last year. We're just trying to get all the puzzle pieces to fit. I'm excited. They've got the energy, they've got the desire, they've got the work ethic. Now they just have to put it all together.”

— Mandy Davis, Lady Rebels head coach

The takeaway

The District 2-6A softball race is expected to be highly competitive this season, with several teams returning key players from last year's playoff teams. Midland High and Legacy are two of the top contenders, as they look to dethrone four-time defending champion Frenship and establish themselves as the new powerhouses in the district.