Catching position has become as important as the pitcher for high school softball teams.
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2017 Spring Sports Preview Section
The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel spring sports preview section features looks at the upcoming baseball, softball, lacrosse and track and field seasons.
Class D softball preview: Richmond aims for 5th straight title
Bobcats return on heels of 70-game winning streak.
KVAC A softball preview: Parity should be name of the game this spring
Several teams hope to emulate Skowheghan’s success.
KVAC B softball preview: Nokomis, Winslow ready for season
Warriors come of age, while Black Raiders reload.
MVC softball preview: Madison still on top of the mountain
Bulldogs reload for another state title run.
Open gym: Spring sports practices begin in full
Scheduling can be tricky until fields are available for high school teams.
Well-conditioned: Pitchers and catchers report for duty with area baseball and softball teams
Despite more freedom, some coaches try and keep pitching and catching participants to just the essentials.
MS SOFTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Lee Johnson, Skowhegan
Long-time coach led young team to a berth in the state championship game.
MS SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kirsten Pelletier, Messalonskee
Pitcher turned in another dominant campaign