By Ryan Deal ’16

The 2014-15 softball season is just about ready to get under way for the Warriors. The team, which is returning back key players such as senior pitcher Jaimie Schimer, junior first baseman Kelly Bouma and junior outfielder Hanna Nalls, is looking to capture a fourth-straight softball state championship.

The squad will begin their season on March 23, when they host Good Counsel in what will be their first of a back-to-back, as the very next day they travel to Wootton hopefully seeking a 2-0 start. In order to defeat these two tough clubs, however, Sherwood will need to be at the top of their game. “No matter how big or small someone’s role is on this team everyone has a role that needs to be fulfilled. Everyone needs to continue to strengthen their strengths and improve their weaknesses,” said Coach Ashley Barber-Strunk.

With a team that has won 70 consecutive games and three straight titles, the only team that may be able to stop the Warriors is themselves. “There are no [obstacles]; we have what it takes. We need to make sure we show up each game and are able to pull through in clutch situations,” said Barber-Strunk.

It will not be easy, but as the Warriors look to begin their season with a bang, and with key players from last year’s squad returning, there is little doubt that they are the favorites to capture a fourth straight title.