Softball squad may battle with player inexperience
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March 29, 2025
Members of Jonathan Alder’s softball program are from left, front row, Riley Magginis, Maggie McCoy, Taryn Miller, Lucy Boyd, Ava Schellhammer, Mattie Piccolantonio, Reagan Tremayne and Elliana Wilkin; second row, Katelyn Rihl, Makkenzi Napier, Eliza Shuping, Ava Skorich, Owyn Johnson, Natalie Neumeier and Macy Pruitt; third row, Anna Engle, Goldie Bowsher, Lily Talik, Carys Jaskiewicz, Ella Boling, Lauren Ruetsch, Myla Schilling and Rosie Timberlake. Not pictured, Kylie Petersheim. (Photo submitted)

Softball squad may battle with player inexperience

By Tim Miller 

Inexperience may present a concern for Jonathan Alder’s softball squad during the 2025 campaign.

“This year’s team is the least experienced team in my 15 years at Jonathan Alder,” said head coach Dave McGrew. “However, these ladies are working hard.”

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