{"id":2578,"date":"2025-03-30T19:37:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T00:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bigsiouxmedia.com\/west-central\/?p=2578"},"modified":"2025-03-30T19:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T00:37:42","slug":"west-central-softball-sets-sights-on-return-trip-to-state-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bigsiouxmedia.com\/west-central\/2025\/03\/30\/west-central-softball-sets-sights-on-return-trip-to-state-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"West Central Softball Sets Sights on Return Trip to State Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-275\" src=\"https:\/\/bigsiouxmedia.com\/west-central\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WestCentralTrojans.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bigsiouxmedia.com\/west-central\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WestCentralTrojans.png 96w, https:\/\/bigsiouxmedia.com\/west-central\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/WestCentralTrojans-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\" \/>The West Central Trojans are eager to kick off a new season with their sights set on a return to the state tournament. While the team will need to fill some key spots after graduating four strong seniors, a solid core of five experienced returners is ready to step up and lead the way.<\/p>\n<p>Elisabeth Miller will take charge in the pitching circle, with support from a number of younger pitchers.\u00a0 Leadership from seniors Izzi Parson and Kadence Lupkes will be key, especially in the outfield, where their range and experience will provide stability.<\/p>\n<p>The infield is shaping up to be a reliable unit, with Ayla Kramer, Sophie Rolfson, Briauna Hoff, and Addy Kunzweiler ready to back up our pitching staff. Behind the plate, Maddy Kunzweiler and Rolfson will provide solid defense.<\/p>\n<p>Offensively, the Trojans have exciting potential, with a mix of power and contact hitters.\u00a0 Kramer, Miller, Rolfson, and Hoff will be likely contributors, while Parson&#8217;s explosive speed will be a key factor in jump starting the lineup. 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