By KEVIN NARRO | Staff Writer
District 32-6A turned out to be one of the tougher districts in the Rio Grande Valley again in 2019.
Highlighting the all-district list were district champion San Benito and Harlingen South.
Los Fresnos center fielder Reba Reyes received co-MVP honors with senior shortstop Krystal Gonzales of Harlingen South. Gonzales batted .480 this year for the Lady Hawks with 49 hits and helped South to a Sweet 16 berth. Reyes was also a key part of the Lady Falcons, as Los Fresnos clinched a playoff spot for the first time in four years.
Offensive player of the year went to San Benito’s sophomore catcher, Jordan Ramos. Ramos had a strong 2019 season during her first full year as a starter. Ramos batted .457 with 48 RBIs, eight homers and 43 hits. Ramos batted in the heart of the San Benito order and was a part of a second district title and a bi-district title.
Defensive player of the year went to Harlingen South sophomore pitcher Kylie Ruiz. Sophomore of the year went to Sam Campos of Los Fresnos and San Benito’s Megan Cavazos.
Freshman of the year went to the ever-dangerous Jaelyn Huerta of San Benito. The hard-hitting freshman swatted a team-high 11 homers and finished the year with 32 hits, 31 RBIs and a .432 batting average.
Brownsville Hanna put together a strong season and was the surprise team in 2019. The Lady Eagles clinched a postseason berth for the first time in six years and went toe-to-toe with Edinburg Vela in the bi-district round. Hanna skipper Greg Larson was tabbed coach of the year.
Designated player of the year went to Valarie Guevara of Los Fresnos and San Benito’s Steph Lopez. Utility player of the year was awarded to Brownsville Hanna’s Elizabeth Chacon, Harlingen High’s Zoe Rosas and Harlingen South’s Melba Rodriguez. Flex player of the year went to Brownsville Rivera’s Natalie Partida.