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Senior shortstop Anna Holloway hits a solo home run on April 28 against the La Porte slicers. Holloway has committed to play softball for the University of Notre Dame next year. PHOTO BY EMILY HELMUTH
SWINGING UP THE RANKS Softball team ranks 28th nationally in recent MaxPreps poll BY KEELEY BERNARD co-sports editor The softball team is currently ranked 28th in the nation and ninth in Indiana by MaxPreps. With stats like this, it’s no wonder why coach Angie Richwalski sees the potential for the team to become top contenders for the state tournament. “This team, this year is poised to have
a great season,” Richwalski said. “They’ve already started down the road to be a top contender in the state tournament at the end of the season, and I am truly excited to have the privilege to coach them and watch them succeed this year.” A reason for the team’s success so far this season is their ability to improve. Richwalski highlights that ability as one of the team’s strongest qualities.
“These athletes are ready and willing to learn and improve every day,” Richwalski said. “They are constantly looking for feedback on how to do better and giving each other feedback on where there is room for improvements. To me that means the team we see at the end of the season, will be even better than the team we are seeing right now and I’m excited to see that.” The team’s ability to improve them-
