Gator Softball Preview: Mission remains the same

by Ryan Bergeron
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The Gator Softball team poses with its Class A state runner-up trophy following its 10-5 loss to the Edgerton/Southwest Minnesota Christian Flying Dutchman in the Class A State Softball Tournament Championship game from Caswell Park in North Mankato on June 9, 2023. The Section 8A Champion Gators (26-2) defeated Menahga 11-1 in six innings and Moose Lake/Willow River 2-1 to advance to the championship game. This runner-up finish tied for the highest in program history and marked the program’s fourth such finish. Pictured are (L-R): Front: Gator Head Coach Kent Christian, Kieran Nelson, Meagan Otto, Cassie Dahl, Elizabeth Gust, Tessany Blazek, Kinsley Hanson, Audrey Gust, and Assistant Coach Dave Blazek; Back: Assistant Coach Jodi Wahl, Sierra Westberg, Jordan Lee, Kailey Hanson, Sarah Pulk, Kayle Vacura, Teagan Landsrud, Jaci Hanson, Quinn Vacura, Maelee Christianson, Jocelyn Waage, Zairyn Wimpfheimer, Kenzie Dahl, and Assistant Coach Jacey Wojchowski. (photo by Ryan Bergeron)