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DeKalb softball focuses on growth after slow start this season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:31 AM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

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Summary

DeKalb softball started the season with a 1-4 record but aims to build on last year's first winning season since 2016. Head coach Haley Horr notes the challenge of supporting a younger roster, including freshman shortstop Zoie Nowak, who is adapting to varsity play. Senior Kelsey Chatman, who leads the offense, emphasizes communication as the team seeks to bounce back from early setbacks. The Tigers hope to turn their experience into improvement moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•DeKalb finished last season with a 14-8 record.
•The team graduated several key seniors and is integrating younger players.
•Freshman Zoie Nowak is starting at shortstop and making quick adjustments.
•Kelsey Chatman leads the offense with a recent strong performance.
•DeKalb's next challenge is to improve communication and teamwork.

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12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Fall Sports: DeKalb softball reloads after breakthrough season

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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Last year’s 14-8 season was the first winning season for DeKalb softball in six years. Despite the slow start this year, head coach Haley Horr and the Tigers are still looking to build upon last year’s campaign. “Go out and win as many ballgames as we can,” senior Kelsey Chatman said of the team’s goals this year. “Just have a good season and even if we don’t ...
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