PG Stars Over Texas Summer Showcase Tournament
June 21-22, 2025
PEARLAND, TX- On a hot and sticky weekend in Pearland, Texas, 35 teams converged to compete in our summer showcase tournament. Both the 16U and 18U divisions had some quality matchups and all athletes were able to compete in front of over 20 college coaches in attendance. Perfect Game Softball scouts were on site all weekend to watch the competition and below are some of the uncommitted athletes in the 18U division who caught their eyes.
18U Division
Lilly Cooper (2026, Kirbyville, TX) of the Illusions Fastpitch SETX was impressive on both sides of the ball this weekend. Offensively she displayed pure power, blasting 3 home runs and 2 doubles on the weekend. She has a well-balanced swing and uses her bottom half well to generate a ton of barrel whip. She finished the weekend with 8 RBI’s, batting .500 and slugging an impressive 1.286. Behind the plate she was a great leader, always talking to her pitchers and leading her defense. She blocks well, has a great glove, and has a strong arm. Overall, she had a fantastic weekend and really impressed our scouts.
Londyn Guidry (2027, Katy HS) from the Hustle Premier 18U was fun to watch this weekend. She is super athletic and a scrappy productive hitter. She showed great barrel awareness and hit the ball well to all fields. She was a huge offensive producer for her team, driving in an impressive 7 runs and had 4 extra base hits. She finished the weekend with a .750 batting average and was such a spark plug for her team. Pair that with her ability to play many defensive positions, showing versatility and athleticism. She gets great jumps on balls and has a great glove. Keep an eye on her in the future as she has a lot of tools to help her get to the next level.
Braelyn Beatty (2026, Jasper HS) from the Illusions Fastpitch SETX was one of the top hitters of the tournament. This tall, athletic, and versatile player showed up to compete and was impressive with a .667 batting average. Not only was she a constant force on the bases with 8 hits in 5 games, but she was a terror on the basepaths, stealing 8 bases. She played a solid shortstop and even got some time on the mound. She is a true athlete who helps her team in countless ways and has all the tools to play at the next level.
Payton Spurgin (2027, Willis, TX) of the Firecrackers HTX Kay 18U was a force this weekend. Behind the plate, scouts noted her gunning out runners and being a leader on the field for her defense. Offensively she was a consistence force at the plate, hitting .455 with a double, a triple, and 2 stolen bases. She demonstrated the ability to drive the ball to all fields, going with the outside pitch well while still having a quick enough barrel to turn on the inside pitch. Payton has a bright future ahead of her.
Aubrey Withers (2027, Santa Fe HS) of the Texas Strike Force Elite Wes was one of the most impressive pitchers in the tournament. In 11 innings of work, she struck out 17 and only gave up two earned runs, yielding a 1.14 ERA. She had a nice curve and rise combo, bringing it in with good velocity. She consistently hit the low 60’s and proved to be a tough pitcher to hit. She has a tall athletic build, and she has a huge upside as a pitcher.
Gabby Moore (2026, Orange, TX) of the Mid County Mojo impressed the scouts this weekend with her offensive production. She has an athletic swing that generates a lot of barrel whip. She ended the weekend batting .500 but showed incredible patience at the plate drawing four walks.
Kenley Moye (2028, Bridge City HS) of the Mid County Mojo was a consistent threat in the box this weekend. She had a balanced stance and swing, and we liked her barrel path. She was one of the top hitters on the talented Mojo squad, finishing with a .545 batting average. Moye drove in two runs and had a stolen base on the weekend. As one of the younger players in the 18U tournament, she held her own the entire weekend. Keep an eye on this one.
Penelope Hernandez (2027, Pasadena, TX) who goes by “Penny” is a strong hitting catcher/Utility on the Hustle Premier 18U squad. She had impressive numbers this weekend, show great consistency at the plate. She was composed in the box and showed the ability to drive the ball well to all fields. She drove the outside pitch well and had great barrel awareness. Her numbers were through the roof finishing with an incredible .778 batting average showing good pop with three doubles. Penny was a major run producer for the Hustle Premier as she drove in five runs on the weekend. In the outfield she got a solid first step on balls and covered ground well. She also showed some solid skills behind the plate. She demonstrated good communication with her defense and pitchers and had some solid glove work and framing.
Emmy Brent (2028, Port Neches-Groves HS) of the Mid County Mojo is a young but scrappy hitter. She showed great consistency in the box this past weekend, going 5-9 at the plate and driving in five runs. She had great patience at the plate, working counts and even drawing two walks. We are excited to see how she continues to grow in this game.
Emmy Chambless (2027, Nederland HS) of the Illusions Fastpitch SETX showed off her athleticism and versatility this weekend. She showed great ability to hit the ball to all fields, driving the ball well to the gaps. She also showed off her speed, stealing 5 bases and getting multiple extra base hits. She finished the weekend with a .533 batting average, tallying 4 RBI’s and 8 hits. Defensively she was versatile and moved well. We are very excited to see how Emmy continues to grow and impress.
Adrianna Hernandez (2026, Columbia HS) of the TSF Elite gold 18-Juarez had a strong showing this weekend. This strong catcher/1B showed great power at the plate belting a home run and a double. She finished the tournament with a .500 batting average and drove in three runs. She has a strong swing and uses her back side well when firing to help generate solid barrel whip. She has solid potential to play at the next level.
Cheyenne Mendoza (2026, Bridge City HS) of the Illusions Gold SETX lit it up this weekend, batting .571 with two doubles, a triple, and a home run. She was a constant threat and once on base used her speed to make things happen. She stole three bases and showed incredible athleticism. Defensively she has great range and a smooth glove. She is fun to watch!
Some other notable performances this weekend…
Addison Brown (2025, Magnolia, TX) from the Texas Glory 18U batted .556 on the weekend with three RBI’s. She got five hits in nine at bats including a double.
Adison Simpson (2026, Shepherd, TX) of the TSF HTX Brown 18U put up some impressive offensive numbers this weekend. She put up a .600 batting average, driving in five runs and topped it off with three stolen bases.
Avery Dees (2028, Needville HS) of the Texas Bombers Gold ’09 Farmer squad batted .571, with two doubles and two RBI’s.
Aaliyah Perez (2026, College Station, TX) of the Texas Threat 18U batted .571 on the weekend with three walks and three runs scored, and two RBI’s.