Softball: Things are looking up for Minnewaska Lakers
Apr. 7—GLENWOOD — All signs point toward improvement for the Minnewaska softball team in 2026. After a 2025 season where the Lakers were 9-13 and 5-9 in the West Central Conference, they return a good chunk of their starting lineup, led by three Class AA All-State players.
"We are hoping to have a promising year and continue to grow from what we did last season," said Luke Barkeim, who enters ...
Apr. 7—GLENWOOD — All signs point toward improvement for the Minnewaska softball team in 2026. After a 2025 season where the Lakers were 9-13 and 5-9 in the West Central Conference, they return a good chunk of their starting lineup, led by three Class AA All-State players.
"We are hoping to have a promising year and continue to grow from what we did last season," said Luke Barkeim, who enters his third season as head coach. "We lost a couple of key starters from last year's team, including our starting pitcher, but we return a group of very talented athletes. Our youth of the past few seasons has experience and talent.
" Haillie Schulz, a junior centerfielder who was an All-Area First Team selection, is back after a sophomore campaign where she batted . 386 with 27 hits, 20 runs, 18 RBIs and 18 steals. Avery Lewison, a senior centerfielder who was an All-Area Second Team pick, is coming off a junior season where she held a .