Sachse senior third baseman Colt Upchurch was recently named the District 9-6A Offensive Player of the Year. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media

By David Wolman

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The Sachse baseball team extended its streak of playoff qualifications this season, with the Mustangs advancing to the area round for the second time in the last three years.

Coaches in District 9-6A took note of their success and rewarded Sachse with a total of 12 selections on the all-district team.

Sachse senior third baseman Colt Upchurch was tabbed the district’s Offensive Player of the Year after he collected 25 hits, 25 runs, 13 RBIs and five walks during 9-6A competition. In four playoff games, he finished with six hits, four RBIs, four runs and two walks.

Mustangs senior catcher William Martin captured Defensive Player of the Year. He also stepped up offensively, which included a two-hit, one-RBI performance in Sachse’s 14-4 victory against Rockwall-Heath in Game 1 of the Class 6A Division I bi-district round of the postseason.

Senior pitcher Alex Moreno, sophomore pitcher Cade Burkey, senior second baseman Julian Moreno, junior first baseman Jacob Ponce, sophomore shortstop Noah Siddall and senior left fielder Greyson Darden landed on the first team. Junior right fielder Luke Visser and junior pitcher Carson DaSilva were recognized on the second team. Senior outfielder Prince Marish and junior center fielder Nathan Sereseroz were placed on the honorable-mention team.

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