{"id":7840,"date":"2025-02-19T10:55:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/?p=7840"},"modified":"2025-03-03T10:06:50","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T15:06:50","slug":"hood-college-softball-prepares-for-2025-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theblueandgrey.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/19\/hood-college-softball-prepares-for-2025-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Hood College softball prepares for 2025 season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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First Baseman Jocelyn Pfleiger ready to field the ball – By Aaron Heller<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\/\/ Charles Baynum\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hood College’s women’s softball team, led by head coach, Terry Burdette, is gearing up for the 2025 season.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After having a record of 14-24 last season, the team has set a clear goal to make the playoffs this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Blazers are welcoming back six seniors, including two exceptional All-Conference players, Jocelyn Pfleiger and Rebecca Gottlieb, who played a crucial role in the team’s success last season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hood is welcomes nine freshmen to the roster, joining the experienced team. This influx of new talent has fostered a highly competitive atmosphere, with players battling for playing time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coach Burdette said that most of the freshmen are anticipated to make significant contributions throughout the season, enhancing the depth and versatility of the lineup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team has established a clear goal for the season: to secure a top-four finish in the MAC and earn a spot in the postseason tournament.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To achieve this, the Blazers must navigate a challenging schedule, which includes key early-season games. The start of conference play will be especially demanding, as Hood faces doubleheaders against two of MAC’s strongest programs —  Stevenson University on March 25 and defending conference champion Eastern University on April 12. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere are a lot of good teams and a lot of good coaches in this conference,\u201d Burdette said.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These early matchups will serve as a crucial test for the Blazers and could significantly impact their postseason success. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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