2017 Faith Lutheran Softball Capsule

Head coach: Hilary Nell, first season

2016 record: 27-10 (11-3 Division I-A Sunset, second)

Returning starters: Five

Top players: C Ellie Fried (So.), OF Clara Heislen (So.), P/SS Sophie Foster (So.), OF Grace Hornsby (So.), P/OF Haley Jack (Sr.)

Outlook: Nell takes over a program that had a large amount of success in Division I-A.

The Crusaders hope to remain competitive as they make the return to Class 4A.