Americas' Stephen Sepulveda has made his commitment, plus a look at El Paso pledges

Americas' Stephen Sepulveda (12) pitches at a District 1-6A baseball game against Montwood on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Americas High School, in El Paso, Texas.
Americas' Stephen Sepulveda (12) pitches at a District 1-6A baseball game against Montwood on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Americas High School, in El Paso, Texas.

Several El Paso high school student-athletes in various sports have made verbal commitments or have signed to compete at the college level.

Here is a look at where they will be signing.

Baseball

Andrew Rodriguez, Montwood

College Choice: New Mexico Highlands University

Of note: Solid all-around pitcher for the Rams in his career.

Julius Ryan, Andress, Eastern Arizona JC

College Choice: University of Science and Arts in Oklahoma

Of note: Solid all-around player for the Eagles in HS and then had solid career in junior college.

Derek Sanchez, Tornillo

College Choice: Shoreline Community College

Of note: Solid all-around player for the Coyotes.

Rudy Fierro, Irvin

College Choice: Dakota College

Of note: Solid all-around player for the Rockets.

Gabriel Saucedo II, Cathedral

College Choice: Benedictine College

Of note: A solid all-around player for the Fighting Irish.

Isaiah Alba, Horizon

College Choice: University of the Southwest.

Of note: A solid all-around pitcher for the District 2-5A playoff team.

Aaron Sanchez, EPCC, Eastlake HS

College Choice: UT-Rio Grande Valley

Of note: A solid all-around pitcher.

Maverick Chavez, El Dorado

College Choice: University of the Southwest

Of note: A solid, all-around player.

Will Gross, Coronado/EPCC

College Choice: Virginia Commonwealth University

Of note: A solid, all-around pitcher.

Andres Rodriguez, Eastwood

College Choice: Shoreline Community College

Of note: A key player for the Troopers.

Dustin Davis, Eastwood

College Choice: Wayland Baptist

Of note: A key player for the Troopers.

Sinhue Gonzalez, Americas

College Choice: Luna Community College

Of note: A key player for the Trailblazers.

Robert Bonilla, Eastlake

College Choice: UT-Rio Grande Valley

Of note: Talented pitcher, who is playing on the junior college level right now for NMJC.

Stephen Sepulveda, Americas

College Choice: Baylor

Of note: One of top right-handed pitchers in state of Texas. Led team to district and b-idistrict titles last season.

Easton Moomau, Americas

College choice: UT-Rio Grande Valley

Of note: Solid hitter and third baseman.

Orlando Samaniego, Riverside

College choice: UT-Rio Grande Valley

Of note: Good two-way player, has helped Riverside to playoff successes in 2021 and 2022.

Dylan Torres, Pebble Hills

College choice: Sacramento State

Of note: Recruited to Sacramento State after solid summer of pitching.

Jalen Ryan, Andress

College choice: Eastern Arizona

Of note: Older brother Julius pitches at Eastern Arizona.

Salvador Rocha, Pebble Hills

College choice: New Mexico Junior College

Of note: Will join very successful program in college. One of top players in El Paso.

Barry Miller, Jr., Horizon

College choice: New Mexico Junior College

Of note: The lefty is one of the state's top pitchers. Very tough to hit.

Jesus Tovar, Montwood

College choice: New Mexico State

Of note: The lefty was successful at New Mexico Junior College and caught the attention of the Aggies just 45 minutes north of El Paso.

Paul Coppinger, Coronado

College choice: Missouri State

Of note: Coppinger was successful at New Mexico Junior College last season and is headed to the D1 level.

Braden Gluth, Santa Teresa (N.M.) HS

College choice: Creighton

Of note: Gluth was a standout at nearby Santa Teresa before going the JUCO route.

EJ Miramontes, Clint HS

College choice: UT-Rio Grande Valley

Of note: Miramontes was a star pitcher for the Lions and last spring had a strong year for New Mexico Junior College.

