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2021 Spring Season Recap

2021 Spring Season Recap
May 19, 2021

After a COVID-19 shortened 2020 softball season, the 2021 Wolves were back on the field in 2021. Offense was the strength of the team, mashing 49 homeruns, as the Wolves finished 12-32 (5-19 Region XVI). A wild 21-19 win over Allen Community College was a preview for the season – a high scoring, back and forth contest with offense leading the way.

A four-game win streak in March got the Wolves to within one game of .500 before starting Region XVI play. Three Rivers College, the eventual Region XVI tournament and District J champion, ended the win streak, and started the Wolves 11-game losing streak to open Region XVI play. The streak ended with a 5-4 win over North Central Missouri College (NCMC). The second half of the regional play saw the Wolves split with State Fair Community College, NCMC, and sweep Jefferson College. The 5-1 win over NCMC, who was ranked #17 in the nation at the time, and the sweep of Jefferson came against the number one and number two ranked pitchers in the NCJCAA Division I for strikeouts

Freshmen Wolves dominated the starting lineup. Freshman 2nd team All-Region XVI shortstop Kaley Kumpf led the team in hits (49), walks, stolen bases (28), triples (2), tied for first with homeruns (8), second in batting average (.358) and tied for second in RBI's (28). Behind the plate, freshman Lany Anderson led the team in batting average at .400 and slugging percentage at .720. Even with a late season injury, freshman 1st/3rd baseman Caitlin Carder put up big numbers, hitting .333 with 6 homeruns and 27 RBI's. Other freshmen having breakout a breakout season include designated hitter Bridgett Knipp (6 homeruns and 28 RBI's, both tied for second on the team), and 3rd baseman Alexis Parra, who led the team in RBI's with 33. Keely Hill provided solid defense in the both the outfield and 1st base, and also hit .296, with 5 homeruns and 21 RBI's.

Three sophomores will move on the play at four-year schools. Outfielder Masyn Burnsides and hit .272 with 14 RBI's, will attend Baker University. Fellow outfielder Chiane Harlan will also play at Baker University. And pitcher Katie Cook, who pitched two complete games in the sweep over Jefferson, will attend Avila University to continue her academic and softball career.

The Wolves will return twelve players for 2021-2022.