Fort Bend ISD April 2025

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Natalie Greene

HIGHER, FURTHER, F A S T E R

WILLOWRIDGE EAGLES After moving down to Class 4A, Willowridge girls’ basketball dominated the regular season, finishing 21-8 before advancing to the second round of the playoffs. The Eagles swept the District 21-4A superlatives, with MVP Natalie Greene, Offensive MVP Aurayona Seals, and Defensive MVP Tarah Batiste leading the way. They were backed by first-team, all-district selections Maeana Lazaga, Hailey Kinchen, and Tanyiah Hyde. Though the boys’ team didn’t see the same level of success, standout efforts from Ernest Hampton (Sr. G), John Newton (So. G/F), and Dylan Thompson (Sr. G) kept them competitive. Meanwhile, the boys’ soccer squad secured their first playoff berth since 2017, thanks to key contributions from Douglas Moreno (Sr. MF), Rafa Garcia (Sr. ST), and Jesus Martinez (Jr. GK). On the diamond, both Willowridge baseball and softball are adjusting to new district competition. Baseball has seen strong performances from Angel Vasquez (So. SS), Tylon Rydolph (Sr. OF/C), and Isaiah Villasana (So. IF/P). Softball will rely on veteran leadership, particularly from Maria Ruiz (Sr. 1B), Jocelyn Ponce (Jr. P/IF), and Pricilla Tadeo (Jr. 3B/OF), to navigate the season’s later stages.