Adrian Quintana, Americas

College choice: El Paso Community College

Of note: A veteran presence for the Trailblazers.

Gael Bernal, Americas

College choice: Luna Community College

Of note: Will be a key ingredient in team's quest for District 1-6A title.

Santana Hernandez, Americas

College choice: New Mexico Junior College

Of note: Headed to one of the nation's top baseball programs on the JUCO level.

Jesus Pablo Rodriguez, Socorro

College choice: University of the Southwest

Of note: Talented, versatile player for the Bulldogs.

Iain Campa, Socorro

College choice: Abilene Christian University

Of note: Talented, versatile pitcher for El Paso Community College last season.

Nicholas Gallardo, Eastlake

College choice: Luna Community College (N.M.)

Of note: Good leader for the Falcons, plays both infield and outfield.

Israel Brenes, El Dorado

College choice: Bethany College (Kansas)

Of note: Solid player for Aztecs, led team to playoffs in Class 5A last season.

Carlos Chavez, El Dorado

College choice: Luna Community College (N.M.)

Of note: Will be a key player for Aztecs, who move up to Class 6A this season.

Sebastian Crispin, El Dorado

College choice: Luna Community College (N.M.)

Of note: Will be a key player for Aztecs, who move up to Class 6A this season.

Angel Facio, El Dorado

College choice: Luna Community College (N.M.)

Of note: Will be a key player for Aztecs, who move up to Class 6A this season.

Stephen Kaiser, El Paso High

College choice: Mesa Community College (Arizona)

Of note: Solid all-around player for the Tigers.

Andrew Rodriguez, Montwood

College choice: Luna Community College

Of note: Solid all-around pitcher for the Rams.

Robert Deal, Jr., Pebble Hills

College choice: Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas

Of note: Two-sport star at Pebble Hills, will also play football in college.

Jack Gallegos, Del Valle

College choice: EPCC

Of note: Two-sport star at Del Valle.

Riverside's Orlando Samaniego (27) pitches at the Class 4A baseball regional quarterfinals against Snyder Friday, May 20, 2022, at Christensen Stadium, in Midland, Texas.
Riverside's Orlando Samaniego (27) pitches at the Class 4A baseball regional quarterfinals against Snyder Friday, May 20, 2022, at Christensen Stadium, in Midland, Texas.

Football

Angel Munoz, Riverside

College choice: New Mexico State

Of note: A great athlete at Riverside.

Adrian Estrada, Riverside

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: A great athlete at Riverside.

Adrian Ayala, Riverside

College choice: Ottawa Universitiy

Of note: A great athlete at Riverside.

Curtis Murillo, Eastwood

College choice: Texas Tech

Of note: A steal for the Red Raiders as a walk-on.

Gael Ochoa, Pebble Hills

College choice: UTEP

Of note: One of the top QB's in Texas.

Jacob Ledesma, Pebble Hills

College choice: U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Of note: A major contributor to solid program.

Andrew Narro, Pebble Hills

College choice: Sul Ross State University

Of note: A major contributor to solid program.

Josh Lopez, Clint

College choice: Lakeland University

Of note: A major contributor to solid program.

Evan Barrios, Clint

College choice: Baker University

Of note: A major contributor to solid program.

Sergio Rodriguez, Austin High School

College choice: Carthage College

Of note: A major contributor to solid program.

Isaiah Beasley, Parkland

College choice: New Mexico Highlands University

Of note: One of the best running backs in El Paso.

Ayden Avila, El Paso High

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: Solid contributor for Tigers team, which made playoffs last season.

Pedro Chavez, El Paso High

College choice: Sul Ross STaste

Of note: Solid contributor for Tigers team, which made playoffs last season.

Jesse Ramos, Del Valle

College choice: Dakota State

Of note: Had stellar career at QB.

