The Division II portion of THE Spring Games features a strong field that includes nine teams that are either ranked or appeared in the NCAA Tournament last season.

Rogers State head coach Andrea Vaughan wasn't shy about sharing the goal for her team in 2023, despite knowing it hadn't been done in decades: Repeat as the Division II national champion.

With the return of NCAA softball just days away, the storylines heading into the 2023 season are endless, particularly at the Division II level, where a new power could be emerging in the sport, while other top programs return loaded lineups, strong pitching staffs or some combination of the two – all with their sights set on a trip to Denver.

The smell of softball season is in the air and we’re less than a month away from opening day. While we’re all excited for the return of home runs and farmers’ tans, we’re equally as excited for the return of some serious strikeout leaders in NCAA Division II.

IN-REGION RECORD

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Thirty student-athletes have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division II National Player and Pitcher of the Year awards. The winners will be announced following the conclusion of the 2021 season.