Gatewood softball eyes return to Columbus

PUTNAM COUNTY
  • The Gatewood softball team will lean on sophomore Lily Arthur this season, along with several other talented players from the Class of 2029. TREY NORRIS/Staff
    The Gatewood softball team will lean on sophomore Lily Arthur this season, along with several other talented players from the Class of 2029. TREY NORRIS/Staff

    The Gatewood softball team may have graduated five seniors from last year’s successful squad, but head coach Dena Stancil believes the Lady Gators have the talent and experience necessary to make another deep postseason run.

    After reaching the Elite Eight in Columbus last season, Gatewood enters the 2026 campaign with high expectations and a roster filled with players who have already experienced s…