Dominic Caldero , Del Valle

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: Had stellar career at LB

Dereck Ramirez, Fabens

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: A top notch player for the Wildcats.

Jase Molden, Eastwood

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: A top notch player for successful program.

Nathan Lopez, Eastwood

College choice: Lakeland University

Of note: Strong leader for the Troopers, helped them to playoff win in Class 6A.

Anthony Rivera, Chapin

College choice: Western New Mexico

Of note: Talented receiver for the Huskies.

Malcolm Anderson, Andress

College choice: Army West Point

Of note: One of top playmakers on offense in El Paso.

Jayden Wilson, Austin

College choice: University of New Mexico

Of note: Talented running back and linebacker. Was recruited for LB by the Lobos.

LJ Martin, Canutillo

College choice: Brigham Young

Of note: Had great career for the Eagles.

DJ Crest, Parkland

College choice: Texas Tech

Of note: Wide receiver with plenty of potential.

Caleb Emery, Eastlake

College choice: Eastern New Mexico

Of note: Talented defensive player for the Falcons.

Hector Hinojos, Eastlake

College choice: Western New Mexico

Of note: Talented linebacker for the Falcons.

Julian Melucci, Eastlake

College choice: UTEP

Of note: Clutch kicker for the Falcons.

Esaui Uribe, Eastlake

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: Top notch defensive back for the Falcons.

Julian Venegas, Pebble Hills

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: A key player for the District 1-6A champion Spartans.

Makhi Shannon, Parkland

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: A solid defensive player for the Matadors.

Josh Ortega, Bel Air

College choice: Western New Mexico

Of note: A solid defensive lineman for the Highlanders.

Eloy Romo, Austin

College choice: New Mexico Highlands

Of note: A solid contributor for the Panthers.

Roman Gomez, Jefferson

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: A solid contributor for the Silver Foxes.

Robert Deal, Jr., Pebble Hills

College choice: Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas

Of note: Two-sport star at Pebble Hills, will also play baseball in college.

Manny Jaquez, Hanks

College choice: Wayland Baptist University

Of note: One of the leaders for the Knights.

Lueranze Johnson, El Paso High

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: Made his mark last season as one of top running backs in the city.

Yoshua Yhisreal, Chapin

College choice: Riverside City College

Of note: A standout defensive player for the Huskies.

Quincy Estrada, El Dorado

College choice: McMurry College

Of note: Standout quarterback for the Aztecs.

Softball

Lauren De La Cruz, Riverside, Midland College

College Choice: Angelo State University

Of note: Talented player gets chance to continue career at four-year school.

Zoey De Baca, Montwood, Midland College

College Choice: Angelo State University

Of note: Talented player gets chance to continue career at four-year school.

Nikki Solis, Montwood

College Choice: Luna Community College

Of note: Talented player gets chance to continue career.

Vivian Solis, El Dorado

College Choice: Western Texas College

Of note: Talented player gets chance to continue career.

Keren Granados, El Dorado

College Choice: Frank Phillips College

Of note: Talented player gets chance to continue career.

Alexis Chapa

College Choice: Frank Phillips College

Of note: Talented player gets chance to continue career.

Ashley Cortez, Clint

College Choice: Clarendon College

Of note: Talented player gets chance to continue career.

Arianna Zubia, Frank Phillips, Americas HS

College Choice: Wayland Baptist

Of note: Talented player continues her college career.

Arielle Gomez, El Paso High

College Choice: Luna Community College

Of note: Talented player for Tigers.

Vicky Alvarado, Eastwood

College Choice: Otero JC in Colorado

Of note: Strong hitter and all-around player for the Troopers.

Vanessa Solis, El Dorado

College Choice: Texas Wesleyan University

Of note: Played key role on playoff team a year ago, one of top pitchers in city.

Savannah Sanchez, El Dorado

College Choice: Frank Phillips College

Of note: Played key role on playoff team a year ago.

