SALTILLO — With each team’s seasons now in the books, District 12-1A announced their All-District selections for the 2026 softball season. The Saltillo Lady Lions, who finished as undefeated district champions, were unsurprisingly well represented, with nine players earning All-District recognition, including four who earned superlative awards.
The Sulphur Bluff Lady Bears, who placed third in the district, were also well represented. In total, both schools combined for 15 players who earned All-District recognition in some capacity, ranging from a superlative award to an honorable mention.
DISTRICT MVP
• Kinley McCoy, Saltillo
CO-OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR • Bailey Redar, Saltillo
• Shelbi Ricketson, Saltillo
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR • Mya Underwood, Saltillo
FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT • Emma Carr, Sulphur Bluff
• Natalie Carrell, Sulphur Bluff
• Lani Dean, Saltillo
• Zaylee Peyton, Sulphur Bluff
• Ava Underwood, Saltillo
• Ana Servin, Sulphur Bluff
SECOND-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT
• Taylor Johnson, Sulphur Bluff
• Jaylee Miller, Saltillo
• Jasmine Olvera, Saltillo
• Kallie Potter, Saltillo
• Macy Stanley, Sulphur Bluff
HONORABLE MENTION ALL-DISTRICT • Kialey Johnson, Sulphur Bluff
Saltillo's Kinley McCoy (22) delivers a pitch during the Lady Lions' Bi-District Playoff game against Dodd City this past season. McCoy earned District 12-1A MVP honors following an outstanding sophomore season.
Saltillo's Bailey Redar (9) swings at a pitch during the Lady Lions' Bi-District Playoff game against Dodd City this past season. Redar was a co-recipient of the District 12-1A Offensive Player of the Year Award, sharing the award with teammate Shelbi Ricketson.
Sulphur Bluff's Emma Carr (22) takes her stance in the batter's box during a game against North Hopkins this past season. Carr earned First-Team All-District following a strong senior season.
Saltillo's Ava Underwood (15) hits the ball during the Lady Lions' Bi-District Playoff game against Dodd City this past season. Underwood earned First-Team All-District honors following a great sophomore season.
Saltillo's Shelbi Ricketson (32) takes a lead-off from second base during the Lady Lions' Bi-District Playoff game against Dodd City this past season. Ricketson was a co-recipient of the District 12-1A Offensive Player of the Year, sharing the award with teammate Bailey Redar.
Sulphur Bluff's Zaylee Peyton (1) delivers a pitch during a game against Saltillo this past season. Peyton earned First-Team All-District honors following a good senior season.
Sulphur Bluff's Ana Servin (7) throws the ball to first base for an out during a game against North Hopkins this past season. Servin received First-Team All-District honors following a strong senior season.
Saltillo's Mya Underwood (30) catches a pitch during the Lady Lions' Bi-District Playoff game against Dodd City this past season. Underwood was named District 12-1A Defensive Player of the Year following a strong sophomore season on the diamond.
Sulphur Bluff's Natalie Carrell (4) races towards third base during a game against Saltillo this past season. Carrell received First-Team All-District honors after a strong junior season.
Saltillo's Lani Dean (21) awaits the pitch in the batter's box during the Lady Lions' Bi-District Playoff game against Dodd City this past season. Dean earned First-Team All-District honors following a strong senior season. Staff Photos by DJ Spencer