Willis ISD April 2023

softball

game,” said Tinklepaugh, who would go on maternity leave during the season. “Every game mattered. We had some epic battles against The Woodlands and Oak Ridge, but it just made us better.” “The strength of this team has been leadership from the seniors and team chemistry,” she said. “The seniors are my first group to coach all four years at Willis and they knew my expectations. They have bought in and really helped me change the culture for Willis softball. Our team chemistry is there as well. These girls have so much fun together and truly are all best friends. They didn’t want their season to end.”

which means we are aiming for the third round and beyond.” The “Lucky 7” battled all season, reaching the postseason. But there were so many contributors who also led the Wildkats to the playoffs, none bigger than ace pitcher Kynlei Chapman. Chapman had a 29 strike out game against College Park and she is committed to McLennan. Freshman Addie Hall had a breakout season along with sophomore Sydney Prihoda. Junior Cody Hicks also contributed some timely hitting and Sydni Garcia patrolled the outfield. “Every game in this district is like a playoff

Kynlei Chapman

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