Michelle Perez, Chapin

College Choice: Luna Community College

Of note: Talented player will play key role in Huskies quest for District 1-5A title.

Analisse Zubia, Americas

College Choice: El Paso Community College

Of note: Played key role on team's run to Final Four in Class 6A this past season.

Juliet Vigil, Americas

College Choice: Western Texas College

Of note: Played key role on team's run to Final Four in Class 6A this past season.

Desirae Spearman, Hanks

College choice: New Mexico State

Of note: One of city's top athletes, also a standout in volleyball as hitter. Plays infield and pitches.

What she said: "It'll be a great opportunity for me at the next level. I built a strong relationship with the coaching staff and the program has been successful."

Christalynne Sepulveda, Americas

College choice: UTEP

Of note: Talented hitter and infielder, helped lead the Trailblazers to Final Four last season in Class 6A.

Julia Saucedo, Eastwood

College choice: Cisco College

Of note: A key player for one of the city's top teams.

Emma Martinez, Eastwood

College choice: El Paso Community College

Of note: A key player for one of the city's top teams.

Natalie Pinon, Canutillo

College choice: Cisco College

Of note: A leader for the Eagles.

Michelle Balcazar, Bel Air

College choice: South Mountain Community College

Of note: A solid all-around player, one of top players in city.

Mia Bailey, Hanks

College choice: Trinidad State in Colorado

Of note: A top notch hitter and a leader for the Knights.

Paige Ontiveros, Eastlake

College choice: Hardin Simmons University

Of note: A top notch pitcher and a leader for the Falcons.

Loren Loveless, Eastlake

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: A solid player, will be someone to watch out for this upcoming season.

Lina Lara, Eastlake

College choice: Midland College

Of note: A solid player, will be someone to watch out for this upcoming season.

Cassie Sanchez, Chapin

College choice: Central Arizona College

Of note: A top notch hitter and all-around player for the Huskies.

Viviana Jimenez, Ysleta

College Choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: Veteran player who has been key to program's resurgence.

Anissa Rodriguez, Ysleta

College Choice: Midland College

Of note: One of city's most well-rounded players.

Peyton Ferris, Pebble Hills

College Choice: Our Lady of the Lake University

Of note: One of city's top pitchers.

Micaela Aguilar, Americas

College Choice: Our Lady of the Lake University

Of note: One of team's top all-around players.

Michelle Diaz, Hanks

College Choice: EPCC

Of note: Will be key player on this year's Knights team, one of the best in the city.

Jasmyne Campos, Eastwood

College Choice: South Mountain CC

Of note: Key player for District 1-6A champs.

Valeria Aguilar, Pebble Hills

College Choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: Key player for District 1-6A squad

Laisha Valdez, Fabens

College Choice: University of the Southwest

Of note: Key player for the Wildcats.

Basketball

Victoria Moreno, Bel Air

College choice: Colby Community College

Of note: A standout for the Highlanders during her career.

Monique Contreras, Franklin

College choice: York University

Of note: A major contributor for the Cougars during her career.

Amaris Valadez, Franklin

College choice: New Mexico Highlands University

Of note: A standout for the Cougars during her career.

Jaylen Dean, Riverside

College choice: College of the Southwest

Of note: A standout for the Rangers during his career, helped team to regional quarters last season.

Ruby Levario, Bel Air

College choice: Rend Lake College

Of note: A leader for the Highlanders during her career.

Jasmin Holt, Chapin

College choice: Western Texas College

Of note: A leader for the Huskies during her career.

Jashuan Kinnard, Parkland

College choice: PHH Prep fire in Phoenix

Of note: A leader for the Matadors, which won two playoff games this season.

Arturo Sanchez, El Dorado

College choice: York University

Of note: A leader for the Aztecs.

Bryson Goldsmith, Chapin

College choice: Nebraska Kearney

Of note: The city's MVP helped lead the Huskies to the Region 1-5A championship game.

