Despite suffering from a nagging injury to this throwing elbow, Shelbyville's Brad Estes completed his high school career by leading the Dragons to the District 21-1A championship and a berth into the third round of the Class 1A State playoffs.

Estes was recognized for his outstanding effort recently as he was named to the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association (THSBCA) First-Team All-State squad after leading the Dragons to an overall mark of 21-9-3.

There was a large amount of parity in the District 21-1A baseball race this year and the voting for the all-league performers was spread throughout the district as well. Shelbyville senior Brad Estes was named the league's Most Valuable Player, while three Alto players, along with Garrison's Dustin Strahan, paced the superlative awards which were voted on and released by the district's coaches.

Parents who wish to give their children an opportunity to receive hands-on baseball improvement lessons can do so by attending private or semi-private lessons from Center head baseball coach Joey Brown.

Brown is offering lessons to the public this summer. There are several options available, through a 30-minute private lesson for $25, a one-hour lesson for $40 or semi-private lessons for $25 each player for an hour of lessons. The lessons aren't limited to any particular age group.