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Southeastern High School's Haley Banion (3) is congratulated by Trojans teammate Taylor Haggy (44) after bringing in a run during sectional softball game against Williamsburg at the Mason softball park on May 18, 2010. Williamsburg won the game 7-3. Staff photo by Barbara J. Perenic

Barbara J. Perenic Southeastern High School's Haley Banion (3) is congratulated by Trojans teammate Taylor Haggy (44) after bringing in a run during sectional softball game against Williamsburg at the Mason softball park on May 18, 2010. Williamsburg won the game 7-3. Staff photo by Barbara J. Perenic

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Updated 9:34 AM Wednesday, March 30, 2011

GWOC CENTRAL

Last season’s standings

Team Div. All

Wayne 9-1 18-11

Northmont 8-2 26-5

Fairmont 6-4 16-9

Beavercreek 4-6 12-14

Centerville 3-7 13-17

Springfield 0-10 10-16

SPRINGFIELD

Head coach: Pete Cook, third season.

Returning letterwinners: Seniors — Cece DeBartolo, P/IF (2.00 ERA, 264 Ks); Brittny Biles, C; Shelby Knapp, OF; Chris Rollins, 1B; Jamie Easterday, SS. Junior — Ceason Chaffee, CF. Sophomores — Shelby Evans, P/OF; Dinah May, IF.

Other varsity players: Sophomore — Katie Dillon, OF. Freshmen — Madison Taber, P/IF; Brianna Amburgey, C.

FYI: The Wildcats lost three seniors to graduation. ... DeBartolo was second in the area in strikeouts last season.

Coaches comment: “We will turnaround some of our one-run losses, which will make a huge difference in our season. If we can turn those around, we’ll be right in the mix of things. We’re pretty optimistic.”

CBC KENTON TRAIL

Last season’s standings

Team Div. All

Tippecanoe 15-1 22-4

Kenton Ridge 13-3 21-8

Shawnee 11-5 16-9

Bellefontaine 6-10 11-15

Tecumseh 3-13 6-18

Stebbins 1-15 4-21

KENTON RIDGE

Head coach: Sarah Ivory, second season.

Returning letterwinners: Senior — Katie Ashbaugh, OF. Juniors — Lindsey Fenwick, C (.424, 10 2B, 24 RBI); Arika Roush, SS (.409, 25 RBI). Sophomores — Paige McCrary, 3B/C; Elysa Mathews, P; Brooke Sizemore, OF.

Other varsity players: Juniors — Bridgette Castiaux, OF; Allison Fulk, 1B; Tori McCoy, IF. Sophomores — Heather Adams, OF; Kasey Arnet, OF; Monika Foster, 2B, Brianna Payton, P.

FYI: The Cougars lost five seniors to graduation. They split the season series with Kenton Trail champ Tippecanoe last season.

Coaches comment: “Our numbers are low this year. We lost a very good senior group; however, I think these young girls have a lot of experience playing the game.”

SHAWNEE

Head coach: Larry Spahr, fourth season.

Returning letterwinners: Seniors — Marta Lockwood, OF (.542, 5 HR, 33 RBIs); Sami Smiddy, 3B/2B (.494); Jenna Carey, 2B/P; Kerri Beedy, RF/SS/3B; Chelsey Adamson, P/OF. Juniors — Ashley Dalton, C (.375); Lexi Saunders, 1B. Sophomores — Lauren Hogan, OF/IF (.382); Kira Chaffin, P (9-3).

Other varsity players: Juniors — Hadley Smiddy, OF; Bree Thornberry, P/3B. Freshmen — Emily McKillip, P/IF/OF; Morgan Loveless, SS.

FYI: Lockwood led the CBC in hitting last season. ... The Braves graduated three seniors from last year’s squad.

Coaches comment: “We want to build on what we’ve started the last few years and turn some of the negatives into positives and be more consistent. That’s what we’re really pushing for.”

TECUMSEH

Head coach: Judy Williams, seventh season.

Returning letterwinners: Seniors — Cari Campbell, OF/C; Cassie Cantrell, P/OF; Jill Steinbrunner, OF. Juniors — Alli Collins, C; Alex Grueser, 3B/OF; Barbara Russell, SS; Erin Sims, P. Sophomores — Megan Christmann, 1B; Taylor Jones, 2B; Miranda Roberts, 3B/P.

Other varsity players: Juniors — Caleigh Leggett, 2B; Emily Lokai, 3B/OF.

FYI: The Arrows lost just one player to graduation.

Coaches comment: “The girls have been working very hard and should be a stronger team than last year.”

CBC MAD RIVER

Last season’s standings

Team Div. All

Urbana 15-1 29-4

Northwestern 10-6 14-14

Graham 8-8 14-13

Indian Lake 7-9 15-12

Ben Logan 7-9 13-13

Greenon 0-16 2-24

GRAHAM

Head coach: Lynette Roeth, first season.

Returning letterwinners: Seniors — Kaitlyn Ward, P/OF; Chloe Ward, C/OF; Bethany Wirth, OF; Elizabeth Turner, 1B; Renee Carnes, SS; Cheyenne Heckman, OF/P. Junior — Tori Purk, 3B. Sophomore — Mackenzie Jordan, P/3B.

Other varsity players: Juniors — Katie Black, OF; Lindsey Myers, P/2B. Freshman — Rachel Foster, C/2B.

FYI: Roeth coached for eight seasons at Covington before coming to Graham. ... Purk is the team’s returning leading hitter and Jordan led the team in home runs.

Coaches comment: “I think we have a lot of nice talent on the field. As long as we stay focused during games, I feel we can be really successful.”

GREENON

Head coach: Kevin Finch, first season.

Returning letterwinners: Senior — Shannon Delong, CF. Junior — Sara Hupp, P/RF. Sophomores — Emily Cale, C; Emily Cleaveland, SS; Cassie Hackathorne, P/RF.

Other varsity players: Senior — Angie Pernell, 1B. Junior — Olivia Ashworth, LF. Sophomores — Brittany Dunwiddie, P/2B; Brenda Rosales, RF. Freshmen — Sammy Renner, 2B; Brooke Robinson, P/C/3B.

FYI: The Knights have a young program with just five upperclassmen.

Coaches comment: “They’re hungry to turn things around. The attitudes and intensity have been much better at practice, resulting in more reps for the players and more productive practices so far. The older players are doing an excellent job of leading and the younger players are pushing to earn more starting positions.”

NORTHWESTERN

Head coach: Missy Johnson, 11th season.

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