Ottawa pitcher Kacy Nickerson (4) goes through her windup during a softball game against Iowa City High at Solon High School in Solon, IA on Saturday, June 27, 2020. (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Bob Pearl field during a softball game against Western Illinois University on Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2018. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 2-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Volunteer Assistant Softball Coach Lori Duncan leads the team in a fielding drill before a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Iowa's Havyn Monteer flips the ball under her leg before a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Iowa players kick around a hacky sack before a softball game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.(David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Iowa softball players get motivated before a game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.(David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Western Illinois pitcher Emily Ira winds up to pitch during a softball game against Iowa on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Iowa's Kate Claypool catches the high heat during a softball game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.(David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Iowa's Havyn Monteer winds up to connect on a pitch during a softball game against Western Illinois on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Prairie Infielder Hannah Ironside (5) makes a catch during a Class 5A Regional Semifinal softball game against Liberty at Liberty High School in North Liberty, IA on Saturday, July 18, 2020. (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Western Illinois' Aly Compton makes an over-the-shoulder catch in foul territory during a softball game against Iowa on Wednesday, Mar. 27, 2019. The Fighting Leathernecks defeated the Hawkeyes 10-1. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Iowa City Liberty’s Miranda Jones (11) (center) smiles after making the final out of a Class 4A regional semifinal softball game at Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, July 13, 2019 (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Iowa's Allison Doocy winds up to pitch during a softball game against Des Moines Area Community College on Friday, Sep. 21, 2018. The Hawkeyes defeated the Bears 8-1.(David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Iowa City Liberty’s Miranda Jones (11) watches the ball into her glove during a Class 4A regional semifinal softball game at Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids on Saturday, July 13, 2019 (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Prairie Pitcher Megan Steffens (23) goes through her windup during a Class 5A Regional Semifinal softball game against Liberty at Liberty High School in North Liberty, IA on Saturday, July 18, 2020. (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Prairie Outfielder Grace Ironside (8) lunges for the ball as it bounces away for a double during a Class 5A Regional Semifinal softball game against Prairie at Liberty High School in North Liberty, IA on Saturday, July 18, 2020. (David Harmantas/Freelance)
University of Iowa softball player Cheyenne Pratt tracks down a fly ball during a game against the University of Minnesota on Friday, Apr. 13, 2018. The Gophers defeated the Hawkeyes 6-2. (David Harmantas/The Daily Iowan)
Liberty Shortstop Raquel Trolliet (2) calls for the ball to be cut off during a Class 5A Regional Semifinal softball game against Prairie at Liberty High School in North Liberty, IA on Saturday, July 18, 2020. (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Iowa City High Catcher Carey Koenig (7) gets a pat on her back from her coach and father Jeff Koenig as she rounds third base during a softball game against Ottumwa High School at Solon High School in Solon, IA on Saturday, June 27, 2020 (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Iowa City High Catcher Carey Koenig (7) (right) talks to Iowa City High Left Fielder Sydney Fellows (4) after scoring a run during a softball game against Ottumwa High School at Solon High School in Solon, IA on Saturday, June 27, 2020 (David Harmantas/Freelance)
Liberty players embrace after winning a Class 5A Regional Semifinal softball game against Prairie at Liberty High School in North Liberty, IA on Saturday, July 18, 2020. (David Harmantas/Freelance)