Like it's 1999: Robinson wins first Texas softball state championship in 26 years; scoring, updates, recap

Raelynn Van Zee named UIL Class 4A Division II finals MVP after pitching gem, collecting 5 RBI in Rockets' first state championship since 1999

Levi Payton | May 30, 2025

A view of the scoreboard at McCombs Field during the 2025 softball state championships in Austin. / Levi Payton

Two of the most explosive lineups in Class 4A softball square off Friday morning in Austin, as Aubrey and Robinson meet in the UIL 4A Division II state championship game.

First pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m. at McCombs Field.

Aubrey (33-3) has rolled into the final with a perfect 9-0 playoff run behind dominant pitching from senior ace Mya Cherry and a lineup packed with punch. Cherry, a Texas Woman’s University commit, has been electric in the circle this spring with a 25-1 record, a 0.87 ERA and 228 strikeouts in 145 innings. She’s also delivered at the plate with 11 doubles and 7 home runs. Catcher Abby Lynch-Buxton (.480, 12 HR, 40 RBI) and senior infielder Molly Reid (.425, 10 HR, 43 RBI) give the Lady Chaparrals a dangerous top of the order.

Robinson (37-3) comes in off a gritty series win over Ingleside in the state semifinals, including a 14-3 rout in the decisive Game 3. The Lady Rockets have slugged their way to the championship with 399 runs scored this season and feature one of the most dangerous trios in the state. Junior Lexi Rosillo (.519, 25 HR, 74 RBI), senior Kaygen Marshall (.410, 16 HR, 50 RBI) and junior two-way threat Raelynn Van Zee (.427, 11 HR, 47 RBI) have combined for 55 of Robinson’s 70 home runs this year.

That power is the biggest obstacle facing Aubrey, which will need Cherry to control the long ball and keep traffic off the bases. Robinson’s hitters can flip the score in a hurry. Van Zee will also be a key in the circle for Robinson with 210 strikeouts in 204 innings.

Aubrey hasn’t given up more than five runs in a game all postseason, but Friday morning could push both pitching staffs to their limits. If Cherry can contain Robinson’s firepower and Aubrey’s bats stay consistent, the Lady Chaparrals have a strong shot at their first state title. But if Robinson's core gets going, it may be tough to keep them from lifting the trophy.

Be sure to follow this page and check back often once the game starts for live scoring and updates that will expand in the space below.

In the meantime, check out our Class 1A-3A previews, as well as previews for 4A, 5A and 6A state championships.

You can also check out other state championship game results from Thursday's games for Class 2A Division I, Class 2A Division II, Class 3A Division I, and Class 3A Division II, or read up on Coahoma making history.

You can also watch the game (subscription fee required) on NFHS Network.

Aubrey vs. Robinson: UIL Texas Class 4A Division II softball state championship; preview, live scoring, updates

Lineups

Aubrey: Abby Lynch-Buxton, C; Tamia Cherry, SS; Molly Reid, 2B; Carmen Alexander, 3B; Mya Cherry, P; Judah Van Rijn, 1B, Addison White, RF; Sophia Mulhern, LF; Sophia Place, CF.

Robinson: Lexi Rosillo, 2B; Kaygen Marshall, SS; Raelynn Van Zee, P; Isabelle Mathis, C; Peyton Richards, 1B; Reese Tate, CF; Brenleigh Robinson, 3B; Addison Williams, LF; Haven Hansen, RF.

Top 1: Aubrey 0, Robinson 0

Robinson starter Raelynn Van Zee, a Baylor commit, strikes out Aubrey's Abby Lynch-Buxton, an Ole Miss commit, to lead off the game, then gets a comebacker and a fly ball to right to end a smooth 1-2-3 half inning.

Bottom 1: Aubrey 0, Robinson 0

Like Van Zee, Aubrey starter Mya Cherry struck out the first batter she faces, Lexi Rosillo.

HOME RUN! Kaygen Marshall smashed a laser to left center. The solo blast gives Robinson a 1-0 lead.

Cherry worked around a 2-out walk to keep it 1-1 going into the second.

Top 2: Robinson 1, Aubrey 0

Carmen Alexander led off Aubrey's second inning with a double up the left field line and went to thrid base on a sacrifice bunt by Mya Cherry.

But Van Zee comes back with two huge strikeouts to strand Alexander at third. The leadoff double did no damage.

Bottom 2: Robinson 1, Aubrey 0

Mya Cherry struggled with her command a bit in the second as Reese Tate drew a four-pitch leadoff walk for Robinson - the second free pass Cherry had issued in the game - before Brenleigh Robinson made it back-to-back walks after fighting back from a 1-2 deficit in the count to draw the third free pass of the game for Robinson (the team).

