By Matt Browning
The Andale softball team dealt with numerous injuries throughout the season, which led to the Indians managing just a 13-11 record.
Andale junior Elsie Johnson, who was chosen as a first team all-league utility player a year ago and will likely be the same in 2025, said the ups and downs of the season led to a more cohesive unit.
“My highlight this softball season is being able to grow the connection with my teammates and work through the struggles of injuries we have had as a team,” Johnson said. “All together I believe we have found our groove to work together and for each other with the support of our dedicated coaches.”
The Andale coaching staff has been beneficial to Johnson’s growth as a player over her three years in the program.
“Our coaches are always willing to stay after practices to help with extra reps and are positive to keep pushing us to do better every day,” Johnson said.
Even with the ups and downs of a frustrating, injury-plagued 2025 season, Johnson still wouldn’t have traded her teammates for anyone else.
“My teammates do great at communicating and uplifting one another,” Johnson said. “We all click really well with each other. I couldn’t think of a better group of girls and coaches to play with.”
