To say Hannah DeArman is determined to play softball is an understatement. The Rhea County sophomore’s perseverance is more specific than that.
DeArman is determined to play catcher. One might say she’d even give up her right arm to do so.
In a manner of speaking, that’s what has happened.
DeArman began playing softball at age 5 in a coach-pitch recreation league in Dayton. When she was 9 and eligible to play for the first time with live pitching, DeArman became fascinated with becoming a catcher.
Two years ago, she was ready to make the transition from middle school to high school softball. The Lady Eagles’ starting catcher had just graduated, and DeArman’s sights were set on moving into that role.