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'Hungrier than ever' Kayla Kowalik ready for senior season at UK

Kentucky Softball star catcher Kayla Kowalik is prepared to lead her team to its first Women’s College World Series appearance since 2014.

After hitting .495 in a historic season last year, Kowalik returns to Lexington for her senior season, ready to be the team captain that Kentucky needs.

“I definitely feel really prepared. I think that, especially in my position that I’m kind of forced to be a leader,” Kowalik said at UK Softball’s media day on Tuesday. “I’m definitely outspoken and I have a very loud personality that allows me to be a leader.