Dan Spears

| Special to the State Journal-Register Days away from first pitch of the Women's Professional Baseball League , the pressure to perform

USA TODAY NETWORK The inaugural season of the Women's Pro Baseball League is nearly here.

| Special to the Star-Banner There is a lot Caylee Barbe does for the Trinity Catholic softball team. Ace. Top hitter and run producer. Shot pourer.

| Special to the Star-Banner When asked the moment of Cami Satterfield's senior season they will remember most, she and Belleview flag football coach Michael Pixley, without hesitation, offer the same answer.

| Special to the Star-Banner When you coach an athlete who has been a University of Miami commitment since finishing eighth grade, as well

| Special to the Star-Banner Vanguard track & field coach James Travieso has heard and seen a lot in his three decades working with athletes, but in mid-May he did a double-take.

| Special to the Star-Banner The Star-Banner's girls tennis player of the year for 2026, Forest junior Alexis Dessaint has an admission to make about her early days on the court.

| Special to the Star-Banner Vanguard track and field coach Danny Gilman said there are specific qualities he hopes for in an athlete, beyond physical gifts.

Lucas Joyce, Redeemer: 6-1 singles, 5-2 doubles Saeed Elmallah, Vanguard: 6-4 singles, 3-5 doubles Azael Gonzalez, West Port: 3-4 singles, 4-3 doubles

Wins against the best players in Marion County boys tennis are hard to come by. So when Redeemer Christian's No. 1 finally beat a longtime familiar foe, there wasn't much doubt where he'd be at the end of the season.