Ed Perry

[Hotshots Naudin @HotshotsNaudin]

Hotshots Naudin 18u National with an UNDEFEATED weekend at the Fall Classic!

Offensive Standouts 💣
Katie Drummond (2027): .545 AVG, 5 RBI
Courtney Hargrove (Kentucky): .500 AVG, 1 HR, 5 RBI
Brynnlee Wormer (2028): .500 AVG
Evelynn Swartzlander (Tennessee): 1 HR, 4 RBI
Brooklynn Taloa (Tarleton State): 1 HR, .667 SLG

🔥 Pitching Standouts
Kallie Mathews (Grayson College): 10 IP, 14 K, 0.00 ERA
Dixie Rea Lester (South Dakota State): 7 IP, 15 K
Tempe Perry (2028): 12.1 IP, 9 K, 1.70 ERA

💪 38 total strikeouts from the pitching staff!

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[Hotshots Naudin @HotshotsNaudin]

COMMITTED!

Congratulations to Brooklynn Taloa on her commitment to Tarleton State University! 💜

The 2028 infielder from Aledo High School will continue her academic and softball career with the Texans!

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@HSNaudinVelaz
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@ednaudin
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[UNT Softball @MeanGreenSB]

Hope to see everyone out at The Lace on Sunday evening for a fun time!

#GMG

[Hotshots Naudin @HotshotsNaudin]

Get your team registered today!

[UNT Softball @MeanGreenSB]

Business time at The Lace 😎

[Cody White @CoachCodyWhite]

Happy 1st day of school! Looking forward to a great year with this team! #GMG 🦅

[UNT Softball @MeanGreenSB]

Great start to the new year 😎

#GMG

[Hotshots Naudin @HotshotsNaudin]

Welcome Coach Frank Knight to Hotshots Naudin 16U!

With 25+ years of coaching experience, Coach Knight has developed athletes who have gone on to compete in the SEC, Big 12, Big Ten, ACC, and other top conferences, with several advancing to the professional level.

We’re excited to add his experience, leadership, and passion for player development to the Hotshots family.

#WeAreNotTheSame #HotshotsNation
@AthletesCSA

[Cheri Naudin @AthletesCSA]

There is always discussion about how to get the best exposure and have your talent recognized.

Here’s an opportunity to tryout for the Hotshots.

Non Parent Coaches - 4 National Titles - Top Finishes at major tournaments - over 200 Coaches on the sidelines last summer

Let’s gooooo

[Hotshots Naudin @HotshotsNaudin]

Big league experience. Elite leadership.

Former MLB 1st Round Pick Choo Freeman is leading our Hotshots 18U National team.

Our athletes will learn from someone who’s competed at the highest level and is committed to developing the next generation.

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@hotshotsnation
@ednaudin

#HotshotsNation #WeAreNotTheSame #BuiltDifferent

[UNT Softball @MeanGreenSB]

Come join us for our next Elite Prospect Camp on Aug. 16. Spots are filling up fast 🔥

#GMG

[Tempe Perry @TempePerry_2028]

I love getting to compete and play among some of the best talent in the country! I am so excited for what’s to come and for the opportunities that are approaching! @ednaudin @hotshotsnation @HotshotsNaudin

[Hotshots Naudin @HotshotsNaudin]

🚨 ONE WEEK UNTIL HOTSHOTS TRYOUTS 🚨

In one week, your next opportunity begins.

Join a program built on elite competition, player development, and helping athletes reach the next level.

🗓️ Aug. 9
📍 Oak Grove Park | Grapevine, TX

Register today: https://t.co/RkRdzf0zle

#WeAreNotTheSame #BrickByBrick

[TxHSSoftball @TxHS_Softball]

#4 A Dynasty Dethroned

For two seasons, Melissa set the standard in Texas high school softball. Then, in one unforgettable afternoon, Aledo reminded everyone why championships are never guaranteed.

