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SMITHVILLE — Two Smithville Lady Tigers earned All-Central Texas honors after standout performances during a strong 2025 varsity softball season.
Junior utility player Jessica Otto was named to the first team, while freshman pitcher Jessica Hinnant was recognized as Newcomer of the Year.
Otto led the Lady Tigers with a .443 batting average and 19 RBIs, while also shining in the circle with a 6-3 record and an impressive 0.87 ERA.
Hinnant made an immediate impact in her first varsity season, posting a .414 average at the plate and dominating as the team’s ace with a 14-4 record and matching 0.87 ERA.
Both players were instrumental in leading Smithville’s 25-7 overall finish and 9-1 district mark, which clinched a district championship.
The Lady Tigers advanced past La Marque in the bi-district round before falling to Salado in the area playoffs.
