SOFTBALL
Russell pitches a gem, Kalli Tawney has three big hits as Fruitport opens softball season with a victory
The Trojans had 11 hits en route to a 6-3 victory over Covenant Christian
The Trojans had 11 hits en route to a 6-3 victory over Covenant Christian
Senior Julie Smith was an All-Conference hurdler last season, and has hopes of being a state finals qualifier this spring
The Trojans have 13 returnees who should be strong in their events this spring, as well as several newcomers who could do very well
The problem last season was a lack of offense, but Fruitport has a lot of experienced athletes who should hit far better this season
The Trojans can expect more great pitching from senior Brooklynn Russell, and a lot of hitting from many of the other returnees
Ninth-graders Myla Parker and Porter Johnson both found the net in their first game of varsity soccer
Fruitport will benefit from joining the O-K Silver conference, and leaving the O-K Blue, which produced two state championship teams last spring
Hanson-Wilbur also had an amazing 14 steals and 11 rebounds in the victory