PNG’s Henry, Leckich named honorable mention All-State by writers
Published 10:57 pm Monday, July 25, 2016
Port Neches-Groves classmates Carter Henry and Ryan Leckich were named honorable mention 5A All-State baseball players by the Texas Sports Writers Association.
The honorable mention lists were released Monday. The association announced its first- through third-team players last week via The Associated Press.
Henry was drafted in the 40th round by the Boston Red Sox in June as a pitcher, but he also spent time at third base and shortstop. Henry is honoring his commitment to the University of Houston.
He batted .407 with a home run in helping PNG win its second straight District 22-5A championship, according to statistics on MaxPreps.
Leckich, a left-handed pitcher who signed with Baylor in November, is a Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American.
West Orange-Stark placed two on the honorable mention 4A All-State list: senior Payton Robertson and junior Jack Dallas. Robertson has signed with Lamar.
About I.C. Murrell
I.C. Murrell was promoted to editor of The News, effective Oct. 14, 2019. He previously served as sports editor since August 2015 and has won or shared eight first-place awards from state newspaper associations and corporations. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, grew up mostly in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.
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