NOTE: Not every team's coach responded to The Star Press' information request.
MUNCIE, Ind. — The IHSAA softball season is underway, and most East Central Indiana teams will hit the diamond this week.
Last season was a good one for area squads as Yorktown and Cowan both made it to the semistate tournament. Those two programs, as well as some others, are expected to be postseason contenders again.
Let's look at the new rosters and coaches' comments for each ECI group:
Blackford Bruins (Class 2A)
- Coach: Scott Cagle (30-35, fourth year with school)
- 2022 season: 5-13, 2-4 CIC (lost in sectional semifinals)
- Top returning players: Lillie Lamotte (SS), Faith Gephart (CF)
- Key additions: Fr.