Lopez, Weir Named Athletes of the Week

Midland High softball star and Legacy golfer earn top honors from local fans

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:37pm

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Carson Lopez of Legacy High School and Kamryn Weir of Midland High School have been named the Reporter-Telegram's Male and Female Athletes of the Week, respectively, for the period of March 30 to April 4. Lopez, a junior golfer, shot a 147 at the District 2-6A Boys Golf Championship to qualify for the regional tournament as an individual. Weir, a junior pitcher and infielder for the Lady Bulldogs softball team, had a dominant week at the plate and in the circle, including a 16-3 win over Odessa Permian.

Why it matters

The Reporter-Telegram's Athlete of the Week awards highlight the top high school sports performances in the Midland, Texas area, showcasing the talent and achievements of local student-athletes. These honors help build community pride and recognition for the region's top young athletes.

The details

Lopez shot a 75-72—147 at the District 2-6A Boys Golf Championship, placing third in the medalist standings and qualifying for the Region I-6A Tournament as an individual. Weir struck out 12 batters in a 14-2 win over Odessa High, then went 4-for-5 with a home run, five RBIs and four runs scored in a 16-3 victory over Odessa Permian.

  • The District 2-6A Boys Golf Championship took place on March 30-31.
  • The Lady Bulldogs defeated Odessa High on March 31.
  • Midland High beat Odessa Permian on April 2.

The players

Carson Lopez

A junior golfer at Legacy High School who qualified for the Region I-6A Tournament as an individual after a strong performance at the District 2-6A Boys Golf Championship.

Kamryn Weir

A junior pitcher and infielder for the Midland High School softball team, who had an outstanding week at the plate and in the circle, helping the Lady Bulldogs to a pair of district wins.

Albert Seybert

The head coach of the Legacy High School golf team.

Shawnda Vines

The head coach of the Midland High School softball team.

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What they’re saying

“Carson had a great district run. Really and truly, he had been trending going into it. I'm super excited of him and super proud of him for winning the award. It's very deserving. He qualified for the regional tournament and that's a big deal. That will be great for him to springboard into the regional tournament and hopefully he can punch his ticket to the state tournament.”

— Albert Seybert, Legacy High School Golf Coach

“I thought she did a great job defensively and offensively. Her RBI production was paramount to our victory.”

— Shawnda Vines, Midland High School Softball Coach

What’s next

Lopez will compete in the Region I-6A Tournament on April 13-14 at Tangle Ridge Golf Club in Grand Prairie, Texas, with the goal of advancing to the state tournament.

The takeaway

The Athlete of the Week awards showcase the exceptional talent and hard work of high school athletes in the Midland area, inspiring the local community and highlighting the region's strong sports programs.