By Kervy Robles
Photos by Wes Sharp
The Tecumseh Savages softball team proved to be one of the most talented rosters in Oklahoma with a 38-5 overall record this season.
“The girls invested hours and hours in practice,” coach Chad Trahan said. “They were very disciplined and their effort was paid off.”
The Lady Savages showed several strengths throughout the campaign.
“We were solid defensively and strong in pitching. We became dominant in several areas of the field,” Trahan said.
As a result, Tecumseh finished its successful season named runner-up at the State Tournament in Class 4A fast pitch.
“We beat Tuttle twice in regular season,” Trahan said. “In the championship game, we had our chances but its [Tuttle] pitcher made a large difference. They deserved to win.”
Even though the team did not win the championship game, many players plan to hone their craft in the future.
In fact, some Lady Savages will continue their softball careers in college.
“Coach Trahan pushed me to be my best at all times and I worked hard to get the possibility to play in Wichita [State University],” pitcher Caitlin Bingham said. “I am very grateful for their help in making me the player I am today.”
Additionally, Houston Baptist University recruited center field Sierra Humphrey.
“I mainly contributed through my offensive game finishing the season with a .563 average, 44 RBIs and 58 runs scored. These numbers gave me the chance to sign with HBU the week after the State Tournament,” Humphrey said.
Franki Hull, Suni Meely and Carly Scallorn (Seminole State College), Erin Harris (the University of Tulsa) and Ashley Santino (Murray State College) close the list of seven seniors with college scholarships.
While some key plays may be leaving the team for collegiate competition, new talent will round out the next roster.
“Our JV [junior varsity] team finished 14-1 and we will replace our seniors with important players,” Trahan said.
Tecumseh will also see starters Kalie Johnson, Taylor Walker and Channing Scallorn return next season.
Coach Trahan and the Lady Savages foster high expectations for the following year.
“The expectations are always high. Our main goal is to get to the State Tournament and see what happens,” Trahan said.
