Information from forms submitted by head coaches
Hesston Swathers
Head coach Brian Johnston enters his 3rd year with the program, which is in just its third year of existence but has already qualified for state in each of its first two seasons.
The Swathers return five players, including Maci Kramer, Elizabeth Hosford, Wendy Roth, Brynn Thiesen and Chloe Vogt. “We have 3 players returning that made it to day 2 of state,” Johnston said. “I have some girls working hard this summer and with 3 returning from a day 2 state, I think we are capable of having another great year.”
Hutchinson Salthawks
Head coach Charlie Pierce leads a completely new-look Salthawk team with no varsity returners.
“We are a brand new team, with not one girl that has hit a shot in a varsity tournament,” Pierce said. “The girls are excited to get started and are willing to listen and work to get better. It will be a fun year.”
Newcomers expected to compete for varsity roles include Hannah Marcum, Bria Carlton, Audryee Soule, Reanna Ehling, Naddilyn Wellington and Jade Brislin.
Pratt Greenbacks
Head coach Erika Householter enters her 6th season, joined by assistant Meagan Householter. The Greenbacks graduated a big senior class but return Hayden Riffey and Ava Simmons to anchor the lineup.
“Lost a big senior class but have some underclassman that have been working hard and are ready to step up,” Householter said. “The underclassmen having the opportunity to step up and who will make up the top six excites me most.”
Newcomers to watch include Alexis Simmons, Cambridge Rector and Iliana Craft.