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Star Snaps 2/9-2/15

Aiden Fritsche, Libby Allen, and Ayden Oredson
February 16, 2026
Texas State freshman pitcher Chesney Davis (18) hugs local photographer Peter Vives better known as Photo Pete, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Bobcat Stadium. Vives has covered women’s sports at Texas State with a focus on softball since 2007.
Texas State freshman pitcher Chesney Davis (18) hugs local photographer Peter Vives better known as Photo Pete, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Bobcat Stadium. Vives has covered women’s sports at Texas State with a focus on softball since 2007.
Aiden Fritsche
Texas State softball lines up for the National Anthem prior to first pitch against No. 18 Clemson, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats shutout the Tigers 4-0.

  • Texas State redshirt sophomore pitcher Abigail Jennings (27) high fives a young fan, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Bobcat Stadium. Every Sunday game for Texas State Softball is Kid’s Day, which features kids’ activities like to running the bases.

    Aiden Fritsche

  • San Marcos locals participate in the Annual Mistick Krewe of Okeanos San Marcos Mardi Gras Parade, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Downtown.

    Libby Allen

  • Texas State softball crowds junior second basemen Katarina Zarate (28) following her solo home run against No. 18 Clemson, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats shutout the Tigers 4-0.

    Ayden Oredson

  • Texas State players face off against Niagara University, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats won 11-0.

    Libby Allen

  • Texas State freshman pitcher Chesney Davis (18) hugs local photographer Peter Vives better known as Photo Pete, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, at Bobcat Stadium. Vives has covered women’s sports at Texas State with a focus on softball since 2007.

    Aiden Fritsche

  • San Marcos locals participate in the annual Mardi Gras Parade, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Jack’s Roadhouse.

    Libby Allen

  • Texas State players face off against Niagara University, Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026 at Bobcat Ballpark. Bobcats won 11-0.

    Libby Allen

  • Texas State freshman forward DJ Hall (0) shoots a layup, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at Strahan Arena. The Bobcats won 95-84.

    Aiden Fritsche

  • Texas State senior utility Rashawn Galloway (7) celebrates a home run against Niagara, Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, at Bobcat Ballpark. The Bobcats won 13-0.

    Ayden Oredson

  • San Marcos Mardi Gras King Jude Prather (left) and Queen Kathy Martinez-Prather (right) ride with their daughter in the Annual Mistick Krewe of Okeanos San Marcos Mardi Gras Parade, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, in Downtown San Marcos. The Prathers were elected the 2026 King and Queen at the Twelfth Night party.

    Libby Allen

  • San Marcos locals participate in the annual Mardi Gras Parade, Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at Jack’s Roadhouse.

    Libby Allen

  • Texas State softball lines up for the National Anthem prior to first pitch against No. 18 Clemson, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats shutout the Tigers 4-0.

    Ayden Oredson
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Texas State softball lines up for the National Anthem prior to first pitch against No. 18 Clemson, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at Bobcat Softball Stadium. The Bobcats shutout the Tigers 4-0. (Ayden Oredson)
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