New look J-Hawks want to return to old haunt
(EDITOR'S NOTE: First in a series of preseason Metro softball stories. Next: Kennedy.)
The Jefferson J-Hawks know exactly where they want to end up at the end of the season.
“We want to get back to the state tournament,” junior pitcher Hannah Petersen said. “Last year was obviously disappointing, but we all think that we can do it. We have really good team chemistry this year.”
Missing the state tournament is unusual for Jefferson. The J-Hawks are perennially one of the top teams in the state in softball, led by Coach Larry Niemeyer, who has racked up more wins than any coach in the country with more than 2,000.
This year's team is determined to get back after a disappointing loss with a tough draw in the regional tournament. The fourth-ranked J-Hawks had to travel to face No. 3 Muscatine in the final and got beat 7-2, to finish the season at 34-7.
Last Updated on Monday, 06 June 2011 02:55
