CLEVELAND, Tenn. — Veteran coach Lauren Limburg has been impressed by the extra hours this year’s Walker Valley softball team has put in, with her Lady Mustangs staying dedicated and steering clear of complacency since winning the TSSAA Class 4A state championship last spring.
Every Sunday, players eagerly gather at their facility adorned with new state championship flags and banners to hit on the field for several hours, often with their dads pitching to them.
“These girls have carried on that Sunday tradition that last year’s team used to do frequently,” said Limburg, who has guided the program to more than 400 wins in 16 seasons with the help of assistant coach April Richards. “It is important to celebrate that state championship, and I will never get over that, but it is also important for us to be present in the moment.
“This team has a lot of talent, too, and they work so hard. I love coaching them.”
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