Silverado 2013 Softball Capsule

Head coach: Kyle Crane, first season

2012 record: 17-13 (8-6 Southeast)

Returning letter winners (starters): 11 (11)

Top players: C Riana Splinter (Sr.), OF Ashlee Phillips (Sr.), 1B Kaitlynn Crane (Sr.), OF Kenna Turner (Sr.), 2B Kaitlyn Amaral (Sr.), UT Arieana Monturio (Jr.), P Hanna McCall (So.), P Gabby Santiago (So.)

Outlook: The Skyhawks, who narrowly missed a playoff berth, return 11 players who all started at one point last season.

"When you combine the experience, power and speed of seniors Splinter, Phillips, Crane, Turner and Amaral with solid pitching and support from the other returning letter winners and the new additions moving up from within the program, this season looks very promising," coach Crane said.