Diego Carrera, Eastwood

College choice: Big Bend College

Of note: Had big senior season for the Troopers, led team to District 1-6A title and a bidistrict playoff win.

Gabe Gutierrez, Montwood

College choice: Arlington Baptist University

Of note: Had big senior season for the Rams.

Rah Sanchez, Harmony Science Academy

College choice: University of Arkansas Cassolot

Of note: Had big senior season for the District 1-4A champions.

Anthony Magalde, Harmony Science Academy

College choice: University of Arkansas Cassolot

Of note: Had big senior season for the District 1-4A champions.

Edgar Dominguez, Harmony Science Academy

College choice: University of the Southwest

Of note: Had big senior season for the District 1-4A champions.

Christian Villegas, Midland College/Andress

College choice: Texas A&M Corpus Christi

Of note: Talented guard had great career at Andress, followed by big showing at the JUCO level.

Kiana Valdez, Pebble Hills

College choice: Our Lady of the Lake

Of note: Talented guard had great career for the Spartans.

Alyssa Abascal, El Dorado

College choice: Greenville University

Of note: Was key player for Aztecs during her career, a team captain.

Destiny Gonzalez, Socorro

College choice: Minnesota North College

Of note: One of the top all-around players for the Bulldogs.

Natalie Mesa, Chapin

College choice: Eastern Wyoming

Of note: One of the top all-around players in the city and had outstanding career for the Huskies.

Luna Moreno, Chapin

College choice: Neosho County

Of note: One of the top players in the city and had outstanding career for the Huskies.

Brianna Vargas, Burges

College choice: Midland College

Of note: One of the top players in the city and had outstanding career for the Mustangs.

Donovan Black, Del Valle

College choice: Western New Mexico

Of note: One of the top players in the city.

Trinity Torres, Socorro

College choice: College of the Southwest

Of note: One of the team's top players.

Fatime Seck, Franklin

College choice: Central Arkansas

Of note: One of city's most improved players.

Hannah Ayala, Immanuel Christian

College choice: East Texas Baptist University.

Of note: One of city's top two-sport players in volleyball and basketball.

Leslie Mojica, Andress

College choice: Hawaii Pacific University

Of note: One of city's top two-sport players in volleyball and basketball.

Kim Cruz, Canutillo

College choice: Ottawa University

Of note: One of city's most improved players.

Soccer

Sebastian Gutierrez, Bowie

College choice: College of the Southwest (N.M.)

Of note: Talented player helped the Bears to the Class 4A playoffs.

Samuel Navarro, Bowie

College choice: College of the Southwest (N.M.)

Of note: Talented player helped the Bears to the Class 4A playoffs.

Santiago Norzagaray, Franklin

College choice: Jacksonville College

Of note: Talented player helped the Cougars win a match in the playoffs.

Isaac Santoya, Riverside

College choice: Baptist Bibie College in Missouri

Of note: Talented player helped the Rangers to the regional quarterfinals in Class 4A boys soccer.

Gustavo Muela, Eastlake

College choice: McMurry University

Of note: Muela scored 12 goals (3 in playoffs) and had 11 assists. He is a TASCO All-Academic and All-Region player.

Azalie Floriano Eastlake

College choice: Blinn College

Of note: Key contributor for the Falcons girls soccer program.

Natalia Anchondo Eastlake

College choice: Jacksonville College

Of note: Key contributor for the Falcons girls soccer program.

Rodolfo Gonzalez, Bel Air

College choice: Texas Wesleyan

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a state runner-up showing in Class 5A.

Gaston Arreola, Bel Air

College choice: Wabash College

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a state runner-up showing in Class 5A.

Luis Martinez, Bel Air

College choice: Wabash College

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a state runner-up showing in Class 5A.

Alex Rodriguez, Bel Air

College choice: Monmouth College

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a state runner-up showing in Class 5A.

