Texas Sports Writers select Lady Oilers to All-State teams
June 26, 2025
Pearland opened the one-game bi-district round of the playoffs with a 22-3 win over Fort Bend Travis that ended in five innings with the mercy rule. That sent the Lady O's to the area round to face the Atascocita Lady Eagles.
The Lady Oilers fell to the Lady Eagles in a best-of-three series 2-1 to end their season at 27-8 final season record.
Recently, the Texas Sports Writers Association released their 2025 Class 6A All-State and Pearland had four players who were named to these prestigious teams as some of the best players in the state of Texas.
Laila Nobles
Named to the All-State second-team was first baseman senior Laila Nobles who hit .444 with 12 home runs, 25 runs, six doubles, one triple, four stolen bases, and 48 RBIs. Nobles will continue her education and playing career at the University of North Texas.
"Laila is an imposing pure power hitter," said head coach Michele Hyden. "She was one of the most feared hitters in the Houston area as 50 percent of her hits were for extra bases.
"One out of three hits were home runs and she had more RBIs than hits. I look forward to see watch she will do at the next level."
Payton Shugart
Named to the All-State third team was junior catcher Payton Shugart who his .523 with two home runs, 15 doubles, five triples, six runs, and 44 RBIs. Shugart will continue her education and playing career at Texas State University.
"Payton is a pure hitter plain and simple," said coach Hyden. "She had 56 hits in 35 total games with 44 RBIs. In addition to her stick, she is a very solid catcher and will do very well at the next level for Texas State."
Layla Bennett
Junior second baseman Layla Bennett was named to the All-State third-team after she hit .415 with three home runs, four doubles, four triples, 35 runs, eight stolen bases, and 32 RBIs.
"Layla is ultra-athletic and poses issues for every team she faces," coach Hyden said. "She provides super solid play both offensively and defensively. She was highly recruited and she committed to continue her education and playing career at the University of South Florida."
Kaylee Schweitzer
Senior outfielder Kayle Schweitzer was named third-team All-State as she hit .430 with one home run, 40 hits, eight doubles, two triples, 41 runs, and 31 RBIs. She also stole 21 out of 22 bases.
"Kaylee is a left-handed hitter who is a triple threat," coach Hyden said. "She led the team in stolen bases and runs scored as the leadoff batter. She will continue her education and playing career at the University of Texas at Arlington."
