The 2026 softball season is here as head coach Tucker and the Warriors prepare to open their season on the road at Canfield.

West Branch is coming off a 19-8 season a year ago, which included a perfect 10-0 record in the EBC and a district runner-up finish. The Warriors return five seniors this season: Indonika Woods, Allie Brammer, Ciara Evans, Sara Schmidt, and Sara Caporale.

Among the returning players, senior Sara Schmidt looks to make an impact after her season was cut short due to injury. Schmidt earned EBC Honorable Mention honors last year. Junior Ellie Tucker also returns after a standout season in which she was named First Team All-EBC and Second Team All-District, while junior Zoe Metzger is back after earning Second Team All-EBC recognition.

West Branch will also rely on contributions from juniors Elly Biskup and Maylin Hartzell, along with sophomores Carly Loper, Zoey Carreon, and Camryn Wike. Freshman Layla Carreon is also expected to contribute this season.

This season's schedule features 15 home games and includes matchups against Boardman, Lakeview, Champion, South Range, Poland, Louisville, and Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary.

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2026 Varsity Softball Schedule