Home softball lidlifter is slated for March 30
By Cort Reynolds
With a year of experience under their belt, the talented sophomore-led Ada High School varsity softball team could be much improved in 2023 under second-year head coach Jeff Bassitt.
The freshmen-laden Bulldogs went 5-14 overall and 2-6 in Northwest Conference play during 2022. They lost some heartbreakers and had several winnable games postponed by bad weather.
"We are looking for improvement, especially defensively," Bassitt noted. "I think being .500 or above is a good, reasonable goal.”
Untimely errors undid the inexperienced Bulldogs last season in several games, a facet of the game that should be improved this season.
The 17-player roster features 11 returning letter winners and nine starters. The Bulldogs only lost two letter winners, both reserves. The team boasts quite a bit of depth and interchangeable, versatile players.
Three experienced senior outfielders, two hard-hitting juniors, six promising returning sophomores and six freshmen comprise the deep and talented roster.
Sophomore standout Jenna Bassitt was the number one Ada pitcher and hitter last year. She earned first team All-NWC honors as a freshman after batting .519 with a lofty .576 on base pct.
