Coach Kristi Williams pitches batting practice to players on the first day of tryouts for the defending state champion Blue Springs South High School softball team. The Jaguars lost three seniors to graduation off last year's team, which gives newcomers an opportunity to play varsity softball this fall. Photo Credit: BILL ALTHAUS/THE EXAMINER
By Bill Althaus bill.althaus@examiner.net Abbie Wilhelm was in a familiar place early Monday morning – the pitcher’s circle at the Blue Springs South High School…