It is not quite to the Hello, my name is name tag level, but there is a lot of getting to know you going on this spring for Liann Muff.

The Mason High School softball team will have a lot of new faces after five graduated from a 23-8 season that ended with a loss in the Final Four.

We had great team chemistry last year, Muff said. I dont know if we can recreate that or not.

But, it is one of the things that the Comets have had to work on each day in practice.

We hope to have that (chemistry) and it is something we will continue to learn through the preseason,: Muff said. Right now, they are still learning about the girl playing next to them. What kind of arm they have, where their range is, how far out the have to go for the cut we have people in different places. It has been more of a challenge this preseason.

The other challenge is who will step up and take the leadership role on the team.

Our underclassmens work ethic is incredible, Muff said. Now, we are just waiting for someone to step up and lead.

Returning ace Tory Stewart, back for her senior campaign, will be a big voice in the circle for the Comets after a 19-7 mark with a 1.10 ERA.

Classmates Jessica Casciotti, Hannah Mizener, Emily Leeson, Taylor Stewart, Casey Miller and Liz Hillen all give the Comets experience as do juniors Jordan Sullivan, Gabby LaSala and Hailey Ellis.

That group definitely feels like they have some unfinished business, Muff said of the trip to the state semis. They have worked really hard in the offseason and there are some strong leaders in the group.

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Comets looking to build from final four team