Baseball: Highlanders welcome new faces after winning state title

The Woodlands’ second baseman Luke Sherley is one of three returning starters for the Highlanders this season.
The Woodlands’ second baseman Luke Sherley is one of three returning starters for the Highlanders this season.

If there’s one thing that’s harder than winning a state championship, it’s defending one. That’s the position The Woodlands is in this season after winning the Class 5A title in 2013. The Highlanders lost a multitude of talent, both on the mound and at the plate, as graduating seniors moved on to Division I college programs and, in one case, professional baseball. And while repeating last season’s success is a tall order, the Highlanders are focused on building their current team and competing once again at the top of District 14-5A. The Woodlands finished last season with a 38-4 overall record. click here for complete story