The Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) unveiled the Blue Bell/TSWA Class 5A all-state baseball teams on Friday with several Rio Grande Valley standouts earning statewide recognition. TSWA’s Class 6A all-state teams are scheduled to be released Saturday.
CLASS 5A
TSWA All-State First Team
Third baseman – Gael Gonzalez, La Joya Palmview; Oscar Serna, Sharyland Pioneer (Tie).
TSWA All-State Third Team
Catcher – Antonio Balboa, Weslaco East; David Benitez, Sharyland Pioneer (Tie).
TSWA All-State Honorable Mention
Juan Castaneda, Pitcher, La Joya Palmview; Carlos Garcia, Pitcher, Sharyland High; Alex Solis, Pitcher, Weslaco East; Josiah Gonzalez, Catcher, La Joya Palmview; Diego Zuniga, Catcher, Sharyland High; Juan Rivera, Shortstop, Sharyland Pioneer; Marlon Rodriguez, Third baseman, Brownsville Veterans.
CLASS 4A
TSWA All-State Honorable Mention
Caleb Laster, Pitcher, Rio Hondo.