Southeast Missourian's 2011 high school softball preview capsules

Central Tigers

Coach: Amy Blattel

Last season's record: 9-14

Postseason result: Lost to Sikeston 9-3 in a Class 4 District 1 quarterfinal

Returning starters: Kadie Orenstein, so.; P; Bailey Kratochvil, jr., INF; Lexi Smith, sr., INF; Kelsey Martin, sr., INF; Brooke Baugher, sr., C; Chelsea Willett, sr., INF; Hannah Madsen, sr., OF; Tatiana Reagan, jr., INF; Samantha McLemore, so., OF; Paige Myrick, so., UTIL

Top newcomers: Maddie Daume, fr., OF; Amanda Webb, fr., P/INF; Maggie Groshong, fr., P; Sarah Kitchen, fr., C; Jessica Hedrick, INF

Chaffee Red Devils

Coach: Shawn Powderly

Last season's record: 8-15

Postseason result: lost to Oran 6-1 in a Class 1 District 1 semifinal

Returning starters: Sierra Miller, sr., LF; Taylor Fodge, sr., 3B/P; Adrienne Eichhorn, jr., SS; Hailey Enderle, jr., 1B/P; Kaitlyn Miller, jr., CF; MacKenzie Chapman, so., 2B; Stevie Schrum, jr., RF

Top newcomers: Jessie Evans, fr., C; Kaitlin McFerron, fr., 1B/P

Remainder of roster: Jennifer Sutterfield, so., OF; Shelby Lands, fr., 2B/OF; Victoria Blue, fr., OF; Molly Parker, fr., 3B/OF; Cierra Crites, fr., 3B/OF; Dakota Pepple, fr., 3B/CF; Shaina Canady, fr., OF

Delta Bobcats

Coach: Rebecca Cook

Last season's record: 5-13

Postseason result: Lost to Neelyville 5-1 in a Class 1 District 1 semifinal

Returning starters: Macey Parks, sr., SS; Myra Henson, sr., P/3B; Courtney Beggs, sr., C

Top returning players: Rachel Birkman, so., 1B; Lisa Lankford, jr., RF

Top newcomers: Tori Burton, sr., CF; Lyndse Hamby, sr., 2B; Chasity Taylor, so., LF; Ciara Coomer, fr., 3B/P; Angela Renn, sr., RF

Jackson Indians

Coach: Amanda Forester

Last season's record: 13-16

Postseason result: Lost to Hillsboro 15-0 in the Class 4 District 1 title game

Returning starters: Brooke Whitledge, jr., SS; Mollie Crader, jr., OF; Mallory Jones, so., P; Melanie Dockins, so., C; Demesha Huddleston, jr., OF; Brittany Jones, sr., 3B; Katie Garner, sr., 1B

Top returning players: Lauren Anderson, sr., OF; Megen Hobeck, sr., OF/2B; Shelby Morton, sr., 2B/OF

Top newcomers: Julia Lincicum, so., P; Kaitlyn McHughs, jr., 2B/OF; Casey Holzum, jr., OF/3B

Kelly Hawks

Coach: Rhonda Ratledge

Last season's record: 19-13

Postseason result: Lost to Brookfield 7-6 in the Class 2 third-place game

Returning starters: Emily Grojean, sr., CF; Darbe Backfisch, jr., RF; Jessica Worth, jr., 1B; Jade Rampley, so., SS; Sydney Vinyard, jr., 3B

Top newcomers: Samantha Ratledge, fr., 2B; Stephanie Worth, fr., C; Kristy Brucker, fr., P

Remainder of roster: Bridgette Chandler, sr.; Marissa Menz, sr.; Addison Glover, jr.; Rebecca Hoskins, jr.; Taylor Pyland, so.; Morgan LeDure, fr.; Lindsey Reno, fr.; Kaylee Scherer, fr.

Notre Dame Bulldogs

Coach: Jeff Graviett

Last season's record: 29-4

Postseason result: Lost to Kirksville 2-1 in the Class 3 state third-place game

Returning starters: Katie Bond, sr., P; Summer Burger, sr., SS; Brianne Sanders, sr., OF; Savanna Ayers, sr., C; Ashton Elfrink, sr., 2B; Brandi Glastetter, jr., 1B; Hali Rendleman, sr., OF; Jessica Menz, sr., 3B

Top returning players: Sadie Schaefer, sr., OF

Top newcomers: Molly Johns, sr., OF; Sharon Sabapathypillai, jr., OF

Remainder of roster: Veronica Moore, jr.

Oran Eagles

Coach: Wade Sanders

Last season's record: 8-13

Postseason result: Lost to Naylor 8-3 in the Class 1 District 1 title game

Returning starters: Courtney Scheeter, 2B; Morgan Todt, P; Courtney Graviett, RF; Taylor Nenninger, CF; Addie Kielhofner, 3B; Molly McConnell, SS

Top returning players: Baily Carlyle, OF; Laci Glastetter, OF; Brooke Schlitt, OF; Jamie Kern, OF; Allie Phillips, C

Top newcomers: Allie Cummins, C; Chrissy Sauceda, 1B; Aubrianna Jones, OF; Carrie Chaney, OF; Toni Hency, 1B

Perryville Pirates

Coach: Jeff Steffens

Last season's record: 23-4

Postseason result: Lost to Notre Dame 8-4 in the Class 3 District 1 title game

Returning starters: Morgan Baer, sr., C; Casey Hotop, sr., P; Tiarra Sparkman, jr., 2B; Aleshia Reiss, jr., SS; Brittany Young, 3B

Top returning players: Kelcie Fahnestock, so., OF/P; Destinie Herschbach, sr., UTIL; Ashley Meyer, sr., OF

Top newcomers: Hailey Richardet, so., INF; Amiee More, so., INF/OF; Alexis Sutterer, sr., INF/OF; Kelsey Stelling, sr., OF

St. Vincent Indians

Coach: Jose Robles

Last season's record: 7-17

Postseason result: Lost to Crystal City 7-5 in a Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal

Roster: Jackie Richardet, OF; Kayla Seabaugh, SS; Abby Ruessler, C; Casey Unterreiner, UTIL; Kayla Winkler, 3B; Brooke Monier, CF; Courtney Gross, 1B; Kelley Haertling, RF; Nicole Pruett, P; Amanda Breig, 2B; Taylor Kirn, UTIL

Saxony Lutheran Crusaders

Coach: Tali Beaudean

Last season's record: 1-18

Potseason result: Lost to St. Pius 16-1 in a Class 2 District 2 quarterfinal

Scott City Rams

Coach: Amy Pobst

Last season's record: 14-11

Postseason result: Lost to St. Pius 12-4 in a Class 2 District 2 semifinal

Returning starters: Julie Holder, jr., 1B; Becky Burger, so., P/OF; Brittany Kiefer, sr., 3B; Alicia Kern, jr., OF; Macy Hall, so., C; Shelby Rhymer, so., OF; Lindsay Kern, sr., 2B; Alexis Spriggs, jr., P/UTIL; Jenna Cummins, sr., OF

Top newcomers: Lyndsie Robert, fr., OF/INF; Lyndsey Rendleman, jr., P/UTIL

Remainder of roster: Maranda Mills, jr., OF; Tana Tetley, jr., OF; Brooke McCulley, jr., OF; Kay Mosley, so., 1B/OF; Michaela Kiefer, fr., OF

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