The NewsTribune softball preview capsules cover the 2026 season. The top returners are Rachel Eckert, Brooklynn Thompson, Harper Schrock, and Brynna Anderson. The Mallards lost a strong senior class from last year's team, but Henry also returns several key players. Eckert and Williams will take over the pitching duties after Lauren Harbison's departure. The Trojans have limited numbers with only 20 players in the program and are young, but Perez expects them to improve defensively. Hecht, Rutledge, and Morris are expected to be key contributors.