Top 2027 Prospects To Watch In Texas

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 2027 softball class from Texas is full of talented athletes. These players are already making a name for themselves on the field. They have the drive to be the best on the diamond and show elite-level abilities and high softball IQs. Their willingness to compete and extraordinary skill sets set them apart from others in their area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Below, Prep Softball highlights some of the top players from Texas in the class of 2027.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":101807,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Lorelei u0022Lolou0022 Gamble","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'11u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"20","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dripping Springs","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Blaze United 16U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67894defe2e0f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lorelei "Lolo" Gamble is one of the top 2027 catchers in the state of Texas. Standing tall at 5'11", she exudes confidence with an intimidating presence behind the plate. She has an incredible pop time of 1.63 seconds and an overhand velocity of 74 mph. Lolo competes at the highest level playing with the Texas Blaze United 16U club team. Her high school stats speak for themselves about her power at the plate. She batted .485 with 17 doubles and 10 home runs. She was ranked a USA Softball HPP Top Performer in 2023 and 2024. She had the best pop time in her age group and the best time overall. In the 2024 Bombers exposure tournament, Lolo was named in the All-Tournament Team Elite Division. She was also named a First-Team All-Region and All-Austin Metro 6A selection.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":101805,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Morgan Sanchez","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"20","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Klein Oak","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Bombers Gold National 16U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67894defe2fb4"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Morgan Sanchez is an elite catcher and student at Klein Oak High School. She shows up on the field and in the classroom consistently on the honor roll and posting a 3.9 GPA. Morgan has a big bat, and in 2023 was named Offensive MVP and to the All-State Team. During the 2024 high school season, she batted .423 with 14 doubles and 7 home runs. Morgan has earned several other accolades. These include Lone Star Preps top utility player for the 2027 class. She was also named to the Colorado Super Cup All-Tournament team and the Patriot Games All-Tournament team. Morgan helped her Bombers Gold National team win the 14U AFCS national championship. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":102301,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Jada Duncan","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"30","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"North Shore","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Texas Glory 16U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67894defe3115"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jada Duncan is a phenomenal middle infielder at North Shore High School. Jada shines on the diamond and in the classroom, proving her softball skills and academic abilities. She was named Academic All-District. She also earned the Presidential Education Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award. Jada is also a Rising Scholar in Spanish. On the field, she is a defensive specialist with a smooth glove and quick feet. She plays club ball with the Texas Glory 16U team and competes in elite-level tournaments regularly. Her fall stats include a batting average of .603, an on-base percentage of .671, and 22 stolen bases. Jada boasts incredible accolades. These include a First-Team All-District selection, a Newcomer of the Year award, a runner-up finish for Rookie of the Year, and an HPP NSE Top 18 Performer honor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":101802,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Hutton u0022LuLuu0022 Adrian ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"20","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Melissa","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"18U Texas Glory","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67894defe3210"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hutton "LuLu" Adrian is a top-level catcher at Melissa High School. Her amazing power shines through when she steps up to the plate. Hutton set an outstanding record at her school last season, ripping 22 home runs over the fence. Not only is she a beast with the bat, but she is also a star behind the plate. She has a strong arm and a pop time of 1.65. Hutton has more accolades to her name than one can count. Her achievements include a 2023 U-14 National Selection Event Top Performer honor. Additionally, she was named the THSCA 5A Super Elite Team Offensive Player of the Year. She was also named the 13-5A District MVP, a 13-5A First-Team All-District selection, and a 13-5A Academic All-District honoree. Hutton played a crucial role in securing her team's 2024 5A state championship, and she earned the title of First-Team All-State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":102302,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Isabelle Lawrence","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"20","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Barbers Hill","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Impact Gold Jazz 16U National","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67894defe33f3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Isabelle "Izzy" Lawrence is a catcher at Barbers Hill High School. She is a versatile athlete who excels in softball on a national level. As a catcher for the Impact Gold Jazz 16U National team, she boasts a 1.64-second pop time and a 70-mph overhand throw. Her impressive abilities earned her USA U-15 Top Performer honors in 2023 and 2024. At the USA National Selection Event, she had the best pop time in her age group. She also recorded the second-best time overall. Izzy has further developed her skills by playing in some of the top tournaments nationwide. These include the Patriot Games, Sparkler Power Pool, and Alliance Championship Series. Her 2024 summer ball stats speak for themselves. She batted .374 with 9 doubles and 4 home runs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":101798,"_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Gisela Boitman","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"18","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Lovejoy","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"Texas Bombers Gold 16U","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-67894defe34dd"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gisela Boitman is a lefty-power pitcher at Lovejoy High School. Gisela is a true strikeout queen, boasting 196 strikeouts in 134.2 innings pitched. This southpaw dominates in the circle, posting a 1.30 ERA. Gisela plays club ball with the Texas Bombers Gold 16U team, competing in the best tournaments across the country. She earned several accolades in her summer and fall tournaments in 2024. These include a 2024 Glory Shootout 16U All-Tournament Team selection and a 2024 Bombers Exposure Pitcher of the Tournament honor. The Bombers won the 2024 TFL Fall Championship, and she was named to the All-Tournament Team. Gisela also works extremely hard in the classroom, maintaining a 4.1 GPA. She would be a fantastic addition to any college program.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->