It may seem a bit early but the collegiate softball season starts this week.
As it stands the Central Michigan University softball team opens the 2016 docket on Friday when it opens a three-game weekend set at the Mercer Invite in Macon, Ga.
The Chippewas take on Pittsburgh at 1:15 p.m. Friday before playing the tournament hosts at 5:45 p.m.
From there they take on St. Bonaventure on Saturday.
For veteran head coach Margo Jonker the season opener is always something she looks forward to.
“It’s an exciting time of the year for us,” said Jonker, one of the winningest coaches in D1 softball history.