There is no complacency among the Walker Valley softball team.
The Lady Mustangs, who beat host East Hamilton 18-0 in five innings Wednesday, haven’t changed their approach since their storybook run to the 2018 Class AAA state championship game, a 2-1 loss to Powell.
The roster has not changed much either, with all but one player back from that state runner-up roster.
“Our mindset is the same as last year,” junior ace Natalie Pruitt said after she was backed by 17 hits in Wednesday’s shutout. “We don’t boast that we are No. 1, because I know if we come out to the field and don’t give our best, we can get beat. Our goal is to love everyone and not let winning get to our heads.”
The Lady Mustangs (16-5, 7-0 District 5-AAA) have not won a district or region championship since 2009, but that drought could come to an end soon thanks to a stout pitching rotation, standout defense and a lineup with half of its hitters batting better than .400 this season.