Faith Lutheran 2013 Softball Capsule

Head coach: John Chilman, fourth season

2012 record: 12-18 (4-12 Northwest)

Returning letter winners (starters): Nine (nine)

Top players: OF Amanda Young (Sr.), SS/P Rachel Kerr (Sr.), 3B Lauryn Lipe (Jr.), OF Vanessa Valdez (So.), 2B Bri Yee (Jr.), OF Kelly Zufall (Sr.), OF Lili Bonora (Jr.)

Outlook: The Crusaders bring back nine starters and should be considered one of the favorites in the Sunset League.

Young hit .500 last season en route to All-Northwest League honors.

"Anything less than a playoff berth will be unacceptable," Chilman said. "Our team will go as far as our five seniors choose to lead them."