The unmistakable clap of the catcher’s glove after Kynzee Anderson delivered some heat, the ping of the bat as Carlie Guile one-hopped a ball off the fence, the encouragement of head coach Tiffany Wood – there was a lot about Monday’s softball practice at Calvary that was normal.
The outfield? Well, it was still stocked with plenty of Lady Cavaliers stars, but a massive gap – at least to the naked eye – was obvious.
Elana Franks was in charge out there. The centerfielder was a member of the team’s past four state championships. Amid the usual laughs, tears were sprinkled in as Calvary practiced for the first time since the death of the 17-year-old senior…