Central Cass softball, the defending state champions, is embracing a fresh start to the new season despite its championship run last year. Head coach Scott Kost has stated that the team's focus is on growth and improvement, despite last year's success. This year's team includes five seniors, a significant return from last season's championship roster. The team's success was fueled by a “revenge tour” last year, which ended in a state championship. Despite this, players believe history of winning state does not give them an advantage once a new season begins. They attribute their success to the foundation built by their head coach, Kost, who believes his team still has a lot to prove.