Senior-Led White County Warriorettes ready for big spring softball season

Spring is right around the corner, and that means the return of White County High School Warriorette softball. As practices have started, there’s been a steady buzz building around the team that is blending veteran leadership with a wave of young talent ready to step into bigger roles.

Head coach Jerry Roberts is entering his seventh season at the helm of the program, and his excitement about this year’s group is clear.

“This will be my seventh season as head coach at White County, and I’m really excited about this team,” Roberts said. “We’re senior-led, and our ceiling is so high. I can’t wait to get started.”

Roberts will once again lean on a familiar and trusted coaching staff. Assistant coach Jeremy Phillips has been by his side all seven seasons, serving as a steady voice in the dugout and during critical moments.

“Jeremy is so knowledgeable about the game,” Roberts said. “We work closely together to make some tough decisions. Having someone you trust like that makes a big difference over the course of a long season.”

Joining them this season is Ashlynn Phillips, a 2022 Warriorette alum who now works closely with the pitching staff. Having a former player back in the program brings both experience and relatability for the team’s younger athletes.

Right now, the Warriorettes’ focus is simple - build the foundation. Strength and conditioning were at the forefront of the early work the team put it with a goal ofas preparing bodies, as well as developing mindsets - for the grind of spring. Now that official practices have begun, fundamentals and position specific work has been a focus as they settle in for what Roberts said will be a long season.

That long season will be guided by five seniors who bring experience, knowledge, and leadership to a roster that also includes 13 underclassmen. Roberts believes that senior presence will be vital in helping the younger players adjust to the demands of varsity softball.

“Our five seniors bring a lot of knowledge and leadership,” he said. “We have 13 underclassmen who will need to look up to them. That leadership is going to be important for us.”

The challenges are real. Staying healthy through a packed schedule and navigating one of the toughest districts in the area will test the Warriorettes early and often. But Roberts believes those challenges will ultimately strengthen his team.

“We play in a tough district that will battle-test this team,” he said. “If we can stay healthy, I really like where we can go.”

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