Luis Villa, Bel Air

College choice: Monmouth College

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a state runner-up showing in Class 5A.

Kristopher Ruiz, Bel Air

College choice: Monmouth College

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a state runner-up showing in Class 5A.

Alejandro Zamaripa, Bel Air

College choice: Monmouth College

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a state runner-up showing in Class 5A.

Manuel Chavez, Bel Air

College choice: Oklahoma Wesleyan University

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a state runner-up showing in Class 5A.

Nirel Herandez, Bel Air

College choice: Fishers College

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a successful season in 2-5A.

Melina Baeza, Bel Air

College choice: Trine University

Of note: Helped lead the Highlanders to a successful season in 2-5A.

Micah Lay, Pebble Hills

College choice: St. Mary's University

Of note: Key contributor for the Spartans.

Jacqueline Rubio

College choice: Texas A&M University San Antonio

Of note: Key contributor for the Spartans.

Jose Gomez, Clint

College choice: Ranger College

Of note: One of top soccer players in Class 4A.

Leslie Michelle Perez, Socorro

College choice: Western Texas College

Of note: One of top soccer players in Class 6A.

Aleah Ortiz, El Paso High

College choice: University of the Southwest

Of note: One of top soccer players in El Paso.

Kristofer Ruiz, El Paso High

College choice: Monmouth College

Of note: One of top soccer players in El Paso.

Edwin Macias, Burges

College choice: Hardin Simmons Univerisity

Of note: One of top soccer players in El Paso.

Cesar Duran, Bowie

College choice: Blinn College

Of note: One of top soccer players in El Paso.

Nicole Morales, Bel Air

College choice: UTEP

Of note: Has scored 123 goals the past two seasons for the Highlanders.

Nynhete Lara, Canutillo

College choice: Texas A&M International

Of note: Key player for the Eagles this season.

Alondra Gonzalez, Canutillo

College choice: Texas A&M International

Of note: Key player for the Eagles this season.

Micayla Roque, Franklin

College choice: Sul Ross State University

Of note: Key player for the Cougars this season.

Diego Espinoza, Cathedral

College choice: Hardin Simmions University

Of note: One of the top players in El Paso.

Emma O'Neill, El Paso High

College choice: New Mexico State

Of note: Joins a program, which qualified for the NCAA Tournament this season.

Briseis Gomez, Pebble Hills

College choice: Bethel College

Of note: A team captain.

Ixzayana Rodriguez, Pebble Hills

College choice: University of the Southwest

Of note: A solid all-around player.

Anisia Serrano, Pebble Hills

College choice: Eastern New Mexico

Of note: One of top players in District 1-6A.

Genesis Falcon, El Paso High

College choice: Nazarene University

Of note: One of top players in District 1-5A.

Bella Morgas, Andress High School

College choice: Southern Nazarene University

Of note: One of top players in District 1-5A and in the city.

Gizel Lopez, El Dorado

College choice: College of the Southwest

Of note: One of top players in District 1-6A and in the city.

Celine Gameros, El Dorado

College choice: College of the Southwest

Of note: One of top players in District 1-6A and in the city.

Roldolfo Gonzalez, Bel Air

College choice: Texas Weslelyan

Of note: One of top players for the District 1-5A powerhouse.

Jayde Gone, Americas

College choice: UTEP

Of note: One of top players in El Paso and in Class 6A.

Anissa Chairez, San Elizario HS, Blinn JC

College choice: UTEP

Of note: A solid pickup for the Miners.

Samara Renae-Lopez, Americas

College choice: Texas A&M University-San Antonio

Of note: One of top player.

Anuar Ordaz

College choice: Wiley College

Of note: One of top players for Aztecs.

Track and field, Cross Country

Minerva Cerda, Mountain View

College choice: Eastern New Mexico

Of note: Talented all-around athlete for the Lobos.