That moment arrived on May 20 in Denton.

Melissa entered the Class 5A Division I state semifinal as one of the nation's premier programs. The Cardinals were two-time defending UIL state champions, winners of 28 consecutive games, and ranked among the top teams in the country. Another victory would have moved them one step closer to a third straight state championship and further cemented one of the greatest runs in Texas high school softball history.

Standing in their way was an Aledo team seeking redemption.

Just one year earlier, Melissa had routed Aledo 15-4 in the state semifinals. This time, however, the Bearcats arrived believing they belonged. Sophomore pitcher Tempe Perry delivered a complete-game performance, and sophomore slugger Brooklyn Taloa launched a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning to lift Aledo to a stunning 5-4 victory. The win snapped Melissa's 28-game winning streak and ended the Cardinals' bid for a third consecutive state championship.

For Aledo, it was one of the biggest victories in program history and propelled the Bearcats to their first state championship game since 2015. For Melissa, it marked the conclusion of a remarkable era that included back-to-back state championships, national recognition and one of the most dominant stretches ever produced by a Texas softball program.

What made the moment so memorable wasn't simply the upset—it was what it represented. Melissa had become the measuring stick for excellence in Texas high school softball. Every opponent circled the Cardinals on its schedule. Every playoff game carried enormous expectations. That's the burden of greatness, and for three seasons Melissa handled it as well as any program in the state.

Although the journey ended one game short of Austin, the Cardinals' legacy was already secure. Championships, elite talent and national acclaim transformed Melissa into one of the defining programs of the decade. In the end, it took an inspired performance from another outstanding team to bring that remarkable run to a close.

You can see THSSB Top Stories #4 - #10 at https://t.co/M7Unw0zp1N

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[Tempe Perry @TempePerry_2028]

What an amazing summer it has been! I’m so grateful for all the opportunities that I was given, all the coaches that came out to watch, and i’m excited to see what the future holds! @HotshotsNaudin @hotshotsnation @ednaudin

[Tempe Perry @TempePerry_2028]

Bracket play is tomorrow and we are ready to compete! Come out and watch! @ednaudin @HotshotsNaudin @hotshotsnation

[Top Gun Events @TopGunEvents]

Congratulations to Hotshots National Naudin, 16u Finalist at the Lone Star Summer Invitational this weekend! @HotshotsNaudin #enjoythejourney

[Tempe Perry @TempePerry_2028]

This summer has been amazing so far and I can’t believe it is already the last tournament of the summer season. We will be playing in Huntington Beach, California for PGF Nationals and I am so excited! Come out and watch! @ednaudin @HotshotsNaudin @hotshotsnation

[Hotshots Naudin @HotshotsNaudin]

Runner-Up at the Top Gun Lone Star Invite! 🥈
Hotshots National 16U Naudin finished 8-1 on the weekend!

🔥 Top Hitters:
🥎 Marley Porter: .571 AVG, 2 HR, 14 RBI
🥎 Kinley Cook: .478 AVG, 2 2B, 7 RBI
🥎 Courtney Hargrove: .450 AVG, 3 RBI
🥎 Reese Marcel: .368 AVG, 1 2B, 1 HR, 4 RBI
🥎 Brooklynn Taloa: 2 2B, 1 HR, 12 RBI

💪 In the Circle:
🥎 Tempe Perry: 21.2 IP, 0.97 ERA, 24 K
🥎 Dixie Rea Lester: 18.1 IP, 2.29 ERA, 17 K

Proud of this group’s effort all weekend!

#LeadershipMatters
#Wearenotthesame
#BangBang

[Hotshots Naudin @HotshotsNaudin]

Runner-up at the Top Gun Lone Star Invite! 🥈⭐️

Hotshots Naudin 16U battled to an 8-1 weekend. Proud of this group. The work continues.

#WeAreNotTheSame #BrickByBrick #BuiltDifferent #HotshotsNation

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