East Central softball has relied on new standards to help get back to area playoffs [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – After a historic season last year, when the East Central softball team made it to the 6A Regional Finals, questions needed to be answered after the team lost eight players during the offseason.

Head Coach Maggi Welham and the Hornets have been able to answer every challenge they have faced, reload their roster, and currently have a record of 26-6-1 while sweeping LEE to be crowned Bi-District Champions.

So, how has the team stayed consistent over the last few years and what do these players love about this year’s squad?

“I think it’s our mindset like we’re looking for it now, we expect it more, we expect to win, and I think now we hold ourselves to a higher standard, and we’re meeting that standard right now,” said junior third baseman Kyana Lipardo.

“We need to just have fun in the box. Don’t think about what’s on the line; …