Jesus Herrera, Harmony Science Academy

College choice: El Paso Community College

Of note: Qualified for Class 4A state cross country meet

Christopher Moreno, San Elizario

College choice: Tarelton State

Of note: Talented distance runner for the Eagles, a leader on team. Was one of best in state in Class 4A

Salma Licon, Eastwood

College choice: UTEP

Of note: Talented distance runner for the Troopers, a leader on team.

Kassandra Jimenez, Montwood

College choice: UT-Arlington

Of note: Talented distance runner for the Rams.

Omer Ibrahim, Pebble Hills

College choice: Tarleton State

Of note: Talented distance runner for the Spartans.

Morgan Little, Chapin

College choice: San Jose State

Of note: Talented sprinter for the Huskies.

Natalia Martinez-Lopez, Pebble Hills

College choice: Incarnate Word

Of note: Talented distance runner for the Spartans.

Annika Cuellar, Eastwood

College choice: Western New Mexico

Of note: Talented distance runner for the Troopers.

Luis Pastor, Coronado

College choice: Texas

Of note: Will run for solid Longhorns program.

Michael Castroena, Parkland

College choice: Western New Mexico

Of note: Talented distance runner for the Matadors.

Alyssa Laspada, Franklin

College choice: Utah Tech

Of note: Talented distance runner for the Cougars, a leader on team which had success on a state level.

Joaquin Chavez, Eastwood

College choice: Western New Mexico

Of note: Talented distance runner for the Troopers, a leader on team.

Ricardo Leyva, Horizon

College choice: North Texas

Of note: Talented high jumper, one of best in state.

Alejandro Tarin, Hanks

College choice: UTEP

Of note: Talented distance runner.

Diego Flores, Franklin

College choice: Tarleton State

Of note: Key contributor for the Cougars.

Rai Lopez, Franklin

College choice: Lamar University

Of note: Key contributor for the Cougars.

Abby Barraza, Franklin

College choice: UTSA

Of note: Key contributor for the Cougars.

Amelia Stuart, Franklin

College choice: University of Arizona.

Fabian Talavera, Americas

College choice: Bethel College in Kansas

Of note: Talented sprinter.

Jacob Martinez, Americas

College choice: Jacksonville College

Of note: Solid distance runner.

Kayla Avila, Pebble Hills

College choice: Waldorf University

Of note: Solid distance runner.

Matthew Guerra, Burges

College choice: Eastern New Mexico

Of note: Solid distance runner for Mustangs.

Julian Mars, Franklin

College choice: UTEP

Of note: Was key in helping Cougars relay team make Class 6A state track and field meet.

Samahdi Foster, Chapin

College choice: Air Force Academy

Of note: Standout hurdler and key member of relay teams for the Huskies.

Volleyball

Ariana Helbling, Pebble Hills

College choice: Taft College

Of note: A talented leader for the Spatans last season.

Yuliana Favela, El Paso High

College choice: NMMI

Of note: A talented hitter, who helped Tigers to two playoff wins last year.

Dilean Bounds, Eastwood

College choice: NMMI

Of note: A talented all-around player for the Troopers.

Breannah Peterson, Franklin

College choice: Miami University (Ohio)

Of note: A standout hitter for the Cougars this past season, helped team reach playoffs and win a bidistrict game.

Teagan Rath, Chapin

College choice: St. Mary Of The Woods College

Of note: A leader for the Huskies this past season.

Danna Gamez, El Dorado

College choice: University of the Southwest

Of note: A leader for the Aztecs this past season.

Xscaret Delgado, Hanks

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: A leader for the Knights this past season.

Xscaret Delgado, Hanks

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: A leader for the Knights this past season.

Ella Simone, Jefferson

College choice: Regent University

Of note: A talented player for the Silver Foxes.

Brianna Williams, Chapin

College choice: Livingstone College

Of note: A talented player for the Huskies.

Kennedy Garcia, Montwood

College choice: Western Texas College

Of note: A talented setter for the Rams.

