Sun Prairie is looking to take the next step after tying atop the Big 8 last season and advancing to state, led by Wisconsin recruit Maddie Gardner, who was only a freshman last season but ended up as one of two first-team all-Big 8 pitchers. Coach Jamie Olson describes her excitement over Gardner's commitment to UW, as well as her big role on the team. Coach Olson also looks forward to the challenge of being one of the teams to beat in the conference, and to building towards a return trip to state, led by a hungry group of upperclassmen and a chance to continue a run of excellence with the Cardinals' softball program.
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