Bowler/Gresham softball preview

Team: Bowler/Gresham co-op

Conference: Central Wisconsin Conference-North Division

2022 overall results: 3-9 overall

2022 tournament results: Lost to Edgar in the first round of regionals

Returning starters/varsity players (positions): Bowler — Juniors: Bertina Dodge (infield), Weengeetah Mohawk (catcher). Sophomores: Ava Paiser (pitcher), Autumn Thiex (outfield), Natalie Rickert (utility). Gresham — Juniors: Emma May (shortstop). Sophomores: Mataya Hill (infield).

New players who could make impact this season (positions): Gresham — Seniors: Koda Hill (utility). Juniors: Maddie Haffner (utility), Aiyanna Hill (utility), Josie Cerveny (utility), Mikayla Otto (utility). Sophomores: Janay Pecore-Kirkland (utility), Taylor Smith (utility).

Returning all-conference players: First team: Gresham’s Emma May and Bowler’s Bertina Dodge.

Coach’s comment on upcoming season: “We have a lot of new players out this year that are going to help our team in a lot of ways,” said coach Alison Van Grinsven. “I’m looking forward to our team improving from last season and continuing to get better each and every day. It’s going to be a lot of fun watching our girls succeed not only in conference play but tournament play as well.”