Softball Returns 7 Starters in Thorne's Final Season

Softball coach Mike Thorne goes into his final season at Republic with high expectations. The team returns seven starters from last year’s squad, which finished 21-7. That includes last year’s starting pitcher, Stephanie Eckhoff. And shortstop Payton Appleberry is back, and will move behind the plate this season.

I sat down with Thorne before a preseason practice to talk about what’s coming up this fall. You can listen to the interview below. (And, as always, you can get new episodes of the Tiger podcast automatically on your phone by subscribing with the Republic Tiger Sports Radio button on the right side of the page.)