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Teays Valley Softball Team Faces Challenging 2025 Schedule
As the Teays Valley softball team prepares to take the field, they're faced with a daunting schedule that pits them against some of the state's premier programs, including multiple teams ranked among the Columbus Dispatch's Top 25.
First up, the Vikings are heading to Cincinnati for a series of games, including matchups against Centerville (No. 17 Dispatch Top 25), Mason (No. 21 Dispatch Top 25), and Anthony Wayne (No. 6 Dispatch Top 25). Centerville returns five players who earned all-conference recognition, while Mason returns several top players, including Marist commit Annabelle Geiser, who hit .620 and stole 29 bases. Anthony Wayne, meanwhile, finished 30-2 last season and returns pitcher Molly Conner, a first-team all-state honoree who is committed to Notre Dame. The Vikings will face off against Anthony Wayne on March 29th at William Mason High School.
In April, the Vikings will face off against Marysville on April 4th at Marysville. This matchup is a rematch of last year's district championship game, which the Vikings won 8-7 in extra innings, thanks in part to a solo homer by Avery Stratton in the eighth inning.
The Vikings will also face off against Lebanon (No. 25 Dispatch Top 25) on March 5th at the Cruiser Classic. The Warriors return their entire pitching staff from last season, which allowed just 2.1 runs per game. They also return star catcher Ella Teubner, an Iowa commit who hit .532 with nine home runs, 12 doubles, three triples, and 49 RBIs.
Other notable matchups on the Vikings' schedule include games against Lancaster (No. 5 Dispatch Top 25) on April 2nd and April 17th, Hilliard Bradley (No. 11 Dispatch Top 25) on May 8th, and Olentangy Liberty on April 29th. Lancaster fell to Watkins Memorial in the regional final last season but returns seven starters, including pitcher/first baseman Ashlin Mowery, who is committed to Louisiana State, and first-team all-state catcher Kendall Brown, who hit .549. Hilliard Bradley, meanwhile, returns star pitcher and hitter Michaela Moody, who went 10-1 with two saves last season. Olentangy Liberty fell to Lancaster in the district championship game last season but will be looking to bounce back this year.
The Vikings' first test comes against the Elks of Centerville, with a 12:00 pm first pitch on 3/26.
Sources:
Columbus Dispatch
MaxPreps
Teays Valley Softball Team Faces Challenging 2025 Schedule
As the Teays Valley softball team prepares to take the field, they're faced with a daunting schedule that pits them against some of the state's premier programs, including multiple teams ranked among the Columbus Dispatch's Top 25.
First up, the Vikings are heading to Cincinnati for a series of games, including matchups against Centerville (No. 17 Dispatch Top 25), Mason (No. 21 Dispatch Top 25), and Anthony Wayne (No. 6 Dispatch Top 25). Centerville returns five players who earned all-conference recognition, while Mason returns several top players, including Marist commit Annabelle Geiser, who hit .620 and stole 29 bases. Anthony Wayne, meanwhile, finished 30-2 last season and returns pitcher Molly Conner, a first-team all-state honoree who is committed to Notre Dame. The Vikings will face off against Anthony Wayne on March 29th at William Mason High School.
In April, the Vikings will face off against Marysville on April 4th at Marysville. This matchup is a rematch of last year's district championship game, which the Vikings won 8-7 in extra innings, thanks in part to a solo homer by Avery Stratton in the eighth inning.
The Vikings will also face off against Lebanon (No. 25 Dispatch Top 25) on March 5th at the Cruiser Classic. The Warriors return their entire pitching staff from last season, which allowed just 2.1 runs per game. They also return star catcher Ella Teubner, an Iowa commit who hit .532 with nine home runs, 12 doubles, three triples, and 49 RBIs.
Other notable matchups on the Vikings' schedule include games against Lancaster (No. 5 Dispatch Top 25) on April 2nd and April 17th, Hilliard Bradley (No. 11 Dispatch Top 25) on May 8th, and Olentangy Liberty on April 29th. Lancaster fell to Watkins Memorial in the regional final last season but returns seven starters, including pitcher/first baseman Ashlin Mowery, who is committed to Louisiana State, and first-team all-state catcher Kendall Brown, who hit .549. Hilliard Bradley, meanwhile, returns star pitcher and hitter Michaela Moody, who went 10-1 with two saves last season. Olentangy Liberty fell to Lancaster in the district championship game last season but will be looking to bounce back this year.
The Vikings' first test comes against the Elks of Centerville, with a 12:00 pm first pitch on 3/26.
Sources:
Columbus Dispatch
MaxPreps