
April 27, 2026
This week’s Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week is senior Brandt Hodges from McKinney High School.
See video: https://youtu.be/ew6NhBNquTo
Brandt is a 3-year letterman and 2-year captain for the Lions baseball team. In 2025 he was selected District 6-6A Honorable Mention Shortstop, and he received the MHS Baseball MVP and Gold Glove awards.
Brandt’s achievements in the classroom included taking 6 AP classes and receiving the Academic All-District award 3 times and the Academic Excellence award 4 times.
He has participated in the PALS mentorship program, and he has served with the Young Men’s Service League.
Brandt works as a server at Touchmark Retirement Community, and after graduation he plans to attend the University of Arkansas to major in Biomechanical Engineering.
Congratulations to Brandt Hodges from McKinney High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
See video: https://youtu.be/ew6NhBNquTo
Brandt is a 3-year letterman and 2-year captain for the Lions baseball team. In 2025 he was selected District 6-6A Honorable Mention Shortstop, and he received the MHS Baseball MVP and Gold Glove awards.
Brandt’s achievements in the classroom included taking 6 AP classes and receiving the Academic All-District award 3 times and the Academic Excellence award 4 times.
He has participated in the PALS mentorship program, and he has served with the Young Men’s Service League.
Brandt works as a server at Touchmark Retirement Community, and after graduation he plans to attend the University of Arkansas to major in Biomechanical Engineering.
Congratulations to Brandt Hodges from McKinney High School, our Dennis Baker State Farm Scholar Athlete of the Week.
