JASPER — “Progression, not perfection” — that’s the motto this year’s senior group has chosen for Jasper’s 2024 softball season.
“They’re concentrating on every single day taking a step forward — not having practices that we stay the same from yesterday and we certainly don’t take a step back,” Wildcats coach Matt Pryor said. “So, they’re focusing on learning from their mistakes and taking a step forward every single day.”
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