Set to make their fifth consecutive state championship game appearance on Thursday with a chance to extend their state-record streak of consecutive titles to four, the Coahoma Bulldogettes have become the gold standard where Texas high school softball is concerned.

A program with a rich history, Coahoma has always taken its softball seriously, reaching the state tournament 15 times since 1996 and earning four championships out of those trips. But the Bulldogettes have kicked things into a new gear this decade, building a genuine dynasty under coach Alex Orosco.

While the past four years, which featured a one-run loss in the title game in 2022 followed by three consecutive championship runs, have been attributed by many to the impact of do-it-all standout Hannah Wells, who is already making her presence felt as a freshman for the University of Texas, this year’s run has shined the spotlight back on the program itself. 

In getting back to Austin with a group of girls who had previously starred in supporting roles, the Bulldogettes have shown that the depth of talent and winning culture built in Coahoma has serious staying power. And if they can beat Kingsville Santa Gertrudis Academy when the two square off at 7 p.m. Thursday at the University of Texas’ Red & Charline McCombs Field, CHS will become the only school in state history to have a senior class end all four of its years on campus with softball state championships.