For the Tigers baseball team, the season came and went all too soon — but the awards from that season continue to show up. The team had its usual ups and downs, but when it was all said and done, the Tigers would finish with an 18-13 season with a tie for second place. The Tigers playoff run was short-circuited quickly. That did not keep the quality of the players from being recognized in the district honors being passed around to those who deserved it. The coaches meet just after the district schedule has concluded and vote on the individuals honored. Even though players are selected for a position, the truth is many of the players are called upon to play several positions as the situation calls for. Below are the Dripping Springs players selected for their skills and academics.
(*) Led the category.
Newcomer of the Year:
Freshman, Taylor Tracey. Stats: 21-61=.344, 16R, 30RBI*, 4D, 1T, 5HR*.
First Team:
Brandon Arvidson, Sr. Pitcher: When not on the mound, Brandon occupied CF. 5-4WL, 88K*, 2.91ERA. 27-79=.342, 21R, 19RBI, 8D*, 1T, 3HR, 4SB.
Nico Ruedas, Sr. SS: His overall performance as a SS and Pitcher would probably earn the team MVP if awarded. 27- 74=.365, 22RS, 24RBI, 6D, 1T, 4HR, 4SB. Fielding: 68 chances, 6 errors .912. Pitching: 5-1WL, 40K, 3.28ERA.
Ayden Dennis, Jr. 2B: 18-53=.340, 13RS, 12RBI, 4D, 1T.
Second Team:
Mason Ashlock, Jr. 1B: 26-82=.317, 14R, 23RBI, 8D*, 3T*.
Aiden Perry, Sr. 3B: 31*-84*=.369*, 28R*, 21RBI, 5D, 2T.
Honorable Mentions:
Ryland Mahoney, Jr. P/OF: 4-0WL, 1.83ERA; 6-19=.316, 4R, 10RBI.
Jaxon Conover, Soph, P/2B/SS: 2-2WL, .926ERA, 4-11=.264, 1D.
Matthew Schindler, Sr. C: 10-50=.200, 11RBI, 3D, 1T.
Sam Agajanian, Sr. 1B/3B: 18-70=.257, 13R, 9RBI, 4D, 2HR, 3SB.
Luke Hudson, Sr. PR/OF: 27R, 15SB, 9-23=.391, 5RBI, 2D.
Academic All-District:
Aidan Perry, Austin Wolfe, Ayden Dennis, Billy Burnett, Cooper Rummell, Haydon Dunn, Mason Ashlock, Matthew Schindler, Max Church, Nico Ruedas, Parker Cooke, Price Donatiello, Ryland Mahoney, Travis Mora, Austin Van Burkleo, Wyatt Leschber.
Academic All-State:
First Team: Hayden Dunn, Billy Burnett.
Second Team: Parker Cooke.
Honorable Mentions: Nico Ruedas, Aidan Perry.