But Cherry escaped the jam with two grounders and then struck out Lexi Rosillo for the second time on the day - getting her on a check-swing - to end the inning, stranding two runners.

Top 3: Robinson 1, Aubrey 0

Sophia Mulhearn led off the inning by pulling a single through the gap between short and third and Abby Lynch-Buxton followed with a 1-out single up the middle to give Aubrey 2-on with 1 out.

RUN(s) - Molly Reid delivers a 2-out RBI single to right field, driving home Sophia Mulhearn to tie it 1-1 and put runners at the corners.

Raelynn Van Zee managed to pitch out of the jam, however, striking out Carmen Alexander to end the frame.

Bottom 3: Robinson 1, Aubrey 1

HOME RUN! After allowing a run, Raelynn Van Zee takes it back with a 1-out solo home. Robinson takes back the lead with the swing, 2-1.

Robinson followed with two more hits - back-to-back singles by Isabelle Mathis and Peyton Richards - to put runners on the corner with only 1 out before Reese Tate walked (Cherry's fourth walk of the day, an uncharacteristic stat) to load the bases.

RUN(s) - Robinson scores another run on a passed ball, making it 3-1. Everyone moved up a base on the play, leaving runners at second and third with 1 out.

Robinson re-loaded the bases when Brenleigh Robinson walked, Robinson's (the team) fifth walk of the day.

RUN(s) - Addison Williams loops a 2-run single to shallow right field to extend Robinson's lead to 5-1. Robinson has Aubrey on the ropes.

Haven Hansen got hit by a pitch, re-loading the bases with 1-out, but Mya Cherry got the pitch she needed - getting Lexi Rosillo to ground into an unconventional 5-2-3 inning-ending double play to halt the barrage.

Top 4: Robinson 5, Aubrey 1

Aubrey had something cooking in the fourth inning. Mya Cherry led off the inning and reached on a fielding error. Judah Van Rijn followed with a walk to give the Lady Chaparrals two-on with nobody out. But after a foul out and a fielder's choice left runners on the corners with 2 outs, Raelynn Van Zee caught Sophia Place looking to end the inning.

Bottom 4: Robinson 5, Aubrey 1

Mya Cherry, in need of a clean inning, plunked Kaygen Marshall to lead off the bottom of the fourth. To make things worse for Marshall, the pitch that hit her in the middle of the back would have been Ball 4. Despite the stinger, Marshall quickly stole second base with nobody out.

RUN(s) - Baylor commit Raelynn Van Zee smacks an RBI double to the wall in right center, scoring Baylor commit Kaygen Marshall to give the Rockets a 6-1 lead. The duo traded places with nobody out.

Cherry coaxed a line out and a grounder to escape further damage.

Top 5: Robinson 6, Aubrey 1

Abby Lynch-Buxton walked to lead off the inning, but Raelynn Van Zee came right back to get the next three batters in order and Aubrey goes quietly.

Bottom 5: Robinson 6, Aubrey 1

Robinson threatened again in the fifth, as singles by Brenleigh Robinson and Haven Hansen and a fielder's choice by Lexi Rosillo loaded the bases with one out. Rosillo reached when her slow roller to third left Aubrey no play.

RUN(s) - Raelynn Van Zee, blooped a 3-run double to right to blow it open with 2 outs. The Rockets lead 9-1. Van Zee is now has 2 doubles, a home run, 5 RBI and is dealing in the circle. Any ideas for MVP?

RUN(s) - The Rockets pushed across another run on a throwing error and a walked moved the winning run to second base with 2 outs. It's 10-1.

A pop fly ended the inning and avoided the mercy rule.

Top 6: Robinson 10, Aubrey 1

Aubrey got a pair of walks in the frame, but Van Zee kept the Chaparrals off the board.

Bottom 6: Robinson 10, Aubrey 1

Reese Tate singled to lead off the inning with the potential winning run, but Robinson couldn't get her home.

Top 7: Robinson 10, Aubrey 1

Raelynn Van Zee completes the gem, striking out the final batter and Robinson wins its first state championship since 1999 with a 10-1 victory over Aubrey.

Final: Robinson 10, Aubrey 1

Recap

Raelynn Van Zee was named Class 4A Division II finals MVP by the UIL in a slam dunk vote. She dominated the game, going 3-for-5 at the plate with 2 doubles, a home run, 5 RBI and scored a run. She also pitched a complete game in the circle, picking up the win after allowing 1 run on 5 hits with 8 strikeouts and 4 walks on 122 pitches.

Addison Williams had a hit and 2 RBI for the Rockets, while Kaygen Marshall had a hit and an RBI.

Mya Cherry took the loss for Aubrey. Molly Reid had a hit and an RBI.