Notre Dame softball practice

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Ben Matthews

Despite afternoon rains, members of the Notre Dame softball team stayed productive by practicing in the school's indoor practice facility Aug. 20, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau.

Notre Dame shortstop Carolina Heisserer hits a softball off a tee during an afternoon practice in the batting cages Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Notre Dame outfielder Macey Ives picks up a helmet to wear before stepping up to the plate for her turn in the batting cages Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Notre Dame infielder Kalie Compas practices her bunting technique during a practice session in the batting cages Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Notre Dame senior Sophie Hagan offers advice to freshmen Hailey Burnett, left, and Ellie Cravens, right, while reviewing videos of the freshmen swinging in the batting cages Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
Notre Dame juniors Macey Ives, left, and Kalie Compas gather softballs after a hitting session in the batting cages Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)
After finishing practice in the batting cages, Notre Dame softball players walk under markers for the school's previous state championship baseball teams Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, at Notre Dame Regional High School in Cape Girardeau. (Ben Matthews)