Ashlee Macias, Coronado

College choice: UT-Permian Basin

Of note: A talented outside hitter for the Thunderbirds.

Alejandra Roman, Fabens

College choice: Victoria College

Of note: One of top volleyball players in El Paso.

Vianney Hernandez, El Dorado

College choice: Western Texas College

Of note: One of top volleyball players in El Paso.

Audry Saucedo, Irvin

College choice: Sul Ross State

Of note: One of top volleyball players in El Paso.

Allison Miller, Coronado

College choice: NMMI

Of note: One of top volleyball players in El Paso.

Katelyn Armendariz, Pebble Hills

College choice: University fo Science and Arts of Oklahoma

Of note: One of top volleyball players in El Paso.

Flor Lazo, Pebble Hills

College choice: Western Texas College

Of note: One of top volleyball players in El Paso.

Swimming

Jaclyn Vargas, Franklin

College choice: Southwestern University

Of note: Key contributor for the Cougars.

Kiera Gutierrez, Coronado

College choice: Adams State University

Of note: Key contributor for the Thunderbirds.

Aiden Wardy, Eastwood

College choice: McMurry University

Of note: Key contributor for the Troopers.

Melinda Seibert, Eastwood

College choice: McMurry University

Of note: Key contributor for the Troopers.

Zyenna Martinez, El Paso High

College choice: La Salle University

Of note: One of the state's top swimmers in Class 5A throughout her career.

Marcos Otero, El Paso High

College choice: Colorado Mesa

Of note: One of top swimmers in the state.

Holden Convertino, El Paso High

College choice: Colorado Mesa

Of note: Helped Tigers to Region and District titles in Class 5A.

Jose Antonio Mancera, Franklin

College choice: Wagner College

Of note: One of El Paso's top swimmers.

Giovanni Chapa, Americas

College choice: Adams State

Of note: One of top swimmers in District 1-6A.

Wrestling

Trebor Moreno, Eastwood

College choice: Colorado School of the Mines

Of note: Won back-to-back state individual titles.

Alexis Montes, Eastwood

College choice: William and Penn University

Of note: Led the Troopers to the Class 6A state title this year.

Ethan Franklin, Eastwood

College choice: Missouri Valley University

Of note: Key contributor for the Troopers.

Jadine Mata, Eastwood

College choice: Schriener University

Of note: Helped lead the Troopers to a Class 6A title.

Keilani Guillermo, Chapin

College choice: Wayland University

Of note: Chapin's first-ever state champion in girls wrestling.

Alexis Navarrette, Eastlake

College choice: Wayland Baptist University

Of note: A top performer throughout her career.

Jonathan Owens

College choice: Wayland Baptist University

Of note: A top performer throughout his senior campaign.

Grace Valadez, Bowie

College choice: Wayland Baptist University

Of note: A top performer throughout her senior campaign.

Cyrus Mejia, El Paso High

College choice: Wayland Baptist University

Of note: A top performer throughout his senior campaign.

Derek Acevedo, Montwood

College choice: Nebraska Wesleyan University

Of note: A top performer for the Rams.

Kevin Perez, Riverside

College choice: York University

Of note: A top performer for the Rangers.

Zoe Reyes, Riverside

College choice: Ottawa University in Arizona

Of note: A top performer for the Rangers.

Arturo Lucero, Riverside

College choice: Community Christian College in California

Of note: A top performer for the Rangers.

Golf

Priscilla Padilla, Eastwood

College choice: Otero Junior College

Of note: A top performer for one of top teams in area.

Fernie Jimenez, El Paso High

College choice: Eastern Arizona

Of note: A top performer for one of top teams in city.

Gymnastics

Robert Rodriguez, Eastwood

College choice: Northern Illinois University

Of note: Key contributor for the Troopers.

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Felix F. Chavez may be reached at 915-546-6167; fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on Twitter.

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