The softball team has seen quite a surge in its membership this year.

With 32 players, two managers across the teams, and eight coaches, softball is now one of the largest spring sports at SHS.

With such a large team, head varsity coach Elizabeth Hawkins-Williams divides the teaching and drilling responsibilities of the three teams between several coaches.

On rainy days, the team utilizes the mezzanine for batting practice and the gym to practice fielding.

For the whole program, there are six coaches, one intern coach, and three volunteer coaches. Each of the 10 coaches are important to the team to make sure all the girls are strong in every area of softball. This year Hawkins-Williams feels confident at the outlook of their season.

“We probably have the best defensive team the program has had in a long time,” Hawkins-Williams said. “We also have a team with a lot of varsity experience, which gives us an advantage as well.

“We will leverage our defense and experience to find success this season, especially in our league [4A IEL]. I think we will finish the season above .500.”